A U.K. oncologist falsely claimed that, based on his observations, COVID-19 vaccines are causing accelerated forms of cancers. There is no evidence to back up these claims.
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The persistence of the false claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause or accelerate cancers increases its risk. Messaging may emphasize that there is considerable evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are not linked to an increase in cancer rates, progression, or deaths. Messaging may also highlight that the oncologist previously made similar claims, also without any evidence beyond anecdotes. Fact Checking Source(s): Health Feedback, FactCheck.org
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