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How soon after childbirth can you have a Covid-19 vaccine?
Guidance says you can have a Covid-19 vaccine anytime during pregnancy or after birth. Read
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Video falsely claims that you cannot refuse the Covid-19 vaccines
We fact check this, and several other claims. Read
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Daily Mail understates the risks of Covid-19 to children
Severe disease and death are very rare, but still more common than the Mail claimed. Read
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The mayor of Calgary didn't say that Covid-19 was a hoax
This comes from what seems to be a fake transcript of a court hearing that never happened. Read
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Immunity through Covid infection is much riskier than a vaccine
Getting vaccinated is still effective, and far safer, whether you’ve had the disease or not. Read
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Deaths from vaccines have not overtaken Covid-19 deaths
A TCW article misuses data about Covid-19 deaths and deaths after vaccinations to make false claims about vaccine safety. Read
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Wetherspoons Covid-19 reopening deal is fake
A Facebook post falsely claims Wetherspoons is offering a meal and drinks voucher to celebrate pubs fully reopening after lockdown. Read
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Video of ‘QR code’ detected in arm is not evidence of vaccine microchips
There are no microchips in Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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NHS Test and Trace has not spent as much as war in Afghanistan yet
A Facebook post wrongly claims UK involvement in Afghanistan cost 59% of NHS Test and Trace Read
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Breastfeeding after Covid-19 vaccine is recommended as safe
The NHS says you cannot catch Covid-19 from the vaccines or pass it on to your baby through breast milk. Read
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