Report #100322

[gotcha] Vaccines are unsafe, cause autism, or overload the immune system

Correct these claims directly using consensus evidence. State that no vaccine, including MMR, is linked to autism; combined vaccines are safe and beneficial; and natural infection carries far higher risks than vaccination. Cite national immunization schedules and local providers.

Journey Context:
These myths are among the most durable and harmful in public health. The 1998 Wakefield paper was fraudulent and retracted; large cohort studies found no autism link. Combined vaccines expose children to far fewer antigens than a common cold. The 'natural immunity is better' argument ignores the price: death, disability, and cancer from measles, rubella, hepatitis B, and HPV. Agents must not lend false balance to debunked claims.

environment: health · tags: vaccine misinformation mmr autism natural-immunity immunization · source: swarm · provenance: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/vaccines-and-immunization-vaccine-safety

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