Is the childhood vaccine schedule really safe?
Claims that childhood vaccines cause neurodevelopmental issues, allergies, and asthma are false. The vaccine schedule is safe and scientifically validated.
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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.
RFK Jr. falsely claims childhood vaccines are unnecessary. Hepatitis B vaccine at birth is crucial to prevent chronic infections and related health risks.
Claims that unvaccinated people are healthier are based on a retracted, biased study. Proper research shows no health advantage for the unvaccinated.
Vaccines don’t cross the blood-brain barrier. Aluminum in vaccines is safely metabolized and doesn’t cause autism or autoimmune diseases.
Claims that Vitamin K and Hepatitis B vaccines cause harm in newborns are false. These vaccines are safe and prevent serious health issues like hemorrhage and liver disease.
A widely shared tweet falsely claims that an 8-year-old’s tragic death from cardiac arrest was caused by vaccines, despite no evidence linking the two.