In 1976, the U.S. launched a nationwide swine flu vaccination campaign after a single soldier’s death triggered fears of a pandemic. Forty-six million Americans got the shot—but the pandemic never came. Instead, the vaccine caused serious harm, including paralysis and death, while the CDC downplayed risks and promoted false celebrity endorsements. It remains one of the biggest public health debacles in U.S. history—and a stark reminder: trust must be earned, not assumed.
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