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We debunk the latest vaccine misinformation each week in our Just the Facts: Correcting this week’s disinformation newsletter. Browse the other Just the Facts Newsletter Topics by clicking the link below:
The idea of “immunity debt” is misleading; our immune systems stay active even without constant exposure to pathogens, and post-COVID vulnerability, not lack of exposure, likely explains the rise in respiratory diseases.
A claim linking continued excess deaths to vaccination ignores that COVID-19 itself is the primary cause, with studies showing vaccinated individuals have lower mortality rates.
A claim that 1,000 studies prove COVID vaccines are unsafe is misleading; many studies discuss known rare side effects like mild myocarditis, but overall data supports vaccine safety.
A viral tweet misleadingly compares two photos of a woman before and after COVID vaccination without context, allowing misinformation to spread by filling in gaps with unfounded fears.
The claim that Long-COVID is only searched for in English-speaking countries is false, as the condition is recognized and discussed globally, with different languages using their own terms for it.
Leslie Jordan’s cause of death is still under investigation, with no evidence linking it to vaccination, but some are claiming otherwise without proof.
A New Zealand group falsely claims a pro-vaccine doctor has changed her stance, but she still believes vaccines are life-saving and only questions the added benefit of a second booster for young, healthy people.
COVID vaccine claims related to miscarriage and fertility are unfounded, with studies showing no increased risk of miscarriage after vaccination.
A cardiologist falsely claims that all unexplained heart attacks and strokes are caused by the COVID vaccine, ignoring evidence that COVID infection itself increases cardiac risks more than vaccination does.
The COVID vaccines were not initially tested for transmission prevention, but they were approved based on safety and efficacy in preventing disease, with later studies showing they reduced transmission duration and spread.