Did the MMR cause Jenny McCarthy’s son’s autism?
Did the MMR vaccine cause Jenny McCarthy’s son’s autism? We break down the science behind immune system myths, autism, and vaccine safety.
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Did the MMR vaccine cause Jenny McCarthy’s son’s autism? We break down the science behind immune system myths, autism, and vaccine safety.
There’s no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism—just decades of global research showing they’re safe. Autism’s roots lie in early brain development.
Did the CDC cover up a link between MMR and autism? A claim from Vaxxed says yes—but flawed analysis and retracted studies say otherwise. Get the real facts here.
Do vaccines cause autism or go untested for safety? RFK Jr. says yes—but decades of research say no. Learn how vaccines are tested, monitored, and proven safe.
In a Politico interview, Del Bigtree claims that vaccine studies are biased, don’t compare fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people, and ignore rising health problems like autism and cancer. He also argues that pharmaceutical companies control the research to hide possible risks.
Does the MMR vaccine cause measles outbreaks? Anti-vaxxers claim it spreads the virus, but data shows outbreaks occur in unvaccinated groups. Get the facts here.
Examine the controversial Mawson study on vaccines and autism using Florida Medicaid data, and learn how differences in doctor visits may skew diagnosis rates.
Do vaccines cause autism? Pediatrician Paul Thomas’s claims about unvaccinated children’s health are debunked as biased studies and retracted research resurface.
Explore the facts debunking claims that vaccines cause autism, highlighting scientific evidence on autism’s genetic roots and the lack of a proven link between vaccines and regression.
Let’s explore the false claim by RFK Jr. that a CDC meeting covered up vaccine harms, examining the 2000 Simpsonwood conference, debunking allegations, and affirming the safety of the Hepatitis B vaccine.