Shame, Scandal and Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Caribbean
Understanding How Culture Impacts Vaccine Hesitancy and Why We Need Scientific Research
We need to treat vaccine hesitance in the Caribbean with humility and understanding, rather than with arrogance and superiority.
I am not a medical doctor. I cannot hope to understand the full list of reasons why people refuse to get vaccinated. One would think that in regions like the Caribbean, citizens would be flocking to get Covid-19 vaccine, the full menu of which is now widely available. But this is not the case. Perhaps as much as half of the population is still vaccine hesitant. Why is this?
Why Scientifically Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy is Key
We need to treat the issue of Covid-19 hesitancy with SCIENCE. In addition to devoting resources into convincing persons to take the vaccine, or forcing them to take it (by limiting freedoms and economic opportunities), we should also launch some SCIENTIFIC research into deeply understanding WHY there is vaccine hesitancy in the first place. It would be interesting to find out:
– What are the ages of those that are vaccine-hesitant;
– are they mainly male or female;
– do they live in the town or the country/rural areas;
– what are their religious beliefs (e.g. Christianity, Baptist, Obeah);
– what is their level of education (literacy rate; primary, secondary, tertiary);
– what is their profession (labourer, lawyer, nurse, etc)
– are they employees or business owners;
– do they work in the public or in private sector;
– in what sectors are they active (e.g. agriculture, manufacturing, services, creative industries); what is their diet (how many portions of fresh fruit and vegetables consumed daily);
– do they have health conditions;
– do they believe that they may have pre-existing health conditions;
– what is their main source of information (newspaper, neighbour, Facebook, Instagram, TickTok);
– what is their personal reason for not taking the vaccine;
– what is their family situation (married, separated, living together, single parent);
– what is the size of the family unit (how many persons live in the household)?
Covid-19 is a Challenge, But it is Also a Great Opportunity
This type of SCIENTIFIC research may reveal more than just vaccine hesitancy; it may just explain why we are not developing in the first place; and why all of the money in the world will not help us. Because if we do not believe in ourselves; if we do not love who we are and where we came from; if we cannot accept the consequences of the choices that WE make; and if we continue to believe that ‘somebody put something on us’; or ‘somebody do something to us’, we will be going nowhere in a hurry.
Covid-19 is a challenge, but it is also a great opportunity. Let us use this chance to do the SCIENCE, do the research; to carry out a scientific investigation into Vaccine Hesitancy among our populations. Then and only then, we will be able to truly understand and to stop casting blame on Social Media and other factors that may not even be causes of the problem. At the end of the day, people are bright enough and educated enough to believe exactly what they want to believe. And it may not be what you or I think.
In addition to fear, there is the issue of SHAME. Do you know that respectable, even retired women died silently of AIDS at home because of shame and false pride – their husbands or partners would have gone ‘outside’ and brought the disease home – but the shame of going to the hospital for treatment and ‘letting the neighbours know’ was too much to bear. We live in a society where the VICTIMS are shamed and blamed. And the perpetrators of sex and other crimes run free and, in some cases, even celebrated (like the uniformed policeman or the travelling salesman, who has more than one family across the country).
In addition to fear, there is the issue of SHAME. Do you know that respectable, even retired women died silently of AIDS at home because of shame and false pride – their husbands or partners would have gone ‘outside’ and brought the disease home – but the shame of going to the hospital for treatment and ‘letting the neighbours know’ was too much to bear. We live in a society where the VICTIMS are shamed and blamed. And the perpetrators of sex and other crimes run free and, in some cases, even celebrated (like the uniformed policeman or the travelling salesman, who has more than one family across the country).
Yes, shame and scandal in the family may have something, or everything, to do with Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy. But let’s not guess. Let’s do the SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
And while the calypso, “Shame and Scandal in the Family” is funny, it’s no longer funny when it is a question of life or death. Is it that our culture is Killing us?
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Dr. Auliana Poon
Dr. Auliana Poon is the founder and Managing Director of Leve Global and Exceptional Caribbean.
Auliana loves the Caribbean and believes in its people. Her personal mission is to change the world; to transform our societies. And this is precisely why she has spearheaded Exceptional Caribbean – a continuing mission to elevate tourism, trade and lives.
