Several large social media accounts circulated a video clip of President Biden at a FEMA meeting last year encouraging people who live in areas that are prone to hurricanes to get vaccinated before hurricane season. The video was shared last week with the false claim that the president claimed that COVID-19 vaccines would protect people against Hurricane Ian.
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Emphasizing that the clip is being used out of context and that many responses to the clip misunderstand why vaccination is a standard part of disaster preparation is recommended. Messaging may emphasize that infectious disease outbreaks following natural disasters are common and well documented, usually resulting from population displacement, disruptions to health care, and damage to infrastructure. Being up to date on vaccines decreases the risk of contracting a vaccine-preventable illness during or immediately after a disaster. Fact Checking Source(s):
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