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  • Fact Check: CDC Study Did NOT Confirm 'COVID Jab Lowers Male Life Expectancy By 24 Years'

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    Did a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm that men who receive COVID-19 vaccines "will tragically suffer a 24-year loss in their life expectancy"? No, that's not true: Dr. Nabin Shrestha, an infectious disease expert and one of the cited study's authors, told Lead Stories that such claims are "clearly misleading" and do not…

    • Sep 19, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: CDC Study Did NOT Confirm 'COVID Jab Lowers Male Life Expectancy By 24 Years' No Such Study
  • Fact Check: '600,000 Americans Per Year' Are NOT 'Dying From COVID Shots' -- The Vaccines Save Lives

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    Are "600,000 Americans Per Year Are Dying From COVID Shots"? No, that's not true: COVID-19 vaccines have undergone rigorous testing and monitoring for safety and efficacy before being approved for use. While vaccines can have side effects, the vast majority of them are mild and temporary. Serious adverse events are rare, and the benefits of vaccination in preventing severe illness,…

    • Jun 28, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: '600,000 Americans Per Year' Are NOT 'Dying From COVID Shots' -- The Vaccines Save Lives Reduces Death
  • Fact Check: Study Does NOT 'Show' People Fully Vaccinated For COVID-19 Lose 25 Years Of Life Expectancy -- There's No Such Study

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    Do people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 shorten their average lifespan by a quarter century? No, that's not true: There is no scientific evidence or credible research to support the idea that being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 shortens a person's life expectancy. Vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccines, go through rigorous testing and evaluation processes to ensure their safety and efficacy.…

    • May 22, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Study Does NOT 'Show' People Fully Vaccinated For COVID-19 Lose 25 Years Of Life Expectancy -- There's No Such Study No Study
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