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2021-08-24 18:54:32 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

100% false claim. Thalidomide WAS NOT given to pregnant women in the US. The intent of Billy’s tweet is to spread fear and distrust re: the FDAs approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-history-exhibits/frances-oldham-kelsey-medical-reviewer-famous-averting-public-health-tragedy

Written by 1B5DD4E535405F1075972ECB0C3D3B41
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• summary
• 100% false claim. Thalidomide WAS NOT given to pregnant women in the US. The intent of Billy’s tweet is to spread fear and distrust re: the FDAs approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-history-exhibits/frances-oldham-kelsey-medical-reviewer-famous-averting-public-health-tragedy