If you need dishonest arguments to make your point, the point is probably bullshit. That’s a very simple rule to live by which will spare you so much nonsense. This visual seemingly depicting how useless masks are according to many studies is a great example.

A favorite target for Covid antivaxx misinformation are the facemasks mandated in many countries, aimed at limiting spread of the virus, especially during the initial stages of the pandemic and beyond. Opponents argue the masks are a ridiculous and useless tool against a virus, but are they?

Question: If two countries A and B both vaccinate against 5 diseases, and for each disease a child receives 3 follow-up shots, making a total of 5×4=20 shots for both countries, is it accurate for someone to compare countries A and B and argue one ‘only’ does 5 shots and the other 20? Of course not, but that is exactly what graphics like the one above from the antivaxx crowd are doing.