Over the last week, a California judge has garnered criticism for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. During a controversial ruling to strike down the state’s assault weapons ban, the judge stated that “More people have died from the Covid-19 vaccine than mass shootings in California.” Ten people in California have died in mass shootings in 2021. According to the CDC, to date no deaths have been causally linked to the COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.
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Addressing this misinformation could distract from priority talking points. However, health communicators are advised to be aware of continuing misstatements by officials regarding vaccine safety and efficacy. Fact Checking Source(s): washingtonpost.com, cdc.gov
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