Inoculation Misinformation

FactCheck by Jess Henig | Oct. 19, 2009 (News Analysis)
Claims that the swine flu vaccine is dangerous range from overblown to false.

Wild rumors are flying about the newly developed vaccine for pandemic influenza H1N1, also known as "swine flu." We’ve seen e-mails stating that the vaccine is tainted with antifreeze or Agent Orange, causes Gulf War syndrome, or has killed U.S. Navy sailors. One says the vaccine is an "evil depopulation scheme." The claims are nearly pure bunk, with only trace amounts of fact. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 19, 2009 - 2:31 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Jo Bobenhouse Smith (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 23, 2009 - 8:00 AM PDT
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Jo Bobenhouse Smith
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 by Jo Bobenhouse Smith - Dec. 19, 2009

This is the definitive fact sheet on H1N1 vaccine safety myths.

Wild rumors are flying about the newly developed vaccine for pandemic influenza H1N1, also known as “swine flu.” We’ve seen e-mails stating that the ... More »

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Fabrice Florin
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 by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 23, 2009
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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 23, 2009
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