Why get vaccinated?
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By not getting vaccinated, you not only risk your own life & health, but of everyone around you including your family, friends, kids, coworkers or anyone else you come in close contact but especially children who can't get the vaccine yet And people with immunocompromised immune systems that can't get vaccinated. You could have COVID and not even know it because you could be an asymptomatic carrier. According to the CDC, the commonality of being an asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic carrier of COVID that could be spread to other people concluded:
"Nearly 60% of all new coronavirus cases may come from people who carry the virus but who exhibit no symptoms of Covid-19.[/b: Overall, the model predicted that 59% of coronavirus transmission would come from people without symptoms, including 35% from people who were pre-symptomatic and 24% from those who never showed symptoms at all."
Source: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2021/01/11/asymptomatic-spread
It's understandable to be concerned about the unknown. But this vaccine was extensively tested by the FDA for over a year. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/development-approval-process-cber/vaccine-development-101
You might argue it was rushed, but that's simply not true and has been debunked by countless medical experts, health institutions, and the government. There will be further tests over the years, and I'm sure they will come back as having no long term side effects.
How was the COVID-19 vaccine developed so quickly?
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The relatively quick development of these vaccines does not mean safety measures were skipped. There are several reasons why the COVID-19 vaccines were developed faster than other vaccines:
* The technologies used to develop the COVID-19 vaccines have been in development for years to prepare for outbreaks of infectious viruses. The manufacturing processes were ready very early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Countries shared genetic information when it was available about SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which gave vaccine developers an early start at finding a vaccine.
* The testing processes for the vaccines didn’t skip any steps, but the vaccine developers conducted some stages of the process simultaneously to gather as much data as quickly as possible.
* Governments gave money to vaccine developers in advance, so the companies had resources they needed.
* Some types of COVID-19 vaccines were created using messenger RNA (mRNA), a new technology that allows a faster approach than the traditional way vaccines are made.
* Social media enabled companies to reach out to and enroll study volunteers, and plenty of people wanted to help, so there were enough research participants to test the COVID-19 vaccines.
* Because SARS-CoV-2 is so contagious and widespread, many volunteers who got the vaccines were exposed to the virus, and with so many exposures, it took a shorter time to see if the vaccines worked.
* Companies began manufacturing vaccines ahead of their authorization or approval so some supplies would be ready if authorization occurred.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/is-the-covid19-vaccine-safe (John Hopkins Medical)
Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks
Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unusual following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination. The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks. (The CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/safety-of-vaccines.html
There are currently literally dozens of monitoring programs checking for short term and long term risks.
How Do We Know the COVID-19 Vaccine Won’t Have Long-Term Side Effects? https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/how-do-we-know-covid-19-vaccine-wont-have-long-term-side-effects (University of Missouri Health Care)
Their findings?
Findings of Potential Long Term Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine
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*The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are strongly recommended as safe and effective at preventing serious illness or death from COVID-19.
From December 2020 to December 2021, about 470 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the U.S.
*Roughly 12 months of data, including data from tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials, show that the vaccines are safe and effective at preventing serious disease or death due to COVID-19.
*Additional shots and boosters are also authorized for those who meet the guidelines.
mRNA technology used in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines has been in development for over 15 years.
*Pfizer’s vaccine received full FDA approval, which means more data show how well that particular vaccine works. The FDA may fully approve the Moderna coronavirus vaccine and others in the future.
*Due to potential blood clots following administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the CDC updated its recommendations in December 2021. The CDC noted that the two mRNA vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna, are preferred over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which remains available for those who prefer it and for use in certain circumstances.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/is-the-covid19-vaccine-safe (John Hopkins Medical)
As of now any and all adverse effects and side effects are being monitored by the The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which is overseen by the FDA, CDC, WHO & Dept. of Veterans Affairs. https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/industry-biologics/coronavirus-covid-19-cber-regulated-biologics So far, they're only seeing they have come to discover side effects are quite rare, happening in less than 1 in 200,000 vaccinated individuals. And these are just allergic reactions, which can be easily treated.
I've had the Moderna vaccine and can personally attest myself & everyone else I know has had it and we're all fine and I can attest myself and no one I know has had any adverse side effects.
The Unknown Consequences of Not Get Vaccinated
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By not getting vaccinated you're putting a lot of people, yourself included at risk by not getting vaccinated. Just think of all the pain and suffering you'd be causing if you wind up getting COVID and the medical bills (whether you have ensure or not) if you get COVID. Think what it will do those people who love you who wish they could have done more to help you get vaccinated and the immense guilt they'll feel if you die.
Image this hypothetical scenario: John hasn't been vaccinated because he doesn't believe he needs it. He has COVID-19 but has no symptoms and doesn't realize he has it. He visits a supermarket and passes Jane. Jane hasn't been able to get the vaccine because she is allergic to rDNA vaccines or has an immunocompromised disease that prevents her from getting it. Jane and John pass each other in the store or have a short interaction about something. John collects all his stuff, makes his purchase and leaves the store. Without even knowing it, he has passed COVID onto Jane. John will never see or hear from Jane again. Jane becomes infected and has to be hospitalized. Her friends, family, & children all watch her suffer in the hospital, be put on a ventilator but sadly she can't be saved and Jane dies. Jane's friends and family all suffer and will experience the immense pain of losing someone so close. Her children have no mother. John will never hear or no about this. He will never know the immense pain and grief he has caused to Jane and her family by his reckless disregard for his own personal safety and those of others. John goes on and lives his life never knowing he is spreading the disease to others.
