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30 Did-You-Know Questions for those 'on the fence' about the mRNA jabs
Have you been living under a rock? It's about the prevention of serious injury and death from a highly communicable lung infection. I sometimes wish there was a jab that made people smarter. I would happily donate mine to someone much more in need than I am. -
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Renewing car and MC license at same time
my experience was 1 original and 1 copy of each.. in Sep 2024 when switching to 5 year from 2 year licenses -
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30 Did-You-Know Questions for those 'on the fence' about the mRNA jabs
Modern techniques have conclusively proven that polio and smallpox are caused by viruses through: Direct visualisation (electron microscopy), Isolation and cultivation, Genetic and molecular analysis, Vaccine development and immune response studies. These methods not only identified the viral nature but also facilitated the development of vaccines and eradication campaigns for these diseases and include... Isolation of the Viruses Polio: In the 1900s, scientists succeeded in isolating the poliovirus from patients' spinal cord tissues and demonstrating that it could cause disease in animal models, such as monkeys. Smallpox: The smallpox virus (variola virus) was isolated from skin lesions and shown to reproduce only in host cells, a key characteristic of viruses. Electron Microscopy Electron microscopy, introduced in the mid-20th century, provided direct visual evidence of the viruses. Poliovirus: Appeared as small, spherical particles (approximately 27-30 nanometers). Smallpox virus: A larger virus with a brick-like structure (about 200-300 nanometers). This imaging confirmed that these pathogens were far smaller than bacteria, fitting the definition of viruses. Koch’s Postulates and Modified Criteria for Viruses Polio: The virus was isolated, cultured in non-cellular environments (e.g., HeLa cells), and proven to reproduce in these cells, fulfilling criteria similar to Koch’s postulates for causation. Smallpox: Infection was consistently reproduced in cell culture and suitable animal models, further confirming its viral cause. Nucleic Acid Analysis Polio: Poliovirus was identified as an RNA virus (a member of the Picornaviridae family) through the discovery of its genetic material and replication mechanisms. Smallpox: Variola virus was identified as a DNA virus (a member of the Poxviridae family), with genome sequencing in the 1990s revealing its full genetic code. Vaccination and Immune Response Polio: The development of inactivated (Salk) and live-attenuated (Sabin) vaccines provided indirect evidence of viral causation. These vaccines successfully stimulated immune responses against poliovirus, leading to disease prevention. Smallpox: The smallpox vaccine, derived from the related cowpox virus, worked because of immune cross-reactivity, confirming the viral origin. Molecular Techniques Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Used to detect viral RNA (polio) and DNA (smallpox) directly from patient samples, even at low levels. CRISPR and Gene Editing: Modern gene-editing tools have been used to study the exact genes of these viruses responsible for pathogenicity. Historical Epidemiology and Genetic Studies Smallpox: The eradication of smallpox through vaccination further validated its viral cause, as eliminating the variola virus stopped all cases of the disease. Polio: Ongoing genetic surveillance of poliovirus during eradication campaigns provides evidence linking the virus to outbreaks. The issue I have with all of this discussion is now I am marginally less intelligent for even entertaining a response, let alone actually feeding your silliness. But, I'll still play: If you are bitten by a dog - will get a Rabies vaccination ? If you cut yourself badly on a rusty nail - will you get a Tetanus vaccination ? -
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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
I hope the anti-vaxxers crowd are not going to say Covid also caused your wars..........🤣 -
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Who Was the Pipe Bomber on Jan 6
And authorized for the pipe bomb. Immune from prosecution. Not surprised. -
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A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America
A troll / flame post has been removed -
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How to Buy Investment Gold Bullion in Thailand
How about today, by comparison? -
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