copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2023-04-20): Meanwhile, in recent years, conflict has forced millions of children to flee their homes and migrate to camps for refugees or internally displaced people. Given that families in these settings are often transient, it’s much harder to monitor vaccination rates among these communities and reach children with the life-saving vaccines they need. [...] Despite undeniable progress over many decades, this State of the World’s Children report reveals that we are consistently missing one in five children with life-saving vaccines. It’s essential that we act now to vaccinate every child, no matter where they were born, who they are and where they live. By doing so, we’re giving today’s children and tomorrow’s adults the chance to thrive. These are the actions we can and must take: [...] Time and time again, down the years, when faced with outbreaks of preventable diseases, we’ve responded effectively – reaching and protecting millions of children in harm’s way with vaccines.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2021-09-10): While uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among 12-17 year-olds has increased over time, parents continue to report a more cautious attitude when it comes to vaccinations for children younger than 12. About a quarter (26%) of parents of children between the ages of 5-11 say they will vaccinate their child "right away" once a vaccine is authorized for their age group, as do one in five parents with children under 5. Four in ten parents in each age group say they will "wait and see" how the vaccine is working before having their younger child vaccinated. One-quarter say they will "definitely not" get their 5-11 year-old vaccinated and three in ten parents say the same about their children under age 5. [...] With some schools around the country already open for the 2021-2022 school year and many others set to open later this month, this Vaccine Monitor report examines parents’ views on vaccines and other protective measures in their children’s schools. We find that while most parents of school-age kids say their children attended school at least partially online during the previous school year, a large majority expect school to happen all or mostly in person during the upcoming school year (87% of parents of 12-17 year-olds and 89% of parents of 5-11 year-olds).
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2024-02-29): Vaccines are key in making progress against infectious diseases and save millions of lives every year. [...] Once the maternal antibodies decrease sufficiently, children lose their passive immunity. [...] As a response, several million children under five years old are recommended to receive the vaccination.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2022-10-26): Misinformation about vaccine safety and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among adults and 5–11-year-olds in the United States [...] The same beliefs predict hesitancy for vaccinating children ages 5–11 against COVID. [...] Despite increasing rates of vaccination for COVID-19 in the US, hesitancy continues to be a barrier to the full immunization of the eligible population. Hesitancy appears to be particularly pronounced among adults deciding whether to recommend that children be vaccinated against COVID-19. In this research, we tested whether embrace of misinformation about the safety of vaccination is associated with hesitancy to vaccinate oneself and to recommend vaccination of a 5–11-year-old child for COVID-19. In a national probability panel created in April 2021, we assessed belief in both general vaccination misinformation and misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, in particular. As hypothesized, belief in general vaccination misinformation predicted the uptake in reported vaccination among adults through September 2021, and likelihood to recommend COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 5–11 in January 2022, three months after the approval of that vaccine. In addition, misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines that arose over time correlated highly with more general vaccination misinformation. For both outcomes, general vaccine misinformation predicted vaccination hesitancy beyond concerns about the health risks of contracting COVID-19 for one’s family and children ages 5–11.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2016-11-06): Specific examples of successful efforts and programs are described later in the report (see Quality Improvement Initiative Improves HPV Vaccine Initiation and Completion, Rapid Adoption of the HPV Vaccine within a Health System, and School Program Increases HPV Vaccination in Rural North Dakota). Despite this progress, U.S. HPV vaccination rates do not meet the Healthy People 2020 goal—full vaccination of 80 percent of adolescents aged 13-15 years.50 Several statistics highlight the need to increase HPV vaccination rates throughout the United States. [...] Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years, 2006-2017 [...] Source: Walker TY, Elam-Evans LD, Yankey D, et al. National, regional, state, and selected local area vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 13-17 years—United States, 2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018;67(33):909-17. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30138305
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2023-06-19): - MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) What is the current situation with measles, mumps, and rubella in the United States? In 2022, a provisional total of 121 cases of measles from 6 states were reported to CDC. The sharply limited global travel and social interactions precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, also reduced the opportunities for introduction and transmission of measles, mumps, and rubella viruses in the United States. Current CDC measles surveillance updates can be found at www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2024-09-13): For children ages 5 through 11, the FDA reviewed a vaccine study of more than 4,600 children in this age range. Of this group, about 3,100 were given the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The other children were given an inactive (placebo) shot. Children who were given the vaccine were monitored for side effects for at least two months after the second dose. Side effects were generally mild to moderate. [...] FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children 5 through 11 years of age. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use-children-5-through-11-years-age. Accessed April 4, 2023.