Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, we debunk some of the most common vaccine myths - like whether vaccines cause autism, contain harmful toxins, cause the very diseases they prevent, or “overload” the immune system. The video also covers misconceptions such as the idea that it’s safer to get the disease, that the vaccine schedule is too frequent, or that pediatricians profit from giving vaccines.
With clear, science‑based explanations from our UH Rainbow Babies & Children's expert, Dr. Amy Edwards, Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Control, you’ll learn what the evidence actually shows - and why vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your children, and your community.
Myths Answered:
0:05 Myth: vaccines cause autism
1:00: Myth: Vaccines Contain Harmful Toxins & Ingredients
2:35: Myth: Vaccines Cause Diseases
4:09 Myth: Vaccines are Not Effective or Safe
5:57: Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Vs. the Vaccine
7:33: Myth: The Vaccines Schedule is Too Frequent
9:13: Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Vs. the Vaccine
10:16: Myth Pediatricians Make Money Giving Vaccines
In this video, we debunk some of the most common vaccine myths - like whether vaccines cause autism, contain harmful toxins, cause the very diseases they prevent, or “overload” the immune system. The video also covers misconceptions such as the idea that it’s safer to get the disease, that the vaccine schedule is too frequent, or that pediatricians profit from giving vaccines.
With clear, science‑based explanations from our UH Rainbow Babies & Children's expert, Dr. Amy Edwards, Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Control, you’ll learn what the evidence actually shows - and why vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your children, and your community.
Myths Answered:
0:05 Myth: vaccines cause autism
1:00: Myth: Vaccines Contain Harmful Toxins & Ingredients
2:35: Myth: Vaccines Cause Diseases
4:09 Myth: Vaccines are Not Effective or Safe
5:57: Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Vs. the Vaccine
7:33: Myth: The Vaccines Schedule is Too Frequent
9:13: Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Vs. the Vaccine
10:16: Myth Pediatricians Make Money Giving Vaccines
