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41-year-old Lucinda Mullins developed sepsis and lost all her limbs after a small kidney stone
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The post discusses why these serious injuries occur in individuals vaccinated with mRNA for COVID-19

CDC released national and state Covid data, emphasizing use of wastewater surveillance for measuring virus prevalence.
Wastewater viral activity levels are concerning in the U.S., with Alabama showing a significant increase compared to last year.
Historical patterns suggest rising hospitalizations may continue in Alabama, reinforcing the importance of caution and vaccination.

CDC reports decline in new hospital admissions for COVID-19 in U.S. and Alabama
Covid-related hospitalizations tend to peak in January and decline by April historically
Continued mutations of the virus, risk of transmission, and long Covid symptoms are important factors to consider for staying vigilant

Hospital admissions for Covid-19 are on the rise nationally and in Alabama.
Despite the concerning increase, the rate of hospital admissions is slowing down.
Vaccinations remain crucial for protection, with new vaccines approved for various age groups.

There are misconceptions about the effectiveness of increased vaccination doses in preventing severe COVID illnesses.
Some regulators are cautious about recommending COVID vaccines for younger age groups due to the differences in risk levels.
The assumption that more vaccination doses mean better protection may not always be true.

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The concern now is about the rising baseline of COVID infections, not just the peak waves.
The occupancy of COVID beds has decreased since the Omicron variant, with fewer 'for COVID' patients compared to 'with' patients.
The picture of COVID trends shows various spikes with falling peaks, hinting at potential further decreases in primary beds occupied in the upcoming weeks.

We can't predict all future knowledge because if we could, we'd already have it.
By looking at incentives and motives, we can make educated guesses about future scientific findings.
It's important to be skeptical of information that comes from sources with vested interests or under external pressures.

NSW and Ontario have similar Covid-19 infection rates, but experience different outcomes - NSW has higher infection rates and more hospitalizations despite being in lockdown.
Vaccination rates play a crucial role in controlling Covid-19 - higher vaccination rates in Ontario contribute to its relative openness compared to NSW.
Weather differences between regions may impact Covid-19 spread - with Ontario in summer and NSW in winter, it's suggested that infections may be weather-related.

Get vaccinated and boosted to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Don't travel or socialize if you have symptoms; get tested and isolate if needed.
Maximize ventilation, consider wearing masks indoors, and use rapid antigen testing for added protection during holiday gatherings.

The mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna work well against the Delta variant, providing strong protection from severe disease and death.
People who received the J & J vaccine may benefit from a single mRNA vaccine dose as a booster, based on similar mechanisms of action with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
It's vital to encourage vaccination, remain calm if fully vaccinated, and put the risk of COVID-19 into perspective by evaluating evolving data and minimizing fear.