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Why I Got the HPV Vaccine at Age 52

The Vajenda • 2162 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immune Response
  1. HPV vaccine is approved up to age 45, but one can consider getting vaccinated later based on individual risk factors.
  2. Vaccination before age 26 is ideal to maximize effectiveness with fewer doses, but those up to 45 may decide based on discussions with clinicians.
  3. Getting the HPV vaccine at an older age can still provide protection against cancer-causing HPV types, especially before new sexual partners and to prevent potential health consequences.
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Year-on-year COVID comparisons

Logging the World • 1056 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19 Data Analysis Public Health Vaccination Epidemiology
  1. Overall, COVID admissions and death rates in 2023 are lower than the corresponding days in 2022, suggesting positive progress in managing the virus.
  2. Comparisons of primary beds occupied 'for COVID' show similar positive trends in 2023 compared to 2022, indicating improved conditions.
  3. The data suggests that in 2023, COVID outcomes have improved significantly compared to previous years, with lower deaths and better management, showcasing progress in handling the pandemic.

Friday Q&A: assessing COVID risk; Ozempic/Mounjaro; booster shots; & CBD gummies for sleep

Are You Okay? • 459 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Medication Weight Loss Vaccination Mental health
  1. It's important to balance the risks associated with COVID-19 with the desire for social interaction and living a fulfilling life.
  2. Protecting against serious COVID outcomes involves getting vaccinated and optimizing health, while preventing infection means avoiding sick individuals and wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces.
  3. Decisions regarding COVID risk mitigation should be personalized, taking into account individual vulnerabilities and risk tolerance, and it's advised to consult with a healthcare provider for tailored advice.

If results are too good to be true, you can't exclude harms

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 71 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Vaccination Pregnancy Study Side Effects
  1. Results that seem too good to be true may not be accurate and can hide potential harms or biases.
  2. Confounded studies, where data is influenced by other factors, can be misleading and unhelpful in drawing conclusions.
  3. It's important to consider the full data and potential biases in research studies, especially when interpreting studies involving vaccinations during pregnancy.

Fine, I'll run a regression analysis. But it won't make you happy.

Silver Bulletin • 679 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19 Statistics Vaccination Debate Partisanship
  1. State partisanship and COVID vaccination rates strongly predict COVID death rates even after considering age.
  2. Simplicity in statistical analysis can help in avoiding overfitting models and focusing on robust, true facts.
  3. Vaccination rates are more predictive of COVID death rates than state partisanship once age is controlled for.

As the border collapses, a measles cluster is growing at a migrant shelter in Chicago

Unreported Truths • 57 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Immigration Vaccination Border Public Health
  1. Legal immigrants to the United States are required to get various vaccinations, including a Covid shot, even if they have had Covid before.
  2. There is a growing cluster of measles cases at a migrant shelter in Chicago, raising concerns about vaccination rates among asylum-seekers.
  3. Media attention on outbreaks can vary, with a Florida measles outbreak receiving significant coverage, while a similar-sized cluster in Chicago is largely ignored.

An effort to Educate Massachusetts State Reps hamstrung by biased reporting

An Insult to Intuition • 1277 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Data Analysis Government Response Media Coverage
  1. An effort to educate Massachusetts State Reps about proposed bills protecting individual rights faced challenges with low attendance from legislators.
  2. The presentation highlighted concerns about the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines, questioning the data and potential negative outcomes.
  3. Issues were raised about biased reporting by a news service, labeling presenters as 'vaccine skeptics' and not fully representing their evidence-based arguments.

Which Arm Should You Get Your COVID-19 Booster In?

LIL Science • 727 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Immunity Vaccination COVID-19 Research Public Health
  1. The arm in which you receive your COVID-19 booster might make a difference in your immune response.
  2. Getting the booster in the same arm as the previous dose could lead to higher neutralizing antibodies and specific T cells.
  3. Memory B cells may persist in the draining lymph node, potentially aiding quicker immune response upon re-exposure to the antigen.

How To Submit a Public Comment Re: Sars-CoV-2 Fall 2023 Updated Booster

LIL Science • 628 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health Disease Prevention Vaccination Immune System
  1. Public comments about Sars-CoV-2 Fall 2023 Updated Booster must be submitted by September 8th, 2023, 11:59 EST.
  2. To submit a public comment, go to the CDC website, find the Public Comments tab, follow the link to the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and search by docket number CDC-2023-0060.
  3. Advocates believe the booster should be widely available due to limited protection from existing vaccines, risks of reinfection, and potential long-term health impacts.

The COVID Digest, 18Feb2023

The COVID Digest • 1100 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Immunity Science communication
  1. The author is taking a break from writing about COVID-19 after three years of pandemic updates.
  2. There has been a significant decrease in hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Georgia as waves of the pandemic progressed.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of public health in addressing disparities and ensuring access to healthcare for all.

'Experts' And The Media Trying To Bring Back Masks Yet Again With New Variant Panic

Unmasked • 98 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19 Response Public Health Vaccination
  1. Some individuals in the media are pushing for the return of masks due to concerns about a new variant and panic.
  2. Certain experts are criticized for not admitting to mistakes and promoting policies that are viewed as ineffective.
  3. There is ongoing debate about the effectiveness of COVID policies, including advocating for vaccination over natural immunity.

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 Vaccination COVID-19 Research Immunity Healthcare
  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.

There Are More of Us Than You Think

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 118 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Relationships Beliefs Community Well-being
  1. The taboo around vaccine skepticism may be illusory, as there are more individuals who share similar views than commonly believed.
  2. Navigating discussions on controversial topics, like vaccine skepticism, can be a challenge in personal relationships, including while dating.
  3. Expressing views on sensitive topics, like vaccine skepticism, may lead to finding like-minded individuals and help reduce feelings of isolation and marginalization.

