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“I realized that I am super annoyed, and have been for a long time, with this idea that Bill Gates is some kind of ‘decent human being’ for so-called, ‘giving away’ his fortune. Because that is not what this man does, and a good human being is not what this man is. Bill Gates is a fucking monster. And so I just want to kind of explain why I have so many negative feelings towards Bill Gates.

With everything that’s going on right now with the vaccines, and the fact that most of the world can’t get them, can be traced directly back to that one man. Because back in 2020 when this all started, the world was cooperating. And I think we all remember this. The world was cooperating to study the virus. And scientists all over the world were sharing their findings to discover how the virus works, and they were developing methods for treatment and they were also developing these vaccines at an incredible speed. And they were doing this together in the spring of 2020.

And so by the end of the spring of 2020, the World Health Organization had created a global knowledge base, so that the vaccination effort could be a team effort instead of a competitive race. And their global knowledge base was called C-TAP (COVID-19 Technology Access Pool). And that’s when Bill Gates stepped in, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. What they did is, they created a separate process for managing the world’s COVID response. They called it the ACT-Accelerator (Access to COVID-19 Tools), which is a public-private partnership that included patent protections, so that the companies that figured out the tasks, treatments and vaccines, would be able to keep their discoveries to themselves, prevent other companies from copying them, and profit on vaccines as they sell them around the world. That was the goal of the ACT-Accelerator. It was a competition to the team building approach. So instead of cooperation, Gates sets up this separate thing for corporate competition, with the winners being rewarded with monopoly powers over our vaccines.

And so instead of the technology being figured out and distributed around the world, Gates’ brainchild organization instead created something called COVAX, which buys vaccines from the companies with the monopoly powers over the vaccines. And then they pass out some vaccines to poor countries around the world like a fucking cherry. But even the stated goal of COVAX has always been a weak one. They never intended to distribute more than enough vaccines to vaccinate any more than 20 percent of the populations of low and middle income countries. And they have totally failed to do even that. The vast majority of the vaccines would have to be fought for in the private market by the governments. And at the beginning of April 2021, 130 countries, home to over 2.5 billion people, hadn’t given out a single dose of a vaccine to anyone in their countries.

So, as a human race, I know that here in the United States all of us are able to get the vaccine. Like, great for us, right? But we are not the only humans here that are dealing with the virus. And as humans, we don’t have enough supply because only a handful of companies can [afford to] make the damn things. And Bill Gates is personally responsible for stopping other companies from having access to vaccine instruction manuals. Because that’s what they need. In fact, when the director at Oxford—which is where the science behind the AstraZeneca vaccine was figured out—when Oxford wanted to publish the instruction manual for their vaccine to the public domain for the world to use, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation used their power to pressure Oxford to instead sign an exclusive contract with AstraZeneca, which now has monopoly rights to that vaccine.

Bill Gates and those who are like him are designing global policy on vaccines, so that the private market decides who gets them. And that’s even when the institutions like the World Health Organization, that are generally on board as the administrators of the global economic system based on privatization of everything—even when those institutions are saying, “This is a global pandemic, and this is a time when we as humans should be making an exception to these rules, we should be sharing the technology to end this pandemic instead of putting patents and profits first.”—even when those institutions are saying that, Bill Gates has enough power as one man, to stop the world from doing it. This economic system has created oligarchs that are so rich and so powerful they can shape the fate of the entire world. And the way that that’s possible? Well, Bill Gates, as the founder of Microsoft, he fought politically to protect monopoly patents. This is something he has been a zealot about for the entire time he’s been in the public eye. He used his own patent protections over computer knowledge to become super rich when Microsoft had monopoly powers over their technologies. And then Bill Gates used his wealth to legally bribe politicians with campaign contributions, who then passed laws that created and continually expanded an economic system that funnels the world’s wealth to the richest people on earth. An economic system that funnels the world’s wealth TO HIM. He had so much damn money, thanks to this system, he got to like $150 billion dollars or so. He started a foundation that would spend his money on the things that HE wanted to spend it on. Billions of dollars. And people think that the sun shines out of his ass for this. Like, he’s some kind of noble human being, giving away his savings. But that’s not what this is. When you’re giving out money by the tens of billions, that’s government—just privatized. That’s society altering money. And the way Gates does it? He’s not funding food banks around the world. He’s chosen to use his billions to shape global health policy in a way that protects PATENTS. This insane economic system lets one dude control $150 billion dollars, and has created a situation where so much of our global health research is funded through him, that any organization or individual in the field that dares to challenge the Gates Foundation on drug monopolies will find themselves iced out of funding. And so everybody’s falling in line.

