As the world reels under the after-effects of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, conspiracy theorists have now begun to link the Covid-19 vaccines to monkeypox, the cases of which have been reported in a few countries over the last two-three weeks.
their theory? Covid-19 vaccines contain a chimpanzee virus that’s causing the monkeypox outbreak.
The theory is based on the fact that the AstraZeneca vaccine developed by the University of Oxford (available in India under the label Covishield), contains a chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine vector. While there is science behind this (more on that later), conspiracy theorists are using this as yet another reason to drum up anti-vaccine sentiment.
A popular example is Alex Jones of InfoWars, who is known for spreading fake news and unaccounted claims in the US. Jones claimed that monkeypox has popped up in countries where people have been taking the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Alex Jones insanely claims certain covid vaccines are causing monkeypox: “What is AstraZeneca and J+J. They’re virus vectors that inject the genome of a chimpanzee into your cells.” Maybe Marge Greene can discuss this with him on his next appearance on the show. pic.twitter.com/xYKjd8kdid
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 21, 2022
“What is AstraZeneca and J+J. They’re virus vectors that inject the genome of a chimpanzee into your cells,” Jones claimed.
Several conspiracy theories also claim that the Covid-19 vaccines were developed in monkey tissues while some are blaming Bill Gates for the pandemic outbreak and the aftermath.
It’s weird how there’s an outbreak of monkeypox after millions of people were injected with a genetically modified chimpanzee virus. #AstraZeneca
— Jamie (@JM1UTD) May 18, 2022
MONKEYPOX. CONNECT THE DOTS.
“The AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine is a chimpanzee adenovirus-vectored vaccine. This means that the company took a virus that normally infects chimpanzees, and genetically modified it— Steve Lindsay (@sawmill123) May 22, 2022
Damn conspiracy theorists with their predictions.
“DID YOU KNOW THERE IS CHIMPANZEE VIRUS IN THE VACCINE?” @SGTnewsNetwork pic.twitter.com/4nrWQ3nhDO— Rayme Treudeau© (@Rayme_Treudeau) May 21, 2022
IS CHIMAZEE VIRUS PRESENT IN ASTRAZENECA?
Yes, the AstraZeneca vaccine uses a chimpanzee adenovirus vaccine vector, which is a harmless, weakened virus that usually causes the common cold in chimpanzees. The University of Oxford, during the development of the vaccine, said that Chimpanzee adenoviral vectors are a very well-studied vaccine type, having been used safely in thousands of subjects.
“It has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans,” the University of Oxford has said.
Meanwhile, responding to claims, the Australian Government’s Department of Health has said that the adenovirus vaccine vector, known as ChAdOx1, was chosen as a suitable vaccine technology for the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine as it has been shown to generate a strong immune response. from one dose in other vaccines.
IS ASTRAZENECA SAFE?
Yes, the vaccine is completely safe and a potent weapon in the fight against coronavirus.
The vaccine has shown mild side effects which include light fever, feeling achy, or getting a headache. Having these symptoms after getting vaccinated means that your immune system is working as it should be.
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