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Archive of posts published in the tag: Vaccines are Necessary

Antivax Myth: “Tetanus isn’t a risk if the wound bleeds”

Fact: the tetanus bacterium easily survives in a bleeding wound.

Antivax Myth: “Herd immunity isn’t real”

Fact: Herd immunity is real, and it is a vital part of public health.

Antivax Myth: “These diseases are mild.”

Fact: We don’t make vaccines for trivial diseases.

Antivax Myth: “My unvaccinated child is no risk to your vaccinated child”

Fact: An unvaccinated child can infect others who are vaccinated or unable to be vaccinated.