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Fact Checked: The Measles Vaccine is Safe and Effective

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.

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Fact Checked: DTaP Vaccine Stops Spread of Whooping Cough

04/22/2025

False claims that vitamin A can prevent and cure measles have been circulating around the internet amid growing outbreaks of the dangerous virus in Texas, New Mexico, and other areas of the United States.

Fact Checked: Vitamin A Does Not Prevent Measles

03/20/2025

False claims that vitamin A can prevent and cure measles have been circulating around the internet amid growing outbreaks of the dangerous virus in Texas, New Mexico, and other areas of the United States.

Fact Checked: The Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk

03/20/2025

Social media influencers have made false claims that consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk is safe and offers more health benefits than pasteurized milk.

Fact Checked: Immunizations Are Essential for Public Health and Child Safety

03/20/2025

Misinformation about vaccines has led to fear and confusion about their necessity and safety. These concerns conflict with decades of scientific research confirming that vaccines are one of the most effective tools for preventing serious diseases.

Fact Checked: The Measles Vaccine is Safe and Effective

03/20/2025

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.

Fact Checked: Vaccines: Safe and Effective, No Link to Autism

04/10/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Many studies have looked at this and found no link.

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