Vaccines
Fact checks addressing conspiracy theories and unreliable health advice relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
Red Cross hasn’t banned blood donation from vaccinated people
The American Red Cross has stopped taking donations of blood plasma containing antibodies as it has enough supply.
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Figures about Pfizer side effects for children need more context
86% of 12 to 15 year-olds reported a sore arm after vaccination.
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MP makes unevidenced claims about vaccine damage
Christopher Chope presented a number of misleading or unevidenced statements about Covid-19 vaccines to the House of Commons.
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Children should still follow Covid-19 rules after vaccination
An ‘easy read’ version of a Covid-19 vaccine consent form for children and young people was wrong to say you could ignore the rules when vaccinated.
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No evidence Covid-19 vaccine makes blood look different
A picture of two donations of blood claims they come from unvaccinated and vaccinated donors.
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Covid-19 vaccines passed animal trials
All four vaccines approved for use in the UK have passed animal trials.
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Can you have a shorter gap between Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
The official guidance says the main exception to the eight week interval minimum is those about to start immunosuppressant treatment.
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What do we know about the long-term effects of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring.
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Germany has not stopped using Covid-19 vaccines
A social media post falsely claims Germany’s government no longer recommends Covid-19 vaccination.
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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.
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