“Nocebo” Effect May Cause Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Symptoms
“Nocebo” Effect May Cause Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Symptoms
A negative version of the placebo effect may be behind many instances of mild side effects associated with the jabs, a study suggests.
A negative version of the placebo effect may be behind many instances of mild side effects associated with the jabs, a study suggests.
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