Is the childhood vaccination schedule safe?
Dr. Pierre Kory questions childhood vaccine safety based on debunked claims, but vaccines are proven safe and effective, with the risks far outweighed by the benefits to public health.
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Dr. Pierre Kory questions childhood vaccine safety based on debunked claims, but vaccines are proven safe and effective, with the risks far outweighed by the benefits to public health.
Comedian Rob Schneider questions the safety and need for childhood vaccines, but science shows vaccines safely strengthen the immune system, prevent diseases, and pose no harm when given as recommended.
Vaccines are sometimes tested against other vaccines or adjuvants instead of saline placebos to protect participants’ health when an effective vaccine is already available.
Childhood vaccines are tiny, often just 0.5mL per dose, and claims of 38 vaccines in one shot are false; children receive fewer antigens today than 30 years ago.
A blog claims childhood vaccines have few benefits. In reality, vaccines prevent serious diseases like measles and polio, proving their essential role.
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.