Is tetanus actually a risk?
Is tetanus still a risk? Learn the truth about tetanus vaccines, declining case rates, global impact, and why staying vaccinated matters for public health.
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 tetanus still a risk? Learn the truth about tetanus vaccines, declining case rates, global impact, and why staying vaccinated matters for public health.
Debunk the myth: Is the CDC recommending 200 vaccines? Discover the facts about vaccine schedules, public health, and scientific advancements.
Let’s look at a viral claim from Alexis Lorenze, who believes vaccines worsened her Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and explore why her symptoms are more likely linked to a viral infection and pre-existing blood clotting issues.
A video claims tetanus vaccines cause sterilization. This is false; rigorous testing confirms no HCG in vaccines and no impact on fertility.
A debunked myth claims HCG was added to tetanus vaccines in Kenya to cause infertility, but retesting showed no HCG presence and no impact on fertility.