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Old 01-12-2022, 07:51 PM   #1081
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25 kids admitted to hospital in the last 48 hours, due to COVID. No way all 25 have comorbidities.
According to the data posted by Alberta Health during the last 120 days 21.6% of the kids under 12 who are hospitalized have a pre-existing condition.
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Old 01-13-2022, 09:28 AM   #1082
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I'd really like to know why Health Canada, provincial bodies or NACI are not working to make it much more clear what those of us that have recently had an Omicron infection, despite 2 doses of vaccine should be doing now.

Half the advice out there now says not to rush and to wait several weeks before getting your booster to improve longevity of protection. The other half is saying to go get it as soon as you are recovered. So, what way is it? You want to keep people onboard you certainly need to give clear guidance. Also, if there is a legitimate shortage of vaccines like Pfizer in Canada right now, why on earth would anyone recommend that recently infected take these doses away from others that may need it far more over the next 3-4 weeks?

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Old 01-13-2022, 09:33 AM   #1083
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I'd really like to know why Health Canada, provincial bodies or NACI are not working to make it much more clear what those of us that have recently had an Omicron infection, despite 2 doses of vaccine should be doing now.

Half the advice out there now says not to rush and to wait several weeks before getting your booster to improve longevity of protection. The other half is saying to go get it as soon as you are recovered. So, what way is it? You want to keep people onboard you certainly need to give clear guidance. Also, if there is a legitimate shortage of vaccines like Pfizer in Canada right now, why on earth would anyone recommend that recently infected take these doses away from others that may need it far more over the next 3-4 weeks?

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I think they also need to clarify testing requirements. People are now trying to rush to get formal PCR tests when they do test positive to avoid all the travel testing for 180 days. Rightly or wrongly its impacting testing availability and just compounding problems.
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Yes, that’s become my plan if by chance my family gets tapped by Covid. Try to get confirmed PCR positive tests, that then make all the travel testing related issues go away.
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Old 01-13-2022, 10:34 AM   #1085
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Are the kids under 12 vaccines being only booked by AHS or can you book any other way ? Been trying to book online and via phone for my kids but keep getting website issues and registration issues.
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Old 01-13-2022, 01:27 PM   #1086
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This isn't a personal attack as it applies to a large population; but parents/people who worry about COVID for their kids who do not have extreme co-morbidities are doing themselves a huge disservice due to the anxiety, worry, and even moreso those that project the worry onto children as well. The serious illness and mortality rates for kids are so far below other diseases & contagions that no one worries about on a daily basis that COVID should be lumped in with the flu, meningitis, and the lot.

"Hoping we can avoid omicron" - unfortunately it looks like no one will. So prepare as best you can, avoid the vulnerable (who should be doing their best to protect themselves anyways), but go on, live life. Don't worry about COVID as a major risk if you're healthy and kids are. Don't let it add anxiety or stress to your life unnecessarily; its gonna be around for a long time and you're going to get it, vaccinated or not, asymptomatic or not, you'll get it (if you havn't already, and even then).
Thanks for assuming it was anxiety driving us to get the shot earlier.

There is more to it than just that. A Fully vaccinated child, while better protected, also does not have to isolate if a close contact. The also can return to school sooner and travel without having to avoid school/sports for 14 days afterwards.

It is also very likely that the vaccine reduces the severity of the disease, much like the flu shot does.

Miss less school, miss less sports and have a lower chance of severe illness.
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This isn't a personal attack as it applies to a large population; but parents/people who worry about COVID for their kids who do not have extreme co-morbidities are doing themselves a huge disservice due to the anxiety, worry, and even moreso those that project the worry onto children as well. The serious illness and mortality rates for kids are so far below other diseases & contagions that no one worries about on a daily basis that COVID should be lumped in with the flu, meningitis, and the lot.

"Hoping we can avoid omicron" - unfortunately it looks like no one will. So prepare as best you can, avoid the vulnerable (who should be doing their best to protect themselves anyways), but go on, live life. Don't worry about COVID as a major risk if you're healthy and kids are. Don't let it add anxiety or stress to your life unnecessarily; its gonna be around for a long time and you're going to get it, vaccinated or not, asymptomatic or not, you'll get it (if you havn't already, and even then).
Explain how getting a vaccine for a kid is 'doing themselves a huge disservice'?
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Old 01-13-2022, 02:41 PM   #1088
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Explain how getting a vaccine for a kid is 'doing themselves a huge disservice'?
That's... really, clearly, not what he posted.
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That's... really, clearly, not what he posted.
The two posts he responded to dealt solely with vaccinating kids.
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The two posts he responded to dealt solely with vaccinating kids.
And his post very specifically commented only on the aspect of people's elevated anxieties around COVID-19 risks for children.
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That's... really, clearly, not what he posted.
Fair I suppose. Although the insinuation is that people who are worried about covid for their kids are riddled with anxiety.
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Old 01-14-2022, 10:11 AM   #1092
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So, after me exclaiming over the holidays how happy I am that my entire household is vaccinated, including my 4 kids aged 8-16, my anti-vaxx extended family sent me this link to a Fox "News" video.

It's a "Doctor" from MIT's Artificial Inteligence department, imploring that kids should avoid the vaccine at all costs.

She claims it will result in a massive increase in neurodeginerative diseases, such as Parkinsons, because the immune system treats Spike proteins in much the same way with the vaccine and with these neurological diseases.

Does anyone have the time to debunk this for me? Or have they already for the pro-disease crown in their lives? So far, over 2 years, every single shred of "medical proof" they have sent me has been debunked as misinformation or just plain old wrong. I don't have the time right now, and I am just plain old tired of it.