Right now he’s basically using his fortune to act as a volunteer lobbyist for the pharmaceutical industry, and he’s been doing this since 1999. He’s using his personal billions—wealth beyond what many governments have—to protect the profits of multinational drug companies, while being branded a hero for donating some drugs to poor countries, to charity wash the entire racket: “Oh he’s giving away all his money! He’s giving away 95 percent of his wealth” … at $150 billion dollars, if he gives away 95 percent of it, he’s still keeping over $7 billion dollars for himself. This guy is a selfish mother fucker. It’s NOT charity. It’s not charity what he’s doing. He’s shaping global policy. He’s governing on his own. His fortune, via the Gates Foundation, stopped the world from sharing information about AIDS treatments two decades ago. And now he’s pulling the same shit with the COVID technologies.

Now this dynamic is being challenged in the World Trade Organization—as it should be—where more than 100 countries, more than half the world is trying to force companies like Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna, to give them the instructions so that they can make their own vaccines and get this pandemic over with. And Moderna is a perfect example of the privatization of government funded science. Because the mRNA technology that is central to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines? That’s been in development since 2016. It’s not new, even though we’re acting like this was invented in the last year. It’s not. They’ve been working on it for years. But it’s an invention of the National Institute of Health, which is otherwise known as OUR GOVERNMENT. So allowing obscene prices and profits for pharmaceutical companies, that did not lead to the research and development that created that amazing technology. It was our tax money that did it. It was our government that did it. We should all be patting ourselves on the back for that because we are the ones who funded it. It wasn’t Moderna, and it wasn’t Pfizer. It was us. The government scientists were working on a vaccine with Moderna for a different Coronavirus, MERS, when they got the information about the COVID virus. And so they were able to quickly tweak the technology they were already working on for 5 years. They gave the instructions for those tweaks to Moderna, and then Moderna did the work of cooking the recipe. But the mRNA technology? THAT’S OURS.

And on top of that, I’ve read every COVID related law, from start to finish. Every word. And starting in early March, 2020, our congress poured billions and billions of our tax money into vaccines. We paid for the raw materials, the clinical trials, we paid for all the renovations needed at the Moderna facilities to make all this happen. Moderna didn’t take on the risk. We taxpayers did. But when the Trump administration signed the contracts with Moderna to be the chefs of the vaccines, they didn’t require Moderna to share the recipes. And so they aren’t sharing. And the Biden administration so far, has sided with the Trump administration and the drug companies, and is refusing to support the effort to lift the patent protections on the vaccines that WE paid to invent. The Biden administration has all the leverage and legal authority it needs to tell these greedy companies, Moderna in particular, to share what we gave them for the good of the world. But instead, the Biden administration is dancing around the edges, choosing instead to donate doses, like a bunch of AstraZeneca ones that we just had stored in some closet somewhere. “Oh we’re donating those! Aren’t we great?” They want to funnel billions of our tax dollars to COVAX, that Gates inspired organization that buys vaccines from the monopoly drug companies, and passes them out to the poor. It’s all charity. But the problem is the monopolies. The problem is requiring the entire world to get the vaccine from these handful of chosen companies, and the ones that can’t afford it have to depend on … charity.

And that’s bullshit.”

