More COVID-19 Myths or Facts
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Masks are effective against COVID-19.
FactFact is – Masks are effective at reducing transmission of COVID-19 when worn consistently and correctly.
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The COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility.
MythFact is – COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce chances of conception.
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Vaccines prevent serious disease.
FactFact is – the COVID-19 vaccine is proven to reduce the risk of serious disease, hospitalization, and death.
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I don’t need a booster because I got the vaccine.
MythFact is – because the passage of time reduces the effectiveness of the initial vaccine series, getting the COVID-19 booster vaccine reduces your risk of being infected with the virus, becoming severely ill, or needing hospitalization.
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I already had COVID-19, so I don’t need the vaccine.
MythFact is – even if you had COVID-19, you can get it again. Getting vaccinated is the safer and more dependable way to build immunity to COVID-19.
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