Myth Debunkers
“I’ve heard that vaccines are unhealthy or can cause diseases…”
There is no scientific data to prove that vaccines cause autism. Celebrities and public figures may get their information from unscientific data. Be careful to get your news from established sources!
"Vaccines mean there is no chance of getting the disease."
This is not true for vaccines for the chicken pox and flu. These vaccines only lessen the likelihood or chance of getting the disease.
"These vaccines are only for kids."
No. Some vaccines require booster shots because their antibody levels decrease over time. For example, Tdap or DTaP for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis require booster shots every ten years.
There is no scientific data to prove that vaccines cause autism. Celebrities and public figures may get their information from unscientific data. Be careful to get your news from established sources!
"Vaccines mean there is no chance of getting the disease."
This is not true for vaccines for the chicken pox and flu. These vaccines only lessen the likelihood or chance of getting the disease.
"These vaccines are only for kids."
No. Some vaccines require booster shots because their antibody levels decrease over time. For example, Tdap or DTaP for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis require booster shots every ten years.