Tag: Vaccines
NY Times reports “Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint”
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. How long might immunity to the coronavirus last? Years, maybe even decades, according to a new study — the most hopeful answer yet to a question that has shadowed plans for widespread vaccination. Eight months after infection, most people who have recovered still…
Lifesite News reports “Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials showed ‘severe’ side effects, ‘fever and aches’”
The company claims its shot is ‘90% effective’ and will be available to the public soon, but serious questions about the vaccine’s safety remain Mere days after Pfizer announced its new “90% effective” coronavirus vaccine, reports have emerged about “severe” side effects volunteers for the vaccine trial experienced, including fevers and headaches. According to the…
FT reports “T-cell response delivers coronavirus immunity after infection, study shows”
Coronavirus induces strong and long-lasting cellular immunity after infection, new research shows, suggesting people are unlikely to quickly catch the disease again and increasing the chances vaccines will be effective. “Our study is the first in the world to show robust cellular immunity remains at six months after infection in individuals who experienced either mild/moderate…
Vaxxter reports “’Autism is Rising; It’s Not Vaccines’ – A Premature Conclusion?”
In science, no claim today is more contentious and more likely to cause a disturbance than the claim that “vaccines can cause autism.” Scientists vigorously debate string theory, the harms of pesticides in the environment, and climate change, but placing the words vaccines and autism in the same sentence triggers a kind of revulsion that stops any form of scientific…
PeerJ reports “Positive association between COVID-19 deaths and influenza vaccination rates in elderly people worldwide”
The results showed a positive association between COVID-19 deaths and IVR of people ≥65 years-old. There is a significant increase in COVID-19 deaths from eastern to western regions in the world. Further exploration is needed to explain these findings, and additional work on this line of research may lead to prevention of deaths associated with…
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences reports “significant relationship between mercury concentration and autism”
There is a likelihood of a possible relationship between the concentrations of copper, lead, and mercury and autism. The present review was carried out to determine the relationship between the concentrations of these elements and autism by meta-analysis. Conclusion: There is, nevertheless, a significant relationship between mercury concentration and autism. Thus, the concentration of mercury can…
NEJM reports “Ensuring Uptake of Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2”
As Covid-19 continues to exact a heavy toll, development of a vaccine appears the most promising means of restoring normalcy to civil life. Perhaps no scientific breakthrough is more eagerly anticipated. But bringing a vaccine to market is only half the challenge; also critical is ensuring a high enough vaccination rate to achieve herd immunity….
Physicians for Informed Consent delivers statement “Opposing UC Regents’ Flu Vaccine Mandate”
On behalf of hundreds of physician and scientist members of Physicians for Informed Consent, I am writing out of our concern that the bodily integrity of UC students, faculty, and staff is being potentially sacrificed by the recent UC Regents’ flu vaccine mandate,1 with no robust scientific justification. Patients have reported becoming ill following flu vaccination….
Children’s Health Defense reports “RFK, Jr. and CHD Take Action on Safety Concerns over Moderna’s COVID Vaccine”
On August 26, Children’s Health Defense (CHD) wrote a letter to Dr. Jerry Menikoff, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP), asking for an investigation into serious safety concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Moderna. Moderna’s version of the vaccine, championed by Dr. Anthony Fauci and…