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The Star
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
QuickCheck: Does a conspiracy theory link Covid-19 vaccine to HIV?
IN THE digital age, misinformation spreads swiftly, often blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Are conspiracy theorists falsely claiming that a link between the Covid-19 vaccine and HIV infections? Verdict: TRUE The claim that the Covid-19 vaccine causes HIV infections is unfounded. According to an investigation on this misinformation is part of a conspiracy theory that has already been debunked by health experts and international health organisations. The Covid-19 vaccine does not contain HIV and has undergone rigorous safety tests before being distributed to the public. HIV is typically transmitted through sharing needles among drug users, unprotected sexual contact with an HIV-positive individual, or from mother to child during pregnancy. The misinformation spread widely on social media, where a post urged individuals allegedly infected with HIV by the vaccine to sue the Health Ministry. reports that this post received over 2,000 likes, 1,600 comments, and 1,000 shares. However, MyCheck also found several similar posts perpetuating the same falsehood. The confusion may stem from a misunderstanding of a vaccine study in Australia, which used a small fragment of the HIV protein as a molecular clamp to stabilise the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This vaccine was never approved or distributed to the public because it caused false positives in HIV tests, even though participants were not infected with HIV. Dr Mohd Rushdan Md Noor, a medical expert, explained, "The claim that the Covid-19 vaccine can spread HIV infection is false. "This misinformation is linked to the Covid-19 vaccine V451 developed by the University of Queensland and CSL in Australia. "The issue was that recipients of the V451 vaccine tested positive in HIV tests, but this was not due to HIV infection; it was a false positive result." Dr Rushdan further clarified the concept of false positives, stating, "Every test has false positives and false negatives. "If a healthy person tests positive, it's a false positive. If a sick person tests negative, it's a false negative. "There's no link between the Covid-19 V451 vaccine and HIV infection. "The vaccine was discontinued in 2020 to avoid confusion and public concern over the false positive results." also highlights that similar claims have been circulating since 2022, with the Indonesian Communication and Digital Ministry and Reuters Fact Check debunking the same misinformation. To reiterate, HIV infection can occur through sharing needles, unprotected sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission, but not through Covid-19 vaccination. The notion that the Covid-19 vaccine causes HIV infection is entirely incorrect, as confirmed by scientific evidence and expert analysis. References: 1. php?id=2423512 2. check/australian-covid- vaccine-with-hiv-protein- misrepresented-online-2023-10- 05/ 3. images/media_sihat/kchs/KCHS_ 1992/pdf/BK_aids%20pembunuh. pdf 4. my/images/AIDSnov/aidsArtikel/ AIDS%20Dan%20Wanita%20(BM).pdf 5. vaksin-covid-19-menyebarkan- jangkitan-hiv-adalah-berita- palsusuntikan-v/ 10227390139567041/
The Star
23-04-2025
- The Star
QuickCheck: Did protesters spray water at police in Perak recently?
A screenshot of the video that went viral showing a policeman being sprayed with water allegedly during a protest. IN THE world of social media, videos can quickly lead to misunderstandings and spark debates. A recent video has raised questions about whether the public was using water pistols on police officers as a form of protest. Did this incident reflect public dissatisfaction, or was there another explanation? Verdict: FALSE A viral video showing individuals spraying water at police officers was recorded during the Songkran Festival in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak, and was not an act of protest. This annual celebration, known as the Water Festival, is part of the traditional Thai New Year festivities observed by the Siamese community in Malaysia. The video, which circulated widely on Facebook, initially led viewers to believe that the public was using water pistols on the police to express dissatisfaction. However, an investigation by Bernama's revealed that the event took place during the National Level Songkran Festival, officiated by the National Unity Minister in collaboration with the Siamese Association of Malaysia. The police confirmed that the "incident" was actually part of the festivities held at the event and posed no threat or disrespect to the officers, who were on duty escorting the minister. Pengkalan Hulu OCPD Supt Zulkepli Ibrahim stated that the incident was part of the celebrations and not intended to be a hostile act. The Songkran Festival has been celebrated at Kampung Tasek in Pengkalan Hulu for the past 50 years. It involves the playful splashing of water to symbolise purification and the washing away of bad luck. The police urged the public to avoid making speculative or discordant comments regarding the video. The festival is a symbol of unity, prosperity, and peace, with participation from leaders and communities of various ethnic backgrounds in Malaysia. Source: 1.
