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Vaccines

Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines?

Coronavirus

More than 82 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been thrown out

As of June 9, CDC data show over 87 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were thrown out in the U.S., due to a variety of reasons, including vaccine vial expiration.
Vaccines

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox

Medical experts told VERIFY it’s not possible to get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus

No, you can't get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine

Medical experts told VERIFY it’s not possible to get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus

The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS

Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
Government

WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control

Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Government

No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis

Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Coronavirus

Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more

Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask

If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Coronavirus

Yes, wearing a mask can help protect you from getting COVID-19, even if others aren’t wearing them

As many people are removing their masks on planes, experts say wearing one can still offer you some protection against COVID-19, even if everyone else is maskless.
Travel

U.S. COVID testing requirements for flying internationally

Travelers flying into the U.S. no longer need to have a negative COVID-19 test before their arrival.
Government

Yes, judge who struck down CDC mask order was deemed 'not qualified' for role by American Bar Association

The ABA took issue with the “short time she has actually practiced law and her lack of meaningful trial experience,” but Mizelle was still confirmed by the Senate.

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Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines?

More than 82 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been thrown out

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t give you monkeypox

No, you can't get monkeypox from the COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS

WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control

No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis

Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more

Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask

Yes, wearing a mask can help protect you from getting COVID-19, even if others aren’t wearing them

U.S. COVID testing requirements for flying internationally

Yes, judge who struck down CDC mask order was deemed 'not qualified' for role by American Bar Association

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