Are vaccines placebo tested?
Claims that vaccines are not placebo tested are false. Many vaccines undergo saline-placebo trials, and the use of active controls is guided by ethical standards.
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Claims that vaccines are not placebo tested are false. Many vaccines undergo saline-placebo trials, and the use of active controls is guided by ethical standards.
Claims that the CDC hides myocarditis info are false. Vaccine-related myocarditis is rare and less severe than myocarditis from COVID.
COVID raises autoimmune disease risk, but vaccination lowers it. A large study found vaccinated individuals had fewer autoimmune disorders post-COVID.
RFK Jr.’s claim that COVID vaccines were oversold is misleading. Vaccine efficacy waned due to virus mutations, but they still prevent severe disease.
This week we are unpacking the myths surrounding vaccines and autism, the efficacy of COVID vaccines over time, and the relationship between COVID vaccines and autoimmune diseases.
Vaccinated people can donate blood without waiting, as long as they feel well and the vaccine is FDA-approved. COVID vaccines are safe and don’t impact blood donation.
Claims that the CDC hides COVID vaccine safety info are misleading. Safety signals are not proof of danger but prompts for further analysis.
This week, we debunk COVID vaccine safety myths, clarify HPV vaccine concerns, and address misinformation about blood donation eligibility after vaccination. We also take a look at how VAERS data is used and the scientific evidence supporting vaccine safety.
Claims that COVID vaccines caused 17 million deaths and saved none are false. Vaccinated individuals have lower mortality rates than the unvaccinated.
This week’s newsletter debunks mRNA vaccine harm to unborn babies, mumps fraud claims, and misleading COVID death comparisons.