copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2024-05-18): Vaccination is the best protection against getting the flu — it protects not only you but also limits the spread of flu to your loved ones and others. The flu can make even healthy people very sick and cause serious complications in children younger than 5, pregnant women, people 65 years and older, and people with certain chronic health conditions. [...] Everyone over 6 months old should be immunized. Call your healthcare provider or go to your local pharmacy to schedule your flu shot. When you get vaccinated, you not only reduce your risk of getting the flu, you reduce the risk to those around you. That's because even if you don't have symptoms or feel sick, you may still be carrying the virus that could infect others. [...] Flu easily spreads easily from person to person. If you’re sick, protect others by staying home and getting well. You’ll appreciate it when others do the same.
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2024-09-26): A flu vaccine is the best protection against flu The best way to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications is with an annual flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has many benefits. It has been shown to reduce the risk of getting sick with flu and also to reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes that can result in hospitalization or even death. Although immune responses to vaccination may be lower in older people, studies have consistently found that flu vaccination has been effective in reducing the risk of medical visits and hospitalizations in older people. Higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines are potentially more effective than standard dose unadjuvanted flu vaccines for people in this age group and are therefore recommended preferentially over a regular dose flu vaccine. [...] In addition to getting a flu vaccine, everyone should take everyday preventive actions, including avoiding people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands often. This also can include taking steps for cleaner air and hygiene practices like cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2018-10-19): The flu vaccine is your best defense against the flu. The flu vaccine is recommended every year in the fall or winter, ideally before the flu season starts. Almost everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine. [...] The flu vaccine also helps protect people close to you because you're less likely to spread the flu to them if you're vaccinated. [...] The flu and other respiratory illnesses are caused by different viruses. The flu vaccine won't protect you against any other illnesses, such as COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Keeping up to date with all recommended vaccinations will help protect you through the respiratory illness season.
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2024-04-09): Even if you typically don't get sick, getting vaccinated will stop you from spreading it to others at higher risk of getting hospitalized or dying from the flu. [...] This year, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses are spreading as well as the flu. Get the best protection against COVID-19 and the flu by getting your COVID-19 vaccine boosters and yearly flu vaccine. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. [...] Although it is especially important that people in these groups get vaccinated to decrease their risk of severe flu illness, it is very important that healthy people ages 5 to 64 years old get vaccinated too, since they are most likely to spread influenza and can still get complications from flu.
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2024-07-15): No, a flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines that are administered with a needle (flu shots) are currently made in two ways: the vaccine is made either with a) flu vaccine viruses that have been killed (inactivated) and are therefore not infectious, or b) with proteins from a flu vaccine virus instead of flu vaccine viruses (which is the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). The nasal spray vaccine is made with attenuated (weakened) live flu viruses, and also cannot cause flu illness. The weakened viruses are cold-adapted, which means they are designed to only cause infection at the cooler temperatures found within the nose. The viruses cannot infect the lungs or other areas where warmer temperatures exist. [...] A flu shot: The viruses in a flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get flu from a flu shot. Some minor side effects that may occur are: [...] There is no evidence that getting a flu vaccine increases your risk of getting sick from a coronavirus, like the one that causes COVID-19.
Claim: Flu shots spread the flu (Vicki Batts, 2019-05-03)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Getting vaccinated is a safe, easy way to prevent seasonal flu, which can lead to severe health issues, missed workdays and even hospitalization in serious cases. Anyone can get the flu and spread it to others, even if you feel healthy or have never had it before. Getting your seasonal flu vaccine every year does more than protect your own health. It also helps prevent the flu from spreading in your community and affecting young children, older people and people who already have chronic illnesses. Preventing the flu is especially important now. COVID-19 continues to spread, and doctors and nurses need time and resources to care for COVID patients.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2019-07-27): Red discoloration in fruit is the result of plant diseases caused by a variety of bacteria and fungi. It is not the result of injected blood. Transmitting HIV through food is also almost impossible, excepting very rare cases involving pre-chewed food given to infants.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2019-12-18): FULL CLAIM: If you see that your fruit contains [a] red weird colour in it, don't eat it because a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS This post, which has been circulating recently on Instagram and Facebook, contains an image showing a banana with red discoloration, and the caption claiming that, "If you see that your fruit contains [a] red weird colour in it, don’t eat it because a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS".
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2015-11-11): The claims associated with the photographs have evolved from speculation about the discoloration of the bananas (as seen above) to assertions that the discoloration was due to someone's purposefully injecting bananas with "infected blood" in order to spread HIV: [...] As we noted in another article about a rumor concerning supposed blood-tainted oranges, it is nearly impossible for the HIV virus to be transmitted via foodstuffs:
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2017-10-17): Messages being forwarded and circulated online claim that blood infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is being deliberately injected into fruits, particularly bananas. [...] Anna had written: "Someone is injecting blood into bananas. The hospital tested the bananas and it is indeed blood."
