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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:
Do MMR vaccines contain aborted fetal cells? RFK Jr. says yes—but the truth is vaccines are made using decades-old cell lines, not fetal “debris.” Even though fetal cells are used to grow vaccine viruses, vaccines do not contain these cells.
Do vaccines contain aborted fetuses? No—some use decades-old fetal cell lines for development, but no new cells are used. Learn the facts behind this persistent myth.
Do flu shots weaken your immune system? Anti-vaccine claims distort studies, but real data show flu vaccines protect against illness, not increase infection risk.
Explore the truth behind aluminum in vaccines. This post debunks claims of inadequate testing with evidence from extensive clinical trials and decades of safety data.
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.
Debunk the myth: Is the CDC recommending 200 vaccines? Discover the facts about vaccine schedules, public health, and scientific advancements.
Discover the science behind vaccine ingredients like aluminum, thimerosal, and formaldehyde. Learn how these ingredients are safely used in vaccines and how their tiny doses compare to everyday exposure.
Explore the truth behind Bret Weinstein’s conspiracy claims about the childhood vaccination schedule, and learn why vaccines are proven safe and essential for public health.
The claim that the CDC hid proof of an MMR-autism link is false; the email discusses refining data analysis methods, not manipulating findings, and extensive research shows vaccines do not cause autism.
Dr. Pierre Korry falsely links COVID vaccines to autism. No evidence supports this; rising autism rates are due to improved diagnosis and awareness.