During an interview on an American far-right news program, Brazilian President Jair Bolsanaro apologized for deaths that he baselessly claims were caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The high-profile source of this misinformation elevates its risk. It is unclear what deaths the president is referring to, as the most widely publicized death after COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil was found to have resulted from an existing autoimmune blood clotting disorder. Messaging may emphasize that far from causing deaths, COVID-19 vaccines dramatically reduced COVID-19 deaths in Brazil. Explaining that billions of people have safely received COVID-19 vaccines is recommended. Fact-Checking Source(s):
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