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Fake News Buster: ‘Fruits injected with AIDS virus’ A post being circulated on social media claims ‘If you see that your fruit contains weird red colour in it, don’t eat it, because a groups of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS. With the aim of killing millions of people around the world. That is satanism. PLEASE SHARE this post and save others.’ [...] This is obviously a hoax. Red spots in bananas could be a lot of things. Fungus and insects have all been known to cause red spots in bananas. There have been no known cases of HIV being injected into banan-as. Even if these accounts were true, it would be nearly impossible to contract HIV from eating an a fruit that was injected with infected blood as HIV is a living virus and needs a human host to survive.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2022-08-30): "That is Satanism," a religious group says on its Facebook page, claiming that fruit is being injected with HIV-infected blood by groups of people "with the aim of killing millions of people around the world". The post by the Spiritual Warfare and Tactics Squad warns people not to eat any fruit with a "red weird colour." It’s illustrated by two pictures: one shows a banana being injected with a fluid that looks like blood. The other shows a peeled banana with a red colour inside.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2019-06-11): Fact Check: Post showing bananas injected with HIV blood is fake - By: Urvashi Kapoor - Published: Jun 11, 2019 at 04:21 PM [...] A photo is doing rounds with a claim that reads: "Warning! If you see that your fruit contains red weird colour in it, don’t eat it because a group of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS. With the aim of killing millions of people around the world. That is Satanism. Please share this post and save others." The photo is supported with two images; one showing banana being injected with red-colored fluid and other showing peeled banana with red color inside. The image has been shared by the Facebook page ‘Spiritual Warfare and Tactics Squad- SWATS‘. [...] Knowing the truth is your right. If you have a doubt on any news that could impact you, society or the nation, let us know. You can share your doubts and send you news for fact verification on our mail ID contact@vishvasnews.com or whatsapp us on 9205270923 - Claim Review : Bananas injected with HIV blood - Claimed By : FB Page: Spiritual Warfare and Tactics Squad- SWATS - Fact Check : False
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2015-11-13): 1. No one is injecting fruit with HIV-positive blood. This particular urban legend is not a new one, but it got a boost again this week on Facebook: Since the beginning of November, hundreds of people have re-shared a long debunked post about "HIV-positive" oranges, and on Nov. 9, a woman named Anna Aquavia kicked off a new scare about some mysterious villain "injecting blood into bananas." [...] As for the oranges, that rumor started last February, when a woman named Ty Smith claimed that "the immigration services of Algeria" intercepted a batch of Libyan oranges that had been injected with "Hiv & AIDS blood." For one thing, Libya has exported only a negligible number of oranges since 2007, according to the UN, and those have all gone to Egypt. For another, agricultural inspections wouldn’t be handled by immigration. On top of all that, the HIV virus cannot survive outside the human body. From the Centers for Disease Control:
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2021-03-25): Over the years, there have been several social media posts claiming that bananas are being injected with infected blood to spread HIV. If you've come across certain bananas that have deep red discolouration, it might even be easy to assume that the bananas have indeed been injected with blood. The discolouration is visible when you peel off the skin and there's deep red at the centre core of the banana. One user on Facebook claimed, sharing photos of discoloured banana, "someone is injecting blood into bananas." The user goes on to claim that an unnamed hospital even tested the banana and said it was blood. But the most alarming claim is that the blood injected into the banana is infected with HIV virus. International Business Times reviewed several such claims about bananas being used as carrier for HIV virus. Upon doing a simple web search on Google, it can be clarified that the redness caused in banana is in fact caused due to plant diseases.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2022-06-16): - Sharing injection drug equipment, such as needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment ("works") with someone who has HIV because these items may have blood in them, and blood can carry HIV. People who inject hormones, silicone, or steroids can also get or transmit HIV by sharing needles, syringes, or other injection equipment. Learn more about HIV and injection drug use.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2023-10-06): People may mistakenly believe a mosquito or another insect could potentially bite a person with HIV and then inject the blood into another person’s body.
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2024-02-27): People who inject drugs can take precautions against becoming infected with HIV by using sterile injecting equipment, including needles and syringes, for each injection and not sharing drug-using equipment and drug solutions. Treatment of dependence, and in particular opioid substitution therapy for people dependent on opioids, also helps reduce the risk of HIV transmission and supports adherence to HIV treatment. A comprehensive package of interventions for HIV prevention and treatment includes:
Claim: a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS (Anonymous, 2019-07-27)
Evidence (2019-08-13): Internet meme inaccurately claims that fruit is injected with HIV-contaminated blood [...] Inaccurate: Red discoloration in fruits are the result of plant diseases, not due to injected blood. It is also extremely unlikely for HIV to be transmitted via food except in highly unusual cases. This post, which has been circulating recently on Instagram and Facebook, contains an image showing a banana with red discoloration, and the caption claiming that, "If you see that your fruit contains [a] red weird colour in it, don’t eat it because a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS".
