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Coronavirus
No, Boston University didn’t create a COVID strain with a human mortality rate of 80%
Coronavirus
Boston University COVID strain kills 80% of mice, not people
Boston University researchers studied the effects of a lab-made COVID strain on a type of mice that are highly susceptible to the virus.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Vaccines
Yes, Pfizer is planning to increase the cost of its COVID-19 vaccine by nearly 400%
Pfizer could charge up to $130 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine in 2023, but the shots will likely remain free for people with health insurance.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness
VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it.
Vaccines
No, the CDC isn’t requiring children to get the COVID-19 vaccine for school
A CDC committee voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to a list of recommended immunizations, but it can’t require that all kids get them to go to school.
Coronavirus
CDC isn't requiring COVID-19 vaccine for school
A CDC committee voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to a list of recommended immunizations, but it can’t require that all kids get them to go to school.
Vaccines
Claims that Pfizer didn't know if COVID vaccine prevented transmission before rollout are missing context
Pfizer’s clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine was designed to evaluate how effective the shot was at preventing infection, not transmission.
Social Security
No, people born in 1960 won’t earn less in Social Security benefits due to a payment formula quirk
Experts warned that people born in 1960 could have faced a lifetime reduction in benefits if the economy hadn't recovered in 2020 from the pandemic shutdown.
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the omicron COVID-19 booster and the flu shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Vaccines
It's safe to get the flu shot and omicron booster shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Taxes
Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic
To qualify for penalty relief you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30, 2022. Taxpayers who’ve already paid penalties will automatically get refunds.
Coronavirus
Boston University COVID strain kills 80% of mice, not people
Boston University researchers studied the effects of a lab-made COVID strain on a type of mice that are highly susceptible to the virus.
Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
The Supreme Court let a ruling stand that gives the TSA authority to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.
Vaccines
Yes, Pfizer is planning to increase the cost of its COVID-19 vaccine by nearly 400%
Pfizer could charge up to $130 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine in 2023, but the shots will likely remain free for people with health insurance.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness
VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it.
Vaccines
No, the CDC isn’t requiring children to get the COVID-19 vaccine for school
A CDC committee voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to a list of recommended immunizations, but it can’t require that all kids get them to go to school.
Coronavirus
CDC isn't requiring COVID-19 vaccine for school
A CDC committee voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to a list of recommended immunizations, but it can’t require that all kids get them to go to school.
Vaccines
Claims that Pfizer didn't know if COVID vaccine prevented transmission before rollout are missing context
Pfizer’s clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine was designed to evaluate how effective the shot was at preventing infection, not transmission.
Social Security
No, people born in 1960 won’t earn less in Social Security benefits due to a payment formula quirk
Experts warned that people born in 1960 could have faced a lifetime reduction in benefits if the economy hadn't recovered in 2020 from the pandemic shutdown.
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the omicron COVID-19 booster and the flu shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Vaccines
It's safe to get the flu shot and omicron booster shot at the same time
As flu season quickly approaches, the CDC and other medical experts say it’s safe to get your flu shot and omicron COVID-19 booster at the same time.
Taxes
Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic
To qualify for penalty relief you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30, 2022. Taxpayers who’ve already paid penalties will automatically get refunds.
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