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This was an interesting article and I appreciate the interest in gathering data that may help understand our people. However while it discourages being arrogant and casting aspersions on the vaccine hesitant the article seems incapable of hiding its true goal, which is to find out why persons are not running after what are being referred to as vaccines. Without asking the many questions that would seem obvious to the “hesitant” I suggest another study. This study would be on the governments of the region, the opposition parties, the educational institutions, some religious institutions, the primary media and those who took these shots (especially those who are healthy and in their youth) to find out why they were so easily fooled into thinking that these C_19 shots were a good idea? With what level of thinking could it be a wise move to jab an entire population with something that is not well tested. With what conscience do they ignore so many warning signs of adverse reactions even death. Was it a heart issue or an intelligence deficit that they ignored early treatment options that are shown to work and have more studies than a particular FDA approved drug that does nothing. What is the capacity of government leadership to decipher how to apply international suggestions to a local situation and when to ignore these people (WHO, PAHO, FDA or CDC) altogether). Are our leaders even capable of independent analysis or must they march us all off this unknown cliff? The utter stupidity displayed by many leaders and some supposedly intelligent or educated people are everything some need to see to know that something isn’t right here and we will take our chances without any jab. I believe that there may be a very special place in hell reserved for those who looked people in the eye and told them these shots are safe. It is apparent that even though the information causing the so called hesitancy is available to everyone, those in charge seem unwilling or afraid to pay attention to it. The result of this is that they end up with a very unbalanced view of what is going on and what is feared might be going on. Many of those referred to as hesitant are actually much more informed and perhaps even much more intelligent than you think because they are weighing much more information from all angles. Many are also very educated and experienced. The way our so called leaders are brainwashed by the lagacy media is extremely concerning to many. Our leaders have shown tremendous weakness and inability during these times and this has not only been a Caribbean issue. Finally you call it hesitancy but for some it is not that. Those who go and take a shot when their country is in a covid storm (should be a no no but yet another example of poor understanding by ministries of health) might have been hesitant but for the rest it is simply survival as some have determined that they will fear better with covid than a jab and are prepared to face the consequences if they are wrong.
1) “something that is not well tested”, 2) “I believe that there may be a very special place in hell reserved for those who looked people in the eye and told them these shots are safe”, 3) “we will take our chances without any jab”
1) This is patently false. mRNA vaccine research dates back over a decade. You can go on google right now and search the scientific literature and read these articles if you have an open mind.
2) I believe there is a special place on earth for those who become critically ill with Covid-19 and are not fully vaccinated. It’s six feet under the ground. I believe this because all the scientific research points to this, with 97% of Covid-19 deaths belonging to the unvaccinated.
3) Take your chance. I sincerely wish you the best of luck. Currently in the USA the ICUs are overloaded with unvaccinated Covid-19 patients. That is not the only thing killing people these days, as cardiac diseases, cancer, and lung diseases are still killing people at their normal rates. Many patients are turned away from ICUs and have to spend time that they don’t have waiting to be transferred elsewhere; they are dying because of this. These are preventable deaths, if Covid-19 patients weren’t taking up hospital beds.
I know you are scared, I don’t blame you. The doctors and scientists aren’t involved in some grand conspiracy, they’re just putting their best work on display. At some point the scientists involved in these vaccines will be winning a Nobel Prize for their work. If you don’t want to enjoy the fruits of their labor, that is your decision. I would at least recommend talking to your doctor about the vaccine and keeping an open mind about their thoughts. I wish you luck, please be safe. Please wear your mask, wash your hands, and socially distance.
I totally agree with this article and thank you for the clarification of so many why this and why that this debate has torn some family, friends, churches and co-workers apart.
We all want the same thing (to live).
The vaccinated in getting chance to get sick. they’re just dying, from heart attacks.
As indicated by WHO and medical science, the vaccine does NOT prevent you from catching Covid-19. It does give you a fighting chance. Will some vaccinated people who get Covid die? Yes. But their chances of dying are far reduced because they are vaccinated.
KEVON, times are changing.
Increases in COVID‑19 are unrelated to levels of vaccination across 68
countries and 2947 counties in the United States
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-021-00808-7
European Journal of Epidemiology
“”Interpretation
The sole reliance on vaccination as a primary strategy to
mitigate COVID-19 and its adverse consequences needs
to be re-examined, especially considering the Delta
(B.1.617.2) variant and the likelihood of future variants.
