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False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media.

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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now...

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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media.

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