(emphasis mine)That study's conclusion wrote:The recommendation to wear surgical masks to supplement other public health measures did not reduce the SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among wearers by more than 50% in a community with modest infection rates, some degree of social distancing, and uncommon general mask use.
The mask's primary purpose is not to protect the wearer. It is to protect others. It is an act of altruism, not defense. It may well be a failing of messaging from the WHO/health authorities that have made it so hard to communicate this clearly. It's tempting to draw some conclusions about what kind of thinking and priorities our social systems encourage, though.Deeper in that study, the discussion section wrote:The findings, however, should not be used to conclude that a recommendation for everyone to wear masks in the community would not be effective in reducing SARS-CoV-2 infections, because the trial did not test the role of masks in source control of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Dave N. wrote:Most of us are here because we’re trying to keep some spark of an idea from going out.
The examples you're listing are better examples of gene therapy. The use of the CRISPR technology is central to gene therapy. As I think you're indicating, we could be getting a bit semantic (but aren't all arguments semantic?) but gene therapy is intended to make up for genetic deficiencies. That doesn't cover immunity to a virus. Our immune systems clear out the new cells derived from the mRNA in the vaccine. In gene therapy that would be a failure.bishopdante wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:41 am
It isn't gene editing, but it is gene therapy. There is a publicity campaign to downplay how novel and untested mRNA therapies are.
It is, and there isn't a precedent for mass use of mRNA therapies, nor are the various complex side effects particularlt well known. We could call this a mass experiment. Much will be learned, no doubt.
When people develop genetic defects, such as in the case of some types of cancer, or for example cystic fibrosis, Moderna propose that an mRNA drug would enable the body to produce the missing protein or enzyme which is insufficient or corrupted from the patient's own genetic material, stored as DNA.
This technology will enable stuff like life extension and the palliative management and remission of a lot of degenerative and hereditary diseases.
clocker bob may 30, 2006 wrote:I think the possibility of interbreeding between an earthly species and an extraterrestrial species is as believable as any other explanation for the existence of George W. Bush.
I had to get a tetanus shot before I started 6th grade. It's common practice. Also I didn't whine like a like wienerhead baby about it.hbiden@onlyfans.com wrote: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:51 am Vaccinating the military is fine. They willingly gave up their bodily autonomy.
But firing a civilian over this is not right.
I am glad Justice Barrett and I are on opposite sides here.
If parents must get a vaccine to send their kids to school then just call it forced vaccination. That’s what we’re headed towards.
I don’t want to go through this every year.
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