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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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