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Screenshot of website about Covid-19 vaccine side effects is fake
A Facebook post includes a mock-up of the MHRA’s website with a list of Covid-19 vaccine side effects. Read
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Covid-19 fact checks
This page brings together Full Fact’s fact checks on Covid-19, covering common claims, vaccine safety and efficacy, symptoms, treatments, government policies, and misinformation. We review evidence, correct errors, and monitor evolving science to help you make informed decisions.
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Too early to say whether unvaccinated doctors or nurses will lose jobs
A Facebook post suggests that thousands of unvaccinated doctors and nurses will lose their jobs Read
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PHE says no need to restart vaccination course in pregnancy after second dose delay
There’s no problem with booking your second dose, even if it’s been a considerable amount of time since your first. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are recommended at any stage of pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends vaccination at any stage of pregnancy. Read
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Covid vaccines and pregnancy: fact checked
Pregnant women can request good, reliable information using our new helpline Read
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Trafalgar Square “Freedom Rally” speech littered with false claims
Speaker Vernon Coleman made a litany of misleading claims to an audience of hundreds in Trafalgar Square Read
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How long should you wait between vaccines if you’re pregnant?
You should wait a week between your whooping cough or flu vaccine and the Covid vaccine. Read
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What we know about Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriages
There’s no evidence that the vaccines are causing miscarriages. Read
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What do we know about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility?
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists say that there is no evidence to suggest that the Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility. Read
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