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Can the covid-19 vaccine cause ms?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No.

Dr McDonald agreed

Answered 5/13/2022

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Dr. Anthony McDonald answered

Agreed. No.

Answered 5/13/2022

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A member asked:

Can the covid-19 vaccine cause ms?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr McDonald agreed

Dr. Anthony McDonald answered

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