A video posted to social media claims that COVID-19 vaccines can trigger or worsen existing autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. The video has been viewed over a million times and shared nearly 20,000 times.
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Explaining that there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines cause or trigger autoimmune diseases is recommended. People with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless advised otherwise by their physician. Fact-Checking Source(s):
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