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Accounts allege that Iceland has banned COVID-19 vaccines

Social media users are falsely claiming that Iceland has banned COVID-19 vaccines amid rising deaths and adverse events, including strokes, blood clots, and sudden cardiac arrests. This allegation stems from a news article, which stated that flu vaccines would be available to the public in Iceland, but not COVID-19 vaccines....

Analysis falsely alleges that COVID-19 vaccines have killed 17 million people

A recent analysis falsely claimed that COVID-19 vaccines have killed 17 million people. The analysis was presented at a summit that challenged COVID-19 vaccines and policies. The researchers who conducted the analysis concluded that COVID-19 vaccines and flu vaccines should be classified as lethal toxic agents. In response to these...

False claims about vaccines and cancer continue to spread

A recent analysis of U.K. government data claims there has been a significant increase in cancer deaths in people between the ages of 15 and 44. Vaccine opponent groups and social media users are linking this analysis to previous claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause “turbo cancer.” Risk level: High...

Social media posts spread concerns about WHO pandemic treaty creating global vaccine mandates

Several social media posts are spreading fears about the impact of a potential World Health Organization pandemic treaty. The WHO set a May 2024 deadline to implement a program that coordinates global efforts to prevent future public health emergencies. Social media posts allege that this would allow the WHO to...

Presidential candidate references dismissed vaccine lawsuit as evidence of pharmaceutical industry’s profits from vaccine-related injuries

A video of a presidential candidate claiming that the pharmaceutical industry derives profits from the sale of medications intended to address alleged vaccine-related injuries is circulating on social media. The candidate referenced the 1986 Vaccine Injury Act, which resulted from the dismissed claim against Wyeth (now Pfizer) for vaccine injury...

Political hearing includes allegations about health impacts of COVID-19 vaccines

A U.S. representative from Georgia hosted a hearing on alleged injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccines. The panel included medical experts known for opposing vaccines and an attorney who was involved in federal vaccine-related lawsuits. The hearing included allegations that COVID-19 vaccines cause death, miscarriage, myocarditis, blood clots, cardiac arrest,...

Social media posts attribute COVID-19 vaccines to excess deaths

Multiple social media posts attributed COVID-19 vaccines to excess deaths. One of the top posts featured a video of a Puerto Rican Congressional delegate who spoke about the dangers of COVID-19 vaccines, calling vaccines a “global genocide.” Other posts claimed COVID-19 vaccines have caused the deaths of 120,000 U....

Social media posts promote ivermectin for an array of treatments

Several social media posts recently promoted ivermectin for its alleged ability to treat and prevent an array of illnesses. Some promoted ivermectin as a treatment for the flu and RSV, while others alleged it can treat shingles, autoimmune conditions, COVID-19, and the common cold. Some also claimed ivermectin can treat...

False claims about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines circulate

Several social media posts are claiming that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are dangerous because of their ability to stimulate the production of spike proteins. One post claims that the lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) in mRNA vaccines are poisonous and can spread to the heart and ovaries. Others claim the spike proteins produced...

FDA preprint studies on seizures and strokes garner attention

An FDA assessment detected a potential increased stroke risk for adults over 85 following the flu vaccine, whether or not it was administered at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine. While the results are preliminary and health experts have stated that the benefits of vaccination still outweigh the risks,...

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