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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Children receive “72 jabs,” and hepatitis B shots should not be given until age 14 or 15.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The “72” figure counts repeated annual flu and COVID vaccines and treats combined or oral vaccines as separate “jabs.” Hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended at birth for infants in the United States since 1991, not delayed until adolescence.
Date: 08/21/2026
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Last Updated on August 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check