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Tangible benefits of the vaccine

Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by atpollard, May 14, 2021.

  1. atpollard

    atpollard Well-Known Member

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    How surprising are the vaccinated Yankees’ COVID-19 cases? Experts explain the implications

    “It's not too unexpected that vaccine recipients will get asymptomatic or low-grade infection, particularly with J&J, because J&J is known to be 70 percent, approximately, effective at preventing mild disease,” he added. (The CDC says that, in clinical trials, J&J was 66.3 percent effective at preventing positive COVID-19 tests).

    This is not to say that people who receive the J&J are at significantly more risk from COVID-19. Even in the case of the Yankees’ outbreak, the vaccine has proven valuable and effective at mitigating the severity. Seven of the eight Yankees who tested positive have not experienced any symptoms and third-base coach Phil Nevin, the first person to test positive and the only one to feel sick, is now asymptomatic as well.​

    Just some facts from the real world about what the vaccine can and cannot do.
     
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    This could just be a coincidence, but we have an HVAC section comprised of 11 people. 6 were vaccinated (both shots, moderna, they were offered at the DOE site) and 5 declined. They work out of a small shop with daily close interaction. All 5 who did not get vaccinated are out with COVID (on in his early 30's is on critical condition). All 6 who were vaccinated are at work with no issues.
     
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  3. canadyjd

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    I feel sick every time I think about professional sports teams.

    I’m self-quarantining against their anti-American stances.

    peace to you
     
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  4. Scott Downey

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    Wokeness is ruining the USA
    We are united in name only, the LEFT is full of rage.
     
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    This brings up a good point! This bug has become so politicized (since it's inception) that I, personally, question ANYTHING from a gov't agency concerning health & overall well being if "control" CAN play any part in the equation. Should there be any doubt as to this premise, just look at the dem controlled states/cities & their draconian policies. Also remember how dismissive the left was in the early stages of this bug, & were against EVERYTHING that Trump did, even to the point of saying they (Harris?) would NOT take the vaccine if Trump had anything to do with it; & now Biden wants to force/shame everybody into taking it as he takes credit for getting the vaccine approved.

    I trust my Dr totally, as he is a Christian man, and agrees much with me politically - BUT - even he has to get his info from some source well above himself in the medical hierarchy. So how does he discern the truth of any guidelines?
    Granted he is far and away better qualified over me to judge, BUT even he has to yield to "medical superiors", who, IMHO, have sold out to political powers & thus are tainted in their conclusions.

    I am one of the "lucky" ones, in that I have lived a full life, and am prepared to meet my Maker at His call, so for the most part it's my kids & g-kids that will have to live with this satanic beaurecacy & all it's petty control measures.
    Anyway, point is that, while I used to trust the USA Gov't to be an ally, it is morphing into a master instead! And barring a merciful intervention from God Himself, this is the future of the once great US of A!:Cry
     
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  6. Scott Downey

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    Harris is disgusting, like when she said she would refuse the covid vaccine as Trump had something to do with it, then she did take the vaccine after the election, of course they give Trump no credit for anything and want to undue everything Trump did. Which is why they refused to acknowledge anything Trump said as worthwhile really about anything, including covid treatments which could have saved lots of people from dying in agony, being angry politicians what else would you expect them to do.

    They still offer no covid cure despite evidence that shows at least 2 well known cheap drugs effective against covid.
     
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    Based on the news circulating (Since Idk If its true or not), we need to be vaccinated to combat COVID and this at the same time will be our passport. Thus, it only implies we need to be vaccinated as they leave no choice.
     
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    It is interesting. I have a friend who is a doctor and recommended/ took the vaccine. But I have another who is a nurse and has worked on a COVID ward in the ICU who will not take the vaccine. I guess even medical professionals are divided (it is a matter of faith, to a degree, as neither the pro or anti COVID vaccine people can prove their position because there is so much unknown).

    But you are right that COVID itself has been politicized. A week ago we were told that COVID is increasing and we need to wear masks (some say two masks), that vaccinated persons can spread the virus (contrary to how other viruses work, apparently a person who has been effectively....IF effectively....vaccinated can somehow still produce the virus and spread it to others if infected).... but yesterday we are told - by the same people - that if vaccinated no masks are needed inside or outside.

    Masks make sense in certain circumstances. But both sides have politicized even the basic idea of covering one's mouth. They have taken extreme opposite sides on the issue....often (IMHO) in reaction to their political opponent rather than an observation of science.