-Jennifer Briney

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“Faced with the worst health crisis in modern times, Biden and other world leaders have chosen to support the interests of a few enormously rich companies. The same people who loudly disavowed Trump when he called COVID-19 the ‘Chinese virus’ have embraced their own variety of nativism, exerting reckless privilege while claiming to act in the interest of public health. All of this should be a scandal, but it isn’t. For the most part, people in rich countries have been relieved and content to have themselves and their families vaccinated after months of restrictions. Other countries remain an afterthought. Years of jingoistic policy under Trump and other nativist leaders worldwide have not inspired hope for global solidarity.”

Based on data compiled by Global Justice Now and released Saturday, “just 8 top Pfizer and Moderna shareholders” added a combined $10.31 billion to their fortunes last week after stock prices soared in response to the emergence of Omicron.

According to a statement by the group:

Moderna’s shares skyrocketed after the announcement and settled at $310.61/share on Wednesday 1 December, up 13.61% from $273.39/share since Wednesday 24 November, the day before the announcement. Pfizer’s shares rose by 7.41% from $50.91/share to $54.68/share.

Moderna’s CEO, Stephane Bancel, personally became more than $824m richer in the week after the announcement, with the value of his shares rising from $6,052,522,978 to $6,876,528,630. He sold off 10,000 shares for $319 each on 26 November, the day after the variant was announced, cashing out $3.19 million.

At close of business on Tuesday, Bancel’s shares had grown by $1.7 billion since the announcement, before falling after the company lost a legal dispute over patents.

Bancel has refused to share the recipe for Moderna’s vaccine with the World Health Organisation to help scale-up manufacturing of mRNA vaccines through its new hub in South Africa. WHO scientists are now trying to reverse-engineer the vaccine. His company is also waging a legal battle to erase the role of massive public funding and public scientists in developing the jab.

A damning new report shows that one of the leading COVID-19 vaccine makers appears to have played a role in restricting access to those very vaccines. The report, “Pfizer’s Power,” published this week by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, examines Pfizer’s contracts with the United States, United Kingdom, European Commission, Albania, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic and Peru. They offer a rare glimpse into the power Pfizer has to silence governments, throttle supply, shift risk and maximize profits in the middle of a public health crisis.

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Moderna accepted $2.5 billion in taxpayer money to develop its Covid-19 vaccine. But as the world faces a dire vaccine shortage, U.S. and overseas officials are having trouble persuading the company to license its technology.

A meeting of the World Trade Organization’s intellectual property council ended Thursday without action on a proposal to suspend patent rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The United Kingdom and some wealthy European Union nations, led by Germany, continue to oppose a patent waiver, which was first proposed over a year ago by India and South Africa and backed by over 100 WTO member nations. Since then, the world has recorded over 3.8 million COVID-19 deaths.

Rich nations’ refusal to take on the pharmaceutical industry could “prolong the pandemic indefinitely”

J&J rang up $502 million in sales from its COVID-19 vaccine in the third quarter after pulling in $264 million during the first half of 2021.

Global vaccination has been highly regressive. The extremely poor are also extremely poorly vaccinated. The huge inequality we currently observe is an inequity that may eventually backfire epidemiologically, socially and economically. The regressive pattern of vaccination enhances the risk of the development of more dangerous variants and by doing that it risks exacerbating the direct and indirect effects of the health emergency on social and economic outcomes either through domestic or cross-border channels.

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Moderna accepted $2.5 billion in taxpayer money to develop its Covid-19 vaccine. But as the world faces a dire vaccine shortage, U.S. and overseas officials are having trouble persuading the company to license its technology.

A meeting of the World Trade Organization’s intellectual property council ended Thursday without action on a proposal to suspend patent rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The United Kingdom and some wealthy European Union nations, led by Germany, continue to oppose a patent waiver, which was first proposed over a year ago by India and South Africa and backed by over 100 WTO member nations. Since then, the world has recorded over 3.8 million COVID-19 deaths.

Rich nations’ refusal to take on the pharmaceutical industry could “prolong the pandemic indefinitely”

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Moderna accepted $2.5 billion in taxpayer money to develop its Covid-19 vaccine. But as the world faces a dire vaccine shortage, U.S. and overseas officials are having trouble persuading the company to license its technology.

