Claim: There have been 1,517 deaths and 1,102,228 adverse reactions caused by the Covid-19 vaccines.
Fact-check: Yellow Card data isn't proof of Covid-19 vaccine deaths - Full Fact
Verdict: these figures relate to yellow card reports. this is a mechanism to allow individuals to report any suspected reactions or side effects even if the reporter isn't sure that it was caused by the vaccine. the mhra says "it is very important to note that a yellow card report does not necessarily mean the vaccine caused that reaction or event".
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Daniella De Block Golding
Date published: 2021-08-04T00:00:00