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We took a vaccine-hesitant mom to the experts and let her ask the questions | Verify Road Trip
Money
No, Medicare is not offering a free flex card
While some Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers offer flex cards worth a few hundred dollars, they aren’t available for free from original Medicare.
Holiday
Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant
A widely used PCR test can help flag a potential omicron infection. Confirmation is then done through genomic sequencing.
Holiday
Yes, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is the most-streamed holiday song
Music streaming app data shows Mariah Carey’s hit holiday single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” garners the most streams on the holiday charts.
VERIFY
Should you get a COVID booster vaccine while sick? Here's what experts say
With the announcement of booster doses coming amid cold and flu season, can you get a booster shot if you are currently sick?
Health
Yes, a potentially deadly parasite that enters people through bare feet is in the US
Headlines about a parasite called Strongyloides being in the U.S. are accurate. The parasite isn’t deadly for most people – and many people don’t even have symptoms.
Social Media
No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Video viewed thousands of times on social media claims a child cursed at first lady Jill Biden during a book reading. VERIFY confirmed the video was edited.
VERIFY
Yes, debt collectors can now message you on social media
A new rule went into place that allows debt collectors to reach out to people on social media through private messenger.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Money
No, Medicare is not offering a free flex card
While some Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers offer flex cards worth a few hundred dollars, they aren’t available for free from original Medicare.
Holiday
Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
There has been an increase in demand this year as well as fewer Santas available – both due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant
A widely used PCR test can help flag a potential omicron infection. Confirmation is then done through genomic sequencing.
Holiday
Yes, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is the most-streamed holiday song
Music streaming app data shows Mariah Carey’s hit holiday single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” garners the most streams on the holiday charts.
VERIFY
Should you get a COVID booster vaccine while sick? Here's what experts say
With the announcement of booster doses coming amid cold and flu season, can you get a booster shot if you are currently sick?
Health
Yes, a potentially deadly parasite that enters people through bare feet is in the US
Headlines about a parasite called Strongyloides being in the U.S. are accurate. The parasite isn’t deadly for most people – and many people don’t even have symptoms.
Social Media
No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Video viewed thousands of times on social media claims a child cursed at first lady Jill Biden during a book reading. VERIFY confirmed the video was edited.
VERIFY
Yes, debt collectors can now message you on social media
A new rule went into place that allows debt collectors to reach out to people on social media through private messenger.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
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