Has the COVID vaccine saved any lives?
Claims that COVID vaccines caused 17 million deaths and saved none are false. Vaccinated individuals have lower mortality rates than the unvaccinated.
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Claims that COVID vaccines caused 17 million deaths and saved none are false. Vaccinated individuals have lower mortality rates than the unvaccinated.
Claims that unvaccinated people are healthier are based on a retracted, biased study. Proper research shows no health advantage for the unvaccinated.
Claims that COVID vaccines are more dangerous than COVID are false. Misinterpretation of death certificates and VAERS data skews the risks and benefits.
Claims about mumps vaccine effectiveness fraud are based on dismissed lawsuits. The court found Merck’s alleged misrepresentations did not affect government contracts.
Claims that COVID vaccines harm unborn babies are unfounded. Studies support vaccine safety and benefits during pregnancy, providing maternal antibodies to protect the baby.
Claims that unvaccinated people are healthier are false. Vaccines train the immune system to fight diseases without causing harm, boosting overall immunity.
Vaccines don’t cross the blood-brain barrier. Aluminum in vaccines is safely metabolized and doesn’t cause autism or autoimmune diseases.
Claims that herd immunity for measles doesn’t exist are false. High vaccination rates are crucial to prevent measles outbreaks and protect public health.
Claims that a fourth COVID booster doesn’t reduce death risk are misleading. Studies show varied data, and newer vaccines are more effective.
Nutrition, sanitation, and clean water are vital, but vaccines are also essential. Combined, they prevent millions of deaths and improve health.