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“The spike protein in COVID-19 vaccines is a "toxin" that accumulates "in a number of tissues" and could lead to cardiovascular and neurological damage.”
Byram Bridle Viral immunologist. Podcast interview. Claim dated 27 May 2021.
FactCheck.org rated thisFalse

What FactCheck.org found

There is no evidence to indicate that the spike proteins generated by human cells following vaccination are a toxin or that they circulate in the body and damage tissues.

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In short

Byram Bridle (Viral immunologist) made this claim around 27 May 2021. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 1 July 2021, 35 days later. Its rating was “False”.

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