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Misleading Content

Policy Date:

Apr 14, 2022

Content that promotes prevention methods that contradict local health authorities or WHO.

Claims that there is a guaranteed prevention method for COVID-19
Claims that any medication or vaccination is a guaranteed prevention method for COVID-19
Content that recommends use of Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine for the prevention of COVID-19
Claims that Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine are safe to use in the treatment COVID-19
Claims that wearing a mask is dangerous or causes negative physical health effects
Claims that masks do not play a role in preventing the contraction or transmission of COVID-19
Claims about COVID-19 vaccinations that contradict expert consensus from local health authorities or WHO
Claims that an approved COVID-19 vaccine will cause death, infertility, miscarriage, autism, or contraction of other infectious diseases
Claims that an approved COVID-19 vaccine will contain substances that are not on the vaccine ingredient list, such as biological matter from fetuses (e.g. fetal tissue, fetal cell lines) or animal products
Claims that an approved COVID-19 vaccine will contain substances or devices meant to track or identify those who’ve received it
Claims that COVID-19 vaccines will make people who receive them magnetic
Claims that an approved COVID-19 vaccine will alter a person’s genetic makeup
Claims that COVID-19 vaccines do not reduce risk of contracting COVID-19
Claims that any vaccine causes contraction of COVID-19
Claims that a specific population will be required (by any entity except for a government) to take part in vaccine trials or receive the vaccine first
Content that promotes the use of unapproved or homemade COVID-19 vaccines
Instructions to counterfeit vaccine certificates, or offers of sale for such documents

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