Thread by @LCAIreland

Did you know some people w #LongCovid have their LC triggered by vaccine rather than infection. We see greater number whose LC originates with the infection but #VaccineInducedLongCovid is acknowledged by world's leading LC specialists. This is not new. We know that some #pwME..

..had a vaccine play part in the onset/trigger of their condition. Any stressor on the immune system appears to have potential to trigger post viral illness.This doesn't mean vaccines aren't important part of managing @Covid but that everyone should have info to make informed..

..Decision. We also know there is a reduction in chances of developing #LongCovid by being vaccinated. It is small but present. Ppl need to weigh up own health picture & their own family medical history(eg predisposition to post viral illnesses for example). 1st step is we need..

..to be able to talk about vaccine triggered LC without being accused of being anti vax. By denying the realities of these patients, governments are simply increasing doubt & vaccine hesitancy rather than reducing it..
#LongCovidKids #vaccineinjuries #COVID #CovidVaccine #COVID19

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