Myth: Vaccines cause the flu and autism.
Fact: This is a well-debunked myth with absolutely no scientific basis. Here's why:
Vaccines and the flu:
Vaccines for the flu contain weakened or inactive forms of the influenza virus, not the live virus itself. These weakened/inactive forms cannot cause you to get the flu.Instead, they trigger your immune system to develop defenses against the actual virus so you're protected if you encounter it later.Numerous studies have consistently shown no link between flu vaccines and getting the flu.Vaccines and autism:
The initial claim linking vaccines to autism originated from a fraudulent 1998 study that was later retracted and the doctor who conducted it lost his license.Extensive research since then, including large-scale studies and analyses, has conclusively found no connection between any vaccine and autism.The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other major health organizations unanimously support the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.Further facts:
Vaccines are one of the most effective public health interventions ever developed, preventing millions of illnesses, deaths, and disabilities each year.Choosing not to vaccinate yourself or your child puts you and others at risk of serious and potentially life-threatening diseases.
Nalamaree Team
