An allegedly leaked email from 2021 claims to show evidence that U.S. Pfizer employees received different COVID-19 vaccines than the general public. The email, which notes that the vaccine stock available to the staff was “separate and distinct,” is recirculating in English and Spanish. Recommendation: These types of false
Social media posts are using a new COVID-19 vaccine safety study with data from eight countries to falsely claim that the vaccines are not safe. The study confirmed a slightly increased risk of adverse reactions that had been previously reported, like myocarditis, pericarditis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Risk level: Medium Recommendation:
Several viral posts falsely claimed that COVID-19 vaccine recipients are ineligible to donate blood through the Red Cross. Days later, an audio clip of an alleged Red Cross official saying that blood is not separated by vaccination status has caused outrage. Risk level: Medium Recommendation: These types of posts may
Measles cases in Florida and 14 other states prompted a spike in conversation across platforms about the disease and the measles vaccine. These conversations include a range of narratives, including accurate information, discussion about public health guidelines during a measles outbreak, and false claims. Much of the discourse about the
The Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee voted to pass two bills regarding school immunization requirements and exemptions. One bill aims to extend school vaccine exemptions to 18-year-old students. The second bill would require school districts to inform parents about any available vaccine exemptions. Social media users are expressing concerns