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On the Ohio State study showing vaccinated Covid patients had a HIGHER risk of death than the unvaccinated

Unreported Truths • 54 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Vaccinated Covid patients in the Ohio State study had a higher risk of death compared to the unvaccinated, even after matching by age and comorbidities.
  2. Studies have shown that vaccinated Covid patients may not have a survival advantage once they are hospitalized. Other research supports the finding that vaccinated patients had higher mortality rates.
  3. The mRNA vaccines may not provide significant protection against severe disease or death in Covid-hospitalized patients according to multiple studies, contradicting previous claims about the effectiveness of the vaccines.

Outbreak Outlook - National - March 11

Force of Infection • 50 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Influenza-like illness rates marginally decreased this week, but we are still far from the end of flu season. Hospitalizations are gradually declining, especially in the 5-17 age group.
  2. COVID-19 metrics are showing improvement nationwide with decreasing emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and test positivity rates. Progress is observed in all regions of the country.
  3. Norovirus activity is increasing, with test positivity over 15%. Various food recalls due to contamination have been reported, including cinnamon, cheddar cheese, and granola products.

Outbreak Outlook - National - March 18

Force of Infection • 46 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. ILI cases are decreasing nationally, including a drop in flu B cases, even in children and young adults.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are improving across the US, with all regions showing declines and wastewater concentration dropping.
  3. Norovirus activity is high and rising, expected to remain so through April; key prevention method is proper handwashing.

In California, we've vaccinated more elderly people with the COVID vaccine than there are elderly people in the state

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 16 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. California has vaccinated more elderly people against COVID-19 than there are elderly people living in the state. This means they vaccinated about 3% more seniors than the actual population of seniors.
  2. New Hampshire is highlighted for its impressive vaccination efforts, as they've vaccinated 50% more elderly people than their total elderly population.
  3. Several other states have also reported similar results, where the number of vaccinated elderly exceeds the actual number of elderly residents. This raises questions about the accuracy and reporting of vaccination data.
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ChatGPT agrees that more COVID vaccination --> more cases

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. More COVID vaccinations could be linked to an increase in COVID cases. This idea goes against what health authorities have been saying.
  2. Analyzing data suggests that getting vaccinated may actually raise the risk of getting infected with COVID.
  3. There's a concern that historical data might be rewritten to ignore these findings, leaving people wondering about the truth behind vaccine mandates.

Why Novak Djokovic refused to take the COVID "vaccine"

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Novak Djokovic chose not to get the COVID vaccine because he felt the risks were too high compared to the benefits. He prioritized his health and principles over his professional career.
  2. His decision led to significant sacrifices, like missing major tournaments and losing sponsorships, showing his commitment to his beliefs.
  3. Only a few other professional tennis players have taken a similar stand against vaccination mandates. This highlights how rare it is for athletes to resist government pressure in this situation.

Wastewater measurements indicate highly vaccinated states had no benefit. Rachel Maddow was wrong.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Data from wastewater shows that highly vaccinated states did not have fewer COVID infections than less vaccinated ones. This suggests mass vaccination may not have been effective.
  2. The rise in COVID cases in highly vaccinated areas like Israel indicates that vaccines may have increased the virus's spread instead of controlling it.
  3. Studies, including ones from the Cleveland Clinic, found that the more vaccine doses people received, the higher their risk of contracting COVID. This raises questions about the vaccine's overall effectiveness.

The CFR from the Pfizer trial show the vaccines make you 5x more likely to die from COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 25 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Vaccinated individuals may have a higher case fatality rate from COVID, being five times more likely to die if they contract the virus after getting vaccinated.
  2. There is a suggestion that vaccinated people could be 40% more likely to catch COVID compared to unvaccinated individuals.
  3. When combining the increased likelihood of infection with the higher fatality rate, it is estimated that the risk of dying from COVID can be over five times greater for those who received the vaccine.

This week in outbreaks: July 28 edition

Force of Infection • 54 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. This week marks the one year anniversary, celebrating 60 newsletters and over 17,000 subscribers.
  2. Signs of a summer Covid-19 wave persist, indicated by rising wastewater concentration in all four regions.
  3. Consider subscribing to continue getting updates and access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial.

SPECIAL TUESDAY VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 205 with Dr. Brian Hooker, PhD.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 25 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Tonight's episode features Dr. Brian Hooker talking about the COVID Index, a new tool for understanding COVID-related science. It's a database that collects important research that was ignored during the pandemic.
  2. The COVID Index aims to show the evidence that was left out of the public conversation about COVID. It includes studies, articles, and testimonies that provide a fuller picture of the pandemic.
  3. Dr. Hooker will explain how to use the Index and why it's important for anyone wanting to learn more about the actual science and information surrounding COVID.

Covid-19 literature

The Leftovers • 39 implied HN points • 07 Dec 21
📚 Literature COVID-19
  1. The author reflects on the potential emergence of a new genre of literature inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  2. The piece hints at a second pandemic of Covid-19 literature emerging due to the prolonged impact of the virus.
  3. There is a sense of anticipation or a warning about a wave of literary works inspired by the Covid-19 era.

