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New peer-reviewed study again confirms childhood vaccines are likely responsible for nearly 80% of the autism cases in US

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Research Ethics Child Health
  1. A recent study suggests that childhood vaccines might be linked to around 80% of autism cases in the US. This claim is based on data gathered from the Florida Medicaid database.
  2. The study indicates that children who received more vaccine visits are diagnosed with autism at higher rates, implying a possible connection between the two.
  3. There's a call for more research comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated children, as past attempts to initiate such studies have been blocked. This raises questions about the transparency and safety of vaccines.

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.

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.

Czech Republic data: vaccinated women are 66% less likely to give birth compared to unvaccinated women

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Maternal health Statistical Analysis Policy Critique
  1. In the Czech Republic, vaccinated women are giving birth 66% less often than unvaccinated women. This is a sharp decline in birth rates.
  2. Despite the concerning data, the government isn't addressing it publicly and claims it's a normal trend for birth rates to fall.
  3. In the US, health officials still recommend COVID vaccines for pregnant women, even while evidence shows a significant difference in birth rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated women.

Long run Long Covid post

Logging the World • 99 implied HN points • 18 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Long Covid Vaccination Data Analysis Risk Assessment
  1. The idea of COVID risks changing over time due to factors like vaccination and new variants must be understood.
  2. The concept of Long COVID being like taking a risk with 'Russian roulette' might not accurately represent the real-world data.
  3. Severe Long COVID conversion rates don't seem to be as high as initially expected, indicating the situation is different than a constant risk per infection.
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Revenge of the Unvaxed

Diane Francis • 439 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Vaccination COVID-19 Government Policy Political division
  1. Many people are still unvaccinated, which keeps COVID-19 spreading and mutating. This makes life tougher for everyone and affects the economy.
  2. Unvaccinated individuals are the majority of those getting severe cases of COVID-19 and dying from it. This is leading to new mandates for vaccinations or regular testing.
  3. New variants of the virus are emerging, making it challenging to achieve herd immunity. Global vaccination efforts are crucial to control the pandemic and prevent further mutations.

Pfizer's secret documents reveal that their COVID vaccine actually made you 8.7% more likely to get COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Policy Analysis Safety concerns Clinical Trials
  1. Pfizer's documents suggest that the COVID vaccine may have actually increased the chance of getting COVID by 8.7%.
  2. The data showed that vaccinated individuals were less likely to develop N-antibodies, which means they might have had more infections than those who weren't vaccinated.
  3. There are serious concerns about the effectiveness of the vaccine, and some people believe it may have contributed to a rise in COVID deaths after it was rolled out.

Honest AI reads the Mawson paper on autism and recommends the CDC warn all parents that it's more likely than not that vaccines cause nearly 80% of autism cases

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Child Health Medical Ethics Autism Research
  1. A recent study suggests there might be a strong link between vaccines and autism, with vaccinated children showing much higher rates of the condition compared to those who aren't vaccinated.
  2. The study's findings indicate that as more vaccines are given, the likelihood of developing autism also increases, especially in vulnerable groups like preterm infants.
  3. There are calls for the CDC to warn parents and rethink current vaccination practices to ensure children's health and safety, emphasizing the importance of informed decisions.

The Pandemic of PCR-Negative COVID-Like Illness

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 239 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Hospitalizations PCR testing Immunity
  1. The majority of hospitalizations for COVID-like illness test negative for COVID, around 80%.
  2. Vaccination status seems to affect the likelihood of testing positive while sick, not the likelihood of getting sick.
  3. PCR-negative COVID-like illness is a significant issue that needs further study and consideration.

The latest round in the $2M debate

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Policy Debate Data Analysis Risk Assessment
  1. The vaccines may have caused more COVID cases and deaths than they helped prevent. Data shows that vaccinated individuals had higher case rates during 2021 and 2022.
  2. Some studies suggest that vaccines may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, like myocarditis and all-cause mortality, especially with certain brands.
  3. There is ongoing debate and skepticism surrounding vaccine safety, with some polls indicating that a significant number of people believe vaccines have contributed to deaths similar to COVID itself.

Four different user surveys, same result: more COVID shots --> more likely to get COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Surveys Medical Misinformation
  1. Surveys show that getting more COVID vaccine shots may lead to a higher chance of getting infected. This trend has been noticed in multiple studies.
  2. Data from various sources, including hospitals and user surveys, consistently indicates that more vaccinations are linked to more COVID cases.
  3. There is a call for medical professionals to inform patients that getting more shots could make the situation worse, not better.

Needle Diplomacy

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 15 Mar 21
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Vaccination International relations Diplomacy Public Health
  1. Countries are competing to provide vaccines for COVID-19 to gain influence over others. The U.S., China, and Russia have different strategies in this vaccine race.
  2. China is using its vaccine distribution to strengthen ties with developing nations while downplaying its own role in the pandemic's start. This behavior is part of a larger strategy to expand its influence.
  3. The U.S. is collaborating with India, Japan, and Australia through the 'Quad' to counter China's aggressiveness in Asia. This alliance aims to provide vaccines and strengthen political and military ties.

Vaccine adverse events, including death, are grossly under-reported

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Drug Safety Healthcare policy
  1. A lot of serious adverse events from vaccines, including deaths, aren’t reported. This makes it hard to see the true effects of vaccines.
  2. Studies show that healthcare professionals often don’t report adverse drug reactions. The underreporting rate is really high, often around 90%.
  3. Many reasons lead to underreporting, like doctors thinking only serious issues need reporting or feeling unsure about whether an event is related to a vaccine.

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.

