Are vaccines a bioweapon?
Terrence Howard falsely claims COVID vaccines cause cancer and infertility. Misinterpreted data and retracted studies debunk these myths.
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Terrence Howard falsely claims COVID vaccines cause cancer and infertility. Misinterpreted data and retracted studies debunk these myths.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause blood clots, cancer, and infertility are false. mRNA vaccines are safe and do not pose these risks, unlike COVID itself.
Claims that RSV vaccines cause pre-term births are misleading. Studies show no increased risk, and safety data supports their use during pregnancy.
COVID vaccines are not related to miscarriage, as a large meta-analysis found no increased risk, unlike some studies suggesting COVID infection can cause miscarriage.
Flu vaccines, while initially not tested on pregnant women, have since been proven safe for use during pregnancy through numerous studies over the decades.
The HPV vaccine is safe, does not cause infertility, and significantly reduces cervical cancer rates, unlike diet and exercise alone.
A debunked myth claims HCG was added to tetanus vaccines in Kenya to cause infertility, but retesting showed no HCG presence and no impact on fertility.
There is no evidence that COVID vaccines cause infertility, as only tiny amounts of nanoparticles reach the ovaries without any demonstrated harm.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) states that while some people might experience heavy menstrual bleeding after COVID-19 vaccination, there is no evidence that it affects fertility.
COVID vaccines containing lipid nanoparticles have not been shown to have any impact on fertility or sexual function.