Rachelle Balez👩🏽‍🔬🧠🔬👩🏽‍🎨 Profile picture
Neuroscientist & Stem Cell Alchemist | Artist & Explorer | Homeward Bound HB2 (she/her) Opinions are my own @ihmri @UOW @homewardbound16

Aug 14, 2021, 25 tweets

I made this story on #COVID #Vaccines for Instagram as an accessible way to communicate to my non-science friends. They want to get vaxxed but their fear is real due to the chaotic misinformation on the internet. After seeing today’s case numbers I’m sharing it here 👇🧵💉🦠 1/

2/ Please note, I’m not a virologist, immunologist or researcher who develops vaccines. I’m a molecular biologist with a broad knowledge of the science involved. If any specialists see any errors - I’d be grateful for the correction 😌

3/ A quick refresher on viruses…

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5/ How vaccines work…

6/ What’s in our #Pfizer and #AstraZeneca vaccines?

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10/ The AZ vax…

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13/ The Pfizer vax…

14/ Common side vaccine side effects…

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17/ Behind the AZ very rare blood clots…

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20/ How the AZ clots were missed…

21/ Risk perspectives…

22/ Benefits of vaccines…

23/ We’re all in this together…

24/ If you made it this far, thanks for following along! Please ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer. Most importantly, always consult with your Dr regarding medical advice to make the most appropriate decision for you 💜

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