Other pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
may need to be put in place alongside increasing
vaccination rates. Such course correction, especially with
regards to the policy narrative, becomes paramount with
emerging scientific evidence on real world effectiveness
of the vaccines.””
“”a report released from the Ministry
of Health in Israel, the effectiveness of 2 doses of the
BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccine against preventing
COVID-19 infection was reported to be 39% [6], substantially lower than the trial efficacy of 96% [7]. It is
also emerging that immunity derived from the Pfizer-BioNTech
vaccine may not be as strong as immunity acquired
through recovery from the COVID-19 virus [8].””
got to Event 201 and see the evidence for yourself.
Thanks Eddy. This article from USAToday sheds some light on the Event 201 and what it was all about.
Well said.. Your response to the first comment was right on.. this unfortunately is what we’re dealing with… I doubt your rebuttal will change the persons mind one bit. My concern right now are the hospitals… they’re underfunded and the unvaccinated are taking up bed space from those with other health issues
My question,
Why is it that the companies that have made these vaccines are not liable if a person/s die from getting the vaccine shots?
Dear ECG, thank you so much for taking the time to respond to us. Thank you for your suggestion that the real research should be on those that in act took the vaccine. Not a bad idea. Thanks also for confirming the reasons for ‘hesitancy’ – FEAR of the SAFETY of the vaccine and of FDA-approved drugs, that could lead to death; lack of ‘intelligent’ leaders to adapt international advice to local conditions in the Caribbean; and the willingness oof many to take a CHANCE on no-vax. With regard to research, should we also try to find out what percent of Billionaires have taken the vaccine; what percent of the one-percenters have taken the vaccine. What will we find? Perhaps that their Life is good want to live! What about the rest of us?
True and wise words
Shame and Pride….what are you talking about. There is no Hesitancy, but a clear rejection of the mRNA drugs created by the same people who created the SarsCov2 virus in their bioweapons labs.
You get on your Tyrannical high horse, saying that people are ignorant and need to have their Freedom taken away to force them to inject an Experimental mRNA genetic drug …..that in only nine months is related to the deaths of tens of thousands and injured millions around the World.
And for what an injection that can not prevent infection or transmission but supposedly reduced symptoms.
No thanks, but I have my God-given Natural Immunity, and natural Vit C, D3, Zinc, Turmeric/Curcumin, Ginger, Garlic etc that actually kills the SarsCov2 virus.
Dear Kesri, thank you for your response and for confirming that there is FEAR that the people who created the VAX are the same ones who created the disease in the first place; that FREEDOM is key and people should not be forced to get vaxed; that the vax is not sufficiently proven and tested; and that it is not as effective in preventing transmission, just reducing symptoms; and finally, that natural medicine – ginger, garlic, turmeric is better.
LACK of TRUST. Who is going to TRUST WHO when the former Communist head is buddy with China?
Who is going to TRUST Fauci when he was in with China researching the virus.
Who is going to TRUST a vaccine which hasn’t been fully tested- A vaccine we know has given blood clot, stroke and even killed People?
There is more shame when people take the vaccine and their feet are swollen or other adverse effect.
So Bill Gates is pushing the vaccine. But we know his formulae is CO2 in Atmosphere = People x Energy Used x CO2 produced. His was of reducing the CO2 is reducing people.
Are you and Bill Gates serious about NOT wanting people die from the virus? Or did Fauci designed it to kill People?
There are too many unanswered questions and discrepancies. Why should anyone trust any of You?
Something is WRONG and something STRANGE GOING ON. This is a manmade virus and NOT a normal vaccine.
So sad, nobody she seeks to reference is interested in what she calls science. She might reference psychology effectively but that isn’t her frame of reference. She needs to understand she isn’t dealing with people who use her frames of reference.
Dear Bob, thank you for connecting with us. Can you elaborate on the ‘frame of reference’ that you are referring to? I will appreciate some clarification. Thanks, auliana.
I must say that the article is quite interesting. However, given the World wide attention on COVID-19 which has become rather negative, confusing and grossly Political/Politicized especially, in the USA people no longer trusted their Governments nor the Vaccine. That’s it plain and simple! And, that’s one of the reasons why some people have refused to take it.
