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I replied elsewhere about the meaning of “vaccine” (we’ve called the flu vaccine a vaccine for many years, with only ~50% typical effectiveness). As for the me
by dpark 5y ago
I replied elsewhere about the meaning of “vaccine” (we’ve called the flu vaccine a vaccine for many years, with only ~50% typical effectiveness).
As for the messaging:
1) I would bet all of my money that at least 95% of the people complaining about the CDC updating their definition had never once read the previous definition until they read some article trying to cast the CDCs actions in a nefarious light. It’s not clear to me why this redefinition is worthy of a news story at all.
2) I am very doubtful that the CDC engaging as you’ve described would help anything. Their detractors would absolutely call it propaganda.
- maerF0x0 5y agojust wanted to upvote you for adding the edit about immunotherapy could also mean decreasing the immune system. I'm not certain of the best word, still don't feel "vaccine" is it.
- dpark 5y agoI actually skimmed over that at first and then came back (hence the edit). My son is on immunotherapy to reduce allergic reactions. I’m quite happy to have his immune system stop working so hard to fight eggs and nuts. :)