Misleading
The flu shot is safe for pregnant women, does not increase the risk of spontaneous abortion
Claim:
4,250% increase in fetal deaths reported to VAERS after flu shot given to pregnant women
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InaccurateImpossible Whopper contains no estrogen; will not lead to men growing breasts if eaten in moderation
Claim:
The Impossible Whopper has 44 mg of estrogen and the whopper has 2.5 ng of estrogen
Source: Tri-State Livestock News, James Stanger, 2019-12-20 -
InaccurateContrary to claims in viral social media posts, the novel coronavirus was not man-made nor patented before outbreak
Claim:
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was lab-created and patented; SARS-CoV-2 is not a new virus; COVID-19 pandemic was man-made and planned
Source: Twitter/X, Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-01-23 -
Lacks contextSexual transmission of SARS-CoV-2 currently unconfirmed as studies produce conflicting evidence of its presence in the reproductive system
Claim:
“Coronavirus may be sexually transmitted and cause male infertility”
Source: New York Post, Paula Froelich, 2020-07-18 -
MisleadingThe number of COVID-19 cases reported is based on a highly specific diagnostic test for COVID-19; no confusion with flu or common cold is possible
Claim:
“It's NOT a SECOND WAVE of COVID-19 coming soon. It's the NORMAL COLD / FLU SEASON”
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-09-01 -
1.7Very highPotential role for T cells in COVID-19 immunity accurately reported in National Geographic article
…on SARS-CoV-2 is very likely due to similarities between these proteins among members of the coronavirus family. Altogether, the findings of these studies suggest that a prior history of infection…
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Do radio waves from mobile devices cause cancer? A look at the evidence
…their proxies, like family relatives). The study, which concluded in 2012, found – surprisingly – that reduced risk of meningioma and glioma (different types of brain tumours) were seen in…
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MisleadingClaim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context
Claim:
Erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns carries many risks
Source: Well-Rooted Pediatrics, Anonymous, 2021-10-18 -
MisleadingViral memes listing COVID-19 topics about which authorities were allegedly “wrong” rehash debunked misinformation
Claim:
We were lied about “COVID-19 numbers”, treatments, natural immunity, and the origin of the virus; COVID-19 vaccines and control measures “didn’t work”
Source: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Social media users, 2023-02-28