The Infodemic: Photo Shows London Mayor Getting Flu Vaccine

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Claim: "London's mayor. The cap is still on the syringe…"

The photo of London mayor Sadiq Khan actually depicts him getting a flu shot, not a COVID vaccine.

Verdict: False

Read the full story at: Reuters

Social Media Disinfo

Circulating on social media: The needle being used is designed to retract back into the syringe after use for safety purposes.

Verdict: False

Read the full story at: BBC