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The US Nursing home data shows the IFR skyrocketed after vaccine rollout. It was supposed to do the opposite.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination COVID-19 Elderly Care Healthcare policy
  1. The data from US nursing homes showed a significant increase in infection fatality rates (IFR) after the COVID vaccine was rolled out, contradicting expectations that the vaccine would lower these rates.
  2. Vaccines did help reduce severe disease in elderly individuals, but their overall impact on reducing infections and transmission was limited, especially with new variants.
  3. Studies suggested that vaccinated nursing home residents had lower mortality rates compared to unvaccinated ones, but the claims about the effectiveness of the vaccine in reducing deaths remain debated.

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

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 19 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Data Analysis Health Policy
  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.

Did the COVID vaccine save more people than it killed?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 27 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccines Debate Ethics 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.
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Long COVID – a dystopian game of pinball

Independent SAGE continues • 1 HN point • 01 Aug 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Chronic Illness COVID-19 Medical Research Healthcare policy
  1. Long COVID can make people very sick for months or even years after they initially recover from COVID-19. Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and breathing problems can really affect daily life.
  2. There isn't a simple test to diagnose Long COVID, which can lead to people doubting its seriousness. However, it's a complex condition that can affect many different parts of the body.
  3. To help prevent Long COVID, it's important to get vaccinated, avoid crowded places, and take care of yourself if you do get COVID-19. Rest and anti-viral medications can help with recovery.

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 Media Policies US Politics Health
  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.

Did the COVID vaccine reduce the rate of COVID infections at YOUR workplace?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines COVID-19 Public Health Workplace Safety Health Policy
  1. The COVID vaccine might have reduced the number of infections among workers. It's important for people to share their experiences to get a clearer picture.
  2. If someone thinks the vaccine was effective, they should provide specific details about their workplace and what they observed.
  3. Gathering real feedback can help understand if the vaccine worked as expected in different settings. Honest experiences are needed for better insights.

The New CDC Study on Natural Immunity

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Natural Immunity COVID-19 Data Analysis
  1. Some studies suggest natural immunity from past infection can be as good or even better than full vaccination at protecting against COVID-19 infection.
  2. The new CDC study does not directly compare infection risk between vaccinated and naturally immune populations, but instead looks at hospitalized individuals with COVID-like symptoms.
  3. The study raises questions about the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing hospitalization for COVID-like illness and emphasizes the importance of examining data carefully to draw meaningful conclusions.

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 Public Health Vaccination Mortality Rates COVID-19 Health data
  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.

Do you have a family member who died from COVID after July 1, 2021?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Epidemiology Policy
  1. There is a survey asking people if they lost a family member to COVID after July 1, 2021. It helps gather information on the impact of the virus during that time.
  2. If someone hasn't lost a family member to COVID after that date, they are asked not to participate in the survey. This aims to keep the responses relevant.
  3. Those who lost multiple family members should only report on the first one and their vaccination status if known. This simplifies the data collection process.

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 Medical Ethics Legal action COVID-19 Research Integrity
  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

On the Current Covid "Surge": Misinformation from the Media and the Experts

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 32 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Misinformation Public Health COVID-19 Media influence
  1. A rise in Covid cases shows the problem of hypocrisy around public health misinformation.
  2. Media and health professionals use hyperbolic language that can be close to misinformation.
  3. Claims linking Covid spikes to people letting their guard down lack evidence and can be harmful.

COVID infection in the workplace survey

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 11 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination COVID-19
  1. There is a survey asking people who work in offices to report COVID cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated coworkers. This helps gather data on how well the vaccines are working.
  2. The survey results show that 90% of vaccinated individuals and 56% of unvaccinated individuals got COVID, which suggests vaccinated people may be getting COVID more often.
  3. It's important for people to contribute their experiences to understand the real impact of vaccinations in workplaces. Sharing this information can help paint a clearer picture of the situation.

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 Vaccines Children Media Coverage 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.

What are the best "gold standard" data sources for determining COVID safety and efficacy?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination COVID-19 Data Analysis Epidemiology
  1. It’s important to find reliable data sources to understand the COVID vaccine's impact on safety and effectiveness. Good data helps answer important questions about health.
  2. Key questions include how vaccines affect infection risk, death rates from COVID, and overall mortality rates. These questions guide the research on vaccine impact.
  3. Some of the best data sources for these questions include worldwide COVID case numbers, nursing home COVID data in the US, and detailed records from the Czech Republic.

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.

The single most misleading graph of the pandemic

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Data Analysis COVID-19 Misinformation
  1. A graph shows that vaccinated people are much less likely to die from COVID compared to those who are unvaccinated. This sounds convincing to get vaccinated.
  2. However, the graph might be misleading and doesn't tell the full story behind the numbers.
  3. The author offers more insights about why the graph is deceptive and argues against getting vaccinated.

