| Record | OBS-0554 |
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| Category | Health/Vaccines |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Proponents claim that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are contaminated with excessive levels of DNA, based on studies from a small number of laboratories. These reports have circulated on social media. |
| Origin | Recent media and online reports, based on studies by a small number of laboratories, claiming excessive DNA in COVID-19 vaccines. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The TGA and other regulators state that these studies lack scientific rigor, use flawed methods (e.g., fluorometry overestimates DNA), and have issues with sample provenance and laboratory accreditation. The vaccines meet safety standards. |
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