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No research shows that COVID-19 vaccines promote cancer in people; study cited as evidence tested the spike protein from the virus in laboratory cells

COVID-19 vaccination reduces the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death and is particularly important for people who are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 complications. These include people with cancer and other conditions that can weaken the immune system. There is currently no evidence suggesting that COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer, make it more aggressive, or make cancer therapy less effective.

Contrary to headline by The People’s Voice, COVID-19 vaccines aren’t “killing millions” but instead prevented deaths

COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 and various complications with the disease, and are estimated to have saved millions of lives worldwide. All vaccines can cause side effects. However, most side effects from COVID-19 vaccination are generally mild and disappear within a few days. While cases of serious side effects from COVID-19 vaccines do exist, they are extremely infrequent and don’t outweigh the benefits of vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccines lowered excess deaths during the pandemic, contrary to headline by the Daily Telegraph

The COVID-19 vaccines are estimated to have saved 14 million lives worldwide within their first year. While there are extremely rare instances of heart inflammation and blood clots following vaccination, these risks are far outweighed by the lives saved. While excess deaths were observed from 2020 to 2022, the vast majority are due directly or indirectly to COVID-19 itself. The data that we have shows no association with the COVID-19 vaccines.

Claim that Portuguese court found COVID-19 PCR tests to be “97% inaccurate” based on misinterpreted findings

PCR tests work by detecting a virus’ genetic material in biological samples like blood or saliva. These tests are highly sensitive and specific. Trace amounts of viral genetic material, left behind after an initial infection is over, can still be detected by PCR tests even when the infected person is no longer contagious. While PCR tests are excellent at detecting current and recent infections, there can be uncertainty when it comes to using them to determine if a person is still contagious.

Evidence so far doesn’t indicate an association between COVID-19 vaccines and autoimmune diseases

More than one hundred autoimmune diseases are known to scientists, several of which affect joints, like arthritis and lupus. The causes aren’t well understood but likely involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There have been cases of people developing such autoimmune diseases after COVID-19 vaccination. However, the data so far doesn’t show that it was the vaccination that caused these autoimmune diseases. COVID-19 itself may increase the risk of autoimmune disease, while being vaccinated mitigates that risk.

Very rare cases of blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are well-known and have been publicly recognized since 2021

The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was one of the few tools available to reduce the risk of serious illness and death at the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine underwent rigorous testing to ensure it was safe and effective. In 2021, a rare but serious condition involving blood clots with low platelet level—known as thrombosis with thrombocytopenia—was associated with the vaccine. However, the chance that this condition will occur after vaccination is very low, and the benefits of vaccination outweigh this small risk.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were tested in clinical trials, aren’t experimental

Clinical trials and ongoing vaccine monitoring efforts show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at reducing a person’s risk of severe disease and death. Like any medical intervention, vaccines also come with risks. While COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are linked to a slight increase in the risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), COVID-19 itself is associated with a greater risk of heart inflammation and other health complications. On balance, the benefits of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines outweigh their risks.

Modified RNA in COVID-19 vaccines isn’t linked to cancer development

The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines contain RNAs with chemical modifications that increase their stability and improve their ability to induce a potent immune response. Some results suggest that such chemical modifications make mRNA-based anti-cancer vaccines less effective. However, it doesn’t mean that COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer. There’s no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination increases the risk of cancer.