Conspiracy watch

Pfizer hantavirus vaccine claim: false

A May 7 viral post claimed a 'Pfizer 38-page document' listed hantavirus as a COVID vaccine side effect. Fact-checkers (Snopes, Reuters, Lead Stories) debunked: the list is 'events of interest' monitored during trials, not confirmed adverse effects.

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