A meeting of the World Trade Organization’s intellectual property council ended Thursday without action on a proposal to suspend patent rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The United Kingdom and some wealthy European Union nations, led by Germany, continue to oppose a patent waiver, which was first proposed over a year ago by India and South Africa and backed by over 100 WTO member nations. Since then, the world has recorded over 3.8 million COVID-19 deaths.

Hi everyone!

This is just a post I wanted to make about the COVID-19 vaccine, although many of you likely have gotten it yourselves or know the details already.

Today my love and I got our first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. The injection itself was almost completely unnoticeable (I turned my head away so I wouldn’t panic) and it was over in seconds; no slow administration. I am someone who is extremely sensitive and has a nonexistent pain tolerance, and needles aren’t exactly my favorite thing. If you’re scared of getting it because of that, just know that it is done quickly, and that getting the vaccine is way less painful that actualy having COVID-19.

It’s been about 10 hours since we got it, and we both have sore arms. My shoulder and back feel affected too, but it’s mostly the muscle at the injection site. I took a half of a Tylenol 3 hours after the injection and then the second half about 15 minutes ago. The discomfort and aching is for a very worthwhile cause, so it’s fine~

If and when you are able to be vaccinated, please do so to protect those around you who are immunocompromised and/or unvaccinated. It is free, provided by the government. Your insurance will cover all administration fees. If you don’t have health insurance, you will not have to pay an administration fee yourself, as there is a Provider Relief Fund that compensates medical facilities for those who are unable to pay, just to make sure everyone has an equal chance to get it.

There is skepticism regarding the vaccine, and it is understandable to a degree; it is not formally FDA approved. However, you should consider the fact that the vaccine would not be allowed to go public if there were severe, common side effects. There has been news about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causing blood clots (still in rare cases, but more frequently than other manufacturer’s). I could be wrong, but the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are the most common, and that J&J has been temporarily put on hold. You do not have to get the J&J vaccine, and you can most likely find a clinic that uses Pfizer and Moderna instead.

Overall, the future is looking brighter on a global scale. Once most people are vaccinated, things can start moving forward again without the restrictions we have had for the last year or so. Please do your part for this future by getting your vaccine!

With love,

Lily

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2021.10.27 Shinhwa’s Eric Instagram Update:

First Post:

I’m here for the second dose of Pfizer with my best friend #Vaccine #SecondDose #Pfizer #IAmHungry

: What are you going to eat after you get vaccinated~~??
ERIC: Mandon or Popolo Pizza, nearby restaurants~
: If there are a lot of people at Popolo, Primi Piatti is also good!
: Wow this is the place I recommended! It might hurt, so I recommend Mandon! Protein!!!
: For a cafe, go to PO coffee nearby. It’s a really delicious spot ㅋㅋㅋ

Second Post:

I heard Ibuprofen works better than Tylenol for the 2nd round of Pfizer, so I prepared this as well. Aja Aja Pfizer! They said it doesn’t hurt if you say that. #NoHashtag

T/N: aja aja fighting (아자 아자 화이팅) is an expression to boost morale or encouragement. Pfizer in Korean = 화이자. He switched out 팅 for 아자 아자 화이자 (aja aja Pfizer) as a play on 아자 아자 화이팅

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: Hyung, I took one Tylenol every 4 - 5 hours and two when I slept. I don’t catch a cold easily but without the medicine, I thought I was going to die when I got the 2nd dose. I hope you overcome it well.
ERIC: Gosh, it must have hurt more when you’re younge. I’m worried because I’m a baby, too.
: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
: Baby Eric
: He is baby Eric now ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

: I hope it passes by without a problem!
ERIC: Like Mutalisk
T/N: Mutalisk is a character in Starcraft

: It’s not #nohashtag it’s #hashtag because even #nohashtag is a hashtag… I want to leave work
ERIC: You’re sharp.

: Wow, my husband and I were so excited because we were fine after getting the second dose of Moderna on Saturday. But at dawn, our fever rose to 39 degrees Celsius. We lived like zombies until Sunday. Now, we’re finally living like humans. Even if you’re not sick, take medicine in advance and keep water and food near your reach
ERIC: People say Moderna hurts more. You worked hard.

