Mastodawn

"Covid vaccines may have been less effective than first thought, a major new analysis suggests.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) claims their roll–out prevented 14.4 million deaths worldwide in their first year, with some estimates closer to 20 million.

But new research by Japanese scientists indicates that, while the mRNA jabs made by Pfizer and Moderna undoubtedly prevented severe illness, immune protection dipped much faster than expected.

Analysing antibody data from more than 2,500 adults, the team found almost half experienced a 'rapid' decline in immunity within nine months of a booster."

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/science/biology/scientists-finally-admit-the-covid-vaccines-were-ineffective-50-per-cent-rapidly-lose-protection/ar-AA1ML6gJ

https://www.trialsitenews.com/a/only-2-improved-nearly-1-in-3-worsened-canadian-study-upends-assumptions-about-vaccination-and-long-covid-7045c342

https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-coronavirus-vaccine-845ef3fed4125ab271f6b5de641aae1a?os

Meanwhile you say "I wear a mask indoors!" 🫠

"FAQ 4: How important is mask-wearing outdoors?
Mask-wearing remains an important protective measure, especially in crowded outdoor settings or when close proximity to others is unavoidable. Masks help to block the release of respiratory droplets and aerosols, reducing the spread of the virus. They are most effective when worn consistently and correctly by both infected and uninfected individuals.

FAQ 5: Can Covid-19 spread in a crowded outdoor event?
Yes, Covid-19 can spread in crowded outdoor events, even with open-air ventilation. Close proximity, increased respiratory activity (e.g., talking, shouting, singing), and potentially poor adherence to mask-wearing can create localized pockets of higher risk."

https://iere.org/how-far-can-covid-19-travel-in-the-air-outside/

And I sure hope by "mask," you mean an N95 respirator.

My respirator on my face covering my nose and mouth protects me from outdoor infection too, whereas your Covid vaxx will eternally be 1.5+ years behind currently circulating strains.

The smart money says I stay Novid and you don't.
#Covid

MSN

Sam Jan 10

kaffando Jan 10

Ok, so...just read of the FOURTH case of cholangiocarcinoma (or cancer of the bile duct) that I've heard of in the last 3 weeks.

Unfortunatley, there is an incredibly poor prognosis with this form of cancer.

What's going on, then? This is a rare cancer, so why does it seem to be everywhere all of a sudden?

Is is related to previous bouts of COVID19 ? We know there is a clear link between COVID and cancer.

(cc @augieray - for interest)

#cancer #COVID19

Sam Jan 7

Bruce Mirken Jan 6

#HuffPost asks, "With #Flu Rates Soaring, Why Did RFK’s #CDC Stop Recommending The Vaccine?" With comments from my Defend Public Health colleague @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-cdc-vaccinations-flu-kids_n_695d4bc5e4b0b0e75cf0acb1?egs

##IMPEACHRFKJr

With Flu Rates Soaring, Why Did RFK’s CDC Stop Recommending The Vaccine For Kids?

"There is no scientific evidence supporting the change in recommendations,” one expert told HuffPost.

HuffPost

Sam Jan 7

Ahimsa Jan 6

"This Year’s Flu Season Just Surpassed a Grim New Record"

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/doctor-visits-for-flu-hit-highest-level-in-almost-30-years

"Doctor visits for flulike illnesses in the U.S. have reached their highest level in the nearly 30 years that the CDC has tracked the statistic ..."

"Almost one in 10 people who visited a doctor in the U.S. in the week ending on December 27 were there for flulike symptoms, according to new data"

#Flu #Influenza #HealthCare

Doctor Visits for Flu Hit Highest Level in Almost 30 Years

Almost one in 10 people who visited a doctor in the U.S. in the week ending on December 27 were there for flulike symptoms, according to new data

Scientific American

Sam Jan 7

Grace O'Malley Jan 6

#Flu (influenza) hits the highest level in 25 years in the US. Flu mutates every year, but the currently available vaccine provides some protection. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/health/flu-highest-level-25-years

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years

Flu continues to visit misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.

CNN

Sam Jan 7

Zeteo Media (bot)Jan 6

Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame

https://zeteo.com/p/-musk-grok-undressing-women-children

#Zeteo

Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame

The abuse is widespread. But instead of apologizing, Musk has gleefully encouraged the behavior, praising Grok’s ability and promoting the tool.

Zeteo

Sam Jan 7

Charles Should Jan 7

US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals

Democrats, however, remain determined to press the justice department over the Epstein documents despite other stories such as the capture by US forces of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, dominating the news cycle.

#Trump #Venezuela #Epstein #Diversion #trumpepsteinfiles

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/06/epstein-files-release-justice-department?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other