A social media post that received over 250 engagements before being flagged as misinformation falsely claims that COVID-19 vaccines contain “HIV lipid wrappers.” COVID-19 vaccines use fat molecules called lipids to enclose and protect mRNA as it is being delivered to cells. The lipids are simply delivery vehicles for the vaccine and don’t contain HIV, SARS-CoV-2, or any other virus.
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Because this misinformation is now widespread, consider emphasizing that there is no link between COVID-19 and HIV or AIDS in materials that debunk myths, FAQs, and other related areas. Medical experts agree that the COVID-19 vaccines do not cause or make people more susceptible to HIV or AIDS and that the shots don’t weaken the immune system. They strengthen it. Updating materials to debunk claims about HIV and the COVID-19 vaccines is recommended, as is monitoring local conversations about so-called “VAIDS.” Fact Checking Source(s):
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