The Number of Deaths Caused by COVID-19
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Still not convinced? Visit the myriad of resources debunking your bogus conspiracy theories GetVaccineAnswers.org
Get the vaccine @ [url: https://www.vaccines.gov/
COVID-19 Hoaxes debunked (AP): https://apnews.com/article/debunked-coronavirus-myths-survive-212dfb8acbf8c759e869f8b391724873
COVID-19 Myths Debunked (Mayo Clinic)L https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/featured-topic/11-covid-19-myths-debunked
COVID-19 Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact (John Hopkins Medicine): https://web.archive.org/web/20210927174029/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines-myth-versus-fact
COVID-19 Schemes, Scams, and Misinformation (QuackWatch) https://quackwatch.org/consumer-protection/covid-19-consumer-protection/
COVID Mythbusters (WHO) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths (YaleNewHavenHealth) https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/vaccine/vaccine-myths.aspx
Common myths about Covid – debunked (THe Guardian) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/13/common-myths-about-covid-debunked
I doubt you'll even bother reading any of that, but there they are in plain English. The science has been completely proven and is ironclad. You have nothing to be concerned about by getting the COVID-19 virus.
You've already been vaccinated your whole life. What's different this time?
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When you were first born your parents had you immediately innoculated against these common diseases:
Hepatitis B (2nd dose)
Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Polio (IPV)
Pneumococcal (PCV)
Rotavirus (RV)
Then when you went to public school you were required to get vaccines for the following diseases:
Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis.
Polio.
Measles/mumps/rubella.
Hepatitis A and B and.
Varicella.
After a student turns 11, they are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis.
You have to get vaccines when traveling overseas to some foreign countries, such as:
diphtheria,
tetanus,
pertussis,
measles,
mumps,
rubella,
varicella,
poliomyelitis,
hepatitis B,
hepatitis A,
Haemophilus influenzae type b,
rotavirus,
meningococcus,
human papillomavirus, and
pneumococcus.
Source: https://www.medicinenet.com/do_you_need_vaccinations_before_traveling_abroad/views.htm
More than likely these vaccines saved your life & you never even realized it. You were lucky not to live through the plague, the times of cholera where there were thousands of people lying dead in the streets & never have had dysentery, or the Spanish flu (which the COVID death rate has already surpassed) and especially polio and simply take it for granted you won't get these diseases when it reality it was government policies made before you were even born to keep you safe & alive so you can live your life in full and in safety from those common diseases. Currently, at the time of this writing there are 813,000 people who have died in the US. That's more deaths that the Spanish flu, the Vietnam War and even the Civil War which saw 750,000 dead.
It's understandable to be concerned about the unknown. But this virus was extensively tested by the FDA for over a year https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/development-approval-process-cber/vaccine-development-101. You might argue it was rushed a little, but in a situation where there's a global pandemic, we needed this IMMEDIATELY. There will be further tests over the years, and I'm sure they will come back as having no long term side effects. Currently any and all adverse effects and side effects are being monitored by the https://v.gd/CberFDA_CDC: The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which is overseen by the FDA, CDC, WHO & Dept. of Veterans Affairs. So far, they're only seeing they have come to discover side effects are quite rare, happening in less than 1 in 200,000 vaccinated individuals. And these are just allergic reactions, which can be easily treated.
It's okay to ask questions, but when you go around spreading unfounded conspiracy theories that were dreamed up as mis/disinformation, asking for COVID cards, or otherwise just being an anti-vax pest, I will have something to say about it.
https://v.gd/DenyfromDeathBed: 'I don't have COVID': Doctor says some COVID patients deny virus, decry vaccines from their deathbed (USA Today)
*** https://v.gd/99PercentUnvaccinatedDying: More than 99% of recent COVID deaths in US involve unvaccinated people, a 'sad and tragic' situation
http://hrpyqtpeueznvudzs7j4j7guvorl4uiinrbxzwxi6pv5ienbmwdzniad.onion/covidvacvsunvac.png
Clearnet link: https://ibb.co/7p9Hrwm
Covid Hospitalizations by Vaccine Status Bar Graph
Like how do dispute those statistic and still think it's a good idea not to get vaccinated?
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few."
"The good thing about Science is that it's true, whether or not you believe in it." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Response to COVID Card Dealers:
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Allowing the sale of fake COVID-19 cards is reprehensible and demonstrates the complete moral bankruptcy of the seller. When a person engages in the act of selling fake COVID-19 cards, his mindset is the same of a murderer because this person is a narcissist & sociopath and has no sense of right or wrong. He has no concern or compassion for his fellow man, shows no remorse for his actions and feels no connection to other human beings. He doesn't have to be concerned with his actions because he might be selling it to he'll never meet. So, sit on his comfy couch counting his money, while the person he just sold the card could be out there getting people sick. It's this all consuming greed that drives him & nothing else.
Did you know that all printers sold have a secret series of characters that can only be seen with UV light and can identify you if you're printing these cards out yourself?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/household-printers-tracking-code/
Not to mention selling fake COVID-19 cards is a federal crime for the fruaudulent us of a US government seal and is punishable by 5 years in prison? https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/its-a-crime-to-use-a-fake-vaccine-card/65-9048e946-0b33-4e94-8853-b44690afbca5
