"The potential future requirement for an additional boost ... is being very carefully monitored in real time," he said.
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FactCheck.org→ COVID-19 Booster Enhances Protection, Contrary to ‘Immune Fatigue’ Claims
SciCheck Digest A COVID-19 booster dose increases protection against the coronavirus. But in an interview, comedian Bill Maher incorrectly said COVID-19 booster shots were “useless” and could cause “immune system fatigue.” Online, others have m
FactCheck.org→ Studies Show Boosted Immunity Against Omicron with Booster Doses
Neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. Yet, Republican Sen. Rand Paul claimed that a case of COVID-19 provides “a
FactCheck.org→ Studies Show Boosted Immunity Against Omicron with Booster Doses
Neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. Yet, Republican Sen. Rand Paul claimed that a case of COVID-19 provides “a
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence That Navy Pilot Crashed Aircraft Because They Received COVID-19 Vax Booster
Did a U.S. Navy pilot have to eject themselves from an aircraft before a crash caused by their reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine booster? No, that's not true: Although a Navy pilot was involved in an incident with a fighter jet that caused t
Poynter→ Social media claims about Louie Anderson’s in-flight sickness after a COVID-19 booster aren’t true
On Jan. 21, comedian and actor Louie Anderson died. His longtime publicist, Glenn Schwartz, told reporters that Anderson died due to complications of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a blood cancer. But, […] The post Social media claims about Lou
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Social media claims about Louie Anderson’s in-flight sickness after a COVID-19 booster aren’t true
Says Louie Anderson was flying to appear on Conan O’Brien’s show when he became ill a few weeks after receiving his third vaccine dose.
Logically→ New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern faked getting her booster jab on January 17.
Videos and photos from different angles show Ardern receiving her booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Tāmaki Vaccination Clinic in Auckland.
Snopes→ Yes, You Still Need a Booster After Being Infected with Omicron
While timelines vary, everyone agrees that vaccinations only help reduce your chances of infection.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Covid Boosters Are NOT Weakening Immune System — European Agency Says Remarks Were ‘Misunderstood’
Are COVID-19 boosters weakening the immune system? No, that's not true: Articles and social media reports saying that Marco Cavaleri, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) vaccine strategy chief, fears repeated booster shots would weaken th
Logically→ A Brazilian reporter collapsed on live TV following his COVID-19 booster shot.
Rafael Silva was diagnosed with a congenital illness and there is no connection between his condition and the COVID-19 booster jab.
Poynter→ Claims that Bob Saget died due to a COVID-19 vaccine booster are unfounded
Actor and comic Bob Saget was found dead on Jan. 9 in a hotel room in Orlando, a day after he had performed a set there. The county sheriff’s office tweeted that […] The post Claims that Bob Saget died due to a COVID-19 vaccine booster are un
PolitiFact→ Tweets – Social media posts try to connect Saget’s death to COVID-19 vaccine booster
Says Bob Saget died from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Full Fact→ Betty White did not get a Covid-19 booster vaccine three days before she died
Multiple Facebook posts have shared false claims that the late actress Betty White received her booster vaccine three days before she died. They all include a screengrab of another post which claims that, on 28 December 2021, Ms White said: “Eat
PolitiFact→ WATCH: Betty White did not get a COVID-19 booster right before her death
Did Betty White say she got the COVID-19 vaccine booster days before she died? No.
Logically→ National Football League Donald Parham’s “heart explodes” after taking a COVID-19 booster dose.
Donald Parham Jr. had a concussion during the match. There is no relation to his injury to the COVID-19 booster shot.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Danish study shows decline in vaccine protection against omicron is restored with Pfizer booster
"Yale study: Vaccinated people more likely to be infected than those without the jab.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Did Betty White say she got her COVID-19 booster days before she died? No, the quote is fake
Says Betty White said Dec. 28, days before she died, “Eat healthy and get all your vaccines. I just got boosted today.”
The Dispatch→ No, Betty White Did Not Have a COVID Booster Right Before Her Death
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Snopes→ FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters for More Teens as Omicron Surges
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12.