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2020-09-14): CDC Yellow Book 2024 [...] Disease data source: World Health Organization. International Travel and Health. Geneva, Switzerland: 2015. [...] The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends routine administration of a quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) for all people aged 11–18 years. Administer a single dose of vaccine to patients at age 11 or 12 years and a booster dose at age 16 years. Routine immunization with MenACWY is not recommended for other age groups in the United States, except for people at increased risk for meningococcal disease, including those with a persistent complement component deficiency (C3, C5-9, properdin, factor D, factor H); people taking a complement component inhibitor (e.g., eculizumab [Soliris] or ravulizumab [Ultomiris]); people who have functional or anatomic asplenia; or people with HIV. ACIP describes vaccine, product, number of doses, and booster dose recommendations, based on age and risk factors for each risk group, in Meningococcal Vaccination: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2020.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2022-04-19): Latest True Fact-checks on Kathy Hochul Kathy Hochul stated on April 19, 2022 in a campaign commercial: Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills Kathy Hochul stated on February 27, 2022 in a news conference: "We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. Kathy Hochul stated on April 19, 2022 in a campaign commercial: Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills Kathy Hochul stated on February 27, 2022 in a news conference: "We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. [...] Kathy Hochul stated on February 27, 2022 in a news conference: "We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2021-08-03): States and local health departments struggle to implement mass vaccination programs while facing a surge in COVID-19 cases and record-breaking hospitalizations, TIME reports. Staff shortages and shrinking budgets complicate efforts to receive, store, distribute, track, and administer vaccines, as well as monitor individuals for adverse events. [...] With current vaccines still prioritized for older Americans and those with underlying heath conditions, as well as health care workers, the 3 pharma giants reveal their testing plans for younger Americans. Moderna is testing doses among 12- to 18-year-olds, Pfizer is said to have recruited 12- to 15-year-olds, and AstraZeneca and Oxford University report wanting to compare outcomes among 6- to 11-year-olds and 12- to 18-year-olds. [...] The CDC announces that individuals who are fully vaccinated can travel domestically at low risk to themselves, but should still adhere to COVID-19 precautions such as mask wearing and social distancing. Travel is still not recommended due to rising numbers of cases in the United States.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2024-10-02): CDC recommended that children 5–11 years old should receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series, strengthens its recommendation that those 12 and older who are immunocompromised and those 50 and older should receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first. May 19, 2022 [...] CDC published ACIP interim recommendations for using Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children 5–11 years old. November 5, 2021 FDA authorized EUA for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5–11 years old. October 29, 2021
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2020-09-24): In a manufacturer-sponsored cohort study of approximately 49,000 vaccinated adolescents aged 11–21 years with a self-controlled case series analysis, a statistically significant increased risk for Bell’s palsy during the 84 days after vaccination was observed when MenACWY-CRM was administered simultaneously with other vaccines but not when MenACWY-CRM was administered alone (138). However, this finding was based on only eight patients, most of whom received simultaneous vaccine administration, and several were noted to have had conditions or infections that might precede Bell’s palsy. Thus, the importance of this finding remains uncertain. No other safety signals were observed among the other predefined events of interest in this evaluation (138). No increased risk for Bell’s palsy or any other new safety concerns were observed in smaller studies conducted in the same health system among children aged 2 months–10 years (140,149). [...] - Routine vaccination for adolescents aged 11 or 12 years, with a booster dose at age 16 years. [...] After vaccine supply became sufficient, ACIP recommended vaccination for all adolescents aged 11–18 years. FDA expanded licensure of MenACWY-D to children aged 2–10 years, and ACIP recommended routine vaccination of children in this age group at increased risk for meningococcal disease.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2023-02-10): When so much wrong information is readily available, convincing people to get vaccinated has proven to be a huge challenge [...] There are more. And none of them are true. [...] Also, children are part of the "herd." When we talk about "herd immunity," we are referring to the level of immunity when the disease stops spreading in the community. Children are part of the population. Now that we have the Delta variant, we’re going to have to get to an even higher percentage of the population vaccinated to reach population level immunity. Children are part of the community. It will be harder to get to some normalcy if a large proportion of the population remains unvaccinated.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2021-10-22): The vaccine is recommended for girls and boys aged 11 or 12. Although vaccination rates have been rising since the first HPV vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006, only 59% of 13- to 17-year-olds were fully vaccinated in 2020. [...] Results from the study were published September 17 in JAMA Network Open. [...] Even though vaccine hesitancy appears to be rising, there is a subset of people who have misgivings about vaccines but are open to changing their minds, Dr. Vanderpool noted.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2022-07-14): For children, CDC reports that as of July 6, 2022, 37% of children ages 5-11 and 70% of children ages 12-17 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. However, CDC does not currently report race/ethnicity of vaccinated children. Children ages 6 months to 5 years old became eligible for vaccination on June 18, 2022, but CDC had not yet begun reporting vaccination data for this group as of the time of this update. [...] The data from these states have mixed findings regarding vaccinations by race/ethnicity among children. Black children had lower vaccination rates than White children in most but not all reporting states. Asian children had the highest vaccination rate in most reporting states. Rates for Hispanic children were lower than rates for White children in most states among those in the age 5-11 age group. However, among children 12 and older or children overall (in states that do not include separate age breaks among children), their rates were mostly higher or similar to the rates for White children. Overall, it remains challenging to draw strong conclusions about racial equity in COVID-19 vaccinations among children due to the dearth of comprehensive data, inconsistency in reporting, and the lack of disaggregated data for smaller racial/ethnic groups, particularly NHOPI children.