Dear James, thank you for your comment. You are correct. The issue is one of trust and its opposite, FEAR. I believe that, generally, people want to live. But there is a lack of trust of our governments, which breeds fear, and also, fear of dying. With Covid, both are intertwined. FEAR squared, maybe? How do we break this circle of FEAR?
In my opinion, vaccine hesitancy is caused by a combination of ignorance, religion and the influence of social media… judging by many of the comments I read online…not on here of course!😊
You are so correct. Trust is the real pandemic. If there actually were a vaccine (ooh that innocent-sounding word) that dealt with this covid safely almost everyone would take it willingly. The very definition of a vaccine has been changed again just in August or sometime recently.
One good thing that has come out of all this however is the use of Ivermectin. Besides it being very effective against C19 it has revealed which doctors, institutions, news and scientific sources are worth bothering with as we inevitably move into a new world. Parasites do not like that drug at all, very effective.
ECG, to your point… here is a review by Dr. Campbell of the report on China’s use of ivermectin…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO9cjy3Rydc
notice their cost of $2.65 per person. with the safe track record of ivermectin, at that kind of price, why not just give it to everyone? what do we have to lose? maybe a few needed care beds will be freed up. we will never know if not allowed to try.
ECG, a more recent report from Dr. Campbell compareing ivermectin with a new drug Pfizer has come out with.
“”New Pfizer antiviral and ivermectin, a pharmacodynamic analysis””
“”New Pfizer antiviral, PF-07321332, C₂₃H₃₂F₃N₅O₄””
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufy2AweXRkc
if Pfizer is ok, then we might get ivermectin too.
“”The very definition of a vaccine has been changed again ……..””
CDC Emails: Our Definition of Vaccine is “Problematic”
CDC: Problematic Vaccine? No, Problematic Definition of Vaccine.
“The CDC caused an uproar in early September 2021, after it changed its definitions of “vaccination” and “vaccine.””
https://technofog.substack.com/p/cdc-emails-our-definition-of-vaccinehttps://technofog.substack.com/p/cdc-emails-our-definition-of-vaccine
be sure to read the whole article. it is very informative.
From the beginning, the science proved to be doubting itself. Who else wouldn’t exercise doubts in it?
Secondly… as a manufacturer of a product, you boldly released declaration… not willing to accept any liability as a result of mishaps derived from the use of your product. Where does this place me as a potential consumer????.
Dear Auliana thank you for having the courage and decency to reply, all too often those in the Media post an article and cant be bothered to respond to comments.
To be honest I dont Fear the Evil Psychopathic Elites of Politicians, Scientists and Big Pharma who are using Billions of people as Lab Rats, to Gain Money and Power.
Freedom starts with us as Individuals to reject their Evil, Political Tyrants can say what they want but we have the power to defy them and refuse to comply.
Their Great Reset and 6uild 6ack 6etter anti Human Agenda by the UN WEF is quite clear for all who have eyes, to see.
Genetic editing Bat, SarsCov1, Pangolin and Humanised Mice Genetics to create this SarsCov2 bio weapon is just Satanic.
Our morally bankrupt tyrannical political representatives are all going in the fire.
We are in a bad relationship with many who have been entrusted in positions of power, but their time will come.
Hope to see Faucci and all his minions around the world end up in Prison where they all belong for mass murder.
On that deliverance of Justice, there definitely is no hesitancy from me.
This artificial “pandemic” is what created international mistrust of the genetic “treatment ” imposed upon the world. Arguably, the same billionaires who funded the research are essentially the same folks selling the “treatment ” as these persons own the drug companies. Not everyone is bamboozled, bearing in mind the sentiments of eugenics that have rung out from these persons at one time or another.
