January 25, 2024
Did the flu shot kill this young man?
Claims that a flu shot caused a young man’s death are unproven. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is rare, and evidence linking it to vaccines is weak.
January 4, 2024
Are RSV vaccines safe during pregnancy?
Claims that RSV vaccines cause pre-term births are misleading. Studies show no increased risk, and safety data supports their use during pregnancy.
December 28, 2023
Can cancer patients get flu vaccines?
Flu shots are safe for cancer patients, but live virus vaccines should be avoided; informed consent claims seem exaggerated, as providers must provide Vaccine Information Statements.
December 14, 2023
Are COVID vaccines causing deadly pneumonia?
Claims that COVID vaccines cause deadly pneumonia are baseless, as annual deaths from influenza and pneumonia predate COVID, and no evidence links vaccines to immune system damage.
November 16, 2023
Have flu shots been tested for safety during pregnancy?
Flu vaccines, while initially not tested on pregnant women, have since been proven safe for use during pregnancy through numerous studies over the decades.
November 9, 2023
Can the flu vaccine kill you?
The flu vaccine is generally safe and far less risky than the flu itself, which causes thousands of deaths and hospitalizations annually.
November 2, 2023
Is the flu vaccine safe while undergoing cancer treatment?
The flu shot is safe and recommended for cancer patients, but live virus vaccines should be avoided; the claim of non-consensual vaccination is likely fictitious.
October 5, 2023
Do supplements work better than a flu shot?
A video claims supplements can replace the flu vaccine, but while some supplements may help with cold symptoms, only the flu vaccine effectively primes the immune system against influenza.
September 14, 2023
Are flu vaccines too ineffective for licensure?
Despite claims that flu vaccines are ineffective, they have saved over 40,000 lives between 2005-2014, making vaccination safer than risking the disease.
August 31, 2023
Do I really need a flu vaccine?
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.