Does she have a point? Can the immune system make a mistake that so easily? She is obviously very learned, but is she a qualified Doctor? There are lots of PhD's out there who know nothing about biology or medicine. My gut says to ignore her. Lol. But I'd like to point out to the relatives that they are wrong once again.

Here's a link to the video, from Fox News, so you know what side it comes from! At least it was only 3 minutes long. Lol.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/6291706975001/

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Old 01-14-2022, 10:40 AM   #1093
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So, after me exclaiming over the holidays how happy I am that my entire household is vaccinated, including my 4 kids aged 8-16, my anti-vaxx extended family sent me this link to a Fox "News" video.

It's a "Doctor" from MIT's Artificial Inteligence department, imploring that kids should avoid the vaccine at all costs.

She claims it will result in a massive increase in neurodeginerative diseases, such as Parkinsons, because the immune system treats Spike proteins in much the same way with the vaccine and with these neurological diseases.

Does anyone have the time to debunk this for me? Or have they already for the pro-disease crown in their lives? So far, over 2 years, every single shred of "medical proof" they have sent me has been debunked as misinformation or just plain old wrong. I don't have the time right now, and I am just plain old tired of it.

Does she have a point? Can the immune system make a mistake that so easily? She is obviously very learned, but is she a qualified Doctor? There are lots of PhD's out there who know nothing about biology or medicine. My gut says to ignore her. Lol. But I'd like to point out to the relatives that they are wrong once again.

Here's a link to the video, from Fox News, so you know what side it comes from!

http://video.foxnews.com/v/6291706975001/
I got tired of debunking my cousin's claims. I told her that I would rather die of the vaccine and give my kids a life full of pain and anguish because whatever the vaccine will do to us is nowhere near the torture of listening to her conspiracies and lies. I then immediately blocked her on all social media and haven't talked to her for quite some time.

My mental health has been so much better for it. I've got nearly 40 other cousins, no big loss!
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So, after me exclaiming over the holidays how happy I am that my entire household is vaccinated, including my 4 kids aged 8-16, my anti-vaxx extended family sent me this link to a Fox "News" video.

It's a "Doctor" from MIT's Artificial Inteligence department, imploring that kids should avoid the vaccine at all costs.

She claims it will result in a massive increase in neurodeginerative diseases, such as Parkinsons, because the immune system treats Spike proteins in much the same way with the vaccine and with these neurological diseases.

Does anyone have the time to debunk this for me? Or have they already for the pro-disease crown in their lives? So far, over 2 years, every single shred of "medical proof" they have sent me has been debunked as misinformation or just plain old wrong. I don't have the time right now, and I am just plain old tired of it.

Does she have a point? Can the immune system make a mistake that so easily? She is obviously very learned, but is she a qualified Doctor? There are lots of PhD's out there who know nothing about biology or medicine. My gut says to ignore her. Lol. But I'd like to point out to the relatives that they are wrong once again.

Here's a link to the video, from Fox News, so you know what side it comes from!

http://video.foxnews.com/v/6291706975001/
not going to watch the video , regarding credentials, well she may be smart (lots of people are) but her PhD (and other degrees) are in Engineering. Her publication record the last decade is very pedestrian, and not in this space at all
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I blocked a cousin for a lot less than that.
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So, after me exclaiming over the holidays how happy I am that my entire household is vaccinated, including my 4 kids aged 8-16, my anti-vaxx extended family sent me this link to a Fox "News" video.

It's a "Doctor" from MIT's Artificial Inteligence department, imploring that kids should avoid the vaccine at all costs.

She claims it will result in a massive increase in neurodeginerative diseases, such as Parkinsons, because the immune system treats Spike proteins in much the same way with the vaccine and with these neurological diseases.

Does anyone have the time to debunk this for me? Or have they already for the pro-disease crown in their lives? So far, over 2 years, every single shred of "medical proof" they have sent me has been debunked as misinformation or just plain old wrong. I don't have the time right now, and I am just plain old tired of it.

Does she have a point? Can the immune system make a mistake that so easily? She is obviously very learned, but is she a qualified Doctor? There are lots of PhD's out there who know nothing about biology or medicine. My gut says to ignore her. Lol. But I'd like to point out to the relatives that they are wrong once again.

Here's a link to the video, from Fox News, so you know what side it comes from!

http://video.foxnews.com/v/6291706975001/
Everyone is getting Covid, therefore everyone will be exposed to the spike protein. Don’t really see what this has to do with vaccination.

Sounds like it’s based on the recent MS research showing that the Epstein-Barr virus is likely a precursor requirement to get MS.
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Anyone know if kids turning 18 this year can get the 3rd booster shot? A public health nurse told us that they have to actually be 18 not just year of birth (Alberta).
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While the Fox segment is very short, it sounds like she is saying that the spike protein itself could be causing prions in the brain which would lead to neurodegenerative diseases.

One thought I had is that the amount of spike protein produced as a result of the vaccine is relatively small and fixed (a known quantity), while the amount of spike protein produced by covid should you get infected is much, much larger, and continues to grow as the virus reproduces inside your body.
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Wife and I just got boosted with Pfizer. The clinic had Ricky Martin - Living la Vida Loca blasting throughout the clinic. Not sure if it was to lighten the mood or if the nurses were in party mode, but it make things 100% entertaining.

Bit of a sore arm and slightly tired, but we'll see how the next day or so goes.
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What would you do?

April - 1st AZ
April - positive for covid
June - 1st Pfizer
September - 2nd Pfizer

Booster? I don't think I qualify until February anyway (5 months post last dose). Pharmacist in Calgary told friend with same history, minus the covid, that the 3rd shot was the booster and she didn't need another one. Vaccination nurse in Saskatchewan told my brother (same history, minus covid) that he did need a booster because shot 2 and 3 were too close together.

Curious to hear what others think of the situation.

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