The content argues against claims by anti-vaccine proponents Polly Tommey and Brian Hooker that measles outbreaks are caused by a mutated strain. It asserts that no evidence supports this idea, affirming the safety and efficacy of the MMR vaccine. Measles poses serious health risks, and vaccination is essential to prevent outbreaks.
People Are Not Catching a Mutated Strain of Measles Read More »
The text discusses the persistent belief linking vaccines to autism, particularly in connection with RFK Jr.’s recent actions at the CDC. Despite changes made to the CDC’s page on vaccines and autism to acknowledge this belief, the original information stating vaccines do not cause autism remains obscured by anti-vaccine rhetoric. The public is urged to disregard RFK Jr.’s claims.
Vaccines Still Do Not Cause Autism Read More »
The text discusses the longstanding claims by anti-vaccine influencers linking vaccines to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), tracing their origins back to 1891. These claims have been thoroughly disproven, yet continue to be recycled. The piece emphasizes that safe sleep practices and vaccination actually reduce SIDS risks, urging parents to reject misleading anti-vaccine narratives.
SIDS and Vaccines – A Review of Anti-Vaccine Theories Read More »
Measles outbreaks in the United States are rising due to vaccine hesitancy and specific local factors, not just a global surge. While global measles counts were higher historically, improved immunization rates reduced cases. Recent years have seen record numbers, indicating a need to address complacency regarding vaccination.
Why You Can’t Simply Blame Measles Outbreaks on a Global Rise in Cases Read More »
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