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Black swans and Covid-19

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 21
🔬 Science Vaccines
  1. Covid-19 was not truly a black swan event despite its extreme consequences, as a global pandemic was predictable based on historical precedent and scientific consensus.
  2. Several unexpected positive outcomes emerged during the pandemic, such as minimal surface transmission, limited spread outdoors, and the rapid development of effective vaccines.
  3. The pandemic's string of good luck should serve as a reminder of the unpredictability and potential severity of future global infectious disease events, urging caution and preparedness.

Time for vaccine market positioning

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 01 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Having a diversity of vaccines is beneficial to combat new variants and spread out efficacy.
  2. Market positioning for vaccines can help manage distribution and consumer preferences.
  3. Allocating different vaccines based on preferences, like offering the 'youthful' vaccine to the young, can help avoid a messy distribution process.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 188- Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DO

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 31 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is an experienced doctor focusing on holistic health and has written extensively about vaccines and public health.
  2. Tonight's show will explore important topics like public health policies and the influence of pharmaceutical companies.
  3. The event supports health freedom and includes a chance to win a special health device through a raffle.

B.1.1.7

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is 50% more transmissible, likely spreading rapidly globally under several names, including 'UK Variant' and 'Supercovid.'
  2. B.1.1.7 mutations mainly affect the spike protein, raising concerns about vaccine efficacy. Current vaccines may still be effective, but wide distribution could lead to the virus evolving to evade immunity.
  3. B.1.1.7 is outcompeting other variants due to increased transmissibility rather than higher virulence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining mitigation efforts, particularly in high-risk settings, and ramping up testing to contain the spread.

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 Vaccines
  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.
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VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 187- Dr. Raphael Lataster, PhD

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 24 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Dr. Raphael Lataster will discuss a controversial study related to COVID-19 vaccines. He aims to reveal the truth about the claims made in this study.
  2. The episode promises to break down complicated scientific methods and highlight any manipulations in the study's results.
  3. Support for VSRF is encouraged, as the show relies on donations to keep sharing information about health freedom.

The Christmas bubble

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 02 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The UK Christmas bubble guidelines are complex and restrict gatherings to three households from December 23 to 27.
  2. The guidelines involve various rules on traveling, meeting indoors, and choosing regions with different COVID-19 prevalence levels for forming bubbles.
  3. The guidelines are convoluted, involving scenarios like forming different bubbles from your regular household and ensuring extra precautions within households.

UPDATE to VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 185- Shocking CDC Error in Covid Vaccine Mortality Benefit?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 10 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. There are serious questions about the accuracy of studies claiming COVID-19 vaccines reduce overall death rates. It's important to look closely at the data to understand its reliability.
  2. Community support has been vital in disaster recovery efforts, especially in places where government aid is lacking. People are coming together to help each other through tough times.
  3. Financial support is crucial for organizations that aim to promote health freedom and transparency. Every little donation can help keep these efforts going.

Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 07.03.2024

steigan.no • 7 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Ukrainian special forces are reportedly fighting in the civil war in Sudan, raising questions about the motives and implications of their involvement.
  2. A Croatian pathologist discovered a 52% increase in carcinoma cancer cases among mRNA-vaccinated individuals aged 15-59, raising concerns about potential risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines.
  3. Financial aid provided to Ukraine seems to mostly benefit American defense manufacturers, raising suspicions of ulterior motives behind the aid package.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 179 - Autism: Underestimated

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 29 May 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Tonight's episode discusses autism and highlights the experiences of those considered non-verbal. It's important to understand what non-verbal really means and the potential of communication methods.
  2. The show will feature a documentary that addresses the often ignored topic of vaccine injuries. It aims to bring awareness to personal stories behind these injuries and the silence surrounding them.
  3. Support for initiatives like VSRF is crucial to continue these important conversations. Donations can help keep the platform running and promote health freedom for everyone.

Why vaccine misinformation is winning the information war

Weaponized • 5 HN points • 17 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Misinformation about vaccines is spreading faster than efforts to debunk it, limiting the impact of accurate information campaigns.
  2. Addressing vaccine misinformation needs to consider the complex reasons why people fall for it, such as political beliefs or past mistreatment by authorities.
  3. Combatting vaccine misinformation requires more than just sharing facts, it's crucial to understand the root causes of hesitancy and engage with empathy and trust.

VSRF LIVE Tonight: Episode 152 - Dr. David Martin, Part 2 of 2!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The event features Dr. David Martin discussing important issues related to the C19 vaccine and its implications for the future.
  2. Dr. Martin has a background in innovation finance and is known for revealing connections between military groups, big pharma, and governments.
  3. The discussion aims to shed light on complex topics and encourages viewers to share the event widely.

