A social media post claims that COVID-19 vaccines have far higher adverse event rates than other vaccines, citing a widely disputed study that “reanalyzed” data from COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
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Although the post has relatively limited engagement, the persistence of this false claim increases its risk. Debunking messaging may emphasize that the claim that COVID-19 vaccines have a higher adverse reaction rate is based on cherry-picked and misrepresented data. Fact-checking sources: Health Feedback, FactCheck.org
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