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.
Recommendation: 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. Fact Checking Source(s): AP News