    For the DNC, their platform transitioned to focus on COVID-19. They essentially took Trump's policies and called it their own, minimalized the Trump Administration's work in developing a vaccine and policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but now that time has passed since the election are trying to gain ground by laying claim to work already done. At the same time, the GOP has to be critical of anything the DNC does concerning the virus because they want that political ground.

    Why on earth are we even looking to politicians to take care of our health???
     
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    There is a lot of truth to your post, but government has long been in charge of health, perhaps for good reason, at least to some degree.

    We cannot trust politicians with this, but neither can we trust those who are not actual politicians, because they also have political agendas or are too affected by them. Have we forgotten how the AIDS issue was handled?
     
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    COVID-19: If I’ve Had COVID, Should I Still Get the Jab? - AAPS | Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

    Dr. McCullough said natural immunity is far superior to that of the vaccine. There are already more than 7,000 breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in vaccinated persons, and very few have been reported and validated in someone who is naturally immune.

    People who have recovered from COVID, however, have a higher risk of side effects, including a 50% higher incidence of severe side effects requiring hospital care.

    Thus, Dr. McCullough said that he would not recommend administration of the COVID injections to these patients based on this risk-to-benefit ratio.​
     
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    Highly effective, and they're not being used to help bring this thing under control, well, not here in the U.S. anyway.

    I would be wary of any cure touted by tyrants who have worked to keep the public ignorant and divided and oppressed, and who (knowingly) traded lives in their medieval lockdowns and mask mandates.

    Thank God for the AAPS. AAPS News May 2021 - Getting to Zero - AAPS | Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

    “Zero” is a politically correct preoccupation. Zero population growth—which will turn negative as we approach the demographic cliff. “Net zero” CO2 emissions—which will spell “negawatts” and serious energy poverty if we try to replace affordable, reliable fuels with wind and solar. Zero disparities—even at the cost of eliminating advanced placement physics and mathematics, and not achievable even with the bed of Procrustes. Zero tolerance (AAPS News, July 2001)—which enables totalitarian suppression of dissent, coupled with zero accountability for government. Zero new COVID cases—which enables endless suppression of liberty.

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    A world with zero viruses is possible only if there is zero life. Every living creature coexists with and is surrounded by a microbiome. But if we want to reduce the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 to nearly zero, we should consider the experience of physicians who treat it. In addition to American physicians previously cited by AAPS, Dr. Jackie Stone tells of her experience in Zimbabwe, where a devastating outbreak was brought under control (tinyurl.com/2zkuv6v4), primarily with ivermectin.​
     
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    Energy poverty fot the poor who wont be able to afford Biden's energy policies and the democrat's GND policies.
    They dont want you driving around using gasoline and diesel, or running the AC, or growing cows and they dont want you eating milk products, ice cream or butter or real meat.
    They want you to eat BUGS, insects are on the menu for the poor, but the LEFT elites and their families will eat whatever they want.
    I'm Not Eating Bugs: Thanks Anyways Leftist Nutcase | The Hidden Dominion

    Lets see how well the socialists, Antifa, BLM, who are their useful (or useless) idiots like eating bug burgers.
     
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    There is always Soylent Green. ;)
     
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    Never let a 'manufactured' food crisis go to waste.
    Sustainability is the new meat metric.
     
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    I agree.

    My concern is more how this has beco.e a political rather than a genuine health issue.

    I can find a doctor today who tells me to be vaccinated. I can just as easily find one who believes the vaccine is questionable.

    When the government takes over our health it becomes political (whether COVID, AIDS, weight, or health jnsurance). Our health care (if we listen to the government) becomes a political pawn rather than an individual concern.
     
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    Flagged. This isn't true. :Whistling
     
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    But Soylent Green is People!!!!!!

    peace to you
     
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    Flagged. This is not true. :Whistling
     
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    Ironically, the CDC finally admitted the GOP was correct about masks....and the GOP, rather than rejoicing over the CDC's partal de-stupification, made it political - expecting the CDC under the Biden Presidency to insist all wear masks.

    When the DNC maintained we should wear one or two masks, the GOP said that is playing politics. When the CDC says no masks, the GOO says they are playing politics.

    Both sides are playing politics.
     
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    It is not a partisan issue for politicians and the medical community outside the US. It is sad that a certain segment of politicians and media outlets in the US have made this a partisan issue at the expense of people’s lives and long term health.
     
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