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No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, North Carolina.
No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

One of the most well-known holiday drinks doesn’t usually contain its namesake ingredient. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Pfizer said its trial showed a smaller dose was safe and effective for young children. The data still has to be submitted to the FDA for review.

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VERIFY

No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

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