Similar to the previous week, posts across social media, news, and blogs are reporting that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips that will be used to track those who receive the vaccine. This misinformation is a distortion of the fact that vaccine containers will contain barcodes in order to track their distribution.
Recommendation: Directly addressing this misinformation in a public forum may make matters worse in that it could “add fuel to the fire” by increasing the number of people exposed to it, and unintentionally lend it credibility. However, updating FAQs on websites and info sheets that address misinformation is recommended. Additionally, spokespeople should be aware of this misinformation and have a prepared response, if directly asked. Fact Checking Source(s): thequint.com