It is so depressing hearing the vitriol toward the life saving vaccines available to Bahamians and provided free from the US, our rich and powerful neighbour. Yes, misinformation is rampant everywhere on social media discouraging the average person because they either don’t have the skill, education or will to discern what is truth and what is a lie. Epidemiology is complex and most of can’t understand it fully. I am certainly not smart enough to say, one way or the other that I’m knowledgable enough about vaccines. So, I listen to the experts. All of our healthcare organisations, local and international, from the PHA, PAHO, The WHO, CDC and The FDA, all recommend the vaccines that are offered you are safe and effective. Not only that, all reports from local, US and international hospitals confirm that the dead and dying from COVID19 are predominantly unvaccinated while the vaccinated are protected, for the most part. Because I’m not an expert, I’m smart enough to listen to experts and not paranoid enough to believe all these good people have any evil intent. I’m just saddened by the fear, conspiracy theories, hesitancy and anti-vax. out there. Fortunately, as soon as the US declared that no one will be allowed entry unless vaccinated, only then did many citizens finally decide to get the two shots. I guess Walmart conquers fears?
Dear R. CARROLL thank you for your comment and for making us aware that HOPE, ambition, plan, dream, desire, wish, expectation, longing is an important factor in people’s decisions to become vaccinated – Hope of travel; hope of shopping; hope of visiting friends and relatives; hope of a better life; hope for deliverance.
“So, I listen to the experts. All of our healthcare organisations, local and international, from the PHA, PAHO, The WHO, CDC and The FDA, all recommend the vaccines that are offered you are safe and effective.”
R. Carroll, you must be listening to the wrong experts….
https://openvaers.com/covid-data
it is widely accepted VAERS (system is passive and voluntary) is under reported. only 1-10% are reported.
R. Carroll, some times “”….evil intent. “” is a result of just trying to make $$$.
Whistleblower Exposes Data Integrity Issues in Pfizer’s Clinical Trial | Facts Matter….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRsX1E_vOWw
They that the ‘gates man and the ‘dr fassie man’ are major share holders in the big three pharma companies. Shameful and wicked!!!!!
Some of us know what the government is up to. Some of us know what the government is capable of. Ask yourself….what do the whistle-blowers have to gain? NOTHING…there’s no money, fame or fortune in it for them. Why do doctors abandon their careers to speak their truths? Why are nurses, doctors and aids losing their livelihoods in refusal of taking a experimental drug? Why are hospitals in the U.S. NOT allowed to use alternate treatments? The scientific community has data to support the fact that the vaccine is killing people. Now estimated at 500,000 injuries and deaths in relation to the vaccines. Misinformation? NO, lack of information as governments around the world hide the truth. The intentional reduction in our population is key to this planets survival. No one is disputing the destructive effects of long term population growth. Die from Covid or Die from the vaccine…the result is the same. The goal of a 70% population reduction by 2030 will be achieved. Make no mistake about it.
Thank you ANGELA. For those remarks.
Yes, there are deaths and complications from vaccines. No doubt. And Yes, there are lives saved from the vaccine. And the numbers that live out-number those that die are higher. It all depends upon the numbers that we CHOSE to believe. And we chose the information that we want to believe. Human beings make choices and then find/read/follow the information that best CONFIRMS their decision. Yes, it is all about CONFIRMATION. It goes like this – there is FEAR of Death; we FEAR that the vaccine could kill us; we convince ourselves that we will live if we do not take the vaccine; and we find information to support our decision to not too take the vaccine.
But our confirmations in our decision to NOT take the vaccine can as easily be changed when hope and opportunity presents itself at our doorstep.
For Example, if we are fortunate enough to be offered the job of our dreams and need a VAX to do it; if we are fortunate enough to go to Miami to ‘shop until we drop’ and need the VAX to facilitate (as R. CARROLL noted in the above); if we are lucky enough to afford to travel abroad and need a VAX to travel; if we are lucky enough to be fit and healthy and have no ‘underlying conditions’; if we live in our own homes and fairly isolated from people and believe that COVID cannot reach us.
But what about the majority of us that may be front-line workers and cannot ‘escape’ the virus; or use public transportation; or are over-weight; or have underlying heart and other health conditions; or don’t eat as well or do not exercise enough; or live in apartments and shared accommodation; or are not able to tank in as much fresh air; or are not as loved and cared for; or whose immune systems are compromised?
What is clear is that Vaccine Hesitancy has ushered in FEAR has divided the society like no other: the rich and the poor; the privileged and the underprivileged; the healthy and unhealthy; the hopefuls and the hopeless; the confident and the fearful; the believers and the doubters; the literate and the illiterate. A great deal of work needs to be done to bridge these gaps and heal these growing divisions.
