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Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
Health
No, briefly being exposed to fentanyl cannot cause an overdose, medical experts say
Sheriff's departments in 2021 and 2022 issued warnings about overdosing from brief fentanyl exposure or touch — claims medical experts dispute.
Health
No, Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is not linked to vaccines
Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) is a term used to describe unexpected cardiac death in young adults. It’s not linked to vaccines, like some on social media claim.
Vaccines
Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines?
Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Vaccines
Yes, more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been thrown out
As of June 9, CDC data show over 87 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were thrown out in the U.S., due to a variety of reasons, including vaccine vial expiration.
Coronavirus
More than 82 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been thrown out
As of June 9, CDC data show over 87 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were thrown out in the U.S., due to a variety of reasons, including vaccine vial expiration.
Vaccines
Yes, the FDA has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months old
The FDA expanded emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months and older. Here’s what parents should know.
Health
9 things parents need to know about the baby formula shortage and what to do if their brand is out of stock
What can parents do if their baby formula brand isn’t available? Is homemade formula a safe option? VERIFY answers your questions during the shortage.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline is changing to 988, but the old number will still work
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will use 988 as its official dialing code beginning July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number will continue to work.
Health
Yes, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is switching to 988
A recent post on Instagram that went viral claimed the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will switch to 988. That's true, and the change is coming sooner than you
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
Health
No, briefly being exposed to fentanyl cannot cause an overdose, medical experts say
Sheriff's departments in 2021 and 2022 issued warnings about overdosing from brief fentanyl exposure or touch — claims medical experts dispute.
Health
No, Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is not linked to vaccines
Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) is a term used to describe unexpected cardiac death in young adults. It’s not linked to vaccines, like some on social media claim.
Vaccines
Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines?
Is Sudden Adult Death Syndrome linked to vaccines? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Vaccines
Yes, more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been thrown out
As of June 9, CDC data show over 87 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were thrown out in the U.S., due to a variety of reasons, including vaccine vial expiration.
Coronavirus
More than 82 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been thrown out
As of June 9, CDC data show over 87 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were thrown out in the U.S., due to a variety of reasons, including vaccine vial expiration.
Vaccines
Yes, the FDA has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months old
The FDA expanded emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months and older. Here’s what parents should know.
Health
9 things parents need to know about the baby formula shortage and what to do if their brand is out of stock
What can parents do if their baby formula brand isn’t available? Is homemade formula a safe option? VERIFY answers your questions during the shortage.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline is changing to 988, but the old number will still work
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will use 988 as its official dialing code beginning July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number will continue to work.
Health
Yes, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is switching to 988
A recent post on Instagram that went viral claimed the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will switch to 988. That's true, and the change is coming sooner than you
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
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