We are the combination of four hospitals: the General Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, the Women’s Hospital and the Traumatology, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital. We are part of the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus: a world-leading health park where healthcare plays a crucial role.
Below we will list the departments and units that form part of Vall d’Hebron Hospital and the main diseases that we treat. We will also make recommendations based on advice backed up by scientific evidence that has been shown to be effective in guaranteeing well-being and quality of life.
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The commitment of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital to innovation allows us to be at the forefront of medicine, providing first class care adapted to the changing needs of each patient.
Most reactions to vaccinations are mild and do not last long (pain and redness at the site of injection, a high temperature, etc.). Vaccines are very safe and are subjected to very rigorous controls, at both the research and the manufacturing stage. The authorisation and subsequent marketing of new vaccines are regulated in Europe by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and in Spain by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS). The benefits of vaccines far outweigh their risks.
Thanks to the success of vaccinations, some diseases have been eradicated and others are on the verge of being eliminated. It is, however, very important to continue vaccinating so that such diseases do not reappear. The resurgence of measles in Europe in the last few years is a good example of what can happen when vaccination coverage decreases.
No, the vaccines administered in Catalonia do not contain mercury. Thiomersal is a derivative of mercury that is used as a preservative. The vaccines administered in Catalonia are in single dose form and therefore do not contain the preservative.
Vaccines contain a small amount of aluminium (0.5 mg), which is not damaging to health. It is estimated that we ingest 8 mg of aluminium in our diet on a daily basis without causing us any issues.
There is no connection between autism and vaccines. This false relationship comes from a study that was later shown to be fraudulent. Methodologically correct studies have found no connection between vaccines and autism.
No, the vaccines included in the systematic vaccination schedule protect against common, serious illnesses, and they are administered at the recommended ages and at the ideal intervals to favour a correct immune response. It is a myth that vaccinating small children overloads their immune system or that there are more adverse reactions.
The Systematic Vaccination Schedule is constantly updated to reflect new scientific research and advances related to vaccines. Before a vaccine is included in the Schedule a scientific and financial assessment is done in order to implement the vaccination based on well established criteria.
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