You literally wrote a novel about nothing. I’m sorry, I don’t care one way or another if someone is vaccinated or not vaccinated. It’s a personal choice. Medical data shows that there is not difference between the two…..YET.
Auliana, you have this backwards… “What is clear is that Vaccine Hesitancy has ushered in FEAR……”
this FEAR is strongly related to this article……
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/11/faux_science_dictates_cdcs_covid_directives.html
sample………..
“”Those same Democrats have now morphed into an activist Marxist throng as the pandemic offers the perfect opportunity to distort “science” in order to accomplish the final malevolent chapter of the globalist cabal’s agenda of altering Homo sapiens into a transhumanist world order.””
PLEASE read all!!
Caribbean people are still somewhat fresh out of the plantation culture unlike the US, we still have a naturalistic approach to many of our illnesses and have a plethora of herbs and remedies at our fingertips. There is fear within the diaspora for this vaccine, we still aren’t sure what the long-term results are, and we remember our history as a people and know that the bigger powers at play haven’t always been in our best interest. I believe a lot of people aren’t trusting their leaders and governments, so they aren’t going to sign up for some shady treatment from shady leaders…
Thank you LEIGHTON PRATT
You are correct. There continues to be FEAR. Fear among all of us. FEAR on all corners – FEAR of the vaccine that is not sufficiently tested; FEAR of the intentions of the vaccine makers (to make money and more); FEAR of our governments and their intentions; FEAR for our own health (and the pre-conditions that we inherited from the diet of slavery); and of course FEAR of the ultimate, death. And yes, there are many local herbs that can cure many things and we trust those. But humanity has been destroying nature; eating wild animals to death and EMPIRE has struck back. Unfortunately, our traditional local herbs may not be sufficient to ‘CURE’ these evils. Have your pick – it is 50:50 any how you measure it. Death or LIFE.
Very well written article, the reason why is that if the POLITICIANS WOULD SHUT UP and let the DOCTORS give the information all would be well. But unfortunately the POLITICIANS are ARROGANTLY pushing their agenda, by being constantly in your face on television during their live broadcast and implimenting measures and allowing the employer to implementing measures, whilst all the time saying that they are not making the vaccines mandatory. THATS YOUR ANSWER.
Dear Richard, thank you for your ‘two-cents’ as we say in the Caribbean. You are correct. One of the reasons why I advocated for more research is that there appears to be expensive government campaigns to convince people to get vaccinated. But like all advertising campaigns, one needs to know who the ‘target audience’ is. And also, how the ‘target audience’ thinks, feels and behaves. Up to now, I get the feeling that we don’t know why people do not want to get vaccinated; we do not understand their FEARS; and the vaccine therefore appears to be something that is ‘pushed down our throats’, or rather, a shot in the arm. We need to listen more, understand better and target our actions and spending accordingly. Our approach needs to be one of understanding, rather than arrogance.
“……But don’t believe me. Believe Dr. Robert Malone—one of the key, if not the key, inventor of messenger RNA, the basis of the new vaccines—or Dr. Peter McCullough. Malone has said his invention is still in the trial stage and doesn’t recommend it for anyone under 65, let alone children or youth. And even for those over 65, he’s nervous.”
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/tennessee-legislature-must-pass-big-covid-test-in-special-session_4067612.html?utm_source=morningbriefnoe&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mb-2021-10-26&mktids=4393bd947bd545e31711ca61f8cf4867&est=fyz%2FBEA3tNN5kXQrXIWSbkHNHZVy7fqi8cxfoWeawEFznHTl9ubJj8jZL6qa5FfqXXY7%2Buy%2B
Dear Tom Shearer,
Thank you for your comment and share. Yes, we need to look at all information and the state of knowledge before we can make informed decisions. And yes, the vaccine may not be sufficiently ‘proven’ as it is new; and can also not be ‘proven’ for the very old and very young. Even life itself is not guaranteed. So we just need to take our chances. At the end of the day, life is about conquering death; and of course the FEAR of death. Either way, it is a risk and a choice.
some one once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” if this is true, why is it being discouraged? there are multiple treatments that can be given early but are not allowed (as a general rule) to even be talked about. the latest example is the fine doctor in curacao who suggested ivermectin. 4 billion doses over 40 years and a Nobel prize but people in charge are afraid of it. so people who test positive are sent home with nothing and told not to come back unless they can not breath. is that the treatment a first world country is expected to give? could they not, at least, suggest building up the patient’s vit D?
here is a long list of protocols to consider…. https://c19protocols.com/
3 weeks an no replies here. Auliana, are you and i the only ones still here?
i mentioned vit D above. here is a recent video high lighting its good…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbGug3rczx4
Thanks for sharing this informative resource Tom.
