Claim: A pro-Michele Bachmann ad claims that "doctors opposed  Perry's order  for safety reasons." But the pediatrician cited by the sponsor says the ad doesn't reflect his views accurately. "At the time, my position was that the vaccine was safe and effective," he told FactCheck.org. Although he had reservations about a government mandate, he was personally recommending the vaccine for all 11- and 12-year-old girls, the doctor told us.
Fact-check: More Bad Medicine in the Perry Vaccine Saga - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a pro-michele bachmann ad claims that "doctors opposed  perry's order  for safety reasons." but the pediatrician cited by the sponsor says the ad doesn't reflect his views accurately. "at the time, my position was that the vaccine was safe and effective," he told factcheck.org. although he had reservations about a government mandate, he was personally recommending the vaccine for all 11- and 12-year-old girls, the doctor told us.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Robert Farley
Date published: 2011-09-28T20:27:29