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Search results for "Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military"

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Donald Trump stated on January 05, 2026 in a graphic on Truth Social and Instagram:
The former U.S. childhood vaccine schedule called for babies to get “72 injections.”
By Grace Abels, Loreben Tuquero• January 15, 2026
Facebook posts stated on April 06, 2021 in a Facebook image post:
Says the “1986 Vaccine protection act” resulted in “the biggest jump in shots” for children because it gave drug manufacturers “exemption for responsibility of killing people.”
By Andy Nguyen• April 13, 2021
The Gateway Pundit stated on October 06, 2021 in articles and social media:
Dr. Anthony Fauci and U.S. health officials plotted “for a new avian flu virus to enforce universal flu vaccination.”
By Tom Kertscher• October 14, 2021
Michael Burgess stated on September 19, 2020 in a tweet:
“In the last 10 years less than half of adults in the U.S. received a flu shot.”
By Madlin Mekelburg• September 25, 2020
Donald Trump stated on September 21, 2025 in a press gaggle on Air Force One:
Small children are given "80 different vaccines."
By Grace Abels• September 26, 2025
Bloggers stated on October 11, 2018 in :
If you get a flu shot, you're "poisoning yourself."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• October 25, 2018
Facebook posts stated on September 19, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t “prevent catching or spreading” the virus “and only lasts months.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• September 21, 2021
Meddaily stated on February 28, 2018 in a headline:
The flu shot is "designed to spread cancer."
By Amy Sherman• March 9, 2018
Instagram posts stated on March 02, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“The CDC officially agrees with ‘conspiracy theorists’ from 2020” who wanted to treat COVID-19 like the flu.
By Jeff Cercone• March 8, 2024
Instagram posts stated on October 02, 2023 in an Instagram post:
Flu shot ingredients include aborted human cell cultures, monkey kidney cells and antifreeze.
By Jeff Cercone• October 6, 2023
Joe Biden stated on August 06, 2020 in an interview with journalism associations:
“If the vaccine came out tomorrow, how in the heck would we get it to people? There is no game plan.”
By Amy Sherman• August 11, 2020
Gretchen Whitmer stated on April 15, 2020 in an April 15, 2020 press conference:
“During the flu pandemic of 1918, some cities lifted social distancing measures too fast, too soon, and created a second wave of pandemic.”
By Amy Sherman• April 17, 2020
David A. Clarke Jr. stated on March 15, 2020 in a tweet:
Says coronavirus is just “the damn flu.”
By Eric Litke• March 19, 2020
Facebook posts stated on April 01, 2022 in in a post:
2004 video shows Anthony Fauci is ignoring science on natural immunity with regard to COVID-19.
By Jeff Cercone• April 8, 2022
Tucker Carlson stated on October 18, 2022 in a tweet:
“The CDC is about to add the COVID vaccine to the childhood immunization schedule, which would make the vax mandatory for kids to attend school.”
By Madison Czopek• October 20, 2022
Facebook posts stated on April 21, 2021 in Facebook post:
It's illegal for a college, public school or employer to "mandate" the vaccine because it was authorized for emergency use.
By Michael Majchrowicz• April 29, 2021
Ben Carson stated on September 16, 2015 in the second GOP debate:
There are a "multitude" of vaccines that do not prevent deadly and crippling diseases.
By April Hunt• September 23, 2015
SEIU stated on March 05, 2013 in a lawsuit:
"There is no clinical evidence that vaccinating healthcare workers protects patients."
By Michael McKinney• March 17, 2013
Donald Trump stated on March 04, 2020 in an interview:
The Obama administration "didn't do anything about” swine flu.
By Tom Kertscher• March 6, 2020
Viral image stated on October 08, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Twitter removed this tweet from Donald Trump: “My blood IS the vaccine!!!!!”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 9, 2020

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The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent.

By Arthur Allen, Jackie Fortiér• January 7, 2026

What vaccine skeptics are getting wrong about a new Cleveland Clinic study on the flu vaccine

By Loreben Tuquero• April 11, 2025

What we know about COVID-19 and immunity

By Samantha Putterman• October 9, 2020

CDC faces conundrum over recommending new COVID-19 booster for all

By Arthur Allen• September 12, 2023

What we know about the new COVID-19 variant ‘cicada’ or BA.3.2.

By Grace Abels• March 26, 2026

It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

By Madison Czopek• August 11, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

By Andy Nguyen• September 13, 2022

Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson• November 29, 2021

FACT SHEET: Clinton. Obama. Their bills.

By Adriel Bettelheim• March 28, 2008

Why the CDC has recommended new COVID-19 boosters for all

By Arthur Allen• September 13, 2023

Florida health officials warn against vaccine boosters. Scientists call it political scaremongering.

By Arthur Allen, Daniel Chang, Sam Whitehead• September 23, 2024

What do we really know about COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness?

By Julie Appleby• October 29, 2021

As they fight misinformation, public health agencies try to restore trust

By Lauren Sausser• January 4, 2023

Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Is it available yet? Will insurance cover it?

By Madison Czopek• August 29, 2025

What is the vaccine preservative thimerosal? What to know about it and its removal from flu vaccines

By Madison Czopek• June 26, 2025

Sorting out COVID vaccine confusion: New and conflicting federal policies raise questions

By Michelle Andrews• August 4, 2025

Bird flu: What to know about latest outbreaks after U.S. reports first severely infected person

By Sara Swann• December 19, 2024

Doctors still recommend flu shot despite sneaky new strain

By Grace Abels• January 6, 2026

The White House says boosters for all. Here’s what you need to know.

By Sarah Jane Tribble• August 18, 2021

8 facts and 4 unknowns about the coronavirus vaccines

By Samantha Putterman• December 17, 2020