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by ppf 6y ago
No, there is no evidence that this is anything else other than incompetence on the part of the vaccine developer.
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by ppf 6y ago
I was responding to the parent comment that such headlines are just competing vaccine compaines attempting to destroy the reputation of their competitors. Assuming that is the reason behind this headline (which, is not a given), I'm ju
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by ppf 6y ago
At least where I am (UK), yes. They added to article 174 of the Human Medicines Regulations, allowing an unlicensed vaccine to be advertised in some circumstances, as well as allowing a broader range of people to administer the vaccine, and
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by ppf 6y ago
Given the sheer amount of potential profit at stake, it's not surprising that some skullduggery is happening. However, given the speed of the rollout of the various vaccines, and the corresponding number of people injected with them, t
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by ppf 6y ago
I'd say that hiding potential issues with a vaccine, where regulations have already been eased to speed up its rollout, is about as damning as it can be.
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by ppf 6y ago
You appreciate that this attitude, that is, that things must be hidden or people might get worried, is exactly why some do not trust the new Covid vaccines?
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by ppf 6y ago
The idea that technology-lead solutions will solve the world's problems is just preposterous. Not only does semiconductor manufacturing use an enormous amount of energy, it also drives demand for rare minerals and creates horrible envi
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by ppf 6y ago
I am now the proud owner of an older Nokia 105. I'm also not in the US, so this is a much more viable choice from a practical and cultural point of view. It has not yet caused me any problems, but then my lifestyle right now is a lot d
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by ppf 6y ago
Giving up my smartphone. It's been one of the single best choices I have made for the mental and social health of me and those I interact with, primarily my young family, just so much better.
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by ppf 6y ago
"The Science" is the new state-sponsored oppressive religion. The parallels write themselves - only a few are worthy to approach "The Science", and we must trust that their interpretation of the mysterious writings is co
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by ppf 6y ago
I've been saying this for a while, and happily it is becoming less and less controversial. Our response to Covid has shown that we have already abdicated responsibility for decision-making, at all levels, to possibly well-meaning but m
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by ppf 6y ago
If only the same standard were applied to all statements about Covid.
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by ppf 6y ago
When you were talking about "80%", I thought you were referring to reduction in transmission. The article you linked only talks about the reduction in numbers of cases (and mostly symtomatic cases), which is not the same thing. By
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by ppf 6y ago
So if I promise to isolate myself if I get symptoms, and am not concerned about Covid, why should I get vaccinated?
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by ppf 6y ago
I already clarified my statement, quite a few replies ago. I've also already suggested that the known low effectiveness of reducing transmission would indicate that it does not have sterilising immunity. But wait! > 80% Now, you&#
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by ppf 6y ago
"just a factor of 20" is a huge number. At this point, it's not even clear if the vaccines stop you becoming infected in the first place, or just reduces your symptoms. In that case, a vaccinated person is no better for trans
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by ppf 6y ago
It's not nitpicking to ask for a source for the statement "it's not known if the various vaccines give sterilising immunity", it's asking for proof of a negative. The only possible refutation of such a statement is
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by ppf 6y ago
If you really want to nitpick, "what we got" are vaccines that are not known to provide sterilising immunity, and the 3rd party testing that has been done shows limited effect on reducing transmission. That being the case, it wo
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by ppf 6y ago
It's a fact that the various vaccines were released without any information about their effectiveness on transmission. It's not impossible to prove, it's just not been done (nor, if the tests were done, do we know what the re
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by ppf 6y ago
>That's not a citation. And vaccines are designed with a very general goal of "make the body fight this". That can potentually affect both symptoms and transmission. Don't argue in bad faith and equate that to "a
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by ppf 6y ago
It's what we have, according to the designers of the various vaccines. Unless you are suggesting that all things are true unless proven otherwise, in which case I'd ask you to go back and check some books on elementary logic. Ther
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by ppf 6y ago
Like I said - so do many vaccines. I suppose we need to all lock ourselves back in our houses for a few more years while researchers make a new vaccine for Covid-19, that does provide sterlising immunity? This is why creating a vaccine for
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by ppf 6y ago
We are already dependent on "Big Tech", we just haven't realised it yet.
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by ppf 6y ago
Well, it's what we got, and it's how we plan to get out of this (apparently). Also, what's wrong with a vaccine that stops people dying?
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by ppf 6y ago
It most certainly is the point. Many other vaccines also do not provide sterilising immunity.
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by ppf 6y ago
So how will "everyone be vaccinated"? It won't be mandatory, but I'm sure it'll be difficult to refuse.
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by ppf 6y ago
From a state security perspective, the "Balkanisation" of the internet makes perfect sense. You wouldn't allow huge numbers of unknown agents from other countries in, to spend their time trying to influence your people, yet t
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by ppf 6y ago
I'd rather not be injected with bits of mRNA that encode random bits of proteins, thanks. The deltoid is "medically interesting" enough to produce Covid spike proteins.
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by ppf 6y ago
If your (state, country, whatever) has a 100% vaccination policy to "prevent mutations", then how can you possibly not have a vaccination passport?
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by ppf 6y ago
It's not the percentage of intact mRNA that's the problem, it's what the other bits of mRNA happen to do .

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