Some people have died after Covid-19 vaccination—not because of it
When a death is reported on the US VAERS system, it does not mean it was caused by the Covid vaccine 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.
Ipsos MORI isn’t trying to kill you with Covid tests
A viral video on social media warns people against taking part in Ipsos MORI Covid testing studies. Read
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People giving Covid-19 vaccines won’t be tried as war criminals
A video claims the roll-out is part of an experiment where the subjects haven’t consented, which is wrong. Read
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No evidence that nanoparticles in Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility
Nanoparticles are the general term for very small particles. Read
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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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