A 62-year-old man from Germany has made headlines after reportedly receiving a staggering 217 COVID-19 vaccine jabs without experiencing any side effects or contracting the virus.
This unusual case was detailed in a study published in the prestigious journal Lancet Infectious Diseases.
TOPSHOT - This picture taken on November 17, 2020, shows a syringe and a bottle reading "Vaccine Covid-19". - According to the World Health Organization, some 42 "candidate vaccines" against the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are undergoing clinical trials on November 17, 2020. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)
Why Did the Man Get 217 COVID Jabs?
According to researchers from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, the man from Magdeburg, Germany, received this extraordinary number of vaccines over a period of 29 months for "private reasons."
Despite the unprecedented frequency of vaccinations, he never reported any adverse effects, prompting researchers to investigate further.
Dr. Kilian Schober, one of the lead researchers, expressed surprise at the man's resilience to the vaccines, stating, "The observation that no noticeable side-effects were triggered... indicates that the drugs have a good degree of tolerability."
Furthermore, Katharina Kocher, another study author, noted that repeated vaccinations did not weaken but rather strengthen the man's immune response.
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What the Study Found
The study's findings revealed that the man's immune system was fully functional, with significantly higher levels of immune cells and antibodies against the virus compared to those who received fewer doses. This suggests that the vaccines failed to produce adverse effects and provided robust protection against COVID-19.
In another study examining the effects of accidental extra doses of vaccines, researchers found that the majority of reports did not indicate any health problems after additional doses.
Out of over 366,000 reports analyzed, approximately 77% did not mention any adverse effects after getting an extra dose. The most commonly involved vaccines were for flu, chickenpox, hepatitis A, and a combination vaccine.
Moreover, a review of side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccines revealed that most were mild and temporary, including pain at the injection site, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, and diarrhea. Long-term side effects were rare, occurring within the first few days post-vaccination.
It is important to note that COVID-19 vaccines do not contain the live virus and cannot cause COVID-19. Instead, they stimulate the body's immune response to build protection against the virus. The presence of side effects indicates that the vaccine is working and the immune system is responding as expected.
In Other News
A study published by researchers in England revealed more worrisome facts about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain.
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that people who have long COVID-19 may experience a significant loss in cognitive performance, sometimes known as "brain fog."
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