Measles, often dismissed as harmless, can cause severe complications, including subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which can be fatal years after infection. Vaccination has drastically reduced measles cases, but decreasing vaccination rates risk the return of outbreaks and related complications. It… Read More »Deadly complications from measles — SSPE is one of the worst
According to the CDC, through 27 February 2026, the US measles outbreak has reached 1,136 cases since the beginning of the year, 92% of whom had not received the MMR vaccine. In 2025, the US had 2,281 cases; after only… Read More »2026 US measles outbreak hits 1100, mostly unvaccinated children
As of 20 February 2026, the CDC states that there have been nearly 1000 measles cases in the USA in 2026, mostly in unvaccinated children, signaling the reappearance of other vaccine-preventable diseases. As vaccine uptake falls, there is concern that… Read More »Vaccine preventable diseases could return without vaccines
The article critiques the anti-vaccine belief that Big Pharma profits immensely from vaccines, arguing instead that eliminating vaccines would yield greater profits from treating vaccine-preventable diseases. It emphasizes that Big Pharma executives are motivated by public health and economic viability,… Read More »Without vaccines, Big Pharma will become Bigger Pharma
The USA faces a risk of losing its measles elimination status due to ongoing outbreaks that began in 2025. As of January 2026, there were 171 confirmed cases, predominantly in unvaccinated individuals. Decreased vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation and exemptions,… Read More »Vaccine refusal could cause USA to lose measles elimination status
The persistent claim linking vaccines to autism, propagated by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump, has been thoroughly debunked by over 160 scientific studies. The original fraudulent research by Andrew Wakefield has no credibility, and multiple robust… Read More »Robert F Kennedy Jr says vaccines cause autism — he’s wrong
HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s ACIP revised MMRV vaccine recommendations, eliminating its first dose option due to a slight increase in febrile seizure risk, despite the actual risks being minor. Separate MMR and varicella vaccines are still recommended, as… Read More »RFK Jr’s vaccine advisory committee changes MMRV guidance
On September 11, 2025, a child in Los Angeles died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) due to measles contracted in infancy, highlighting the dangers of the disease, especially for unvaccinated children. The MMR vaccine prevents measles and its severe complications,… Read More »Child dies of SSPE as a result of measles from years earlier
This article by Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss addresses common vaccine safety myths, emphasizing that vaccines undergo extensive testing and are safe. It refutes misconceptions about vaccine combinations and safety testing against placebos, highlighting the reliability of multiple studies. Vaccine safety… Read More »Vaccine safety and effectiveness testing – debunking anti-vax myths
This article critiques Wayne Rohde’s recent post on the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), correcting misconceptions about vaccine safety and legal aspects surrounding vaccination. Professor Dorit Reiss argues that reform is needed, but highlights inaccuracies in Rohde’s claims, emphasizing the… Read More »Correcting Vaccine Court misinformation from Wayne Rohde