Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Does vaccination cause disease?].

W Zingg1

  • 1Medizinische Klinik, Universitätskinderklinik Zürich, Zürich. walter.zingg@kispi.unizh.ch

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|November 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Simulated use of the water circuit disinfection device on a Mycobacterium chimaera-contaminated LivaNova 3T Heater Cooler Device: results of mycobacterial and bacterial surveillance.

The Journal of hospital infection·2025
Same author

Trends in surveillance indicators for central-catheter-associated bloodstream infections in a tertiary hospital in Switzerland.

The Journal of hospital infection·2024
Same author

An outbreak of multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii on a burns ICU and its control with multi-faceted containment measures.

The Journal of hospital infection·2024
Same author

Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for typing of vancomycin-resistant <i>Enterococcus faecium</i>: performance analysis and outbreak investigation.

Microbiology spectrum·2023
Same author

Longitudinal increase in the detection rate of Mycobacterium chimaera in heater-cooler device-derived water samples.

The Journal of hospital infection·2022
Same author

Explosive nosocomial outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in a rehabilitation clinic: the limits of genomics for outbreak reconstruction.

The Journal of hospital infection·2021
Same journal

[Multimodal Cardiac Imaging: New Developments for Clinical Practice].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Coronary angiography: From cardiac catheterization to advanced interventional cardiovascular imaging].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Athlete's heart: role of cardiac imaging in the prevention of sudden cardiac death].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Multimodal imaging in cardiac amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Inflammatory Heart Disease: The Role of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Myocarditis and Pericarditis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

State-of-the-Art Cardiac Imaging

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
See all related articles

Vaccination is a safe and effective medical intervention that has eradicated diseases like smallpox. Despite unfounded claims linking vaccines to various illnesses, extensive research confirms their safety and efficacy, preventing disease resurgence.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Vaccination has profoundly impacted public health, leading to the eradication of smallpox and near elimination of diseases like polio, diphtheria, and tetanus.
  • The introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine in Switzerland in 1990 significantly reduced epiglottitis and meningitis cases.

Purpose:

  • To review the historical impact and safety of vaccination.
  • To address and debunk common misconceptions and unsubstantiated claims linking vaccines to chronic diseases.
  • To emphasize the importance of routine immunization for preventing the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Summary:

  • Vaccination is a safe medical procedure with minimal adverse events compared to the severe complications of natural diseases.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Numerous large-scale studies, including cohort and case-control studies, have found no evidence to support claims that vaccines cause conditions such as autism, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes.
  • Despite media attention on preliminary or anecdotal reports, robust scientific evidence consistently demonstrates vaccine safety and efficacy.

    • Impact:

    • Ensuring high vaccination rates is crucial for community protection and preventing outbreaks of preventable diseases.
    • Accurate communication about vaccine safety can combat misinformation and encourage parental confidence in immunization programs.
    • Continued public trust in vaccination is essential for maintaining herd immunity and safeguarding global health.