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We debunk the latest vaccine misinformation each week in our Just the Facts: Correcting this week’s disinformation newsletter. Browse the other Just the Facts Newsletter Topics by clicking the link below:
Joe Rogan’s skepticism about vaccines, fueled by pandemic-related conspiracy theories, highlights how belief in one conspiracy can lead to acceptance of others, despite overwhelming evidence of vaccine safety and efficacy.
The claim that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine increases all-cause mortality by over 50% compared to Pfizer’s is misleading, as it neglects to compare vaccinated individuals to unvaccinated ones, where data shows higher mortality in the unvaccinated group.
The claim that the CDC hid proof of an MMR-autism link is false; the email discusses refining data analysis methods, not manipulating findings, and extensive research shows vaccines do not cause autism.
The claim that vaccines violate the Nuremberg Code is false; U.S. regulations ensure informed consent in research, including for Emergency Use Authorization vaccines, and recent updates clarify ethical guidelines for minimal-risk studies.
A single case study can’t prove COVID vaccines cause fatal heart failure, especially with limitations and the patient’s stable recovery; COVID itself can cause heart issues.
Childhood vaccines are tiny, often just 0.5mL per dose, and claims of 38 vaccines in one shot are false; children receive fewer antigens today than 30 years ago.
V-SAFE data shows fewer than 1% sought medical care within a week post-vaccination, but this includes any type of medical care, minor issues and precautionary visits, and doesn’t establish causality with the vaccine.
Dr. Kory’s claims about the HPV vaccine causing cancer are misleading. The vaccine can’t cause HPV; it contains only virus fragments, not live virus.
A video claims tetanus vaccines cause sterilization. This is false; rigorous testing confirms no HCG in vaccines and no impact on fertility.
Claims that vaccines aren’t studied for safety are false. Extensive trials and monitoring ensure vaccines are safe and effective.