The Claim:
A self-described “Man with an iPhone” on Twitter claims that nefarious forces conspired to trick people into thinking that the COVID-19 vaccine would stop the disease, even though they are now shamelessly backpedaling that point.
The Facts:
There was no effort to trick people into believing that COVID-19 vaccines would completely stop the virus. The only trick here is that, while trying to get more information about these quotes in this claim, we found the only source of Fauci’s quote listed in this meme is the meme itself or those referencing it. In truth, health officials and experts have been clear that COVID-19 vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection or transmission, but they do significantly reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
The scientific understanding of COVID-19 and its prevention constantly evolves as researchers learn more about the virus and its variants. Vaccine efficacy can decrease over time and as new variants occur. Governments and health officials have been providing the most up-to-date information based on the available evidence and have been transparent about the limitations and potential risks associated with vaccines. Science!
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