Fact: This cannot happen, as flu shots contain inactivated versions of the virus, or only have a single protein from the virus. Some people may experience flu-like symptoms after the flu shot because…

1. Some people get mild reactions to vaccines (headache, soreness)
2. There is a 2-week window before the flu shot is fully effective, if you are exposed to the flu before this window is over, you can still get the flu
3. Sometimes, the virus used for the flu shot is different than the flu going around. This can still offer protection against severe flu symptoms.

Fact: There is no evidence to link vaccines to autism or SIDS. The original study that sparked this controversy was retracted, as it used falsified information. In fact, there are numerous large-scale studies proving that certain vaccines, such as the MMR vaccine, do not increase risk for autism.

Source: Mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/autism-vaccine-link-debunked

Fact: Herd immunity happens when enough people are vaccinated to protect against an outbreak of a disease. If less people start getting vaccinated, herd immunity can disappear. It is also important to protect those who cannot get vaccinated for health reasons (immunocompromised, pregnant, etc.)

Fact: The amount of substances contained within vaccines are lower than what we are exposed to in the natural environment. Any substance can be dangerous depending on the amount, even water. Vaccines are closely studied and monitored before they even make it to the clinical trial phase.

Source: aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/vaccine-myth-fact

Fact: Before vaccines were invented, many people had shorter lifespans and died due to preventable disease. There are also serious and life-threatening complications that can occur from preventable diseases.

In the first decade of measles existing in the United States prior to a vaccine, it caused about 6,000 deaths per year. In 2,000 measles was eliminated, absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months (CDC, 2000), thanks to vaccines.

Fact: Vaccines only contain the ingredients necessary to protect against the particular virus or disease. For all vaccines, the ingredient lists are readily available online.

There is no evidence to suggest that any of these vaccines have a microchip in them.