Do better @nypost - you should be ashamed. I didn't think I'd have to add "vaccines don't cause Herpes" to my disinformation slides, but here were are.... a thread 🧵....
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1.) As with all stupid disinformation tactics, there is a kernal of reality wrapped in screaming layers of inflammatory nonsense here. The grain of truth involves #shingles, known clinically as #Herpes zoster. All of us who have had #ChickenPox ....
2.) are permanenetly infected with the virus, called Varicella Zoster virus (#VZV). During times of stress (physical, emotional, immunological, et cetera), it is possible for #VZV to reactivate and begin replicating again. When that happens, a painful rash can appear...
3.) This is what we commonly call #shingles. Once again, the clinical term for this is #Herpes Zoster. #HerpesZoster = shingles. Importantly, Herpes Zoster is NOT to be confused with the disease we commonly call "herpes".
4.) Genital herpes is caused by an entirely different virus, Herpes Simplex virus II (HSV2). There is no evidence that #COVID19 #vaccines cause reactivation of genital herpes, though it is not clear if this has been studied.
5.) What IS clear, however, is that receiving a #COVIDVaccine can in no way, shape, or form infect a person with ANY virus of any kind, #herpes or otherwise. The report that @nypost referred to describes 6 cases of #shingles reactivation. It is not clear how frequent....
6.) this complication is. It is not shocking to see after a systemic challenge, however. This is no reason to panic.
7.) What IS panic-inducing, however, is that a major publication like the @nypost would willingly suggest that a life-saving intervention that WILL GET US OUT OF THE PANDEMIC could cause people to contract an STI. DO.BETTER. NYPost.
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