The Claim:
A political figure suggests in a tweet that inflamed lymph nodes following vaccination is a reason for concern and claims that many things are still unknown about the effects of COVID vaccination regarding women’s health.
The Facts:
A former National Security Advisor seems very concerned that a mammogram showed inflamed lymph nodes following COVID vaccine administration.
Perhaps he would be relieved to know that swollen or inflamed lymph nodes following vaccination are a positive indication that the vaccine is working.
A vaccine’s job is to elicit an immune response, which can result in inflamed lymph nodes as part of innate immunity. Lymph nodes are made up of cells that fight infections. When these cells come across foreign invaders (or in the case of vaccines, specific antigens), they are introduced to other immune cells so the invading cells can be identified and targeted. If your lymph nodes are swollen or inflamed after a vaccine, it tells you your vaccine is working.
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