Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Safety: Separating Facts from Viral Misinformation
Introduction In the years following the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the internet has remained a powerful source of information—and unfortunately, misinformation. Even as daily life has largely returned to normal in many parts of the world, social media platforms continue to circulate alarming claims about vaccines that were developed to combat the virus. A recurring example involves dramatic posts claiming that people who received a COVID-19 vaccine may be at risk of severe illness. These posts often feature emotionally charged…