KIDSVaccine claims, checked
Common questions about childhood and pregnancy vaccines, checked against published research and official immunisation guidance.
6 claims checked: 2 supported, 0 mixed, 4 not supported.
VaccinesNot supportedThe flu vaccine can give children the fluThe injected flu vaccine cannot give a child the flu, because it has no live virus. The nasal spray uses live,…VaccinesNot supportedToo many vaccines at once overload a baby's immune systemAustralian health guidance says it is safe to give babies several vaccines at one visit. Trials of vaccines given…VaccinesNot supportedVaccines cause autismLarge studies and reviews covering millions of children have found no link between vaccines and autism. The original…VaccinesNot supportedChickenpox parties are a safe way to build immunityChickenpox parties are not a safe way to build immunity. Most children get a mild illness, but no one can predict who…VaccinesSupportedChildhood chickenpox vaccine reduces later shingles risk.Vaccinated children appear less likely to get shingles than children who catch wild chickenpox. Shingles can still…VaccinesSupportedVaccinating in pregnancy protects babies from RSVThe RSV vaccine given in pregnancy lowers the risk of severe RSV illness in young babies. Large trials found around…