A groundbreaking Yale study has uncovered a startling connection between lingering spike protein from COVID-19 vaccines and a condition dubbed Post-Vaccination Syndrome (PVS), which mimics Long COVID symptoms. For years, millions suffering from persistent health issues like brain fog, fatigue, and dizziness were diagnosed with Long COVID, even without a confirmed COVID-19 infection. Now, new research suggests many of these cases may stem from vaccine-related injuries, challenging the narrative around vaccine safety and prompting calls for medical transparency.
The Yale Study: A New Perspective on Vaccine Injuries
Published on the preprint server medRxiv, the Yale study examined 42 individuals with PVS and 22 healthy vaccinated controls through the Yale LISTEN study. Researchers, led by immunologist Akiko Iwasaki, found that some PVS patients had detectable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in their bloodstream up to 709 days post-vaccination—a stark contrast to earlier claims that vaccine-induced spike protein dissipates quickly.
[](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.18.25322379v1)“There is considerable overlap in self-reported symptoms between Long COVID and PVS, as well as shared exposure to spike protein,” the study authors noted, highlighting that inflammatory responses from spike protein, whether from infection or vaccination, can cause similar damage.
Why the Spike Protein Matters
The spike protein, a key component of mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna, is designed to trigger an immune response to protect against COVID-19. Federal agencies, including the FDA, assured the public that this protein is harmless and clears the body within days. However, the Yale findings suggest otherwise, with some patients showing persistent spike protein fragments, potentially driving chronic inflammation and symptoms like exercise intolerance, neuropathy, and tinnitus.
[](https://publichealthpolicyjournal.com/yale-study-links-persistent-spike-protein-to-post-vaccination-syndrome-immune-dysregulation/)The study also identified other potential culprits, such as immune dysregulation, reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and reactions to vaccine components like lipid nanoparticles or adenoviral vectors. These findings align with clinical reports of neurological and autoimmune issues in vaccine-injured patients.
A Double Standard in Research Funding
While Long COVID has received $1.6 billion in NIH funding, PVS research has been largely overlooked. Patients reporting vaccine injuries have often been dismissed or gaslit, with health authorities reluctant to recognize PVS formally. This disparity has left many without medical support, despite symptoms mirroring those of Long COVID. The Yale study calls for further investigation to understand PVS prevalence and identify at-risk groups.
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Shifting Narratives and Public Trust
Previously, concerns about vaccine safety were labeled as “disinformation” by government agencies and media. Akiko Iwasaki herself once downplayed such concerns during vaccine mandate debates. However, the Yale study marks a turning point, validating patient experiences and urging a scientific reckoning. If confirmed, these findings could reshape our understanding of the pandemic and highlight the need for better vaccine design and patient care.
[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14414367/covid-vaccines-new-syndrome-biological-changes-yale.html)An American Icon: Apple Pie
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- Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour, 1 cup butter, 6 cups apples, ¾ cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Instructions: Mix dough, chill, and roll out. Toss apples with sugar and spices. Assemble pie, bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes, and serve with ice cream.
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