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Do shingles vaccines reduce heart disease risk?
A study linked Shingrix to fewer heart disease and heart failure diagnoses. It cannot prove prevention, but limits do not make findings false.
Did the mRNA vaccine kill Dolly Parton?
Dolly Parton died from cancer at 80. Claims that a COVID vaccine caused her death are unsupported. National Cancer Institute: age is the biggest risk factor.0
Are Pennsylvania deaths from or with measles?
Dr. Paul Offit says more evidence is needed before ruling out measles in a Pennsylvania newborn’s death from a ruptured spleen. Measles can weaken the spleen.
Can babies handle aluminum in vaccines?
AAP research finds vaccine aluminum helps build protection; the tiny amount is far below harmful levels, and most leaves the body through the kidneys.
Can mRNA vaccines really treat cancer?
The study behind claims that mRNA vaccines worsen cancer was retrospective, so it cannot prove causation. The IgG4 theory remains unproven.
Should we recategorize vaccine recommendations?
Vaccine recommendations should follow disease risk, safety, effectiveness, and evidence. HHS considers new categories and individual decisions.
Is the MMR vaccine lethal to children?
MMR vaccines are not killing children. The Zenodo paper relies on VAERS data that cannot by itself show vaccines caused deaths.
Do older adults get vaccines every 3-4 months?
Recommended vaccines for older adults may average one dose every few months, including flu, COVID, shingles, and RSV. Doses are not evenly spaced.
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