A surgeon made several incorrect claims about Covid-19 vaccine on GB News
Ahmad Malik has misused various different sources to falsely suggest that the vaccines are dangerous. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
A needle cannot save the life of someone having a stroke
If you think someone is having a stroke, it’s vital you call 999 as soon as possible. Read
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Video filmed at police station is filled with Covid-19 vaccine misinformation
A video shared on Facebook of police speaking to vaccine sceptics is littered with unfounded claims about a non-existent investigation into Covid vaccinations. Read
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Claims Covid-19 vaccines have led to five times more deaths than other vaccines are based on false assumptions
It has been misleadingly claimed that the UK has recorded five times more deaths ‘due to’ the Covid-19 vaccines than all other vaccines over the past five years. Read
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Facebook video on unvaccinated people makes incorrect claims about DNA
The clip claims that Covid-19 vaccines can alter a person’s DNA. Read
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Alex Belfield is wrong to say that only 17,500 people died of Covid-19
More than 140,000 people have died of Covid-19 in England and Wales so far. Read
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Highway Code changes infographic needs context
An infographic summarising five changes to the Highway Code is largely based in fact but excludes some important context. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines don’t make you a ‘ticking time bomb’
There is no evidence that they cause cancer. In very rare cases, there is a link to blood clots, but the benefits of vaccination generally far outweigh the risks. Read
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Spanish Flu pandemic wasn’t caused by a meningitis vaccine
Experts say that there is ‘no way’ that a meningitis vaccine could contribute to starting a flu epidemic. Read
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Fake Sky News tweet claims PM drank with foxhound pack
No such story about Boris Johnson and the Berkeley Hunt has been reported. Read
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