If a vaccinated person believes that they are protecting themselves by having taken the vaccine, then what are they so concerned about with the unvaccinated? If vaccinated people can still get and spread the virus, why are they so concerned about the vaccination status of others? I’m sure that any vaccinated person who gets the virus will be quick to blame it on contact with an unvaccinated person when it can be from anyone. If the only difference between the vaccinated and unvaccinated when they get the virus is the level of intensity and suffering,then why are you so concerned about the unvaccinated? They have chosen not to be vaccinated and as such they will suffer. What difference does it make to the vaccinated?
If the drug companies are not willing to stand by their products and accept responsibility then they themselves don’t believe in it, so why should others? If someone is likely to die if they get the virus regardless of their vaccination status then the real issue is, how likely are you to die from the virus? If there are so many reports of adverse effects and some deaths after taking the vaccine, why purposely take it? I don’t have the statistics but the deaths and or adverse reactions from taking the vaccine are probably proportionate in numbers when compared to the unvaccinated who have died from the virus.
So, why the great push and insistence on having everyone vaccinated? They claim to follow the science but the science is still experimenting, the science is still evolving, they really don’t know what the facts are, which is why they keep changing the guidelines. In the end, everyone will get the virus, some will live and some will die just like any other illnesses. Get on with your lives. If you feel at risk protect yourself. There are no guarantees in life…..or in the vaccines.
Dear Bernard
Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. I do not have the answers. You can still get Covid if vaccinated, but you will be better able to fight it. It appears that those that are not vaccinated and get the virus, are more severely affected that those that are vaccinated. This can result in an overload of the intensive care units (ICUs) with the result that the system gets overloaded. This means that persons requiring other medical treatments cannot be served. It may also be that those that are vaccinated are not keen to be ‘blamed’ for passing on a virus to the unprotected and whose cases are likely to be more severe. But, as you say, get on with life as there are no guarantees.
You have to take the time to understand the virus and the reasons for vaccination, then you would realise why persons are concerned about the unvaccinated!! It is not just about getting vaccinated and not to worry about the unvaccinated, it is also about reducing the spread of the virus to get us back to some sense of normality. The more people that are vaccinated the less chance of spread and severe illness. Persons have to consider protecting others as well as just themselves!
The whole covid thing is complex and understanding the science allows people to make informed decisions. A lot of comments are too simplistic with no meat behind them. From a healthcare worker on the front line!!
https://www.facebook.com/beverly.welch.7505/posts/725385908854617
With respect to “WHAT, REALLY’s?” comment posted on September 24, 2021, he or she might be correct that researchers have been studying and working with mRNA vaccines for decades. However, vaccines are supposed to be virus-specific. And so, since COVID-19 is a new strain of the coronavirus, no one could correctly claim that the earlier research could be directly transferred to the ongoing pandemic. Since it is common knowledge that vaccines work by triggering a person’s immune system to suppress the presence of a particular virus, the only way in which a person’s immune system could actually react to COVID-19’s presence is by introducing the COVID-19 virus in the particular person’s body. The manufacturers of Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, and other vaccines might be claiming that the spikes of the virus included in their vaccines are harmless. But this is where it really begins to seem that all of those companies and the respective healthcare authorities are actually “spinning top in mud.” Whether they would admit it or not, people who have been vaccinated, were, in fact, infected with and were carriers of the virus until such time as the B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes cells hopefully flush out the injected antigens. Thus, vaccinated persons might be the very ones who are inadvertently engaging in viral shedding among the unvaccinated. For there is absolutely no way in which a person who is not a carrier of the virus could infect others, vaccinated or not. In other words, although the current modalities currently in use might be the only weapons in the available arsenal, it might be the case that all of the different waves, spikes, variants, mutations, etc., etc., are caused by the very good faith actions to eliminate Covid.
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