Fact checks addressing conspiracy theories and unreliable health advice relating to vaccines
He claims he’s seeing an unnaturally large number of heart attacks and clot-related deaths, but that’s not reflected in the national data. Read
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A video posted on Facebook misleadingly suggests the risk of myocarditis is higher from a Covid-19 vaccine than from a Covid infection. Read
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In Scotland, vaccinated people account for a higher proportion of Covid-19 deaths than infections. This has led some to claim vaccines are making infections more severe. Read
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The Prime Minister made conflicting claims about the UK booster rollout versus Europe at PMQs and during a televised coronavirus update. Read
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Data on adverse events following a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been misrepresented to suggest one in 17 die. Read
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It’s been claimed new research shows a link between Covid-19 vaccines and heart attacks. The research has serious flaws. Read
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At least 25 children have sadly died from Covid in England alone, but we can find no evidence of a child dying as a result of the vaccine. Read
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There are various reasons why Covid case rates may be higher in countries with higher vaccination rates. It isn’t evidence vaccines cause Covid. Read
This story is a fabrication. Myriam Bourla is alive and well. Read
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A member of the public was allowed to share vaccine misinformation during a live broadcast. Read
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