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[IronNoggin]

What is mRNA? The messenger molecule that’s been in every living cell for billions of years is the key ingredient in some COVID-19 vaccines

One surprising star of the coronavirus pandemic response has been the molecule called mRNA. It’s the key ingredient in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. But mRNA itself is not a new invention from the lab. It evolved billions of years ago and is naturally found in every cell in your body. Scientists think RNA originated in the earliest life forms, even before DNA existed.

Here’s a crash course in just what mRNA is and the important job it does:

https://theconversation.com/what-is-mrna-the-messenger-molecule-thats-been-in-every-living-cell-for-billions-of-years-is-the-key-ingredient-in-some-covid-19-vaccines-158511

Although these are new vaccines, the underlying technology was initially developed many years ago and improved incrementally over time. As a result, the vaccines have been well tested for safety. The success of these mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, in terms of safety and efficacy, predicts a bright future for new vaccine therapies that can be quickly tailored to new, emerging threats. Early-stage clinical trials using mRNA vaccines have already been conducted for influenza, Zika, rabies, and cytomegalovirus. Certainly, creative scientists are already considering and developing therapies for other diseases or disorders that might benefit from an approach similar to that used for the vaccines against COVID-19.

[IronNoggin]

Nearly all COVID deaths in US are now among unvaccinated

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per day — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the vaccine.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/science/nearly-all-covid-deaths-in-us-are-now-among-unvaccinated/ar-AALoNi3

[IronNoggin]

COVID-19 Alberta statistics

Interactive aggregate data on COVID-19 cases in Alberta

Since Jan 1, 2021, 0.3% of people with one dose (4,924/1,525,274) were   diagnosed with COVID-19 14 days after the first immunization date

Since Jan 1, 2021, 0% of people with two doses (542/1,156,974)  were diagnosed with COVID-19 14 days after the second immunization date

95.5% of cases (122,563/128,314) since Jan 1, 2021 were unvaccinated or  diagnosed within two weeks from the first dose immunization date

92.6% of hospitalized cases (5,150/5,559) since Jan 1, 2021 were  unvaccinated or diagnosed within two weeks from the first dose   immunization date

87.4% of COVID-19 deaths (665/761) since Jan 1, 2021 were  unvaccinated or diagnosed within two weeks from the first dose   immunization date

https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm#vaccine-outcomes

[Blood_Orange]

COVID-19 Alberta statistics

Since Jan 1, 2021, 0% of people with two doses (542/1,156,974)  were diagnosed with COVID-19 14 days after the second immunization date

87.4% of COVID-19 deaths (665/761) since Jan 1, 2021 were  unvaccinated or diagnosed within two weeks from the first dose   immunization date

https://www.alberta.ca/stats/covid-19-alberta-statistics.htm#vaccine-outcomes

Shocking I don't understand how anyone could be opposed to vaccination at this point. Millions have been vaccinated, months have gone by, the numbers have come in and they show that the vaccine is effective and safe.

I got my second shot on Thursday and went to work on Friday. Felt tired and achy. And it was so hot. So hot. Got home and took my temperature, it was 102. I guess that explains why it felt so hot Feeling back to normal today. Probably should have booked the day off sick in advance... if you can, I'd recommend taking a day off the day after your second shot.

[Hike_and_fish]

Regarding the most dangerous variant, the Delta, the UK government admits vaccinated people are 3.25 times more likely to die than those who did not take the experimental shot.

Out of 117 total deaths occurring within 28 days of infection, 44 of them were unvaccinated individuals.

No word on what vaccine these individuals has received.

Charts show one of the deceased had received their first vaccine dose within 21 days of dying and 19 of them received one vaccine dose more than 21 days before passing away.


50 people who died from the Delta variant took both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

In total, 70 out of the 27,192 vaccinated individuals in the study died, which is a 0.26% mortality rate.

Meanwhile, 44 out of the 53,822 unvaccinated people in the paper died, resulting in a 0.08% mortality.


https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/996740/Variants_of_Concern_VOC_Technical_Briefing_17.pdf

[Blood_Orange]

Out of 117 total deaths occurring within 28 days of infection, 44 of them were unvaccinated individuals [and 73 were at least partly vaccinated]

I wonder why that is. My first thought is that since the UK is approaching only 50% vaccinated, they may still be prioritizing shots for the elderly and vulnerable populations. Any breakthrough infections would carry a higher chance of death in those elderly/vulnerable populations. Meanwhile, the younger and as-yet unvaccinated population who contract the delta variant have a naturally lower chance of death and hospitalization.

The Telegraph has a headline stating that no fully-vaccinated people under 50 have yet died from the delta variant so that tracks with the logic above. The actual article was hidden behind a paywall so who knows whether there's more interesting info to the story.

I read another article about how all 117 of the people who died of the delta variant had consumed water either within 21 days before dying, or more than 21 days before passing away. Their deaths might have something to do with the experimental liquid they'd beed drinking

Update: Woke up feeling fine today! Got my second shot Thursday, had a fever and aches on Friday, back to normal on Saturday.

[IronNoggin]

COVID-19: No mask needed for indoor public spaces from July 1, as pandemic fizzles in B.C.

