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Can a fourth vaccine and repeat exposure to covid cause t-cell exhaustion? will that then allow cancer to form?

Q: can a fourth vaccine and repeat exposure to covid cause t-cell exhaustion? will that then allow cancer to form?

: No and no. No vaccines or repeated infections cause "T cell exhaustion".

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No and no. No vaccines or repeated infections cause "T cell exhaustion".

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/7/2023

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A member asked:

Can a fourth vaccine and repeat exposure to covid cause t-cell exhaustion? will that then allow cancer to form?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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