No evidence Covid-19 vaccine makes blood look different
A picture of two donations of blood claims they come from unvaccinated and vaccinated donors. Read
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Vaccines
Fact checks addressing conspiracy theories and unreliable health advice relating to vaccines
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Covid-19 vaccines passed animal trials
All four vaccines approved for use in the UK have passed animal trials. Read
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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. Read
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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. Read
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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. Read
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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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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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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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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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