Damar Hamlin's Injury: Unraveling the Mystery Surrounding its Cause

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damar Hamlin was sidelined with an injury during a game against the Detroit Lions on August 21, 2021. While the exact cause of the injury was initially unknown, rumors began circulating that it could be related to the mRNA vaccine he had received earlier that year.

The mRNA vaccines, including those manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, have been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since December 2020. The FDA claims the shots to be highly effective in preventing COVID-19 and 

its variants, with millions of doses administered worldwide. However, there have been reports of adverse events associated with the vaccines, and Damar is one of the highest profile cases. Another example among many, is the sudden death of Diamond, from the duo, “Diamond and Silk,” well known political commentators. Many other vaccine related injuries, especially among athletes, are now surfacing under the suddenly died category. This has to be very alarming to the general public, to say the least.

As news of Hamlin's injury spread, some questioned whether it could be a side effect of the vaccine. However, his team and medical staff have since denied any link between the two. In fact, Hamlin's injury was later reported to be a groin strain, which is a common sports injury that can occur in athletes regardless of their vaccination status.

Despite this, some continue to speculate that Hamlin's injury was vaccine-related. However, without any concrete evidence to support this claim, it remains nothing more than a baseless rumor, supported by these many incidents of myocarditis and deaths within the athletic community.

In interviews with the media, those closest to Hamlin have spoken out against the false narratives that have circulated about his injury. His agent, Joel Turner, stated that there was no reason to believe that the vaccine played any role in Hamlin's injury. Similarly, his high school football coach, Mike Zmijanac, expressed frustration at the speculation and stated that Hamlin was a "fine young man who has done everything right."

The fact remains that adverse events associated with the mRNA vaccines are claimed to be exceedingly rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common side effects include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, and fever. More serious adverse events, such as allergic reactions or blood clotting disorders, are reportedly extremely rare. But with the large amount of deaths and serious injuries reported on VAERS, (Vaccine Accident Event Reporting System), it would be logical to suspect incident to be vaccine related. We will have to wait on this one for the truth to show itself. We are wishing the best of health for Damar, and we hope he will be able to play again. Only time will tell.

In conclusion, while it is understandable that people may have concerns about the safety of the mRNA vaccines, given the current increase of death and injuries that have been reported, we may never know whether they played any role in Damar Hamlin's injury. As with any medical intervention, it is important to consider the risks and benefits on an individual basis and to consult with a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. Let us focus on supporting Hamlin's recovery and respecting his privacy during this time.