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“15% fatality rate” from coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection was based only on initial cases; infection fatality rate likely less than 3%
CLAIM
Coronavirus hits 15% fatality rate
SOURCE: Mike Adams, Natural News
Published: 03 Feb 2020
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No, an “FDA study” did not find that vaccines contain cancer-causing viruses
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The FDA study looked at vaccines that are made from living cells [...] oftentimes contaminated with hidden viral fragments which have the potential to cause cancer.
SOURCE: Aaron Kesel, Activist Post, Principia Scientific
Published: 31 Jan 2020
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No increased risk of autism observed in African-American boys associated with MMR vaccine; claim based on erroneous study retracted in 2014
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The CDC found a 236% increased risk of autism in African-American boys associated with the MMR vaccine
SOURCE: Brian Hooker, Facebook
Published: 27 Jan 2020
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No conclusive evidence links consumption of bats with the 2019 coronavirus outbreak
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Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak linked to eating bats
SOURCE: Emma Parker, Gemma Mullin, Paul Joseph Watson, Daily Star, The Sun, InfoWars
Published: 26 Jan 2020
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Contrary to claims in viral social media posts, 2019 coronavirus was not lab-created nor was it patented years before outbreak
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[The coronavirus is] “new” yet it was lab-created and patented in 2015
SOURCE: Chris Kirckof, Jordan Sather, Facebook, Twitter
Published: 24 Jan 2020
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Colloidal silver does not treat infections when taken orally and can cause side effects
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Colloidal silver is effective for any infection
SOURCE: Anonymous, The Natural Health Library
Published: 23 Jan 2020
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Manuka honey possesses potent antibacterial activity, even against some antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but only via topical application, not consumption
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Raw manuka honey kills every bacteria scientists throw at it, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs
SOURCE: Sara Burrows, Return to Now
Published: 18 Jan 2020
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Claim by Robert F Kennedy Jr that one “vaccine injury” occurs for every 39 vaccinations is unsupported by scientific data
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Vaccine Injuries Ratio: One for Every 39 Vaccines Administered
SOURCE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Children's Health Defense
Published: 13 Jan 2020
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Impossible Whopper contains no estrogen; will not lead to men growing breasts if eaten in moderation
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The Impossible Whopper has 44 mg of estrogen and the whopper has 2.5 ng of estrogen
SOURCE: James Stanger, Tri-State Livestock News
Published: 10 Jan 2020
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Triple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use
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Swabbing nostrils with triple antibiotic cream or gel will prevent the flu
SOURCE: Facebook user, Facebook
Published: 09 Jan 2020
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