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Rare Neurological Disorder Linked to COVID-19 Vaccination, Research Suggests

A recently published review in Vaccines shows COVID-19 vaccines may trigger Parsonage–Turner syndrome—a condition that causes intense pain and muscle atrophy.
Rare Neurological Disorder Linked to COVID-19 Vaccination, Research Suggests
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Megan Redshaw
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A new systematic review suggests COVID-19 vaccination could trigger a rare neurological disorder that primarily affects the nerves outside the central nervous system, causing pain, muscle atrophy, and, in some cases, paralysis.

In a March 14 paper published in Vaccines, researchers found Parsonage–Turner syndrome (PTS) may occur after all COVID-19 vaccine types and can recur with additional doses of similar or unrelated vaccines.
Megan Redshaw
Megan Redshaw
J.D.
Megan Redshaw is an attorney and investigative journalist with a background in political science. She is also a traditional naturopath with additional certifications in nutrition and exercise science.