“The fact of the matter is it looks like natural immunity is as strong if not stronger than vaccinated immunity. ... There is a risk to the vaccine. Again, it’s very small, but there are some pretty serious side effects, including death. We are already over 5,200 deaths reported on the VAERS system. That’s a CDC, FDA’s early warning system.”
Ron Johnson
U.S. Senator (R-Wis.). in a Fox News interview. Claim dated 14 Jul 2021.
Washington Post rated thisFour Pinocchios
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Ron Johnson (U.S. Senator (R-Wis.)) made this claim around 14 July 2021. Washington Post (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 16 July 2021, 2 days later. Its rating was “Four Pinocchios”.
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