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2023-11-04): The flu vaccine is the most effective method for preventing serious complications or illness caused by the influenza virus. While ingredients like garlic, onion, thyme, and lemon possess antioxidants and antimicrobial properties, there is limited evidence to suggest that they prevent or eliminate viral infections. “Natural” remedies actually recommended by medical professionals to accelerate recovery from viral infections are sleep and hydration.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2023-11-14): FULL CLAIM: "Forget the flu shot. A soup based on more than 50 cloves of garlic, onions, thyme and lemon will destroy almost any virus that enters its path including colds, flu and even norovirus" A recent Facebook post claimed that a soup with ingredients including garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can act as a natural remedy to replace the flu shot. This claim is not new; variations of it have been circulating since at least 2021 when a viral video claimed that this combination of ingredients could cure COVID-19. [...] The diverse nature of viruses necessitates tailored approaches to their prevention and treatment. Despite the history behind natural remedies like garlic, onions, lemons, or thyme, there isn’t sufficient scientific evidence to suggest that consuming these ingredients together in a soup protects against the flu and other viral infections.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2024-02-22): - Onion, celery, carrots, garlic: The classic vegetable base provides sweetness, depth, and aromatics to the soup. [...] Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, lentils, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. [...] Ingredients - 3 slices bacon, finely chopped - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped - 1 stalk celery, finely chopped - 2 medium carrots, diced - 3 cloves garlic, chopped - 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes - 6 cups chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson - 1 cup French lentils (lentilles du Puy) or common brown or green lentils - ½ teaspoon dried thyme - 2 bay leaves - 1 teaspoon salt - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - A few tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2022-09-29): Ingredients - 2 bunches asparagus (about 2¼ pounds), bottom ends trimmed - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter - 2 medium yellow onions, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth - Salt - Freshly ground black pepper - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon - ½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano - Handful fresh herbs, such as thyme, dill or basil (optional, for garnish)
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2023-11-17): The Correct Way to Peel, Crush, and Chop Garlic, According to Jacques Pépin Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds onions (about 4 onions), chopped 2 cups garlic cloves (about 4 large heads), chopped 2 quarts chicken stock or broth 1/2 loaf day-old French bread (about 1/4 pound), cut into chunks 1 bouquet garni: 6 parsley stems, 9 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, and 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Croutons, optional Directions Heat the oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over low heat until the butter has melted. Add the onions and garlic. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and garlic very soft and are just beginning to turn golden, about 30 minutes. Remove the lid, increase the heat to moderate and continue cooking the onions and garlic, uncovered, stirring frequently, until deep golden, about 10 minutes longer. Add the stock, bread, bouquet garni, and salt to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2023-10-04): Finish the soup by removing the parmesan rind and thyme sprig sticks and blend with an immersion blender or blender until creamy and smooth. Taste & season with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, or white wine vinegar, if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly snipped chives and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy. [...] - Finish the soup by removing the parmesan rind and thyme sprig sticks and blend with an immersion blender or blender until creamy and smooth. Taste & season with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, or white wine vinegar, if needed.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2024-01-21): - Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2024-09-03): Ingredients - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 1 medium yellow onion, diced - 2 medium carrots, chopped - 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste - Freshly ground black pepper - 3 garlic cloves, grated - 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes - 1½ cups cooked white beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 1 cup chopped green beans - 4 cups vegetable broth - 2 bay leaves - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - ¾ cup small pasta, elbows, shells, orecchiette - ½ cup chopped fresh parsley - Red pepper flakes - Grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving [...] - Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2018-02-06): - 1 bouquet garni - 6 parsley stems, 9 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried and 1 bay leaves - 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt - 2 cups half-and-half - 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh-ground - croutons (optional) or fried garlic chips (optional)
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2017-03-01): Indeed, scientists remain divided on garlic’s ability to combat colds and flu. Last March, a major investigation by the respected global research organisation, the Cochrane Database, found that increasing your garlic intake during winter can cut the duration of cold symptoms–from five-and-a-half days to four-and-a-half. [...] - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder - 1/2 cup fresh ginger - 2 1/4 cups sliced onions - 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme - 26 garlic cloves, peeled - 1/2 cup coconut milk - 3 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth - 4 lemon wedges [...] Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, thyme, ginger and cayenne powder and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add roasted garlic and 26 raw garlic cloves and cook for 3 minutes. Add vegetable broth; cover and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan; add coconut milk and bring to simmer. Season with sea salt and pepper for flavour.
Claim: A soup made of garlic, onions, thyme, and lemon can replace the flu shot and cure other illnesses such as the common cold and norovirus (Anonymous, 2023-11-04)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Ingredients - ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil - 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped - 2 carrots, peeled and chopped - 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced - 2 teaspoons ground cumin - 1 teaspoon curry powder - ½ teaspoon dried thyme - 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, lightly drained - 1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed - 4 cups vegetable broth - 2 cups water - 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste - Pinch of red pepper flakes - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste - 1 cup chopped fresh collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed - 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (½ to 1 medium lemon), to taste [...] - Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Pour in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often, in order to enhance their flavor.