Claims that Covid vaccine spike proteins are harmful are unevidenced
A Conservative Woman article repeats claims from a Canadian vaccine scientist that appear to be based on flawed assumptions. Read
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Vaccines
Fact checks addressing conspiracy theories and unreliable health advice relating to vaccines
David Icke makes false claim that vaccines are ‘gene therapy’
Conspiracy theorist David Icke has made unsubstantiated claims about Covid-19 transmission , climate change and gene therapy. Read
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Christian Eriksen did not have Covid-19 vaccine before collapse, says Inter Milan CEO
Users on social media are sharing false claims that the Danish footballer had been vaccinated days before becoming ill on the pitch. Read
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Health
Possible link between Pfizer second dose and mild heart inflammation in young men
Most men studied in Israel had to go into hospital for a few days but the majority of cases were quite mild. Read
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A magnet won’t stick to a glass vaccine vial
A widely-shared social media video claims to show a magnet sticking to what appears to be a vaccine vial. Read
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Poster about Yellow Card scheme is not real
The MHRA has confirmed that a poster spreading on social media which makes claims about vaccine approvals does not come from them. Read
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This Morning guest makes misleading claims on vaccine efficacy
Evidence points to the fact that vaccines do stop you catching Covid and spreading it. Read
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No evidence Nobel Laureate said vaccinated people will die in two years
Luc Montagnier has expressed opposition to Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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Getting a Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you can connect to Bluetooth
This rumour is totally false. Read
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1,102 people haven’t died ‘of’ the Covid-19 vaccine
This is how many people have died a short period after getting vaccinated. Read
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