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Bronny James’ cardiac arrest is unlikely linked to COVID vaccines, with cardiac events being a common risk for athletes, and COVID infection posing a greater risk for myocarditis than vaccination.
Lisa Marie Presley died from a bowel obstruction caused by scar tissue, unrelated to vaccines.
Despite varying vaccination rates among Amish communities, autism is present, debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism and that the Amish do not have autism.
COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduce the risk of severe illness and death, and may also protect against developing Long COVID, outweighing the risks of rare side effects.
Anecdotes and case studies are less reliable than large-scale, scientifically rigorous research studies for establishing cause and effect.
The lawsuit claiming vaccines caused Bell’s Palsy and other harms does not prove vaccines are unsafe, as scientific research and peer-reviewed studies are the standard for determining safety and efficacy.
mRNA vaccines, unlike COVID-19 itself, have a minimal risk of causing blood clots.
Claims that COVID vaccines did not save lives misinterpret data and ignore their role in reducing deaths, especially among vulnerable populations.
A study found a possible link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma, but no causal relationship has been established.
The cause of Óscar Cabrera Adames’ death remains unclear, with no confirmed link to myocarditis or the COVID vaccine; further details await an autopsy.