A widely circulated article falsely claims that 44 percent of pregnant women in the Pfizer vaccine trial experienced a miscarriage following vaccination. The article has since been corrected to note that the analysis has been retracted due to basic miscalculations. The post is circulating in Black and Spanish-speaking communities.
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Emphasizing that the flawed analysis has been retracted is recommended. Messaging may emphasize that there is no evidence to support the claim that COVID-19 vaccines increase miscarriage risk. Data from multiple large studies show that the vaccines do not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, or other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Explaining that COVID-19 vaccines are safe for both pregnant people and their babies is recommended. Fact Checking Source(s):
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