KevinMD November 5, 2025
Internal medicine physician Harry Oken discusses his article “mRNA post vaccination syndrome: Is it real?” In this episode, Harry explores the science, uncertainty, and human stories surrounding post-vaccination syndrome (PVS) linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Drawing on clinical data and personal experience, he explains how lingering immune reactions may affect patients and why research is urgently needed to clarify causes and treatments. Harry emphasizes compassion, scientific rigor, and the importance of investigating rare outcomes without undermining public trust in vaccines. Viewers will gain a deeper understanding of PVS, ongoing studies like Yale’s LISTEN project, and how medicine continues to balance innovation with safety.
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Kevin Pho: Hi, and welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome Harry Oken....
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