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COVID vaccine effectiveness and misinformation

Effectiveness of COVID vaccines in preventing severe disease and transmission, and addressing misinformation surrounding vaccine safety and efficacy

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Jan 28, 2026
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Which ingredients have been falsely claimed to be in COVID-19 vaccines, and what do fact‑checks say about those claims?

A steady stream of false claims has circulated about what "contain" — from and to living organisms, , and undisclosed viral DNA sequences — and multiple independent fact‑checks and experts have reject...

Jan 15, 2026

How have alternative media platforms amplified public-health conspiracy claims and what impact has that had on vaccination rates?

Alternative media platforms and social media more broadly amplified public‑health conspiracy claims during the COVID‑19 era by providing rapid distribution channels, communities of reinforcement, and ...