The Claim:
A story about 18-month-old twins who died within a day of getting their toddler vaccines is being shared a lot online.
The Facts:
It is always very sad when children die, and this case is no different. But it is important to know that the investigation is still going on. So far, there is no proof that vaccines caused these deaths. One report has even suggested that someone may have done something to the twins other than vaccines. Right now, saying the deaths were caused by vaccines is only a claim, because the official cause of death has not been shared yet.
This reminds us of the death of Meredith Prohaska, a 12-year-old girl. Some people rumored that she died because of the HPV vaccine, but later it was found that she died from taking too much Benadryl. Facts often take longer to come out than rumors. That is why we should help people focus on real scientific facts rather than be pulled in by emotional stories.
Disclaimer: Science is always evolving and our understanding of these topics may have evolved too since this was originally posted. Be sure to check out our most recent posts and browse the latest Just the Facts Topics for the latest.
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