A German research study did not find that COVID-19 vaccines could cause long-term brain damage. The study examined the possible brain effects of the coronavirus itself.
By Tom Kertscher • April 26, 2023
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, examined the coronavirus’s effect on human brains — not vaccines developed to fight the virus. The study found that the presence in the brain of the virus’ spike protein suggests that it"may contribute to long-term neurological symptoms."The Associated Press:"We have done zero experiments using vaccine, and we have shown and claim zero side effects of the vaccine."
We rate the claim that"a European study has found COVID vaccines could be causing ‘long-term brain damage’" False.
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