June 1, 2023
You put the DNA in, you get the mRNA out
mRNA vaccines do not alter genes, as any DNA used in production is removed and cannot enter the cell nucleus.
June 1, 2023
22,000 for one life saved
The claim that 22,000 vaccines are needed to save one life from COVID and that vaccinated people have a 23% higher death rate is false.
June 1, 2023
Multiple Sclerosis rumors
There is no evidence that COVID vaccines cause Multiple Sclerosis, despite claims in an anti-vaccine film; the WHO database lists research without endorsing it.
May 25, 2023
Normal adult sexuality and fertility
COVID vaccines containing lipid nanoparticles have not been shown to have any impact on fertility or sexual function.
May 25, 2023
Turbo cancer rumors
Claims of “turbo cancers” caused by COVID vaccines lack scientific evidence and rely on anecdotal assertions without verifiable data.
May 18, 2023
Lies, darned lies, and statistics
A misleading tweet exaggerates COVID vaccine harms using incorrect data analysis, while evidence shows higher vaccination rates correlate with lower death rates.
May 18, 2023
Spike proteins and long-term damage
A viral tweet falsely claims a study shows mRNA vaccines cause long-term brain damage, but the study actually addresses neurological damage from COVID infection, not vaccination.
May 11, 2023
Retinal occlusion and spike proteins
There is no significant evidence linking mRNA COVID vaccines to retinal blood vessel damage, and vaccination is still recommended.
May 11, 2023
Mo’ vaccine, mo’ COVID?
More COVID vaccination does not increase infection risk; boosters are effective in preventing illness and severe outcomes.
May 4, 2023
Vaccination and pregnancy
Adverse events during vaccine trials include anything negative that happens, often unrelated to the vaccine, and data show COVID vaccines are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while COVID infection poses significant risks during pregnancy.