Posts falsely claim WHO study links COVID-19 vaccines to multiple sclerosis

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Posts trending in multiple languages claim that a WHO study found that COVID-19 vaccines cause multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks nerve cells. The posts include screenshots of the study falsely attributed to the WHO website.

The misinformation was promoted by several popular accounts with large audiences, increasing its risk. Debunking messaging may emphasize the study was never peer-reviewed and wasn’t conducted, funded, or endorsed by the organization. The research is a case report presented at a conference, which describes two vaccinated people, out of billions, who were diagnosed with MS. It does not provide any evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes MS.

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