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Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.

Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Pfizer said its trial showed a smaller dose was safe and effective for young children. The data still has to be submitted to the FDA for review.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Special Reports

No, Brian Laundrie was not found in Sarasota County. Police say online posts are false

People who were apparently listening to police scanner traffic posted erroneously online that Gabby Petito’s fiancé had been captured.

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VERIFY

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

No, Brian Laundrie was not found in Sarasota County. Police say online posts are false

Featured Videos

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Where is Brian Laundrie? FBI looking into unconfirmed reports he was seen in Alabama

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

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