How strong is the evidence refuting the autism myth?
There’s no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism—just decades of global research showing they’re safe. Autism’s roots lie in early brain development.
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There’s no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism—just decades of global research showing they’re safe. Autism’s roots lie in early brain development.
Should kids get COVID boosters? A viral claim says no evidence supports it—but studies show boosters reduce severe illness in children and protect public health.
Multiple childhood vaccines, including HPV, polio, and measles, were tested in placebo-controlled trials. RFK Jr.’s claim that only COVID was tested is false.
Do COVID vaccines cause autoimmune problems or fertility issues? Dr. Ryan Cole says yes—but global studies show mRNA vaccines are safe, effective, and life-saving.
Do COVID vaccines grow spike proteins in your heart? A viral claim says yes—but studies show mRNA rarely reaches the heart, and vaccine side effects are rare and mild.
Do vaccines contain RoundUp? A viral video says yes—but flawed testing and basic science say no. There’s no credible evidence glyphosate is in childhood vaccines.
Do COVID vaccines cause miscarriages? A viral claim says 80%—but it misrepresents the data. Studies show miscarriage rates remain normal and vaccines are safe in pregnancy.
Have COVID vaccines killed more Americans than three wars? A viral post says yes—but it misuses VAERS data and false multipliers. The real number of deaths? Nine.
Do MMR vaccines contain aborted fetal cells? RFK Jr. says yes—but the truth is vaccines are made using decades-old cell lines, not fetal “debris.” Even though fetal cells are used to grow vaccine viruses, vaccines do not contain these cells.
Are mRNA COVID vaccines unsafe and unpredictable? Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says yes—but studies show they’re safe, reliable, and work exactly as designed. Get the facts.