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25 January 2022 What was claimed Data from 145 countries shows that deployment of Covid-19 vaccines causes an increase in Covid-19 cases and deaths. Our verdict Medical statisticians have explained that the analysis, which is not peer reviewed or published

25 January 2022 What was claimed There have been three deaths linked to Covid-19 vaccines among children in Australia. Our verdict There is no evidence for this. The tweet claiming this is fake, purporting to be from an Australian health

Health / Coronavirus 25 January 2022 What was claimed Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla hasn’t been vaccinated against Covid-19 because he is “healthy” and doesn’t want to “cut the line”. Our verdict Mr Bourla said this in December 2020. He has

24 January 2022 What was claimed Covid-19 vaccines could cause neurodegenerative diseases in young people. Our verdict The MHRA has told Full Fact there is “no credible evidence” of an association between the Covid-19 vaccines and neurodegenerative diseases. An Instagram

21 January 2022 What was claimed A seven-year-old boy called Lachlan Leary died from the Covid-19 vaccine in Sydney. Our verdict There is no evidence to suggest this is true. Official sources have denied the claims, and Full Fact could

20 January 2022 What was claimed The Metropolitan Police is investigating the Covid-19 vaccine programme. Our verdict The force confirmed to Full Fact there is no criminal investigation and no indication any crime has been committed. Multiple social media posts

18 January 2022 What was claimed UKHSA data shows that the Covid-19 vaccines are negatively effective. Our verdict Incorrect. This data cannot be used to estimate vaccine effectiveness. Other estimates from the UKHSA show that the Covid-19 vaccines are effective.