Misleading
Flawed analysis of Florida Medicaid data used to promote false claim that vaccines cause autism
Claim:
“New peer-reviewed study again confirms childhood vaccines are likely responsible for nearly 80% of the autism cases in US”
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Source: X/Twitter, Substack, Steve Kirsch, 2025-01-25 -
MisleadingFauci quoted out of context in misleading video, didn’t change his views about benefits of COVID-19 vaccines
Claim:
Fauci changed his views on COVID-19 vaccines benefits; Fauci’s remarks show that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work as advertised
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-08-13 -
IncorrectNo evidence that “Dr. Sebi” could cure AIDS and other diseases using natural remedies or change in diet
Claim:
Dr. Sebi could cure a wide range of diseases using natural remedies or change in diet.
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-06-10 -
UnsupportedNo evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause “fibrous lung clots”, contrary to claim by Jane Ruby
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines cause fibrous clots in the lungs and blood vessels
Source: Dr. Jane Ruby Show, Infowars, Jane Ruby, 2022-04-27 -
InaccurateMammograms don’t increase risk of dying from breast cancer; they reduce it
Claim:
Mammograms don’t prevent cancer; mammograms contribute to cancer development
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Barbara O'Neill, 2024-05-22 -
Inaccurate2023 malaria cases in the U.S. are unrelated to the release of genetically modified mosquitoes, contrary to viral claims online
Claim:
Bill Gates-funded company released genetically modified mosquitoes in the U.S. and caused a malaria outbreak
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2023-07-05 -
UnsupportedRemoving wisdom teeth reduces risk of oral infections, doesn’t cause heart issues
Claim:
Wisdom teeth are meridian lines connected to the heart; removing them causes heart issues
Source: Cultivate Elevate, Matt Roeske, 2024-08-05 -
CorrectFacebook meme correctly states that vaccines led to eradication of polio and smallpox, not “natural herd immunity”
Claim:
"I don't know who needs to hear this but Polio and smallpox never reached natural herd immunity, they were eradicated by vaccines"
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2024-12-10 -
UnsupportedThere is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines contain graphene or parasites
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines contain graphene and living organisms made of aluminum
Source: Stew Peters Show, Carrie Madej, Franc Zalewski, 2021-10-15 -
InaccurateDARPA developed a hydrogel sensor which monitors blood for infections at early stages, not a microchip for COVID-19 identification or location tracker
Claim:
“Pentagon develops microchip that detects COVID under your skin”; Pentagon microchip can track your location
Source: Truth in Media, Ben Swann, 2021-04-16