Over and over, I have seen media reports that claim, regarding the 1976 flu vaccine and Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS): “scientists never proved whether that link was real or coincidence”–as reported in Lauran Neergard’s Associated Press article Sept. 15 and again by her on September 27. Or by Maggie Fox (Reuters) on Sept. 17: “Guillain-Barre…
The reason why CDC is allowing the vaccinated to stop wearing masks indoors, I’d guess, is based on several things: 1. To give people an incentive to be vaccinated–getting those vaccines into arms seems to be a huge priority for some reason, as cases and deaths are falling off a cliff and therefore the benefit…
At this time, it appears that COVID-19 can spread by droplet, aerosol, fomites (objects) and through intestinal secretions. The incubation period, it seems, may be up to 14 days. Or much longer. People who recover may still be able to spread virus–this is unclear (it depends on their viral load) but adds another problem to…
There is not a lot of data to go on, But during the clinical trials there were more thrmobembolic events in the vaccine group compared to placebo, as well as 3 or 4 arterial clots in the vaccine group but not the placebo group. EMA probing cases of blood clots after use of J&J’s COVID-19…
In order to meet the requirements of 45 CFR 46.407, a federal advisory panel must review the proposed pediatric research, agree that it will provide important generalizable knowledge, and that children participating in the research will be protected from taking dangerous risks. DHHS has convened the necessary panel, which will meet to discuss details of…
From CBS: But unfortunately, Ebola survivors do often develop certain chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the joints and eyes, problems that can follow a survivor through the remainder of their life. Dr. Amar Safdar, associate professor of infectious diseases and immunology at NYU Langone Medical Center, told CBS News these chronic conditions are a result…