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MisleadingStudy led by FDA researchers didn’t find that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine caused blood clots, contrary to viral claims on social media
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“Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Blood Clotting: FDA”
Source: The Epoch Times, Zachary Stieber, 2022-12-17 -
MisleadingOnly certified medical devices should be used to measure blood pressure, not unvalidated apps promoted on social media
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Blood pressure tracking apps can replace a cuff
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2024-04-08 -
InaccurateFauci’s emails don’t support viral claims on masks, hydroxychloroquine and virus engineering
Claim:
Fauci’s emails prove he knew that masks don’t work against the spread of COVID-19, that hydroxychloroquine is effective against COVID-19, and that the virus is likely engineered, and he lied about these things to the public
Source: TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, Social media users, 2021-06-01 -
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Fauci’s emails don’t support viral claims on masks, hydroxychloroquine and virus engineering
Claim:
Fauci’s emails prove he knew that masks don’t work against the spread of COVID-19, that hydroxychloroquine is effective against COVID-19, and that the virus is likely engineered, and he lied about these things to the public
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Social media users, 2021-06-01 -
InaccurateWearing face masks helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, but it only confers partial protection and should be combined with additional public health measures
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“Mask mandates do nothing to stop [the spread of] COVID[-19]”; There is “overwhelming scientific evidence” that masks do not work
Source: The Federalist, Yinon Weiss, 2020-10-29 -
What we know about the safety of mifepristone for medical abortions and the effectiveness of progesterone for “abortion reversal”
…healthcare developments during the time period analyzed in the study: increased use of medication abortion and the rise in the number of Medicare patients following the Affordable Care Act. “What…
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MisleadingStudies indicate that COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t increase risk of death, despite misleading video on Europe excess death by John Campbell
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EuroMOMO data shows excess deaths in people aged 0 to 14; excess deaths in Europe cannot be explained by COVID-19
Source: YouTube, John Campbell, 2023-01-23 -
MisleadingFlorida Department of Health misleads on COVID-19 vaccine safety with erroneous comparison of VAERS reports
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VAERS reports in Florida increased by 1,700% after COVID-19 vaccines became available, signaling safety concerns
Source: Twitter/X, Florida Department of Health, Joseph Ladapo, 2023-02-15 -
The potentials and limitations of tree plantings as a climate solution
…new forests care and protection from drought and fires, especially in the early years. Science today knows well the best techniques for creating resistant, resilient and functional forests, which are…