Inaccurate
There are no genetically modified organisms in the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines; no evidence these vaccines modify our DNA
Claim:
Unapproved genetically modified organisms in the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could permanently change our DNA
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Source: Dystopian Down Under, Julian Fidge, Rebekah Barnett, 2023-07-27 -
InaccurateStudies show that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh their risks; preprint claiming to show otherwise is flawed
Claim:
“Covid Vaccines More Likely to Put You in Hospital Than Keep You Out”
Source: Daily Sceptic, Will Jones, 2022-06-22 -
UnsupportedAnalysis by Florida Department of Health about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines contains multiple methodological problems
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Florida study found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines increase the risk of cardiac-related death, especially in men
Source: Fox News, Twitter/X, Joseph Ladapo, 2022-10-07 -
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When a sensational headline contradicts an article's message
…story. Although the body of the article does include comments by a number of scientists saying these views are outliers, by the time these are reached by the reader (if…
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Climate & Energy transition Science Editor / Fact-checker (2 positions)
…in the peer-reviewed literature, writing the content of reviews and editing the contributions made by scientists; Review drafts from other writers in the team. Secondary Engage with our network of…
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MisleadingConsuming turpentine is dangerous and shouldn’t be used to treat parasites
Claim:
Consuming turpentine will kill parasites
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2022-09-01 -
1.7Very highAnalysis of "Scientists say human greenhouse gas emissions have canceled the next ice age"
…on the article, they are substantiated by their knowledge in the field and by the content of the analysis in the annotations on the article. The IPCC’s latest projections for…
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IncorrectScientific evidence shows fluoride in water and toothpaste is safe at recommended levels
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Fluoridated toothpaste can be deadly to children; fluoride causes dental fluorosis, cavities, and cancer
Source: Facebook, Ty Bollinger, 2024-11-27 -
InaccurateSweetgum balls don’t contain Tamiflu’s active ingredient and there’s no evidence of an antiviral effect against COVID-19
Claim:
Sweetgum balls contain the same active ingredient that Tamiflu contains, which is shikimic acid; It kills viruses including SARS-CoV-2
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2023-01-17