The claim: COVID-19 vaccines don't slow the virus' spread
As the delta variant floods hospitals nationwide with COVID-19 patients, a video of an Indiana school board meeting has reached millions of people on social media – and it's filled with vaccine misinformation.
COVID-19 vaccines help prevent virus' spread
More than 50% of Americans have received the coronavirus vaccines in full. They aren't 100% effective at preventing infection, but data from clinical trials and the vaccine rollout shows they help slow the virus' transmission.
Our rating: False
Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that the coronavirus vaccines don't slow the virus' spread. The vaccines aren't 100% protective against infection, but data from clinical trials and the vaccine rollout shows they help prevent the spread of the coronavirus by reducing disease.
Our fact-check sources
Indianapolis Star, Aug. 11, An Indiana doctor's COVID comments went viral. They were also full of misinformation.
Overview
Dr. Daniel W. Stock is a family medicine doctor in Noblesville, Indiana. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Specialties
Family medicine doctors are primary-care physicians trained to meet the diverse health needs of children and families.
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Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.
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About Me
It is my job to use basic science, clinical science and rigorous scientific method to teach you your health's future, the methods, risks and benefits of... Read more
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