Were vaccines tested against placebos?
Vaccines are sometimes tested against other vaccines or adjuvants instead of saline placebos to protect participants' health when an effective vaccine is already available.
Are vaccines placebo tested?
Claims that vaccines are not placebo tested are false. Many vaccines undergo saline-placebo trials, and the use of active controls is guided by ethical standards.
Placebo
A substance that cannot prevent or treat disease. In vaccine testing, the placebo may contain everything that is normally in the vaccine except the active ingredient. A placebo is used…
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of August 8, 2024
Find out if vaccines are tested against placebos, if the pandemic proved vaccines are dangerous, and whether COVID vaccines cause death within one minute in this weeks newsletter.
Did RFK Jr prove that vaccines are all bad?
RFK Jr. falsely claims high U.S. COVID death rates despite high vaccination. In reality, the U.S. has lower vaccination rates and higher death rates due to other factors.
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of March 14, 2024
Explore the truth behind the claims of hidden myocarditis risks, the alleged death toll from COVID vaccines, and the reality of vaccine placebo testing. This week we delve into the facts, debunking myths with evidence and expert analysis.
Are RSV vaccines safe during pregnancy?
Claims that RSV vaccines cause pre-term births are misleading. Studies show no increased risk, and safety data supports their use during pregnancy.
Are RSV vaccines related to poor birth outcomes?
Claims that RSV vaccines given during pregnancy cause prematurity are misleading; data shows no increased risk in prematurity for vaccinated groups, but a decrease in the placebo group.
Are vaccines tested for safety?
Vaccines undergo rigorous pre-licensure testing and post-licensure monitoring for safety.
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of July 20, 2023
Let's explore whether long-term side effects of vaccines are worth it, learn more about placebo testing and vaccine trials, and then wrap up this week taking another look at another Autism myth or two.