Multiple Sclerosis rumors
There is no evidence that COVID vaccines cause Multiple Sclerosis, despite claims in an anti-vaccine film; the WHO database lists research without endorsing it.
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There is no evidence that COVID vaccines cause Multiple Sclerosis, despite claims in an anti-vaccine film; the WHO database lists research without endorsing it.
COVID vaccines containing lipid nanoparticles have not been shown to have any impact on fertility or sexual function.
Claims of “turbo cancers” caused by COVID vaccines lack scientific evidence and rely on anecdotal assertions without verifiable data.
A misleading tweet exaggerates COVID vaccine harms using incorrect data analysis, while evidence shows higher vaccination rates correlate with lower death rates.
A viral tweet falsely claims a study shows mRNA vaccines cause long-term brain damage, but the study actually addresses neurological damage from COVID infection, not vaccination.
There is no significant evidence linking mRNA COVID vaccines to retinal blood vessel damage, and vaccination is still recommended.
More COVID vaccination does not increase infection risk; boosters are effective in preventing illness and severe outcomes.
Adverse events during vaccine trials include anything negative that happens, often unrelated to the vaccine, and data show COVID vaccines are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while COVID infection poses significant risks during pregnancy.
Claims of a 1 in 800 serious adverse event rate from COVID vaccines are flawed, with studies showing vaccine benefits far outweigh the risks.
There is no credible evidence that mRNA COVID vaccines contain the cancer-causing SV40 virus, despite recent claims.