Vaccines interfering with other genetic traits?

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The discussion centers on the exploration of non-traditional risks associated with immunization, particularly the potential for vaccines to cause long-term genetic alterations in humans. The original poster seeks empirical evidence regarding vaccines that may have influenced hereditary traits, such as eye or hair color, and is specifically interested in any documented cases of vaccines impacting the human genome. While acknowledging the rarity of such occurrences, the focus is on understanding the implications of genetic mutations linked to vaccinations. Participants in the discussion express skepticism about the idea of vaccines introducing genetic mutations, questioning whether altered retroviral particles in vaccines could integrate into the human genome without completing their life cycle. The conversation emphasizes the need for scientific evidence to support claims regarding vaccines and genetic changes.
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Hello. I working on a school project in which I will discuss non-traditional risks associated with immunization measures. I am looking for empirical evidence that shows that vaccines have in the past altered hereditary traits, such as eye/hair, color, etc. I know that such cases are rare, but I am very interested in studying the effect that the genetic mutations associated with immunizations can have on the human genome on the long term.

Please do not refer me to autism, etc. Side effects of vaccines are important, but I am more concerned with the long term implications of the slight alterations immunizations make to our genetic code. Any documented cases of a vaccine interfering with unintended parts of the genome would be extremely helpful.

I am in full support of vaccinations, I just am studying this for school. Thank you in advance.
 
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wil3 said:
genetic mutations associated with immunizations
I have never heard that immunization would introduce genetic mutations.

Do you mean that the altered retroviral-particles in the vaccine would successfully be able to integrate in the human genome but not complete their life cycle?
 
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