Does thimerosal in flu vaccines cause brain damage?
Thimerosal in flu vaccines is safe and does not cause brain damage, ADHD, tics, or autism; claims of a CDC cover-up have been debunked.
Are people dying from vaccination?
The CDC confirms only nine deaths linked to COVID vaccines, with the claim of a thousand deaths originating from unverified VAERS reports.
Are adjuvants and preservatives in vaccines safe?
Claims about the dangers of vaccine adjuvants and preservatives, like aluminum and thimerosal, are based on debunked conspiracy theories, while extensive studies confirm their safety and efficacy.
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of September 28, 2023
We take a critical look this week at the difference between what COVID the disease does to the body vs. COVID vaccine side effects and we tackle a couple of old myths about vaccines causing autism and infertility.
Does race change vaccine risk factors?
RFK Jr.'s claims about vaccines and autism, based on a flawed re-analysis of CDC data, are scientifically unsupported and highlight the pitfalls of data misinterpretation.
Are there any autistic Amish people?
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.
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of July 20, 2023
Let's explore whether long-term side effects of vaccines are worth it, learn more about placebo testing and vaccine trials, and then wrap up this week taking another look at another Autism myth or two.
Are VAERS reports about fetal deaths being hidden?
VAERS reports can be incomplete or coincidental, and there is no evidence of fetal deaths being hidden as VAERS data is accessible and anyone can submit a report.
First year outcomes
An anti-vaccine cardiologist's article claiming better health outcomes for unvaccinated children is based on a biased study with flawed methods and lacks credible evidence.
Correcting this week’s misinformation: week of May 18, 2023
The myth that vaccines cause autism is back, and we debunk that again this week, along with claims about brain damage and other health issues "caused" by COVID-19 vaccines.