Inaccurate
Denmark didn’t ban COVID-19 vaccines for people under 50
Claim:
Denmark banned COVID-19 vaccines for anyone under 50
Flora Teoh
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Source: OutKick, Twitter/X, Clay Travis, Toby Young, 2022-09-14 -
Germany-based network of websites and Facebook accounts amplify clickbait content to monetize web traffic via Google AdSense and e-commerce
The pages appear to build their audience by promoting clickbait content—including misinformation and conspiracy theories—generated within the network, while concealing the fact that they are part of the same network.
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MisleadingStudy claiming that ivermectin reduces COVID-19 mortality by 92% has important methodological problems
Claim:
“Ivermectin reduces COVID death risk by 92%, peer-reviewed study finds”; NIH now lists ivermectin as COVID-19 therapy
Source: Twitter/X, The Blaze, Facebook, Robby Starbuck, Paul Sacca, Jake Shields, 2022-09-03 -
InaccurateNo mercury or aluminum is present in vaccines; vaccine ingredients aren’t associated with disease
Claim:
“We allow toxic metals such as aluminum and mercury in shots”
Source: Truth Social, Mark Ghalili, 2022-08-31 -
UnsupportedInsufficient evidence to support Kanye West’s claim that fluoride in toothpaste harms the pineal gland
Claim:
“Did you use toothpaste with fluoride today? It blocks your pineal gland. And they put children on it.”
Source: The Joe Rogan Experience, Kanye West, 2020-10-24 -
What do we know about the safety of titanium dioxide in menstrual hygiene products?
Introduction Social media posts claiming that titanium dioxide in tampons are responsible for reproductive cancers began circulating in early August…
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UnsupportedNo evidence for claim that excess folic acid causes ADHD; MTHFR gene variants are common, generally don’t cause health problems
Claim:
Excess folic acid from food causes ADHD; folic acid is a dangerous chemical in food
Source: Dropping Bombs, Gary Brecka, 2022-07-26 -
InaccurateCOVID-19 vaccines don’t weaken the immune system; Lancet study misrepresented in Virology Journal comment
Claim:
Lancet study showed that vaccinated people have lower immune function than unvaccinated people; COVID-19 vaccines suppress the immune system
Source: The Hodgetwins, Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Kenji Yamamoto, 2022-07-21 -
InaccurateCOVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of death from COVID-19; the vaccines don’t alter our DNA
Claim:
Canadian data shows vaccinated people more likely to die from COVID-19; COVID-19 vaccines alter our DNA; hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin cure COVID-19
Source: The Charlie Kirk Show, Charlie Kirk, 2022-07-17 -
InaccurateAbortion can be medically necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman
Claim:
“Abortion is never medically necessary”
Source: Live Action, Kendra Kolb, 2022-06-27