VSRF LIVE Tonight: Episode 149 - Self-Amplifying MRNA with Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Self-amplifying mRNA vaccines can create more copies of mRNA, which might increase immune responses and protection duration even with smaller doses.
  2. Some people are worried that these new vaccines could be very dangerous and lead to unexpected health issues, calling them 'doomsday machines.'
  3. There are concerns that self-amplifying mRNA could pose risks not just to vaccinated individuals, but also to people who are unvaccinated.

VSRF LIVE - Vax Mass Homicide With Special Guest, Denis Rancourt, PhD

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. VSRF Live event featuring special guest Dr. Denis Rancourt discussing COVID-19 vaccines and potential mass homicide.
  2. Dr. Denis Rancourt's research suggests COVID-19 vaccines and treatment protocols may have caused significant deaths worldwide.
  3. Support for VSRF is encouraged through monthly contributions to sustain critical efforts in 2024.

Sunday Roundup

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
📰 News Vaccines
  1. The post includes a roundup of important topics like a court ruling, a debate on Hunter Biden, and a paper about vaccine hesitancy.
  2. The author, David Zweig, shares insights on various subjects in his newsletter.
  3. Readers can get a 7-day free trial to access more content on Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter.

UK MEDIA REGULATOR OFCOM GOES AFTER MARK STEYN, AND ME, FOR TELLING THE TRUTH

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 6 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Vaccines
  1. UK media regulator Ofcom censured Mark Steyn for sharing information from Pfizer documents about harm to women and babies.
  2. Ofcom found GB News in breach of broadcasting rules for not adequately challenging harmful claims made on air.
  3. Ofcom received over 26,000 complaints about COVID-related content and has opened several investigations into breaches.

VSRF LIVE - The Fight for Our Kids: An Interview with Informed Consent Warrior Barbara Loe Fisher

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Barbara Loe Fisher advocates for informed consent and discusses the risks and benefits of childhood vaccines.
  2. She founded the National Vaccine Information Center after her son experienced severe side effects from a vaccine.
  3. Ms. Loe Fisher actively raises awareness about vaccine science, policy, and the importance of understanding vaccine risks.

Unleashing Our Immune Response to Quash Cancer

Ground Truths • 3 HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Cancer cells have various tricks to evade targeted therapies like changing their driver mutation and cell identity, stealing the mitochondria from T cells, and spreading predominantly during sleep.
  2. Immune response strategies like immune checkpoint inhibitors, therapeutic cancer vaccines, antibody-drug conjugates, and oncolytic viruses are being developed to combat cancer.
  3. Combining different immunotherapy strategies and approaches like engineering T cells show promise in overcoming the challenges of treating cancer and improving patient outcomes.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 158 - The Asian Vax Battle

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 02 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Tonight's live show will talk about medical freedom issues in Asia, focusing on activism in Singapore. It's important to stay informed about how people fight for their rights in different places.
  2. Guests will share personal stories about struggles they faced after COVID-19 vaccinations. Hearing these experiences helps us understand the real impact of medical decisions on individuals.
  3. Supporting organizations that advocate for health freedoms is crucial. Donations help keep these discussions going and promote awareness about medical rights.

Australia's Art of the Deal

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Negotiation strategies in deals should consider future promises and relationships, not just focus on the present moment.
  2. Australia's vaccine strategy, specifically with Pfizer, has put the country behind compared to some peers, highlighting the importance of making thoughtful deals.
  3. The global distribution of vaccines involves a complex 'grand deal' where richer countries pay for upfront costs, showcasing the economic considerations in allocating resources during a pandemic.

Are vaccines placebo controlled?

The Misinfo Hellscape • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Vaccines do undergo placebo-controlled trials like other drugs, but it's more complex than just that.
  2. The primary focus of placebo-controlled trials for vaccines is on efficacy, not safety.
  3. Debating individuals like RFKjr who misrepresent vaccine trials can be challenging due to their ability to create confusion and introduce emotional arguments.

Economists, at conferences, wearing masks

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Economists at conferences are debating whether mask mandates should be enforced - valid reasons support the policy include the efficacy of high-grade masks and the encouragement of testing before attendance.
  2. Considerations around whether mask mandates should be individual choices or community decisions are being raised - the discussion extends to vaccine mandates and the public good rationale.
  3. The economy's interaction with pandemic health measures presents a nuanced debate - balancing personal freedoms with ensuring safety in large gatherings.

We need to adjust how we are using rapid tests

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are crucial despite delays in testing positive after symptoms - it's essential to use them more, not less, to catch infections early.
  2. Symptoms like cough and brain fog can precede positive RAT results, but do not indicate contagion - testing should happen a few days after symptoms start to confirm infection.
  3. Current guidelines recommend testing too early after symptoms; waiting 5 days to test after symptom onset is more accurate - understanding this can help prevent the spread of the virus.

Two years on

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Year two of the pandemic has seen a positive shift with vaccines making Covid-19 less life-threatening and more manageable.
  2. Some predictions made for the pandemic's second year were accurate, like widespread vaccination in certain regions, while others, like the elimination of masks and social distancing, have not entirely materialized.
  3. Rapid testing has become a significant tool during the pandemic, though the rise of the Omicron variant has posed challenges to its effectiveness.

