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"An international virologist group representing more than 80 research labs
across more than 40 countries yesterday reaffirmed their support for the
continued development and deployment of mRNA vaccines, a statement that came in
response to the United States’ top health agency announcement earlier this
month that it was scrapping further work on projects involving the mRNA vaccine
platform.
Scientists and public health experts said dismantling the research is a
dangerous move that will dramatically hobble US pandemic preparedness. However,
the head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD,
on X yesterday amplified what many scientists say is misinformation about mRNA
risks and benefits by posting a clip from a far-right political talk show where
he said the mRNA vaccine platform is no longer viable for public health
purposes.
The Global Virus Network (GVN), which is dedicated to advancing pandemic
preparedness, said vaccination is one of public health’s greatest achievements
and has prevented 4.4 million deaths each year. It added that mRNA vaccine
platforms have emerged as one of the most significant biomedical achievements
of the 21st century, and have reshaped the world’s ability to quickly respond
to new viral threats.
The group estimated that the COVID-19 vaccines averted 7.5 million deaths
between 2000 and 2024 globally, and that of the more than 298 million doses
administered in the United States in the first 6 months of rollout, fewer than
1% of recipients experienced adverse reactions or complications. GVN added that
clinical data suggest between March 2021 and January 2022, mRNA cut the death
rate by about 90% and were 94% effective against severe disease during the
Omicron wave."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
