In the world of public health, the topic of vaccines is a highly controversial one. While the vast majority of scientists and medical experts agree that vaccines are safe and effective, there is a small but vocal group of people who believe otherwise. One of the most prominent figures in this anti-vaccine movement is Jenny McCarthy.
Jenny McCarthy is an American actress, model, and television host. She is best known for her roles in the films "Scream 3" and "Scary Movie 3." McCarthy is also a vocal advocate for the anti-vaccine movement, and she has written several books on the subject.
McCarthy's vaccine stance is based on the belief that vaccines are linked to autism. She claims that her son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism after receiving the MMR vaccine. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, numerous studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines and autism.
Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever developed. They have saved millions of lives and prevented countless cases of serious diseases. The vast majority of vaccines are safe and effective, and they are essential for protecting our children from serious illness.
There are a number of reasons why some people believe that vaccines are dangerous. One reason is that vaccines contain ingredients that can cause side effects. However, these side effects are usually mild and temporary. Another reason is that some people believe that vaccines can cause autism. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, numerous studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines and autism.
Vaccines are essential for protecting our children from serious illness. They are safe, effective, and they save lives. If you are not vaccinated, please talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated.
Vaccine | Disease | Effectiveness |
---|---|---|
MMR | Measles, mumps, rubella | 97% |
DTaP | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis | 95% |
Hib | Haemophilus influenzae type b | 99% |
HPV | Human papillomavirus | 90% |
Year | Number of children vaccinated against measles | Number of cases of measles |
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2000 | 90% | 89 |
2010 | 95% | 13 |
2019 | 97% | 0 |
Year | Number of children vaccinated against mumps | Number of cases of mumps |
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2000 | 90% | 42 |
2010 | 95% | 9 |
2019 | 97% | 0 |
Year | Number of children vaccinated against rubella | Number of cases of rubella |
---|---|---|
2000 | 90% | 13 |
2010 | 95% | 2 |
2019 | 97% | 0 |
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