A social media account that claims to be run by a physician and frequently posts anti-vaccine and right-wing conspiracy theories has posted that they have never seen a vaccine more damaging than the COVID-19 vaccine. The post was shared over 8,600 times and has over 12,000 engagements. It is unclear if the account is run by a real doctor as it uses the name of a 19th-century Native American physician and reformer.
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Bad actors online continue to spread false rumors about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and their potential side effects, often to protest public safety messages. Counter this misinformation by emphasizing that the vaccines have also been proven safe, with over 60 percent of the world’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Messaging may emphasize the amount of time and research that goes into the vaccine development process. In addition, explaining that stories about vaccine side effects are often drawn from unverified reports that have not yet been investigated by health officials is recommended, as is continuing to explain what mild side effects people can expect after vaccination. Fact Checking Source(s):
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