The COVID-19 pandemic is fizzling out in B.C. as the provincial health officer prepares to lift more restrictions on Canada Day — giving people a choice of whether to wear a mask in public indoor settings.

All this good news means B.C. will move into Step 3 of the four-step restart plan on July 1.

Step 3 will see a return to normal indoor and outdoor personal gatherings, fairs and festivals can be held, casinos and nightclubs can reopen and all indoor fitness classes are allowed.

There will still be restrictions on the numbers of people allowed in casinos and nightclubs and other public safety measures, however masks will no longer have to be worn in public indoor spaces.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/covid-19-no-mask-needed-for-indoor-public-spaces-as-of-july-1-as-pandemic-fizzles-in-b-c

[Hike_and_fish]

Nearly all COVID deaths in US are now among unvaccinated

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per day — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the vaccine.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/science/nearly-all-covid-deaths-in-us-are-now-among-unvaccinated/ar-AALoNi3

This is due to testing. About a month ago or more the US CDC changed the way ti run the PCR test for unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals. The vaccinated are placed in a new cycle threshold. This was detailed in a report the CDC released a while ago.you can still die from the virus even if fully vaccinated. BC had 6 deaths last time I checked for those who received both shots. Bonnie Henry said this on the news 3 days ago.More deaths for those who've only revised one dose and more fore no doses.

[cutthroat22]

I'll leave this here again. Not pro/anti anything.  Just data to review if one is concerned about potential reactions/deaths the jab.  We pay for it, may as well use the info.

BC
http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19_vaccine/AEFI_reports/COVID19_AEFI_Weekly_Report_2021-07-02.pdf
Ontario
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/documents/ncov/epi/covid-19-aefi-report.pdf?la=en

I thought all the numbers would be similar per capita but there seems to be a bit of a difference between the two provinces.  I would guess it comes down to reporting of the events.

[RalphH]

AFAIK nobody ever claimed the Covid vaccine will make a person immortal. I reported here a couple of months ago that my wife's uncle died from covid after getting both pfizer shots on the recommended cycle. He was over 100. He had also suffered a fall about 1 week before passing away.

Please look at:

Why reports of COVID-19 infections after 2 vaccine doses aren't cause for alarm:

'Breakthrough infections' among fully vaccinated Canadians just 0.5 per cent of reported cases, data shows

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-vaccines-break-through-infection-canada-doses-1.6080206

[Hike_and_fish]

AFAIK nobody ever claimed the Covid vaccine will make a person immortal. I reported here a couple of months ago that my wife's uncle died from covid after getting both pfizer shots on the recommended cycle. He was over 100. He had also suffered a fall about 1 week before passing away.

Please look at:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-vaccines-break-through-infection-canada-doses-1.6080206

Thank you Ralph for sending me a link to the government propaganda news media. Who believes this crap. Morons,that's who. Only a moron would trust news from a government funded news outlet. Given a break. What separates the CBC from state run CCP news media. Nothing !

[RalphH]

LOL. Here's another one:

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/getting-covid-after-fully-vaccinated-sick-after-second-dose-how-many-people/65-27fee9e0-4601-4d46-9f3b-684d74e913b3

who report from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7021e3.htm

that as of April 30th, about 101 million people were fully vaccinated and about 10,000 subsequently got covid; that means 0.01% of people got COVID after being fully vaccinated.

That compares to a total number infected as of July 2 of about 34 million people in the US of a population of 334 million since the pandemic started.

Here's another one from CTV reporting on a Rockefeller University (that should spin your hamster wheels!) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine:  https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/risk-of-getting-covid-19-after-full-vaccination-extremely-low-new-study-1.5398015

Among 417 employees at Rockefeller University who were fully vaccinated with either the Pfizer or Moderna shots, two of them or about .5%, had breakthrough infections later,

...and your exquisitely paranoid wisdom springs from where?

[Blood_Orange]

Oh Ralph, arguing with the kids again

I read a WaPo article the other day about the difficulty of adapting back out of our pandemic mindset. It's written as a humorous piece but had some really good insights sprinkled in. This quote reminds me of our conspiracy-minded friends (who are thankfully not numerous enough to endanger our larger vaccination efforts):

"One thing I think we have all realized as the debates have raged over the pandemic — mask or no mask, to be vaccinated or not — is that we value our opinions more than both our lives and the lives of others."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/06/29/i-went-las-vegas-test-whether-i-was-really-ready-life-other-side-pandemic/

[Blood_Orange]

Apologies for the double post but here's another quote from the same article that rings true for me:

I wish I could hand out trophies to those who have endured so much. After what everyone has been through, so many people deserve a trophy instead of only the invisible badges of honor and courage we have pinned on them. For the rest of their lives, I want them all to be walking around with a smoothie in one hand and a big gleaming trophy in the other. But in the same way, perhaps those who did not sacrifice — who laughed in the face of a serious threat to so many lives — should be forced to wear cheap, poorly made hats with stupid sayings on them.

[RalphH]

most kids past the age of 6 can figure vaccines out far quicker than a certain segment of adults.