In the wake of the shocking demise of Malik Gant, the former Patriots safety, a whirlwind of claims has sparked off on social media attributing his death to the COVID-19 vaccine-induced sudden adult death syndrome (SADS).
However, these allegations appear to be more of an anti-vaccination campaign strategy rather than being grounded in facts.
Had NFL player Malik Gant taken the COVID vaccine and what was his vaccination status as he dies
Malik Gant, born on May 29, 1997, was a noted American football player who twice signed with the New England Patriots and played at Marshall University between 2015-2018. His sudden death in Miami on May 25, 2023, left the sports world in shock and his family in deep grief.
Rest in peace for former #Patriots defensive back Malik Gant. The Marshall UDFA spent two stints in New England (2019, 2023). ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u6aVxCZWU2
— Ethan Hurwitz (@HurwitzSports) June 6, 2023
But, the cause of Malik Gant’s demise remains a mystery to date. Neither his family nor the Florida authorities have officially disclosed any details regarding his death, making the vaccine-related allegations baseless.
Understanding Gant’s vaccination status
While the anti-vaccination activists are quick to point the finger at the COVID-19 vaccine, Malik Gant’s vaccination status has never been publicly revealed. Until his family or an official source confirms his vaccination status, any claims suggesting a vaccine side effect caused Gant’s death are misleading and unverified.
Timing of vaccine side effects
Contrary to the rumours, vaccine-induced side effects do not surface months after vaccination. Mild symptoms such as injection site pain, fever, muscle ache, and lethargy typically develop within hours of the shot.
More severe reactions such as anaphylaxis and myocarditis occur within days of receiving the vaccine. Therefore, the theory that Malik Gant died due to a vaccine side effect, more than a year after the supposed vaccination, defies scientific evidence and established medical knowledge.
The disproven claims of athlete injuries from vaccines
Anti-vaccination activists seem to like to say that the COVID-19 vaccine is to blame for the deaths or illnesses of sports. But past claims that the COVID-19 vaccine caused athletes to die or get hurt have always been shown to be false. This should make people rethink what they say about how Gant died.
Since there is no hard proof or official confirmation, saying that Malik Gant’s death was caused by a vaccine-induced syndrome is at best a wrong assumption and at worst a way to spread false information. It is important to stay calm and wait for a formal explanation of why Malik Gant died suddenly.
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