A new, non-peer reviewed report claims that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to higher excess mortality. Social media posts are sharing the report with the false claims that the vaccines have “no benefit” and that higher vaccination rates correspond to higher excess mortality.
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The persistent and widespread circulation of the false claim increases its risk. Highlighting that the report is from an organization that previously published a discredited analysis that falsely claimed that COVID-19 vaccines have killed 17 million people is recommended, as is emphasizing that no credible, peer-reviewed study supports a link between COVID-19 vaccines and excess deaths. Messaging may explain that higher COVID-19 vaccination rates are associated with lower death rates worldwide. Fact-Checking Source(s): Public Good News, FactCheck.org
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