Fact Check: Did Henry Kissinger advocate “mandatory forcible vaccinations” to “thin out the herd”?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Henry Kissinger said in a speech to the World Health Organization Council on Eugenics that “mandatory forcible vaccinations” could be used to control the human population and “thin out the herd.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: There is no evidence that Kissinger ever made the quoted remarks or that such a meeting occurred. The World Health Organization has also said that a “Council on Eugenics” does not exist.


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Date: 11/08/2026


Last Updated on November 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check