A post falsely claims that Pfizer suspended its vaccine testing in animals because they kept dying. The post was shared over 10,000 times before being marked as misleading on social media.
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This myth has been circulating online since the vaccines were authorized. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer all released data from animal testing and clinical trials in humans. Responding to each piece of misinformation may detract from priority talking points. Fact-checking sources:
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