According to experts and state health officials, there is no evidence of a spike in cancer rates since the vaccine rollout. COVID-19 vaccines do not cause cancer 12. In fact, a recent study by Cancer Research UK found that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for cancer patients and does not increase the risk of cancer 3.
There have been claims by anti-vaxxers that COVID-19 vaccines cause “turbo cancer”, cancers (or cancer recurrences) of a particularly aggressive and fast-growing variety diagnosed in younger and younger patients. However, these claims are not supported by any scientific evidence and are based on anecdotes and misinterpretation of epidemiology 4.
It is important to note that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the risks. Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and its complications 1.
