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No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Can hospitals refuse to admit you if you're not vaccinated?

As space runs out, hospitals need to make tough decisions.
Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
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Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
National

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

ICE offers COVID-19 vaccines to all individuals detained in its detention centers and encourages them to take the vaccine.
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VERIFY: Are COVID hospitalizations declining in Georgia?

Gov. Kemp's communications director claimed hospitalizations and ICUs are seeing declines in the number of COVID patients.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
VERIFY

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
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VERIFY: Yes, the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty is available

Pfizer and Comirnaty are made using the same processes, and there are no differences between them in safety or effectiveness.

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No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

VERIFY: Can hospitals refuse to admit you if you're not vaccinated?

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

VERIFY: Are COVID hospitalizations declining in Georgia?

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

VERIFY: Yes, the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty is available

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