Nu or COVID-21?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The concern is about a new strain, B.1.1.529, and its impact compared to existing variants of COVID-19 - the key question being whether it is new enough to cause significant issues.
  2. The worrying factor includes the high mutation rate in the spike protein of B.1.1.529, the uncertainty about its classification as a new variant or a new disease, and the potential origin from animal populations.
  3. The positive aspects involve B.1.1.529 being detectable by existing tests, limited data showing it spreading in a population with a low vaccination rate, and the opportunity for quicker monitoring of cases due to specific patterns in diagnostic tests.

NSW vs Ontario: A month later

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The comparison between New South Wales and Ontario shows a clear divergence in Delta experiences, highlighting the effectiveness of vaccines.
  2. Ontario faces challenges with schools reopening and colder weather ahead, which might test vaccine resistance.
  3. NSW seems to have shifted away from the Covid-Zero strategy, leading to interesting political and economic dynamics within Australia.

A Big Unknown: Long Covid-19

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Sep 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Long Covid-19 is a significant concern as it involves persistent symptoms even after recovery from the initial infection.
  2. Vaccines may offer some protection against Long Covid-19, but more research is needed to fully understand their impact on this condition.
  3. There is a current debate between Long Covid-19 patients and researchers on the seriousness and study approach towards this condition, emphasizing the need for more objective research and timely understanding.

The CDC's Big Surprise!

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The CDC's decision to lift all restrictions for the vaccinated was surprising and hard to understand, leading to doubts and confusion about their motives and future decisions.
  2. Understanding the CDC's decision-making process is crucial for individuals and businesses to navigate through the changing guidelines effectively.
  3. The lack of a clear plan and sudden shift in policy regarding restrictions raised concerns, especially in areas with high COVID-19 cases, indicating the need for a more consistent and strategic approach.

Taking variants seriously

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Variants of the virus have higher reproduction numbers and spread more effectively in certain environments, posing a significant threat.
  2. Considering variants as new viruses could prompt more focused and proactive measures like containment and targeted testing and vaccination.
  3. Efforts to combat new variants require heightened focus on genomic testing, international collaboration, and strategic allocation of resources to areas where variants are emerging.

Where are we now?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Covid-19 is likely becoming endemic, meaning it will continue circulating and need ongoing efforts to manage
  2. Vaccine hesitancy and new variants may lead to large outbreaks in the near future, posing challenges worldwide
  3. Variants of the virus are evolving to bypass current measures, indicating the need for serious attention and action

Running out of things to say

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. The author of the newsletter is taking a break due to running out of things to say after consistent writing for a year, but shares interesting articles from other sources.
  2. The shared articles cover various topics related to Covid-19 such as the importance of data, testing failures, new testing methods like rapid screens, and the need for continued testing even with vaccines available.
  3. The post also links to a new book called 'Economics in One Virus' by Ryan Borne that takes an economic perspective on situations arising from the pandemic.

The Economist's Trigger

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Emotional reactions can be unpredictable and vary from person to person, sparking different responses even to the same triggers.
  2. Individuals may have differing perspectives on concepts like fairness and personal rights, leading to contrasting emotional reactions.
  3. Varying emotional triggers can highlight differences in values and beliefs, such as the balance between individual freedoms and social cohesion.

More on Vaccine Shopping

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Consider getting the first available vaccine rather than waiting for a 'better' one, as all vaccines help prevent severe illness.
  2. Factors like fear of getting sick with Covid-19 and fear of infecting others influence decisions on vaccine choice and timing.
  3. Public health officials should provide realistic information and choice on vaccine types to address individual preferences while considering public allocation rationale.

Should you wait for the 'good' vaccine?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 21
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. The real choice between vaccines is to take the one available now and get a booster of the 'good' vaccine later.
  2. Governments should inform people about their vaccine choices and guarantee availability of booster shots in the future.
  3. Encouraging a portfolio approach to vaccine selection is more effective than promoting one vaccine over another.

The weakest link

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 21
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines
  1. Maintaining a Covid-Zero policy brings challenges due to the weakest link, like quarantine workers in hotels.
  2. Regular rapid testing and vaccinations for quarantine workers are crucial to prevent Covid-19 spread and lockdowns.
  3. Investing in safety measures for the weakest link, such as daily screenings and prioritized vaccinations, can mitigate costly leakages and lockdowns.

The problem with R-targeting

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines
  1. Targeting reproduction numbers (R) in epidemics is common, but focusing on the average R can be misleading because individual variances matter.
  2. Policies like lockdowns and screening programs can be more effective in reducing both average R and its variance, making them reliable indicators of success.
  3. Understanding how policies impact the variance of R is crucial to ensuring sustained mitigation of outbreaks and keeping case numbers down.