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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:
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.
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.
Vaccines are sometimes tested against other vaccines or adjuvants instead of saline placebos to protect participants’ health when an effective vaccine is already available.
Childhood vaccines are tiny, often just 0.5mL per dose, and claims of 38 vaccines in one shot are false; children receive fewer antigens today than 30 years ago.
Vaccines are proven safe and effective. They provide immunity, reduce disease severity, and do not cause conditions like autism or SIDS.
Claims about mumps vaccine effectiveness fraud are based on dismissed lawsuits. The court found Merck’s alleged misrepresentations did not affect government contracts.
Claims that herd immunity for measles doesn’t exist are false. High vaccination rates are crucial to prevent measles outbreaks and protect public health.