: Those who graduated from national school don’t get sick. Only those who graduated from elementary school get sick ㅋㅋ I don’t think you’ll get sick
ERIC: /Block love.yoon5115
: Ah~~ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
: Ah ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I’m laughingㅋㅋㅋㅋ

T/N: In the old days, Korean elementary school was called national school (국민학교). But in 1996, it’s changed to elementary/primary school  (초등학교). These days it’s used as a way to identify people who are older. If you say “I attended national school (국민학교),” it implies you’re at least mid-30s. So the commenter jokingly sais that Eric won’t get sick because he’s old  And that’s why he joked back to block commenter

: I’m a nurse fan!! It’s best to take only acetaminophen-based relievers! If it hurts too much, I recommend you to take the injections prescribed by the hospital.
ERIC: What are the acetaminophen-based products?
: @muneric Tylenol 650mg pills. I buy it at pharmacy and take that!! I hope you don’t get sick and pass it safely.

: Oppa, I need a booster shot, but I’m already scared to deathㅜㅠㅠ It hurt so much for a few days after the first and second dosesㅜㅠㅠ Thinking of getting a shot again ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ
ERIC: Does everyone must get a booster shot? The 3rd dose?
: Booster shots are supposed to be for medical staffs first. I don’t think there is any information for the general public yet.

: At my current job, acetaminophen is used for headaches, body aches, and fever. We guide you to take ibuprofen only for heartaches and irregular heartbeats. Fighting! Fighting!
ERIC: Aha~ Please share a lot of good information~
: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Oh I just knew this. I’ll prepare the medicine as you said when I get my second dose

: You have to say aja aja Pfizer loudly ㅎㅎ
ERIC: I said it while doing hand motions!
: As expected from our leader oppa

: Which vaccine will be good for the 3rd dose…
ERIC: Does everyone must get the 3rd dose?
: The 3rd dose is for senior citizens of 75 or older, hospital staffs, and COVID-19 vaccination hospitals^_ㅠ Nothing beyond that has been confirmed yet (from a hospital worker)
: I got a call, so I’m getting the 3rd dose I had a hard time during the 2nd dose How am I going to get the 3rd dose ㅠ Which medicine will be good
: They said it’s good to get the 3rd dose~ My hospital director told me~

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Health Expert Compares Pfizer-BioNTech And Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines, Goes Viral

This is one of the best pieces of information on the COVID-19 vaccines presented in easy to understand language and addressing common concerns that I’ve seen yet.

I don’t have the spoons to transcribe all of this but if anyone does, tag me and I’ll boost that version as well.

[ID: Eight images comprising an infographic about the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines.

[1] The first image shows a needle inserted into a vial. The title is, “Pfizer vs. Moderna Covid-19 vaccine / What’s the difference?” and is credited to Amanda Howell, MPH. The rest of the images read as follows:

[2] Both are mRNA Vaccines
Covid-19 mRNA vaccines provide instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes Covid-19.

Covid-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the muscle cells, the cells follow the instructions and make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.

Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface (showing off its work).
Our immune system recognizes that the protein doesn’t belong there and begins making antibodies.

Afterdeveloping antibodies, our immune system has learned how to protect against future infection.

The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain this protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with Covid-19.

Facts about Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines:
They cannot give someone Covid-19. mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes Covid-19.

They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way. mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept. The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it is finished using the instructions.

[There is a Bitmoji of a light-skinned person pointing up at the sky. A DNA strand, a water molecule, an atom, a magnet, and an Erlenmeyer flask are floating around them. Above them is green text that says, “Science!”]

[3] MRNA Technology
mRNA technology was discovered over 30 years ago and has been studied for vaccine purposes for nearly two decades.

In fact, scientists have been working on a coronavirus vaccine since the SARS and MERS outbreaks but funding dried up. No funding, no scientific advancements. (Look at what we can accomplish when we fund science!)

