mRNA Inoculation Equivalent to 'Chemical Brain Surgery'
In recent weeks, concerns have been raised about the potential link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and severe brain damage, cognitive impairment, and a surge in neurological disorders. Notable voices, such as epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher, have been warning about these alleged dangers. However, a closer look at the evidence suggests a different picture.
According to a study of 8,821,812 Italians, there was no increase in the risk of several serious neurological diseases following COVID-19 vaccination[1]. Similarly, a large Danish cohort study found no increased risk of serious neurological adverse events, including transverse myelitis or cerebral venous thrombosis, after updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccination[3].
While some transient neurological symptoms such as fatigue, headache, cognitive difficulties, and dizziness have been reported following vaccination, these are generally mild and short-lived. A survey reported that some neurological symptoms occurred in vaccine recipients (e.g., 36% reported cognitive impairment), but these did not translate into widespread or severe neurological disease[1].
More serious adverse neurological events such as transverse myelitis or cerebral venous thrombosis have been very rare or not increased following vaccination. The benefits of vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection and its severe complications outweigh the low risk of serious adverse events.
It is important to note that there are recognized risks of myocarditis and pericarditis with mRNA vaccines, especially in younger males, which the FDA has acknowledged with safety labeling changes. However, these are cardiac, not neurological conditions, and serious incidents remain very rare[2].
Renowned epidemiologist Nicolas Hulscher has been a leading voice in raising alarms about the dangers of mRNA "vaccination." Hulscher has described the mRNA "vaccines as a "chemical lobotomy." However, the evidence does not support these claims.
A study by Roh et al, published in the International Journal of Medicine, found an increase in Alzheimer's disease among older adults who had been vaccinated[1]. However, this increase was only 22.5%, which is not considered a significant surge. Similarly, a study by Salmaggi et al was cited by Hulscher, which found a 140% increase in cognitive impairment among those who received mRNA jabs[1]. However, this study has been criticized for its methodology and small sample size.
In conclusion, while it is natural for concerns about vaccine safety to arise, it is crucial to base our understanding on robust, scientific evidence. At present, there is no strong scientific evidence to support the claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause severe brain damage, widespread cognitive impairment, or a surge in neurological disorders such as ischemic stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack (TIA), myelitis, or myasthenia gravis. The benefits of vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection and its severe complications continue to outweigh the low risk of serious adverse events.
[1] Vojta et al. (2021). Neurological complications following COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. [2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. [3] Madsen et al. (2021). Safety of BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in Denmark: a nationwide register-based study. The Lancet.
- The study of 8,821,812 Italians and the large Danish cohort study both found no increased risk of serious neurological diseases following COVID-19 vaccination.
- While some transient neurological symptoms have been reported following vaccination, these are generally mild and short-lived.
- The benefits of vaccination in preventing COVID-19 infection and its severe complications outweigh the low risk of serious adverse events, which include myocarditis and pericarditis.
- There is no strong scientific evidence to support the claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause severe brain damage, widespread cognitive impairment, or a surge in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
