Why won’t scientists do placebo trials?
Many vaccines have been tested with saline placebos, contrary to Del Bigtree’s claim. Active controls are also valid when a safe vaccine exists.
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Many vaccines have been tested with saline placebos, contrary to Del Bigtree’s claim. Active controls are also valid when a safe vaccine exists.
The HPV vaccine prevents cancer and is backed by 160+ safety studies, contrary to RFK Jr.’s claim that it’s more dangerous than HPV.
In an old video, RFK Jr. claims that none of the 72 required childhood vaccines were properly safety tested, that drug companies push unnecessary vaccines to make money, and that vaccines caused a big rise in autism and other chronic diseases…
A story about 18-month-old twins who died within a day of getting their toddler vaccines is being shared a lot online.
Randomized controlled trials with saline placebos have been done for many vaccines. Claims that there are “zero clean studies” ignore decades of scientific evidence.
HPV vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against cancer. We fact-check claims about placebo use, trial deaths, and long-term risks.
Are HPV vaccines dangerously unsafe? Anti-vaccine claims ignore research proving their safety and effectiveness. Learn the facts behind HPV vaccine myths.
Was harmful DNA in HPV vaccines hidden? Claims of DNA contamination ignore scientific facts. See why experts confirm HPV vaccines are safe and protect against cancer.
Are HPV vaccines worth the risk? This post debunks claims of severe side effects and misinformation on cervical cancer, highlighting robust evidence that supports the vaccine’s life-saving benefits.
Do HPV vaccines cause cancer? We debunk claims by Dr. Pierre Kory, explaining how the HPV vaccine prevents cancer and why it can’t cause HPV infections or increase cancer risk.