Is The Conspiracy Behind The Covid Vaccination Safe?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a widespread public debate on vaccines, with some people claiming that the recovery rate from the disease is 99.97 and that vaccination is a safer option than taking a vaccine. However, misinformation about potential vaccines continues to circulate among anti-vaxxer groups and viral videos. Some false claims, such as Mikovits’ false claim that any COVID-19 vaccine will “kill millions”, have been dismissed as conspiracy theories.

During the initial months of COVID-19, most COVID-19 vaccine claims were related to pre-pandemic vaccine and conspiracy theories. More recent claims have been dismissed as false by BBC Reality Check. Researchers have found that just 12 people are responsible for the bulk of misleading claims and outright lies about COVID-19 vaccines that proliferate on the internet.

While vaccination is one of the most effective immunization methods to control infectious diseases globally, some have avoided receiving the vaccine. This review discusses the possible detrimental impacts of myths and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 and vaccine on vaccine refusals. The COVID-19 “infodemic” continues to undermine trust in vaccination efforts aiming to bring an end to the pandemic.

Covid misinformation persists, with a focus now mostly on vaccines and vaccine-related conspiracy theories. Cognitive inoculation against misinformation is needed to improve vaccine adherence.