Snopes→ Did Betty White Say She Got COVID Booster 3 Days Before She Died?
The rumor bubbled up out of nowhere on social media.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: WHO Director-General Did NOT Say Countries Are Giving COVID-19 Booster Shots To Kill Children
Did the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus say that countries are administering COVID-19 booster shots to "kill children"? No, that's not true: A WHO spokesperson told Lead Stories that Gheb
Logically→ WHO director-general said countries are giving COVID-19 booster shots to kill children.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stumbled on his words and corrected himself. The clip was edited to misrepresent what he said.
Full Fact→ UK booster roll out level twice the EU average
"We've done almost double the percentage [of boosters] of any other European country" Boris Johnson, 15 December 2021. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson said that the percentage of the UK population who have received a booster vac
Full Fact→ What booster target has the government announced to tackle the Omicron variant?
Everyone eligible aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster before the New Year. Boris Johnson, 12 December 2021. On Sunday evening, the Prime Minister set a target to give booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to every eli
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Prime Minister of New Zealand Did NOT Appear On A Billboard Promoting A ‘Christmas Booster’
Did Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, appear on a billboard that includes the phrase, "No Jab, No Job, no refunds"? No, that's not true: Ardern's media staff told us that the billboard was fake. We also found the original
Snopes→ Pfizer Says COVID Booster Offers Protection Against Omicron
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said lab tests showed a booster dose increased by 25-fold the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies against omicron.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Do you think Boris Johnson faked his booster shot? Let’s look closer at the needle.
Says Boris Johnson faked getting his booster shot.
Poynter→ Is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ to include boosters?
As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter — as well as omicron, a new COVID-19 variant — looming, scientists and public health officials are debating […] The post Is it time to change the definition of
Logically→ The syringe used to give the booster jab to PM Boris Johnson was covered with a cap.
Videos posted online of Johnson receiving the booster jab clearly show an exposed needle.
Logically→ You shouldn’t get a booster shot because many people have “suddenly died” after their COVID-19 vaccine.
Headlines with the phrase "suddenly died" do not imply that someone died after a COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots are safe and effective.
Full Fact→ Richard Madeley had his Covid-19 booster over a month before hospital visit
A post on Facebook from 25 November claims that TV presenter Richard Madeley had been rushed to hospital at 4am “after receiving his booster vaccine”. But there’s no evidence that there’s any link between his hospital visit and
Snopes→ US Expands COVID Boosters to All Adults, Final Hurdle Ahead
At least 10 states already had started offering boosters to all adults.
Logically→ COVID-19 booster shot weakens the immunity system in a vaccinated person.
After the initial vaccination series, studies have demonstrated that a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can improve protection.
Logically→ The U.K. government has to convince people the vaccine does not work, so they will get booster shots.
COVID-19 booster shots do not suggest that vaccines are ineffective.
Logically→ California Governor Gavin Newsom contracted Bell’s Palsy after receiving a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Newsom does not have Bell's Palsy. He encouraged people to get booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine to keep their immunity strong.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Posts Make Unfounded Claims After Newsom Gets COVID-19 Booster
SciCheck Digest After getting the COVID-19 booster on Oct. 27, California Gov. Gavin Newsom canceled a trip and did not participate in any official public events for 12 days. Social media posts claimed, without evidence, that Newsom was suffering serio
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: CA Governor Gavin Newsom Says He Had No Side Effects From Moderna Booster Shot, Photos Show Him Mobile
Was Gov. Gavin Newsom injured and incapacitated by the Moderna booster shot? No, that's not true: California Gov. Newsom said at a live event on November 9, 2021, that he did receive the booster shot on October 27, 2021, but that he had n
Snopes→ Pfizer Asks FDA to OK COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Adults
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings.
Full Fact→ Why can you mix and match booster jabs in pregnancy?
We have been asked on WhatsApp about the Covid-19 booster vaccines in pregnancy. In particular people have asked why the booster vaccine is deemed to be safe in pregnancy, and why mixing and matching vaccines for the booster is sometimes recommended (d