SAVIMS

December 2021

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Epidemiological surveillance, Other scientific evidence, Resource Type, Statistical evidence, Vaccine effectiveness, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

Transmission Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant in Danish Households

Reference: Lyngse, F. P., Mortensen, L. H., Denwood, M. J., Christiansen, L. E., Møller, C. H., Skov, R. L., … & Krause, T. G. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC transmission in Danish households. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.12.27.21268278 Summary: This study investigates the transmission of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 within Danish households, comparing it to the Delta variant. […]

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Peer-reviewed evidence, Resource Type, Vaccine effectiveness, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

The Omicron Variant and the Vaccine Booster Debate

Reference: Khan, N. A., Al-Thani, H., & El-Menyar, A. (2022). The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variant (Omicron) and increasing calls for COVID-19 vaccine boosters-The debate continues. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 45, 102246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmaid.2021.102246 Summary: The emergence of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has sparked global concern due to its high mutation rate and potential

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Peer-reviewed evidence, Resource Type, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the Brain and Vaccine Implications

Reference: Oldfield, P. R., Hibberd, J., & Bridle, B. W. (2022). How does severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 affect the brain and its implications for the vaccines currently in use. Vaccines, 10(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10010001 Summary: This article reviews how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the brain, particularly through its spike protein, which can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Patients

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Other scientific evidence, Vaccine safety & adverse events, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

Safety Analysis of Ad26.COV2.S Vaccine Among South African Healthcare Workers

Reference: Takuva, S., Takalani, A., Seocharan, I., Yende-Zuma, N., Reddy, T., Engelbrecht, I., Faesen, M., Khutlo, K., Whyte, C., Bailey, V., Trivella, V., Peter, J., Opie, J., Louw, V., Rowji, P., Jacobson, B., Groenewald, P., Dorrington, R. E., Laubscher, R., Bradshaw, D., Moultrie, H., Fairall, L., Sanne, I., Gail-Bekker, L., Gray, G., Gogar, A., Garrett,

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Peer-reviewed evidence, Resource Type, Treatment, Vaccine safety & adverse events, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

The Neurological Impact of SARS-CoV-2 and Vaccine Implications

Reference: Oldfield, P. R., Hibberd, J., & Bridle, B. W. (2022). How does severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 affect the brain and its implications for the vaccines currently in use. Vaccines, 10(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10010001 Summary: The article reviews how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the brain and discusses potential neurological complications tied to COVID-19 and vaccines. The spike protein

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Excess deaths, Other scientific evidence, Statistical evidence, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

Evaluating Covid-19 Vaccination Effects on Mortality in New Zealand

Reference: Hatchard, G. (2021, December 17). Relationship between Covid-19 vaccination and all cause mortality. Hatchard Report. https://hatchardreport.com/relationship-between-covid-19-vaccination-and-all-cause-mortality/ Summary: The article by Guy Hatchard investigates the correlation between mRNA Covid-19 vaccinations and all-cause mortality rates in New Zealand, particularly among individuals aged 60 and over. The analysis, facilitated by New Zealand’s unique border controls, allows for

COVID-19, Covid-19 vaccines, Epidemiological surveillance, Excess deaths, Other scientific evidence, Resource Type, Statistical evidence, Vaccine safety & adverse events, Vaccines, Viral illnesses

Analysis of Mis-categorisation in Covid-19 Mortality Data

Reference: Neil, M., Fenton, N., Smalley, J., Craig, C., Guetzkow, J., McLachlan, S., Engler, J., & Rose, J. (2021). Latest statistics on England mortality data suggest systematic mis-categorisation of vaccine status and uncertain effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccination. ResearchGate. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14176.20483 Summary: This article scrutinises England’s Covid-19 mortality data, revealing potential systematic mis-categorisation of vaccination status. While

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