Do babies receive too many vaccines at once?
A flawed study in a dubious journal claims multiple vaccines increase infant health risks. Methodological errors and biases render these findings unreliable.
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A flawed study in a dubious journal claims multiple vaccines increase infant health risks. Methodological errors and biases render these findings unreliable.
The Supreme Court protects vaccine makers under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Vaccines do not cause autism; rising autism rates are due to other factors.
Vaccines are proven safe and effective. They provide immunity, reduce disease severity, and do not cause conditions like autism or SIDS.
Dr. Pierre Korry falsely links COVID vaccines to autism. No evidence supports this; rising autism rates are due to improved diagnosis and awareness.
Anti-vaxxers claim unvaccinated children are healthier, citing flawed studies. Research shows vaccines are safe and do not cause various health issues.
Claims that childhood vaccines cause neurodevelopmental issues, allergies, and asthma are false. The vaccine schedule is safe and scientifically validated.
Claims that vaccines cause autism are debunked. A retracted 2014 study misinterpreted data, and no credible evidence supports a link between vaccines and autism.
Claims that the Amish avoid vaccines and are the healthiest are false. Studies show the Amish do vaccinate, and their COVID death rates aren’t lower.
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.
Claims that too many vaccines cause autism are false. Studies show no link between vaccines and autism.