Are you one of the “hesitant” Americans facing the “jab or no job” deadline? Or contemplating a booster for yourself or a jab for your child? You could believe Dr. Fauci, the AMA, Pfizer, Joe Biden, CNN, and the countless others who say the vaccine is “safe and effective,” so just do it. Or you […]
On Oct 26, a panel of experts recommended 17 to 0 that FDA authorize the Pfizer vaccine at one-third dose, for 5-to-12 year-olds. Will you be rushing your child to the nearest vaccine center? Or worrying about mandates? The issue is certainly controversial; more than 140,000 comments were received. Vaccine proponents say that “rare” or “mild” adverse […]
A committee of experts advising the Food and Drug Administration met on Oct 26 and voted 17 to 0, with one abstention, to recommend authorizing the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. In response, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) issued a statement that anyone who administers the shot must […]
I hope you are beginning to return to a more active life. Sadly, people who have been double-jabbed still don’t feel safe. They may be shunning family members and long-time friends who have chosen not to be injected, even relatives and friends who had gotten COVID and had recovered. COVID is not like leprosy, syphilis, […]
In early October 2021, Americans, whether vaccinated or not, continue to be diagnosed with COVID-19. The use of a common disinfectant, povidone-iodine (PVP-I or Betadine™) has been suggested as a preventive measure, and seven studies have shown efficacy in early treatment or pre-exposure prophylaxis. For example, Bidra et al. showed rapid inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 when […]
You may have been postponing a trip, wondering whether it is safe to fly again. I just returned from a conference in Pittsburgh, and things appeared normal—more or less. The plane was full, and the terminal was busy. There were frequent announcements over the loudspeaker about the requirement to be masked inside the terminal, under […]
“Fully vaccinated” has meant “one and done” for J&J COVID vaccine, or two jabs with Pfizer or Moderna after 14 days have passed. Now there is talk of boosters. If you are contemplating another jab, you might want to look at results from one of the most vaccinated places in the world, which now requires […]
I’m sure you are favor of “following the science” on COVID vaccinations. A basic principle of the scientific method is that you need a control group. To detect a difference, say in adverse reactions, between the treated group and the control, you need a big enough control group. As this graph shows, you need to […]
Based on his experiences in a front-row seat during the Trump Administration, virologist and disaster response expert Steven Hatfill, M.D., calls for government accountability for the COVID-19 death rate and economic destruction, writing in the fall issue of issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. “Americans’ lives have been tragically disrupted and permanently […]
If you work for a company that is giving employees an opportunity to have a conversation with an expert concerning COVID vaccination, say their PharmD, what might you ask? Our Sept 11 dispatch suggested several questions: Can you delay the requirement pending availability of the only FDA-approved product, labeled Comirnaty, or better yet, completion of […]