Do polio and measles vaccines work?
Claims that polio and measles vaccines don’t work are false. Vaccines have significantly reduced measles cases and nearly eradicated polio, proving their effectiveness.
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Claims that polio and measles vaccines don’t work are false. Vaccines have significantly reduced measles cases and nearly eradicated polio, proving their effectiveness.
Claims that COVID vaccines increase infection risk are false. A Cleveland Clinic study shows the bivalent booster reduces COVID-19 infection and hospitalization risk.
Claims that mRNA vaccines are unsafe are unfounded. Studies show minimal risk from vaccine DNA fragments and highlight the benefits in reducing COVID complications.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) are unfounded. No evidence links mRNA vaccines to prion 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.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause death within five months are false. Data shows lower COVID mortality rates for vaccinated individuals compared to the unvaccinated.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause Long COVID are misleading. Studies show no strong link, and many indicate vaccination reduces the risk of Long COVID.
Claims that RSV vaccines cause pre-term births are misleading. Studies show no increased risk, and safety data supports their use during pregnancy.
Flu shots are safe for cancer patients, but live virus vaccines should be avoided; informed consent claims seem exaggerated, as providers must provide Vaccine Information Statements.
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