NFL Player Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest Triggers Unfounded Social Media Claims
Posted on AllSides January 4th, 2023
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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and suffered a cardiac arrest moments after taking a hit to his chest during a tackle. While it’s not yet known why his heart stopped, some experts say his condition is most likely due to a heart rhythm problem as a result of that impact. Still, people on social media have baselessly speculated that it was caused by a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed during a Jan....