Flu shots can make someone test positive for COVID-19.
The viral post on Facebook reads: “If you’ve gotten flu shots in the past 10 years, you will test positive for the Wuhan strain of Covid-19. – Dr. Rashid Buttar.” The archived version of the post can be checked here., Vishvas News spoke to Dr. Nikhil Modi who is a respiratory and critical care specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Modi rubbished the post by saying: “The claim made in the viral post is completely incorrect. This is a fake news. If you’ve gotten flu shots in the past 10 years, this does not mean you will test positive for the Wuhan strain of Covid-19. “, The viral post has been attributed to Dr. Rashid Buttar.  When we investigated the person cited in the posts, we found that the person has been reprimanded by North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB). \xa0He also received a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration for peddling unapproved drugs., We came to know as per North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) charges, Dr. Rashid Buttar also charged exorbitant fees for his ineffectual therapies., Dr. Buttar made the claim in the form of a video citing few studies as evidence that were found unrelated to Wuhan COVID-19. However, the first study was performed on cats, not humans, whereas, the second study was performed seven years prior to the emergence of COVID-19., US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a list U.S. Influenza Vaccine Products\xa0for\xa0the 2019-20 Season. Here’s the list., The post is shared on Facebook by a user named Earnest Childe., Conclusion:\r\n\r\n \r\nPost claiming flu shot can make you test positive for COVID-19 is fake., Knowing the truth is your right. If you feel any information is doubtful and it can impact the society or nation, send it to us by any of the sources mentioned below., Fact-checking journalism, which holds mirror to power while being free from the ropes of corporate and politics, is possible only with support from public. Help us in our fight against fake news., , This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Fact Check: Post claiming flu shot can make you test positive for COVID-19 is fake - Vishvas News