fighting an “infodemic” of rumors and misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and you can help. Find out what we’ve learned and how to inoculate yourself against COVID-19 misinformation. The rumor that Newsom was “missing” had various iterations, but one prominent version was that he experienced a serious adverse reaction to getting a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot in late October 2021. Side effects for the COVID-19 vaccines can include tiredness and muscle pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He is quoted as saying, “The flu shot and booster shot were administered separately, and the Governor did not have an adverse reaction to either shot.”In sum, there’s no evidence that Newsom experienced any side effects after receiving the COVID-19 booster shot.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 12, 2021 00:54 UTC