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COVID Vaccines = DECREASED CANCER!?

Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tumour cells. We explain it all today!


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