A video on social media features a man previously shown to spread conspiracy theories calling the COVID-19 pandemic a hoax created to promote climate change, which he also said was a hoax. Among other debunked claims in the video, he claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is not actually a vaccine but a gene therapy that will alter one’s DNA and cause infertility. This video has been viewed more than 13,000 times, demonstrating the persistence of debunked COVID-19 myths.
Recommendation: 
Sign Up for Public Health Alerts
About Us
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) was formed in 2020 to coordinate and amplify public health messaging on COVID-19 and increase Americans’ confidence in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials.
Learn More
Learn More