Do not comply

Who is Robert Malone • 46 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Silver Spring Maryland elementary school requires children to wear N95 masks after COVID outbreak
  2. Same protocol will be implemented in other schools in the district
  3. Post is for paid subscribers only, with option to subscribe or sign in

House COVID report claims the COVID vaccines saved millions of lives by citing statistical models as the proof

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The House report claims COVID vaccines saved millions of lives, relying on statistical models rather than actual data. This raises questions about the reliability of their conclusions.
  2. The vaccines were said to save lives by either reducing infection risk or lowering death rates from COVID. Evidence suggests these claims may not be accurate.
  3. There are reports showing vaccinated individuals might have been more likely to get COVID and experience worse outcomes, contrary to the vaccine's intended purpose.

Official New Zealand vaccine safety analysis: Nothing to be concerned about

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The New Zealand vaccine safety report found only a few side effects like anaphylaxis and myocarditis, suggesting overall safety. Most people won’t face serious issues from these side effects.
  2. The report says there's no strong link between the vaccine and more severe problems like thrombosis. The experts believe incidents reported by embalmers are likely misunderstandings.
  3. They claim that elderly people are mostly safe from serious side effects after vaccination. Some deaths after vaccination were labeled as coincidences by the experts.

The COVID Gene Jab. Inconvenient Truths.

Who is Robert Malone • 28 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The global censorship-industrial complex plays a powerful role in distorting reality and preventing widespread awareness of the truth about COVID gene-based vaccines.
  2. Governments are resorting to heavy censorship, propaganda, and even criminalization to suppress information that challenges the safety and efficacy of COVID gene-based vaccines.
  3. There is ongoing effort to prevent distribution of factual information regarding the negative impacts of the global public health response to COVID, leading to alienation of moderate discussions and dissent.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 203 with Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 13 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Dr. Elizabeth Mumper is a leading voice in child health, focusing on the rising chronic illnesses in children. She combines traditional medicine with integrative practices to help kids and families.
  2. During COVID, she advocated for children's health when many others did not. She created important guidance for families seeking safe medical care during the pandemic.
  3. Her new book discusses the mistakes made during COVID that hurt children and emphasizes the need to prevent these issues in the future. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares about kids' health.

My argument that the COVID vaccines had NO benefit

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. COVID vaccines did not lower the spread of the virus, and instead, some data suggests they might have increased it. This means that instead of helping to control the outbreak, they may have made things worse.
  2. The vaccines were expected to reduce the risk of death from COVID, but evidence shows that they possibly increased the chance of fatal outcomes in vaccinated individuals, particularly in specific vulnerable populations.
  3. Many studies and data analyses have indicated a correlation between higher vaccination rates and increased COVID cases, challenging the notion that vaccines universally provide protective benefits.

A County health officer was asked by a Sacramento Supervisor to explain why the COVID data showed the vaccine made things worse

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. There is no clear medical reason for COVID vaccines to prevent infection. Natural infections can create immunity, but not the kind from an injected vaccine.
  2. After vaccines were given out, the data showed that the rate of deaths actually increased and stayed the same for a year, even though it was going down before the vaccines.
  3. Some people in the medical field believe vaccines can cause harm, but are pressured not to publish their findings because of funding and institutional pressures.

The NYT Publishes Falsehood by Former Biden Covid Coordinator About UK Vaccine Policy

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
📰 News COVID-19
  1. A former White House official made a false statement about UK vaccine policy, leading to misleading context in the article.
  2. The CDC's broad COVID vaccine recommendation faced opposition from public health professionals, unlike more tailored plans in other countries.
  3. The NYT has been accused of amplifying extreme CDC policies without proper investigation or context with other countries' approaches.

We're suing Springer Nature for $250M in punitive damages for the unethical retraction of our COVID harms paper

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Scientific journals have been retracting papers unethically for decades, and it's time for this unethical practice to stop
  2. The author is suing Springer Nature for $250M in punitive damages due to the unethical retraction of their COVID harms paper
  3. The impact of the retracted paper on changing views, even of popular figures like Dr. Boz, highlights the importance of holding journals accountable and seeking justice

Did Government-Sponsored Disinformation Make COVID-19 Worse?

Who is Robert Malone • 12 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. Government-sponsored disinformation can worsen public health outcomes, especially during epidemics like COVID-19. It leads to greater infection rates and a lack of trust in health authorities.
  2. Fear-based messaging from health campaigns can backfire, creating distrust and resistance among the public. This can reduce vaccine uptake and compliance with health guidelines.
  3. It's important for governments to stop spreading disinformation and focus on transparent communication to effectively manage public health crises.

