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Vaccines Save 154 Million Lives Amid Rising Misinformation

1/16/2025

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Vaccines have been a lifeline, saving 154 million lives over the past 50 years by preventing diseases and cutting healthcare costs. Yet, misinformation continues to thrive, with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump perpetuating false links to autism. Their potential influence poses a serious threat to public health as vaccine skepticism grows.

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Vaccines have been a lifeline, saving 154 million lives over the past 50 years by preventing diseases and cutting healthcare costs. Yet, misinformation continues to thrive, with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump perpetuating false links to autism. Their potential influence poses a serious threat to public health as vaccine skepticism grows.