A video claiming that COVID-19 vaccines are actually “gene therapy” is recirculating online. The video claims that 87,000 doctors and nurses have claimed the pandemic is overblown, that it is actually a typical flu, and that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe. Medical credentials are highlighted to lend increased credibility to the widely debunked claims.
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While addressing the majority of this misinformation could distract from priority talking points, updating FAQ’s and informational resources to explain the science and role of mRNA in vaccines is recommended. There continues to be substantial confusion among the public regarding mRNA. Fact Checking Source(s): apnews.com, factcheck.org, cdc.gov
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