Fact Check: Did COVID-19 vaccines fail to protect children?

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Claimant: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Claim: COVID-19 vaccines did not protect children.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Multiple studies found that COVID-19 vaccination reduced children’s risk of infection and severe illness. Vaccinated children were also less likely to require hospitalization or admission to an intensive care unit.


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Date: 08/06/2026


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Last Updated on August 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check