A viral video circulating online makes false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, including that they contain toxic ingredients and lead to death. These claims are not supported by scientific evidence and have been debunked by health experts..
**Claim 1: COVID-19 vaccines contain toxic ingredients**.
The video claims that COVID-19 vaccines contain toxic ingredients such as formaldehyde, mercury, and aluminum. However, these ingredients are either not present in vaccines or are present in very small amounts that are considered safe..
Formaldehyde is used as a preservative in some vaccines to prevent contamination. However, the amount of formaldehyde in a vaccine is less than the amount found naturally in fruits and vegetables..
Mercury was once used as a preservative in some vaccines, but it has been removed from all vaccines routinely given to children in the United States..
Aluminum is used as an adjuvant in some vaccines to enhance the immune response. However, the amount of aluminum in a vaccine is less than the amount found in a single serving of breast milk..
**Claim 2: COVID-19 vaccines lead to death**.
The video claims that COVID-19 vaccines have caused thousands of deaths. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim..
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been no deaths in the United States that have been definitively linked to COVID-19 vaccines..
**Claim 3: COVID-19 vaccines are not effective**.
The video claims that COVID-19 vaccines are not effective at preventing infection or severe disease. However, there is strong scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines..
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 95% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infection. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that the Moderna vaccine was 94% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infection..
COVID-19 vaccines have also been shown to be effective at preventing severe disease and death. A study published in the journal The Lancet found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was 88% effective at preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that the Moderna vaccine was 90% effective at preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19..
**Conclusion**.
The claims made in the viral video about COVID-19 vaccines are false and not supported by scientific evidence. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and they are the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 infection and severe disease..
