Do measles vaccines work?
Is natural measles better than the vaccine? RFK Jr. says yes—but science says no. Learn why measles is dangerous and the vaccine offers strong, lasting protection.
We debunk the latest vaccine misinformation each week in our Just the Facts: Correcting this week’s disinformation newsletter. Browse the other Just the Facts Newsletter Topics by clicking the link below:
Is natural measles better than the vaccine? RFK Jr. says yes—but science says no. Learn why measles is dangerous and the vaccine offers strong, lasting protection.
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 Vitamin A prevent measles? While it supports immune health, only the MMR vaccine effectively prevents measles. Get the facts on nutrition, sanitation, and immunity.
Did RSV cause a recent measles death? Anti-vaxxers deflect blame, but officials confirm measles was the cause. Learn the facts about measles, RSV, and vaccination.
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.
Are vaccines a conspiracy? Anti-vaccine claims ignore facts: COVID vaccines saved lives and money, passed safety trials, and prevent severe illness. Learn the truth.
Are vaccines designed to harm? Decades of research prove vaccines save lives, prevent diseases like measles and smallpox, and do not cause cancer or alter DNA.
Debunk the myth: Is the CDC recommending 200 vaccines? Discover the facts about vaccine schedules, public health, and scientific advancements.
A video falsely claims that live vaccines, like the mpox vaccine, can cause death through shedding, but mRNA COVID vaccines do not shed, and live vaccines remain critical for public health.
A recent claim about a measles “outbreak” in Maine is misleading; it was not an outbreak but rather a known and non-contagious side effect of the MMR vaccine, with no hidden agenda from health authorities.