Coronavirus vaccine conspiracy theories are still circulating on social media including Facebook and TikTok. And this #shorts video, the BBC's specialist disinformation reporter Marianna Spring explains what you should say to someone who says the Covid vaccine is a hoax, doesn't work or is a way for people to plant microchips into bodies.

False information about coronavirus and the pandemic is causing real-world issues because false facts could put people off getting a jab meaning they are at greater risk of contracting Covid-19.

Marianna says; question the conspiracy. Who would be capable of orchestrating this plan? Why would they want to do it and why are there no whistle blowers? Evidence-free claims that jabs are parts of plots to deliberately kill or microchip people have been going viral for months and there's no evidence to support these claims.

Figure out whether the person has a legitimate concern or fear that's leaving them vulnerable to conspiracies like this one. Psychologists say that disinformation is often very emotive and can exploit fears and concerns, in a bid to push false narratives.

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