What happens when health authorities are forced to answer my questions?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 19 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Health authorities may avoid answering tough questions about vaccine effectiveness. It's important to push for clear and honest responses.
  2. Data from nursing homes suggests that COVID vaccinations did not significantly reduce deaths. This raises concerns about the actual impact of the vaccines.
  3. There are claims that more vaccinations could be linked to increased COVID infections. It's crucial to understand why vaccination rates and infection rates may not align as expected.

My rebuttal on the claims that vaccines have saved >> killed

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 28 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The evidence presented by those claiming vaccines saved lives often doesn’t actually support their claims. Many studies suggest that vaccinations didn't significantly reduce death rates.
  2. Safety signals that could indicate vaccine harm have been ignored or not properly investigated. There’s a lack of thorough autopsy studies to confirm if vaccines caused any deaths.
  3. The overall threat level posed by COVID-19 was exaggerated. Many reports show that COVID-19 is comparable to the flu, leading to concerns that society overreacted and pushed vaccines without adequate justification.

EXCLUSIVE: The CDPH is unable to explain the rise in the COVID Case Fatality Rate (CFR) after the COVID shots rolled out

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The California Department of Public Health struggled to explain why the COVID death rate increased after the vaccines were rolled out. Their response did not make sense.
  2. With a majority of nursing home residents vaccinated, we expected the death rate to go down, but it actually stayed flat for a long time and didn't fall until a new, less deadly variant appeared over a year later.
  3. Questions about the data offered by health officials were often ignored, leading to a distrust in their claims about the effectiveness of the vaccines.

My latest email to Santa Clara County

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. The government often disregards questions about their health data, which leads to frustration. People want clear explanations about their findings, especially regarding health issues.
  2. When faced with criticism, some officials prefer to avoid the conversation instead of providing evidence or clarification. This lack of dialogue can contribute to confusion and misinformation.
  3. There is a belief that accepting the CDC's guidelines without question is more common than engaging in an open discussion about alternative data. This mindset can hinder progress in public health understanding.

Clare Craig Analysis of U.S. Data: It's All Healthy User Bias

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 22 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The concept of Healthy User Bias (HUB) suggests that healthy people are more likely to get vaccinated, which can skew vaccine effectiveness data.
  2. Recent COVID-19 data trends show a pattern where states are experiencing similar mortality rates, indicating a connection between health factors and vaccination rates.
  3. Deaths related to despair, like suicide and drug use, appear to be affecting mortality rates, especially in poorer areas, alongside any potential vaccine-related deaths.

Lactoferrin, Whey Protein, and COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 59 implied HN points • 08 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Lactoferrin can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication, but it's uncertain if supplements can effectively increase tissue concentrations to combat the virus.
  2. Taking lactoferrin may help reduce IL-6 levels, correcting anemia caused by inflammation.
  3. Ordering lactoferrin from Italy or using high-quality whey protein might be the most reliable sources, while some commercial lactoferrin products may not be effective.

New Pfizer Study the Media is Not Covering: 3-Doses of Covid Vax for Kids Under 5 Had No Significant Benefit

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. A new Pfizer study found that 3 doses of the Covid vaccine for kids under 5 didn't show significant benefits.
  2. The media largely ignored the unfavorable results of the study.
  3. The study revealed that the Pfizer vaccine, as directed with 3 doses, did not reduce Covid-related medical visits for young children.

My Tucker Carlson interview

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 16 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. The Tucker Carlson interview had a massive positive response with over 100K likes and 6.6M views.
  2. Steve Kirsch discussed controversial topics like the link between vaccines and autism during the interview.
  3. Tucker Carlson himself praised the interview, inviting Steve Kirsch back onto the show in the future.

My Response to Rhonda Patrick on Vitamin D and COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 59 implied HN points • 19 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Generalizing effects of vitamin D on colds and flu to COVID-19 may not be accurate due to differences in viral mechanisms and effects on ACE2 receptor.
  2. Increasing ACE2 with vitamin D in COVID-19 could potentially enhance viral growth due to exponential replication, leading to more harm than benefit.
  3. Maintaining a conservative approach towards vitamin D supplementation for COVID-19, ensuring not to induce deficiency, finding lowest effective dose, and monitoring levels between 30-40 ng/mL.

COVID case fatality rate (CFR) more than doubled after they rolled out the jabs in Santa Clara County in 2021

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The COVID case fatality rate in Santa Clara County increased significantly after the vaccine rollout, more than doubling compared to before. This was surprising and not the expected outcome.
  2. Despite high vaccination rates, the overall mortality rates did not return to normal, suggesting that the interventions put in place did not effectively save lives.
  3. There are concerns about the vaccine's impact on health, as data shows an increase in deaths after the shots were introduced, leading to questions about their safety and effectiveness.

Did the COVID vaccine save more people than it killed?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 27 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. There's a big debate about whether the COVID vaccine actually saved more lives than it harmed. People are trying to figure out the real impact of the vaccine.
  2. Arguments from both sides are being shared, with some saying the vaccine was beneficial and others claiming it had serious negative effects.
  3. The discussion is serious because it involves a lot of money and people's health, so understanding both perspectives is really important.