No, COVID-19 vaccines neither make farmers sterile nor is a government ploy to take over their land

February 1, 2021

A Facebook page and its corresponding Youtube channel claim that coronavirus vaccination is an attempt to make people infertile so that people stop reproducing...

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Post about vaccines containing toxic levels of ingredients is misleading

January 19, 2021

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The substances listed in the social media post are present in certain vaccines but medical research suggests the levels are not harmful. A post has been shared...

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“The worst may be over but we are certainly not out of the woods”

January 15, 2021

As the pandemic moves on to the stage of mass vaccinations, “Trust is,” asserts Dr. Shahid Jameel, “important for people to be mindful of what a vaccine can...

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India’s COVID vaccines: A primer

January 15, 2021

With vaccine rollout beginning January 16, India’s battle against COVID-19 progresses to the next stage. Here’s all you need to know about the country’s...

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Which countries have kicked-off COVID-19 inoculations?

January 15, 2021

In the race to the finish line against the long battle with COVID-19, health authorities across the world have authorised the emergency use of vaccines that...

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A false video on YouTube claims COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility in men

January 6, 2021

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The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility; the rumour is unfounded and has no scientific evidence backing the claim. While the world is getting ready for...

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Facebook to prohibit ads that discourage vaccines

December 8, 2020

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Facebook has said it will start prohibiting Ads that discourage vaccines and will also remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines. Facebook is strengthening...

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No, ‘virus shutout necklaces’ cannot protect you from coronavirus

November 21, 2020

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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to claim more lives, more and more products are popping up falsely claiming to prevent the disease. One of those products...

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Vaccine hesitancy due to disinformation campaign, shows BMJ study

November 7, 2020

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Social media disinformation campaigns are linked to falling vaccination rates, a study published in the online British Medical Journal for Global Health...

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The vaccine puzzle

August 14, 2020

Russia’s announcement of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine has opened a Pandora’s Box, with experts questioning the safety and efficacy of its human clinical...