An ad falsely claiming that vaccines cause harm is appearing in local newspapers.

03 November 2021
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Last week, one of our readers sent in this ad from their local newspaper.

We’ve since spotted it in multiple local newspapers across the country - and across social media.

But the ad seriously misinterprets Yellow Card reporting data. Yellow Card is an important scheme set up by the medicines regulator to investigate possible links between vaccines and adverse effects.

Suspected side effects can be reported by anyone, even if they aren’t sure they were caused by the vaccine. They are not “proof” of harm caused by vaccines.

All approved Covid-19 vaccines have gone through multiple clinical trials and have been recommended as safe by the UK's public health bodies.

“It is very important to note that a Yellow Card report does not necessarily mean the vaccine caused that reaction or event.” - the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

During a pandemic, we all deserve reliable information about vaccines.

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Thank you so much for your help. We'll be sure to keep you updated,

Thom - Community Manager
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