Former 60 Minutes correspondent Lara Logan drops a bombshell on VSRF

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccines Health Risks Public Opinion
  1. Lara Logan knows 20 people who died from the COVID vaccine but only 1 who died from the COVID virus.
  2. There are only two possibilities: the vaccine killed at least 5X as many people as the virus, or Lara is lying.
  3. Poisson distributions never lie - if there are such extreme statistics, there's something to be questioned about vaccine safety.

Harvard achieves scientific consensus by eliminating those who disagree

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Governance COVID-19 Academia Freedom
  1. Harvard achieves scientific consensus by eliminating dissenting voices, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and silencing.
  2. There is a lack of transparency at Harvard regarding decisions, like dropping the COVID vaccination mandate, leading to questions about accountability.
  3. The message from Harvard to their faculty is clear: Follow instructions without questioning to avoid repercussions, which raises concerns about academic freedom.

Our paper critical of the COVID vaccines will be retracted by Cureus!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines COVID-19 Public Debate
  1. The paper critical of COVID vaccines will be retracted by the journal Cureus due to multiple concerns with the validity of the work.
  2. The decision to retract the paper was final, with an extensive listing of concerns to support the retraction, creating no room for appeal or discussion.
  3. Public debates or challenges regarding the retraction are unlikely to happen, highlighting the power dynamics in scientific publishing where journals ultimately determine truth.

Pathologist reports a stunning 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaxxed

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccines Cancer Risk Research
  1. A pathologist in Croatia reported a 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaccinated.
  2. The study showed that vaccinated individuals had a higher risk of developing carcinomas compared to unvaccinated individuals.
  3. The pathologist does not recommend vaccinations and most people in Croatia are hesitant to get vaccinated despite medical recommendations.

Large geriatric practice reports 3X increase in deaths AFTER the COVID vaccines rolled out

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccines Mortality Healthcare
  1. Large geriatric practice reported a 3X increase in deaths after COVID vaccine rollout.
  2. The nurse with 35 years of experience observed that all deceased patients were vaccinated, and the deaths were attributed to the shots.
  3. Question raised about lack of success cases where mortality significantly decreased after COVID vaccines were administered.

Gates Foundation isn't interested in stopping vaccine misinformation

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Philanthropy COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
  1. Gates Foundation doesn't want a public discussion to address COVID vaccine misinformation
  2. The author proposed involving 'misinformation spreaders' and Gates Foundation experts in a dialogue, but received no response
  3. The foundation chose not to engage in resolving differences on vaccine safety and efficacy through open conversation

New Thailand randomized clinical trial shows early treatment with just 2 drugs was 100% effective in eliminating risk of hospitalization from COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Treatment Prevention Medical Research
  1. A recent Thailand clinical trial showed 100% effectiveness in preventing COVID hospitalizations with a 2-drug combination, in contrast to the 37.5% hospitalization rate with standard care.
  2. The early treatment combination of fluvoxamine and another drug displayed clear benefits in preventing hospitalizations and reducing serious adverse events, unlike the COVID vaccines.
  3. Despite strong evidence and successful outcomes of multi-drug treatments since early 2020, health authorities and organizations like CDC, FDA, and WHO continue to overlook and ignore these effective treatment options.

VSRF LIVE Tonight: Episode 153 - More Damning Evidence from John Beaudoin Sr. PLUS! NH State Representatives Share MORE DAMNING FINDINGS from Their Recent Report!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Epidemiology Government Response
  1. John Beaudoin Sr. has been researching COVID-19 and its effects since 2020, uncovering important data about vaccine-related issues and misclassifications of deaths.
  2. New Hampshire state representatives recently released a report evaluating their government's COVID-19 response, highlighting serious flaws in the way it was handled.
  3. The discussion will focus on sharing this critical information and raising support for ongoing efforts in public health awareness.

Sunday Roundup 12/3/23

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
📰 News DEI Research Fact check Media COVID-19
  1. The post covers topics like DEI and Jews, a study on vegan twins, and a comparison of death rates between Florida and California.
  2. The post is by David Zweig and was published on December 3, 2023.
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It's not the COVID vaccine that deserves the credit for the reduction in MIS-C cases. It's the virus!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccines Public Health Pandemic Data Analysis
  1. The reduction in MIS-C cases can be attributed to the virus, not the COVID vaccine. The virus shift to BA.2 variants coincided with the drop in cases.
  2. The data indicates that the protective effect of the vaccine did not suddenly grow stronger after a year. Immunity actually started to rapidly increase over time.
  3. Credit should be given to the virus for the drop in MIS-C cases, not the vaccine. The CDC did not recognize this relationship.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 161 - Drs. Angus Dalgleish and William Makis - DNA Contamination and the Cancer Connection

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 23 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine Safety Public Health Cancer Research COVID-19 Healthcare policy
  1. There will be a live discussion about a possible link between DNA contamination in the Pfizer vaccine and rising cancer rates, especially in younger people.
  2. Dr. Angus Dalgleish and Dr. William Makis will share their insights, including concerns about vaccine safety and new cancer treatments they are using.
  3. The event encourages people to mark their calendars and share the information widely, as it seeks to raise awareness on important health issues.