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Claimant: Vinay Prasad
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines do not benefit third parties because they do not halt transmission.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Before the emergence of the Omicron variant, COVID-19 vaccines significantly reduced infection and transmission. Current vaccines still reduce spread for a limited time, though their primary benefit is preventing severe illness and death. Claims that vaccines offer no third-party benefit omit this context.
Date: 02/03/2026
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Last Updated on February 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check