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Do COVID vaccines cause autoimmune problems?

The Claim:

Dr. Ryan Cole, a pathologist, claims in a video that mRNA vaccines are unsafe experiments that contain extra DNA, create harmful mutant proteins, and will lead to immune disorders, fast‑growing cancers, lower fertility, and more deaths worldwide.

The Facts:

Ryan Cole has previously claimed that a journal-published paper showed that mRNA vaccines caused cancer and autoimmune issues. However, the lead author of that paper emphasizes that there is no evidence for these claims.

These current claims that vaccine vials contained unsafe levels of DNA come from expired, improperly stored samples, making the results unreliable. Importantly, mRNA vaccines are not gene therapy and cannot alter human DNA.

Large population studies that tracked millions of vaccinated people found no surge in long‑term autoimmune disorders; in fact, catching COVID‑19 itself poses a far bigger autoimmune risk than getting the shot.

Research on couples, IVF clinics, and more than 100,000 pregnancies shows the vaccines are not associated with risks for fertility, pregnancies, or babies, and vaccination actually lowers the risk of severe illness during pregnancy.

Multiple studies comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated adults in several countries found no higher rate of sudden deaths or overall mortality after vaccination; some even show lower death rates among the vaccinated group.

After billions of doses, the real‑world picture is clear: mRNA vaccines save lives without rewriting DNA, seeding hidden cancers, or stopping people from having healthy children—far from dangerous experiments, they are safe and the most closely watched medical tools ever used.

Disclaimer: Science is always evolving and our understanding of these topics may have evolved too since this was originally posted. Be sure to check out our most recent posts and browse the latest Just the Facts Topics for the latest.

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