Today I filed a formal complaint in Santa Clara County alleging malfeasance by the public health department

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Government Accountability Data Transparency Legal issues
  1. A formal complaint has been filed against the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for potentially misleading the public by recommending COVID vaccines despite their own data suggesting they may be harmful.
  2. Requests for explanations from the health department about their data were met with silence or non-committal responses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
  3. The data indicates that COVID vaccines may have increased infections and deaths, prompting questions about their effectiveness and the need for public discourse on the subject.

Over 200,000 Americans killed by the COVID vaccine: 10 methods, same answer

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 16 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Epidemiology Health Policy Medical Ethics
  1. There are different ways to estimate how many Americans might have died due to COVID vaccines, and many of these methods point to a significant number of deaths.
  2. Studies and surveys suggest that the death toll from vaccines could be higher than the deaths caused by COVID itself, raising concerns about vaccine safety.
  3. Overall, estimates indicate that at least 200,000 Americans may have died due to the COVID vaccine, which should alarm lawmakers and the public.

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.

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 Public Health Vaccination COVID-19 Policy Analysis Health data
  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.

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.

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.

Researchers have never looked at autism onset rates post vaccine in the short term

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Autism Research
  1. There has only been one study about how vaccines relate to autism, and it didn't look closely at what happens shortly after vaccination. It mainly relied on medical records instead of talking to parents.
  2. Many parents report that their child's autism symptoms appeared within a week of getting vaccinated. However, these observations are often dismissed as anecdotes and not considered scientific evidence.
  3. The timeline of diagnosis can be long, which might make it seem like autism onset is unrelated to vaccinations. But many parents feel there is a strong connection based on their experiences.

Measles is making a comeback thanks to anti-vaccine misinformation

Weaponized • 21 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

Santa Clara County non-COVID all-cause mortality increased 50% over baseline in elderly in Q1 of 2021

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Mortality Rates Elderly Care Statistical Analysis
  1. In Santa Clara County, elderly non-COVID deaths rose by 50% in early 2021, a significant increase compared to previous years. This data points to a concerning spike in mortality rates during the rollout of COVID vaccines.
  2. The health department did not explain the increase in deaths, which raises questions about the safety of the vaccines for older adults. Many believe that the COVID vaccinations might be linked to these higher death rates.
  3. Given the unexpected rise in non-COVID deaths, experts suggest halting vaccine recommendations for the elderly until a clearer understanding of the causes can be established. This is a cautious approach to ensure the safety of older populations.

The Three Agent Pandemic Illusion - An Ignored Theory

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Medical freedom
  1. The theory suggests there are three main agents at play during the pandemic: virus-like particles, a poison, and vaccines. This view challenges simpler theories that only focus on one or two causes.
  2. The possibility of a poison being involved in COVID illnesses is largely overlooked. This theory suggests that some illness could be linked to chemicals or bacteria that mimic COVID symptoms.
  3. Critics of the pandemic narrative often dismiss the idea of a novel illness altogether, but there are signs of unusual health impacts that don't fit with the claim that everything is psychosomatic or just ordinary illness.

Yang paper: US data shows COVID vaccinated kids 5 - 18 die at a 5.7X higher rate than their unvaccinated peers

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Health data Mortality Rates Health Policy
  1. Vaccinated kids aged 5-18 are reported to have a 5.7 times higher death rate compared to those who are unvaccinated. This is a significant difference that needs attention.
  2. There has been a dramatic increase in cardiac-related emergency room visits among people under 40 in New Zealand after the COVID vaccine rollout. The numbers rose nearly five times, which suggests a serious health concern.
  3. Many health authorities are not discussing these findings, which raises questions about vaccine safety. It's important for parents to be aware of the potential risks involved.

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.

My $100,000 offer to UC Santa Cruz

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Debate Policy Analysis Misinformation University Policy
  1. There's a challenge to UC Santa Cruz about their vaccine policies, proposing a debate where students decide the outcome.
  2. If the university's vaccine policy is better than the challenger's, they get $100,000; if not, UC Santa Cruz pays that amount to another organization.
  3. The university recently limited its use of social media to reduce misinformation, highlighting differing views on what misinformation really is.

NEJM paper (2022): COVID vax will prolong the length of time you can spread COVID + flu shot stats show they don't work either

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Infectious Disease Policy Debate Healthcare system
  1. COVID vaccines may not actually lower the chances of getting infected. They can, in fact, allow you to spread the virus for a longer time.
  2. The flu vaccine hasn’t shown to be very effective either, raising doubts about the COVID vaccine's reliability.
  3. Data suggests that vaccinations don’t really prevent severe illness or death for older people. So it's unclear why COVID vaccines would be different.

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.

New paper shows COVID boosters increased mortality in nursing home residents. The effect was highly statistically significant after 4 weeks.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Epidemiology Policy Analysis Statistical Analysis
  1. COVID boosters seem to increase death rates in nursing home residents, especially after four weeks. This suggests the boosters might be doing more harm than good.
  2. Initial vaccinations showed a tiny benefit, but it quickly faded and was not strong enough to justify the ongoing use of vaccines in nursing homes.
  3. Vaccinating nursing home staff appeared to negatively affect residents, leading to higher deaths. This data raises serious concerns about the overall effectiveness of these vaccines.

Santa Clara County's wastewater shows the COVID vaccine increased infections

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Data Analysis Health Policy
  1. In Santa Clara County, the amount of COVID in wastewater is higher than the national average. This suggests that vaccination may not have helped reduce infections.
  2. The data shows that after vaccinations were rolled out, infection rates actually went up. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the vaccines.
  3. There hasn't been much discussion from health officials about these findings, which seems strange given the serious implications for public health.