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COVID vaccines save lives and prevent severe outcomes, including Long COVID. Side effects are rare and much less risky than COVID infection.
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COVID vaccines save lives and prevent severe outcomes, including Long COVID. Side effects are rare and much less risky than COVID infection.
A study found 18 cases of oral lesions linked to COVID vaccines among 200 million recipients. In contrast, COVID infection is linked to over a thousand cases.
Terrence Howard falsely claims COVID vaccines cause cancer and infertility. Misinterpreted data and retracted studies debunk these myths.
RFK Jr. falsely claims high U.S. COVID death rates despite high vaccination. In reality, the U.S. has lower vaccination rates and higher death rates due to other factors.
Anti-vaxxers misuse Dr. Birx’s words on vaccine reactions. COVID vaccines reduce infection risk by 54% and lower Long-COVID risk by up to 69%.
Anti-vaxxers falsely claim doctors get $250,000 bonuses for COVID vaccine recommendations. Anthem incentivizes vaccines to reduce severe illness and healthcare costs.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause all cases of pericarditis are unfounded. VAERS data alone cannot prove causation; other vaccines have been investigated for similar risks.
Claims of ignored vaccine injuries misinterpret data. COVID vaccines are extensively monitored and save millions of lives, despite rare side effects.
Claims that COVID vaccines cause blood clots, cancer, and infertility are false. mRNA vaccines are safe and do not pose these risks, unlike COVID itself.
A video claims a host was left speechless by anti-vaccine arguments. In reality, the video uses the Gish Gallop tactic, and the claims are misleading or false.