A large percentage of Americans believe false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A newly released
survey reveals that a large percentage of Americans believe false claims about
the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers at Harvard and other academic centers asked
over 20,000 Americans about four false claims regarding the vaccine pervasive
on social media. Those claims included:
“The
COVID-19 vaccines will alter people’s DNA.”
“The
COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips that track people.”
“The
COVID-19 vaccines contain the lung tissue of aborted fetuses.”
“The
COVID-19 vaccines can cause infertility, making it more difficult to get
pregnant.”
While not one of these claims is true, less than half of respondents recognized that all four were false. At least one of every five adults believed at least one of these claims. Young adults, men and people with high socioeconomic status were the most likely to believe these false statements about the coronavirus vaccine.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
