Wellness influencers and anti-vaccine advocates falsely assert that receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is as dangerous as contracting measles itself. Extensive research demonstrates that the MMR vaccine is safe and significantly reduces the risk of contracting measles, a disease that can lead to severe complications and death.
06/25/2025
Immunizing newborns against hepatitis B is critical to reduce chronic hepatitis B later in life. False claims that call this benefit into question jeopardize the health of children.
06/10/2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides recommendations to support healthy living and help prevent obesity.
06/05/2025
Extensive research and scientific review have found no evidence that vaccines cause sudden infant death.
05/14/2025
Misinformation about fetal cells, thimerosal, mercury and aluminum salts are frequently cited as reasons not to get vaccinated.
05/12/2025
Some have falsely claimed that vaccines are not rigorously reviewed or tested. In fact, vaccines are held to the highest scientific standards because they are given to healthy people.
04/22/2025
As the United States continues to experience outbreaks of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, false rumors wrongly claim that because the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine is a multi-dose series, the vaccine isn’t effective.
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