Can COVID vaccines kill children?
A child’s tragic death is falsely blamed on vaccines. We explain how emotion, not evidence, drives this claim—and what the facts actually show.
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:
A child’s tragic death is falsely blamed on vaccines. We explain how emotion, not evidence, drives this claim—and what the facts actually show.
A 2000 CDC meeting sparked long-running rumors about vaccine safety. We explain what really happened at Simpsonwood and what science says today.
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.
Years of research show COVID vaccines do not cause cancer. Claims like “turbo cancer” are not supported by science, data, or basic biology.
Sanitation helped, but vaccines stopped deadly diseases like measles, polio, and smallpox from spreading. The data shows what made the real difference.
Many childhood vaccines were tested with placebos, including saline. Learn how science ensures safety, even when anti-vaccine myths say otherwise.
Whooping cough vaccines save lives. This post explains why natural infection is riskier, and what the science really says about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Does a new study prove COVID vaccines damage kidneys and organs? Not exactly. This post explains what the research really says and what it doesn’t.
Why are scientists studying aluminum in vaccines? We explain why aluminum is used, what the evidence says about safety, and why research is still ongoing.
Are even one or two vaccines unsafe? This post looks at the science on SIDS, brain development, autism and why spacing out shots doesn’t make them safer.