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The Risks of mRNA Vaccination in Adolescents: Myocarditis Concerns

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Reference: Høeg, T. B., Krug, A., Stevenson, J., & Mandrola, J. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination-associated myocarditis in children ages 12-17: A stratified national database analysis. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.08.30.21262866 Summary: This article investigates the incidence of myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in children aged 12-17, as reported through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). It highlights […]

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US COVID-19 Vaccines: A Critical Analysis of Health Impact

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Reference: Classen, B. (2021). US COVID-19 vaccines proven to cause more harm than good based on pivotal clinical trial data analysed using the proper scientific endpoint, “all cause severe morbidity”. Trends in Internal Medicine, 1(1), 1-6. Summary: The article by J. Bart Classen critiques the three COVID-19 vaccines approved in the US, asserting that they

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Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Natural Immunity to Vaccine-Induced Immunity

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Reference: Gazit, S., Shlezinger, R., Perez, G., Lotan, R., Peretz, A., Ben-Tov, A., Cohen, D., Muhsen, K., Chodick, G., & Patalon, T. (2021). Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415 Summary: This study compares the long-term protection provided by natural immunity from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection to that from the

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Kinetics of Antibody Decay After BNT162b2 Vaccination vs. SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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Reference: Israel, A., Shenhar, Y., Green, I., Merzon, E., Golan-Cohen, A., Schäffer, A. A., Ruppin, E., Magen, E., & Vinker, S. (2021). Elapsed time since BNT162b2 vaccine and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a large cohort. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.08.03.21261496 Summary: This study investigates the decay of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in individuals vaccinated with two doses of

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SAHPRAs Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events

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Reference: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. (2021, August 20). SAHPRA statement on adverse events following immunisation (AEFIs) with COVID-19 vaccines. Summary: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) oversees the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in collaboration with the National Department of Health (NDoH). Since the national vaccination roll-out commenced on 17 May 2021,

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Reduced Risk of Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 After COVID-19 Vaccination

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Reference: Cavanaugh, A. M., Spicer, K. B., Thoroughman, D., Glick, C., & Winter, K. (2021). Reduced risk of reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 after COVID-19 vaccination—Kentucky, May–June 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 70(32), 1081-1083. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7032e1-H.pdf Summary: A study conducted in Kentucky during May-June 2021 assessed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on reinfection rates among individuals previously

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Reduced Reinfection Risk with Vaccination in Previously Infected Individuals

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Reference: Cavanaugh, A. M., Spicer, K. B., Thoroughman, D., Glick, C., & Winter, K. (2021). Reduced risk of reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 after COVID-19 vaccination – Kentucky, May–June 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 70(32), 1081-1083. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7032e1-H.pdf Summary: A study conducted in Kentucky investigated the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on reinfection rates among individuals previously infected

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Rising Hospitalisations Among Vaccinated Individuals in Israel

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Reference: Johnson, L. D. (2021, August 11). 95% of severe patients in Israeli hospitals are vaccinated, warns doctor. Natural News. https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-08-11-95-severe-patients-israeli-hospitals-are-vaccinated.html Summary: Dr. Kobi Haviv reports a troubling trend in Israel, where 95% of severe COVID-19 patients in hospitals are vaccinated. Despite over 78% vaccination coverage, Israel has experienced a rise in serious cases. The

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Covid-19 pandemic health and economic crises: Open letter to President Ramaphosa

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Summary In an open letter to President Ramaphosa, the authors express grave concerns about the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, criticising the reliance on official narratives from global health organisations and mainstream media, and highlighting the adverse effects of these policies on public health and the economy. They argue that current mRNA

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Shedding of Infectious SARS-CoV-2 Despite Vaccination

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Reference: Riemersma, K. K., Haddock, L. A. III, Wilson, N. A., Minor, N., Eickhoff, J., Grogan, B. E., Kita-Yarbro, A., Halfmann, P. J., Segaloff, H. E., Kocharian, A., Florek, K. R., Westergaard, R., Bateman, A., Jeppson, G. E., Kawaoka, Y., O’Connor, D. H., Friedrich, T. C., & Grande, K. M. (2022). Shedding of infectious SARS-CoV-2

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