Facts Over Fear

Fact: Vaccines underwent rigorous trials and data review, including a detailed evaluation of safety and effectiveness by Health Canada. This involved preclinical testing, phase 1–3 clinical trials, and ongoing post-market surveillance. Health Canada approved them based on evidence from large-scale trials, showing significant reductions in severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

Fact: mRNA technology, which powers vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna, has been in development for over 30 years. While this technology was new to mass vaccination, the vaccines were authorized only after completing extensive clinical trials. These trials were conducted with tens of thousands of participants, ensuring they were safe and effective for the general population.

Fact: There is no credible evidence to support claims of widespread vaccine-related death or infertility. The risk of serious side effects is extremely low and closely monitored by health agencies worldwide. In fact, adverse events are extremely rare, and the benefits of vaccination far outweigh any potential risks.

Fact: The mRNA vaccines do not alter your DNA. The mRNA acts as a blueprint for your cells to make a protein that triggers an immune response, which protects you from COVID-19. The mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell where DNA is located, so it cannot affect your genetic material.

Fact: Any changes made to the vaccine after approval must be reviewed and approved by regulatory authorities such as Health Canada and the U.S. FDA. These agencies ensure that any changes in formulation, dosing, or production meet rigorous standards for safety, efficacy, and quality. The vaccine you receive is the same as the one approved in clinical trials, with no deviations.

Fact: There is no evidence to support claims of a bait and switch. All vaccine formulations are subject to stringent regulatory oversight. If any discrepancies were found in vaccine production, they would be immediately investigated, and the public would be informed. Transparency is a core part of vaccine approval and monitoring.

Fact: The NCI report's claims about dangerous elements in vaccines, such as traces of SV40 or other harmful components, have been debunked. SV40 was only present in some polio vaccines from decades ago, and it was never found in COVID-19 vaccines. Extensive testing and safety monitoring ensure that vaccines contain only the ingredients necessary for their effectiveness.

Fact: It is true that vaccines, particularly those made from cell cultures, may contain trace amounts of DNA from the cells used in their production. However, these traces are so small that they pose no health risk. Furthermore, the SV40 sequence mentioned is not a virus but a non-harmful enhancer sequence used in the production process. Extensive studies have shown no cancer link to these components.

Fact: mRNA from the COVID-19 vaccines cannot integrate into your DNA. The mRNA is used by cells to produce a protein similar to the spike protein found on the surface of the virus, which then triggers an immune response. The mRNA is broken down and eliminated from the body shortly after use, leaving no lasting impact on your DNA.

Fact: mRNA vaccines were developed quickly due to prior research and preparation for similar viruses. Their safety and efficacy were confirmed through large-scale trials, and they continue to be monitored through rigorous post-market surveillance. The speed of their development was a result of unprecedented global collaboration and investment, not a compromise in safety.