A U.K.-based oncologist with a large following claims in a recent article that COVID-19 boosters cause more harm than good. He also falsely claims that the COVID-19 vaccines caused widespread injuries based on reports to Yellow Card, an adverse event reporting system similar to VAERS in the U.S. Finally, he repeats the myth that COVID-19 vaccines impair the immune system and increase cancer risk.
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The high-profile nature of the misinformation source increases its risk. Debunking messaging may explain that there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines or boosters cause widespread health issues. Unverified reports of vaccine injuries do not disprove what two and a half years of large-scale studies have demonstrated: There is no link between COVID-19 vaccines and increased risk of cancer or other serious health conditions. Vaccines and boosters don’t weaken the immune system; they strengthen its ability to fight COVID-19. Fact Checking Source(s): NIH, Reuters, Health Feedback, AP
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