Is the tetanus vaccine given to make women infertile?
WHO and UNICEF say tetanus vaccines do not contain hCG. Kenya’s vaccines were retested with better methods and found free of the pregnancy hormone.
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WHO and UNICEF say tetanus vaccines do not contain hCG. Kenya’s vaccines were retested with better methods and found free of the pregnancy hormone.
A viral video claims tetanus shots are unsafe, not very helpful, rarely needed, and that taking vitamin C is a better way to prevent or survive tetanus.
A rare illness, not vaccines, explains a viral story of bruising and rash. We look at the facts behind Alexis Lorenze’s claims about vaccination.
Did vaccines worsen Alexis Lorenze’s condition, PNH? Viral claims clash with evidence showing existing health issues and a parvovirus infection. Learn more.
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.