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COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented Deaths, Contrary to Misleading Graphic on Social Media

COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented Deaths, Contrary to Misleading Graphic on Social Media

Studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccines have prevented severe disease and deaths. But bogus claims that they don’t work continue to circulate online. One claim relies on a misleading graph showing cumulative deaths in the U.S., but omits information about the number of deaths among the vaccinated versus unvaccinated since the shots became available.

EMILY’s List/Women Vote!

A political nonprofit that primarily backs Democratic women candidates who support a legal right to abortion.

Club for Growth Action

A super PAC backing “pro-growth, limited government conservatives.”

Lincoln Project

A Republican super PAC that opposes elected officials and candidates who ascribe to former President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Americans for Prosperity

A network of conservative/libertarian groups heavily financed by Koch Industries.

Social Media Posts Misrepresent U.S.-Ukraine Threat Reduction Program

Social Media Posts Misrepresent U.S.-Ukraine Threat Reduction Program

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Biological Threat Reduction Program has provided technical support to improve and protect Ukraine’s public health laboratories. Social media posts, however, falsely claim the program created “bioweapons labs” that are being targeted by Russian forces as part of the invasion of Ukraine.

Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination Outweigh the Rare Risk of Myocarditis, Even in Young Males

Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination Outweigh the Rare Risk of Myocarditis, Even in Young Males

Rare cases of myocarditis have been reported following the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, particularly among young males after a second dose. Most cases resolve quickly without the need for advanced therapies, although research on any potential long-term effects is ongoing. Nonetheless, the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks in all populations, even in young males.