A previously published study in an Indian journal known for publishing COVID-19 conspiracy theories is again circulating. The study claims that mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines causes brain degeneration from prion disease, which is a family of rare progressive neurodegenerative disorders. The study has previously been debunked by multiple sources after it was originally published back in January.
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Addressing this misinformation could distract from priority talking points. Fact Checking Source(s): usatoday.com, politifact.com
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