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No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
National

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

ICE offers COVID-19 vaccines to all individuals detained in its detention centers and encourages them to take the vaccine.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
VERIFY

The FDA has only fully approved one drug for treating COVID-19, and it’s not ivermectin

Remdesivir is the only drug the FDA has given full approval to for treating COVID-19, and it’s only for hospitalized patients.
VERIFY

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
Elections

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.
Elections

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

Republican Larry Elder promoted a petition claiming there was voter fraud. The claims have not been substantiated and Elder said he accepts the election results.

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No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

The FDA has only fully approved one drug for treating COVID-19, and it’s not ivermectin

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

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