The Claim:
In a poll, optical mouse inventor Steve Kirsch suggests that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a vaccine injury.
The Facts:
ME/CFS is a complex and poorly understood condition characterized by persistent fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and a range of other symptoms. At this time, there is no evidence that COVID vaccines used in the U.S. can cause ME/CFS or ALS. We did find one case report of ME/CFS symptoms after the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.
We do know that researchers have noted a correlation between COVID infection, Long-COVID, and ME/CFS, even after mild and asymptomatic cases. In fact, half of Long-COVID patients have chronic fatigue symptoms.
ME/CFS is tragic, but the best way to avoid ME/CFS is through vaccination.
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