Claim: “We are No. 1 among all large states in having fully vaccinated teenagers. We are No. 2 in all large states for having fully vaccinated five- to 11- year-olds.” (Kathy Hochul, 2022-02-27)
Evidence (2024-07-15): While immunization is one of the most successful public health interventions, coverage plateaued in the decade prior to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic, associated disruptions, and vaccination efforts strained health systems in 2020 and 2021, resulting in dramatic setbacks. Data from 2023 show that performance has not yet returned to 2019 levels. [...] Monitoring data at subnational levels is critical to helping countries prioritize and tailor vaccination strategies and operational plans to address immunization gaps and reach every person with life-saving vaccines. WHO is working with countries and partners to improve global vaccination coverage, including through these initiatives adopted by the World Health Assembly in August 2020.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2021-09-01): Ruby Memorial Hospital confirmed that at the time of the remark, about 90% to 95% of those hospitalized for COVID-19 were unvaccinated. Nationally, statistics from the CDC published both before and after her comment broadly support those percentages.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
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Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2024-07-16): J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, the largest hospital in the WVU Medicine family, provides the most advanced level of care available to the citizens of West Virginia and bordering states. Our staff consists of highly trained, dedicated professionals who are experienced in the latest techniques and technologies and the art of caring. WVU Medicine’s flagship hospital, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, is ranked the No.1 hospital in West Virginia by US News & World Report, and has received its fourth Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is named for the late J.W. Ruby. Ruby’s late wife, Hazel Ruby McQuain, donated $8 million toward the construction of the hospital.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2023-09-22): At every WVU Medicine location around the state and region, you will find a team committed to providing you with the very best care. WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital provides the highest level of hospital services to the citizens of West Virginia and the surrounding region. Please review the information in this section to enhance your hospital experience. [...] If your stay with us is scheduled, please stop by the Registration Desk, located on the first floor of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, when you arrive. [...] You may receive a survey in the mail asking about your experience at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. We hope you will take some time to provide feedback. Your thoughts and opinions help us improve.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2022-01-27): With the continued spread of the omicron variant and increased hospitalization rates in the state and region, West Virginia University is providing additional guidance on campus health and safety protocols including masking, testing, vaccines and isolation. [...] Masks will continue to be required for everyone — regardless of vaccination status — indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities through at least Feb. 25 when public health conditions will again be reevaluated. [...] Please check WVU’s Return to Campus site for the most up-to-date information on vaccine clinics and how to schedule an appointment.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2021-07-27): U.S. News & World Report names J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital top hospital in West Virginia [...] MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has been named the number one hospital in West Virginia for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized six WVU Medicine hospitals, including Ruby Memorial, as High Performing Hospitals. In the Specialties category, Ruby Memorial Hospital was recognized as High Performing in Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopaedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; and Urology.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2020-11-19): J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital leader says they are preparing for COVID hospitalization surge [...] "The biggest worry for us is that hospitalizations tend to lag two-to-three weeks behind infections," said Dr. Ron Pellegrino, the C.O.O. of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Claim: “If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated.” (Kathryn Moffett Bradford, 2021-09-01)
Evidence (2022-07-26): Ruby Memorial named best hospital in West Virginia by: Sam Kirk [...] MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has once again been named the number one hospital in West Virginia, according to the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings. A total of nine WVU Medicine hospitals were also recognized as High Performing. "We are thrilled to have J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital recognized as the top hospital in the state. Ruby is the academic medical center of the state’s land-grant university, and this is proof that we are fulfilling our charge to provide world-class healthcare to all of the citizens of West Virginia," said Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System.