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5 common myths about COVID-19 vaccines

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In collaboration between @camhnews and @scienceupfirst, we look at 5 myths concerning COVID-19 vaccines.


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  8. FDA-Approved ‘Electronic Pill’ Isn’t Evidence That COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Microchip’ Conspiracy Is ‘Proven’ | FactCheck.org | May 2022
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  11. Pictured microchip is unrelated to COVID-19 vaccine | Reuters | May 2021
  12. CORRECTION-Fact Check-‘Magnet test’ does not prove COVID-19 jabs contain metal or a microchip | Reuters | June 2021
  13. Fact check: RFID microchips will not be injected with the COVID-19 vaccine, altered video features Bill and Melinda Gates and Jack Ma  | Reuters | December 2020
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  15. Microchips inserted via vaccine would be a terrible way to track people | Slate | May 2020
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  34. Long-term neurologic outcomes of COVID-19 | Nature Medicine | September 2022
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