COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety inquiry by Republican senators

Republican senators invoke statute to force HHS Secretary to provide answers about COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and Rare Blood Clots

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was pulled off the market due to a decline in demand, not because of newly admitted risks. The vaccine had a known rare risk of dangerous blood clots, which were reported and acknowledged early on. Social media posts misleadingly linked the decision to the company's court documents, leading to misinformation about vaccine safety.

Misinformation about COVID-19 Vaccines and Blood Donation

Social media posts falsely claim that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe based on a misinterpretation of a question asked by the American Red Cross about blood donation eligibility. The Red Cross and FDA affirm that vaccinated individuals can donate blood safely, as long as they are feeling well.