Do chickenpox vaccines cause deadlier epidemics?
In an old NewsNation Town Hall, RFK Jr claims that chickenpox vaccines cause more deaths through shingles epidemics.
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In an old NewsNation Town Hall, RFK Jr claims that chickenpox vaccines cause more deaths through shingles epidemics.
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Vaccines are sometimes tested against other vaccines or adjuvants instead of saline placebos to protect participants’ health when an effective vaccine is already available.
Vaccines are proven safe and effective. They provide immunity, reduce disease severity, and do not cause conditions like autism or SIDS.
Shingles reflects reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Rare vaccine-linked cases tend to occur within days; COVID infection also carries risk.
Flu viruses mutate frequently, so even if you’ve had the flu before, getting a yearly flu vaccine is important for protection against new strains.