NIH Scientist Testifies Government Ignored Importance of Natural Immunity—Let Us Now Commence, Once Again, the Great Misremembering

The DisInformation Chronicle • 715 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Health Vaccination Misinformation Policies
  1. NIH scientist testified on the importance of natural immunity after COVID infection
  2. Many countries outside the US acknowledged natural immunity but America hasn't
  3. Public trust in science has declined due to reasons like censorship and conflicts of interest

Update on Locally Acquired Malaria in the United States - July 12th, 2023

LIL Science • 491 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases Prevention Treatment Vaccination Public Health
  1. Locally acquired cases of malaria have been diagnosed in Florida and Texas for the first time since 2003.
  2. Transmission of malaria within the United States is very rare, with efforts focused on increasing vector control in affected areas.
  3. Taking preventive measures like controlling mosquitos at home and seeking medical care if symptoms develop is advised in areas where malaria has been detected.

Jab math for children: Vaccinate almost 38,000 kids (with hundreds of serious side effects), stop one Covid hospitalization

Unreported Truths • 55 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Children Side Effects Study Risk Factors
  1. Vaccinating almost 38,000 kids may prevent one COVID hospitalization, but with hundreds of serious side effects.
  2. For people aged 5-15, the mRNA COVID jabs are not very effective, according to a British study.
  3. The study indicates that vaccination effectiveness varies by age group, with the shots being more beneficial for the elderly than for children.

Measles is making a comeback thanks to anti-vaccine misinformation

Weaponized • 17 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Public Health Misinformation Disease Prevention
  1. Measles cases are rising in the US due to anti-vaccine misinformation, with outbreaks reported in various states
  2. Misinformation contributes to declining vaccination rates and has led to a resurgence of measles outbreaks
  3. Vaccination coverage above 95% is crucial to prevent measles outbreaks due to the highly contagious nature of the virus

URGENT: A new study shows VACCINATED people with blood cancers were four times more likely to die after Covid infections than the unjabbed

Unreported Truths • 29 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination COVID Studies Infection
  1. A study initially claimed vaccinated people with blood cancers were more likely to die after Covid infections than the unvaccinated, but it was incorrect; those with 'hybrid' immunity were actually less likely to die.
  2. Data from a larger study suggests that vaccines might offer little protection against deaths once they stop preventing infection.
  3. In a group of blood cancer patients, unvaccinated individuals had lower death rates and developed severe Covid less frequently compared to vaccinated and boosted individuals.

The new rise of "shaken baby syndrome"

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Medical Advice
  1. Parents who vaccinate their children can face accusations of shaken baby syndrome when their child develops encephalitis soon after vaccination, which can lead to permanent brain injury.
  2. Physicians may report these parents to Child Protective Services, attributing the child's condition to shaken baby syndrome rather than vaccine complications.
  3. There is a growing trend of parents losing custody of their children due to accusations of shaken baby syndrome following vaccination, especially with COVID vaccines in the mix.

Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA jabs, as the Covid vaccinations face unacknowledged yet ever wider cultural and social repudiation

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 353 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Side Effects Media Reporting Public Perception Pharmaceutical industry
  1. German reporting is focusing more on vaccine injuries from mRNA jabs.
  2. This shift has been driven by popular interest, contrary to previous enthusiasm for vaccines.
  3. The pharmaceutical industry's profits have not matched the success of their mRNA vaccines.

September 20, 2023 - What this Week's Data Tell Us

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Data Analysis Public Health Prevention
  1. Florida and Arkansas have hospitalization rates higher than Alabama's due to lower vaccination rates.
  2. Nationwide hospitalizations for Covid-19 have decreased compared to previous years.
  3. Expired at-home Covid-19 test kits may still provide reliable results, but it's better to check for extended expiration dates or get a new test.

UK COVID data, week starting 30th January

Logging the World • 338 implied HN points • 02 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Covid data Science communication Long Covid Infections Vaccination
  1. The XBB.1.5 COVID variant is around 10-12%, growing but not as dominant as other variants like BA.5 or BA.1
  2. ZOE data shows a rise in COVID cases and hospital admissions are increasing again, with a 4-week doubling rate
  3. The latest Long COVID data from ONS indicates a modest drop in severe symptoms, despite high infection numbers

UK COVID update week starting 21st May 2023

Logging the World • 239 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Immunity Masks
  1. Current COVID situation in the UK is relatively stable with low hospitalizations and deaths due to gained immunity from vaccines. Admissions and hospital pressures are encouragingly low.
  2. The growth rate of the XBB.1.16 variant is comparable to previous variants, indicating a smaller wave of cases. Expectations are calibrated based on past trends.
  3. Calls for increased masking at this point may not be effective as the R number would likely return to current levels after a short-term mask-wearing period. Public readiness to wear masks may have diminished.

Highly Vaccinated COVID 'Success' New Zealand Sees Huge Increase in Death Rates

Unmasked • 237 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Mortality
  1. New Zealand, despite high vaccination rates, has seen a significant increase in death rates related to COVID.
  2. There are concerns about the rising mortality in New Zealand even with successful vaccination efforts.
  3. The effectiveness of masks and compliance in different countries in managing the COVID situation varies.

Congratulations* to American College of Gastroenterology for publishing "Cases of Autoimmune Hepatitis After Vaccination Against COVID-19" [PDF provided]

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 216 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Disease Vaccination Research
  1. The study discusses cases of autoimmune hepatitis after COVID-19 vaccination.
  2. Medical professionals need to pay attention to these cases because they are not as rare as previously thought.
  3. There is a call for a better surveillance system to monitor these types of adverse events.