MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/07/2025 (Weekend Edition)

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Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

FALSE	Claim by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): Many people know their hepatitis B status, so only “high-risk” babies need vaccination. PolitiFact rating: False (Hepatitis B often shows no symptoms for years. The CDC estimates ~640,000 adults have chronic hepatitis B and half do not know they are infected. Before universal vaccination, only half of infected children contracted the virus from their mothers — meaning many exposures come from others in the household.) Hepatitis B vaccine debate at ACIP: Four fact-checkable moments
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: A video shared online in late 2025 authentically showed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem celebrating her birthday at a Mexican restaurant while wearing a pink sombrero. Snopes rating: True (The video is real.) Video shows Kristi Noem wearing sombrero for birthday celebration at Mexican restaurant
BLATANT LIE	Claim by FDA official Vinay Prasad: There is no “reliable” evidence that COVID-19 vaccination benefits children. FactCheck.org rating: False (Substantial evidence shows vaccination reduces severe disease and hospitalization in children and adolescents. Experts note Prasad’s assertion ignores established data and misrepresents vaccine benefits.) Unpacking the FDA’s ‘Black Friday’ Vaccine Memo FDA Rating
FALSE	(International: Australia): Anthony Albanese and his wife used a VIP Royal Australian Air Force plane to fly on their honeymoon. Australian Associated Press rating: False (The prime minister flew on a commercial Qantas flight.) False claims spread following PM’s nuptials \| AAP

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