Early-stage clinical trials using mRNA vaccines have been carried out for influenza, Zika, rabies, and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Recent technological advancements in RNA biology and chemistry, as well as delivery systems, have mitigated these challenges and improved their stability, safety, and effectiveness.

[The same Bitmoji from before is shown at a chemistry table with several bubbling vials and flasks.]

[4] Pfizer vs. Moderna Vaccine

  • Pfizer is 95% effective, Moderna is 94.5% effective
  • Pfizer is 30 [microgramme] mcg doses given 21 days apart, Moderna is 100 mcg dones given 28 days apart
  • Pfizer has 5 dose vials, Moderna has 10 dose vials
  • Pfizer must be diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride, Moderna requires no dilution
  • Pfizer must be stored at -112 to -76 degrees Fahrenheit [-80 to -60 degrees Celsius], Moderna at -13 to -5 Fahrenheit [-25 to about -20.56 Celsuis]
  • Pfizer’s trial had 36,621 participants, Moderna’s had 30,350
  • Pfizer is approved for use in people over the age of 16, Moderna for people over the age of 18.
  • Pfizer published safety and final efficacy results from Phas 3 on December 10th, 2020. Moderna announced primary efficacy analysis in Phas 3 on November 30, 2020

[5] Ingredients in the Vaccine
There has been complete transparency around ingredients. You can find the fact sheet posted online and in the reference section of this post.

  • MRNA
  • Lipids (including ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2[(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, and cholesterol)
  • Potassium chloride
  • Monobasic potassium phosphate
  • Sodium chloride
  • Dibasic sodium phosphate dehydrate
  • Sucrose

Good news for those that may have concerns or are vaccine-hesitant. There is no aluminum, mercury, or food allergens.

[6] Side Effects/Immune Response

  • Most commonly reported side effects:
  • Injection side reaction
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain
  • Chills
  • Joint paint
  • Fever

This is called an “immune response.” This is response without infection and it’s a good thing!

These short term, easily managed side effects are significantly less risky than taking your chances with Covid-19 infection.

[The Bitmoji from before is shown surrounded by germs. They have their arms up and look alarmed, and text under them says, “i think i’m getting sick”.]

[7] 99% Survival Rate
A commonly asked question is “why should I get vaccinated if the Covid-19 infection has a 99% survival rate?”

Surviving and thriving are incredibly different.

Covid-19 symptoms can persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart, and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Even young, otherwise healthy people can feel unwell for weeks to months after infection.

How organs may be affected by Covid-19:

  • Heart: Imaging tests taken months after recovery from Covid-19 have shown lasting damage to the heart muscle, even in people who experienced only mild Covid-19 symptoms. This may increase the risk of heart failure or other heart complications in the future.
  • Lungs: The type of pneumonia often associated with Covid-19 can cause long-standing damage to the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. The resulting scar tissue can lead to long-term breathing problems.
  • Brain:Even in young people, Covid-19 can cause strokes, seizures and Guillain-Barre syndrome—a condition that causes temporary paralysis. Covid-19 may also increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Short-term side effects and 95% vaccine efficacy > long term health damages from Covid-19 infection

[8] Please get vaccinated
The vaccine benefits outweigh the known risks of contracting Covid-19.

When the vaccine reaches your group, please get the vaccine. The sooner we vaccinate and establish herd immunity the sooner we can remove our masks and hug our friends again.

[The Bitmoji is shown at a water cooler. They are smiling and holding a paper cone.]

- Your friendly public health professional

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It’s honesly been hard not celebrating 4/20 but I got my second covid vaccine and there was some justice for George Floyd so that was exciting

I was vaccinated on 14 July, 9am, at Axiata Centre, Bukit Jalil, Selangor.

It was a Pfizer dose: while the doctor injected the dose on my arm, I closed my eyes and prayed “Om Namah Shivaya”, to clear my mind from the pain. (yes, I worship Shiva).

An arm pain occurred for two days before it went out.

Fordham Law’s Deborah DennoonCNN discussing pharmaceutical companies who refuse to provide drugs for lethal injection.

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