Misinformers use a variety of tactics to deceive and distort reality.
They will cherry-pick the data or the scientific evidence that fits with their agenda, but critics ignore all other facts. They will attack the science or the expert instead of the arguments.
There are many tactics used to disseminate misinformation. Most of these tactics are used to make you believe false information or to shift your focus towards something irrelevant to the real issue.
We deep dive into 3 misleading claims misinformers have made lately and share what they “forgot” to tell you while doing so.
When looking at science, it is important take in the full picture. Share this with your friends and family to make sure they get the full story.
Share our original Tweet!
Misinformers use a variety of tactics to deceive and distort reality.
Check out this deep dive into 3 misleading claims misinformers made lately https://t.co/oas2iW2baN
Oh, and we make sure to tell you all the information they seem to have “forgotten”. #ScienceUpFirst pic.twitter.com/fFcXHW4Gyc
— ScienceUpFirst | LaScienced’Abord (@ScienceUpFirst) March 24, 2023
View our original Instagram Post!
View this post on Instagram
- Interim recommendations for use of the Pfizer– BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162b2, under Emergency Use Listing
- Archived 1: Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccine(s) [2020-12-12] | FR : Archivée 1 : Recommandations sur l’utilisation des vaccins contre la COVID-19 [2020-12-12] |
- Archived 2: Recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines [2020-12-23] | FR : Archivée 2 : Recommandations sur l’utilisation des vaccins contre la COVID-19 [2020-12-23]
- Comirnaty, COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (nucleoside modified)
- FDA Takes Key Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for First COVID-19 Vaccine
- Science Brief: COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination
- Effect of Covid-19 Vaccination on Transmission of Alpha and Delta Variants
- Vaccination with BNT162b2 reduces transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to household contacts in Israel
- Transmission and Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Shedding Kinetics in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals
- Protective immunity post-COVID-19 infection, CCDR 47(4) | FR : Immunité protectrice après une infection par la COVID-19, RMTC 47(4)
- COVID-19: A Year Later | FR : COVID-19 : un an après
- Archived 39: Summary of NACI statement of September 1, 2022: Recommendations on the use of bivalent Omicron-containing mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
- FR : Archivée 39 : Résumé de la déclaration du CCNI du 1er septembre 2022 : Recommandations sur l’utilisation des vaccins à ARNm bivalents contre la COVID-19 contenant le variant Omicron
- Interim statement on hybrid immunity and increasing population seroprevalence rates
- Guidance on an additional COVID-19 booster dose in the spring of 2023 for individuals at high risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 | FR : Directives sur une dose de rappel supplémentaire du vaccin contre la COVID-19 au printemps 2023 pour les personnes présentant un risque élevé de maladie sévère due à la COVID-19
- Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses
- Statement on ‘Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses’ review
- How well do vaccines protect against Omicron? What the data shows – UK Health Security Agency
- Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19: Progress | FR : Vaccins et traitements pour la COVID-19 : Progrès |
- It’s Not News, Nor ‘Scandalous,’ That Pfizer Trial Didn’t Test Transmission
- Vaccine Safety: Immune System and Health
- COVID Natural Immunity: What You Need to Know
- Efficacy of face mask in preventing respiratory virus transmission: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Associations Between Wearing Masks and Respiratory Viral Infections: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
- Face masks to prevent transmission of respiratory infections: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on face mask use
- Effectiveness of Mask-Wearing on Respiratory Illness Transmission in Community Settings: A Rapid Review
- Effectiveness of public health measures in reducing the incidence of covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and covid-19 mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis
- Shareable content to fight misinformation | FR : Contenu partageable pour lutter contre la désinformation
