Were the Gardasil and Cervarix Vaccines for HPV Causing Girls to Die?
Girls are dying after receiving Gardasil and Cervarix vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), and the vaccines were not tested by the FDA.
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VA Destroyed Records to Reduce Backlog- Disputed!
This is a forwarded email that alleged that the Veterans Administration (VA) destroyed old records of pending tests and procedures to reduce their backlog.
FDA Said Wellbutrin Generic Drugs Are Not Same as Original-Truth!
News stories are circulating the Internet alleging that the Food and Drug Administration reversed course on a ruling that two generic forms of the prescription anti-depressant drug Wellbutrin were the same as the original.
The way you drink water can cause deadly disease-Mostly Unproven!
Don’t drink cold water and do drink water in the morning on an empty stomach to avoid serious diseases.
There Will Be No Cost of Living Increase in 2010 for those receiving Social Security-Truth!
A forwarded email that says there will be no cost of living increase or COLA for people in the U.S. on Social Security.
State Vaccination H1N1 Program- Phishing Scam!
This is a forwarded email that says you have received it because of the launching of a State Vaccination H1N1 Program. It contains a link to apply for the program.
Price of a miracle-the little girl who needed surgery-Unproven!
The Price of a Miracle- Unproven! Summary of eRumor: This is the story of a little girl whose brother needs surgery but the family can’t afford to pay for it. She goes to the local pharmacy with a little of her own money to “buy a miracle.” The annoyed pharmacist says he can’t …
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Red Bull Increases Heart Attacks & Strokes-Fiction!
A warning about the popular beverage, Red Bull, claiming that is is loaded with caffeine and can lead to cardiovascular problems. The eRumor claims that the product has been banned in three countries.
Onions Prevent Influenza Infection-Unproven!
This is a forwarded email about onions. It says that during a 1919 influenza scare farmers would peel and cut onions and place them on plates to ward off infection. It also says that onions can become toxic if not stored properly and are poisonous to dogs.
Okra Water Cures Diabetes-Unproven!
This is a message posted on Facebook alleging that drinking water that after okra has soaked in it overnight will make the symptoms of diabetes disappear and the diabetes sufferer will never have to take insulin again.