A social media post with tens of thousands of engagements claims that vaccines work by causing health issues like seizures, allergies, and heart problems and keeping the medical industry in business.
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The high engagement on the post increases its risk. Debunking messaging may emphasize that vaccines are one of the most cost-effective medical interventions available. The reason that doctors recommend immunizations is to protect children and their families from debilitating and deadly diseases. Fact Checking Source(s): Boost Oregon, PublicHealth.org
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