A radio host who is known for promoting anti-vaccine misinformation falsely claimed that boosters can weaken the immune system. The video has been viewed over 61,000 times.
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There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines or boosters weaken or impair the immune system. A common myth about vaccines is that it’s possible to over-immunize and negatively affect the immune system. Messaging may emphasize that vaccines and boosters strengthen the immune system’s ability to fight COVID-19, making fully vaccinated and boosted people less likely to contract COVID-19 and well-protected against severe illness and death. Fact Checking Source(s):
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