Fauci Did Not Say There Will Be a Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

26th January 2022

Fauci Did Not Say There Will Be a Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

The 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose was not confirmed by Fauci (Getty).

The Claim

There will be a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to Fauci, who removes all doubts and provides a final and definitive answer on the issue.

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Emerging story

Twitter accounts and media outlets have recently shared a news article titled “Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose: Fauci Dispels Doubts and Gives Definitive Answer.”

The alleged statement also calls for the immediate withdrawal of French troops stationed in Mali and the closure of the French embassy and all other French entities and businesses in Mali within 72 hours. The statement concluded by urging all Malians to fight for their rights.

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar’s team investigated the claim and found it suspicious. The title assumes the chief medical advisor to the U.S. president, and infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci gave a definitive answer to questions about the need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose. However, the body of the news piece itself mentions that Fauci explicitly said that there is a need to set a timeframe during which the COVID-19 remains effective before we begin to talk about a fourth dose. This means he did not say for certain whether a fourth dose would be given out.

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Speaking at the World Economic Conference in Davos on Jan. 17, Fauci said that there is a need to monitor the effects of the COVID-19’s third booster shot before talking about a fourth dose.