No evidence that nanoparticles in Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility
Nanoparticles are the general term for very small particles. 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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ONS death figures not averaged correctly
Deaths in December 2020 appeared far lower than the previous five-year average. That was because the ‘five-year average’ had not been averaged. Read
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Penicillin allergies don’t rule out Pfizer vaccine
A post on social media claims that a penicillin allergy can cause a bad reaction to the Pfizer Covid vaccine. Read
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Keir Starmer did want the UK to remain in the European Medicines Agency
He expressed this opinion on at least two occasions, in 2017. Read
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There’s no proof steam inhalation cures Covid-19
An Italian study saying it could be effective only had 10 participants. Read
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Pfizer vaccine effective, though not as effective as newspapers suggest
Just 0.04% of Israelis who received the Covid-19 vaccination later caught the disease, but this doesn’t mean the vaccine is 99.96% effective. Read
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53 people have not died in Gibraltar because of the Covid-19 vaccine
The territory has had 70 Covid-19 deaths overall and 6 have died since getting the vaccine. Read
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Warnings over NHS coronavirus vaccine scam email
The scam attempts to take financial information from members of the public. Read
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Adolescents have been recruited for Covid-19 vaccine trials in the US
2,000 children aged between 12 and 15 have been recruited onto the trial, with parental consent. Read
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Flu deaths aren’t being miscategorised as Covid-19 deaths
There are good reasons why the flu season is genuinely mild this year, including record vaccination rates and improved hygiene. Read
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