Wanted to clear this up. First, please remember that vaccines are preventives and NOT cures. One can still contract the virus once vaccinated and as long as it prevents them from facing severe disease and worse, it is still doing what it is supposed to. timesofisrael.com/real-world-isr…
Secondly, what is important to know about this study is that most infections were from B.1.1.7, with only 8 cases being B.1.351. After two doses, extremely high effectiveness against B.1.1.7 took effect. While they observed reduced effectiveness against B.1.351, they also saw it
did not spread in Israel. In other words, B.1.1.7 is keeping B.1.351 “in check” which is what a lot of scientists predicted months ago when these variants came onto the scene. This is a good thing. Why? We know the vaccines are HIGHLY effective against B.1.1.7
and we have variant specific boosters against B.1.351 currently being tested. Thirdly, another important fact that’s not being pointed out is that researchers concluded that the reduced effectiveness against B.1.351 occurs only within a short window of time. Hence, there were
NO cases of B.1.351 14+ days post second dose. That’s vital. B.1.351 does not spread as efficiently and if anything we should take this as even more evidence that we need to continue increasing vaccination efforts. The study can be found here: medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
The key point left out of several articles/analyses concerning this study out of Israel is that everyone who got infected with variant B.1.351 who had been vaccinated, got infected BEFORE they were "fully" vaccinated (>14 days post second dose). Immunity is not instantaneous.
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This is HUGE news! MV140, a sublingual vaccine developed to prevent UTIs, showed REMARKABLE success and prevented recurring UTIs for nearly a DECADE. The vaccine not only reduced risk but also enabled a significant number of participants to be completely UTI-free!🧵⬇️
MV140 (Uromune®, Inmunotek S.L., Spain) is a polyvalent bacterial whole-cell-based sublingual vaccine that has been developed for the prevention of UTIs and is currently in Phase 3 development “pre-licensing” trials in 26 countries worldwide, including the UK, New Zealand,
Germany, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Turkey.
Guys. Heads up. Let’s talk about H5N1. There have been SEVERAL bad takes and BLATANT misinformation circulating regarding this strain of bird flu so I figured it was a good idea to make a thread about it. Stay calm. Stay vigilant. Know your facts. Here’s ALL you need to know.🧵⬇️
First things first. Let’s address the elephant in the room. It is IMPORTANT to stress the risk to the public still remains LOW. So far, the virus does not appear to have mutated in a way that would make it significantly more dangerous. While concerning, the one human case,
IS CONSISTENT with how people usually catch these viruses-through DIRECT exposure to a sick animal.
How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🦠🔬💉🥽
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Recently, I have been getting a fair amount of questions regarding updated vaccines, timing, and currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains so I figured a short FAQ thread would be helpful! 🧪🧵⬇️
This is HUGE news! An investigational vaccine, ELI-002, appears to be effective in delaying relapse of KRAS-mutated pancreatic AND colorectal cancer, according to Phase I study results. FURTHERMORE, T-cell response correlated with an 86% REDUCTION in risk of relapse or death.🧵⬇️
This research has been published in Nature. You can find it here:
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ELI-002, an investigational therapeutic vaccine, put to the test by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, appeared to be effective in delaying relapse of KRAS-mutated pancreatic and colorectal cancer (CRC), according to results from a Phase I
I want to address some FAQs that have found their way into my DMs as of late:
1. Yes, I’m “that furry” that helped work on the COVID-19 vaccines. I still do-amongst other vaccines!
2. No, you’re not dreaming.
3. Rude messages and/or snide comments will be ignored. Thank you!
And no, this is in no way meant to seem like gloating. Gloating isn’t good as is and never would it be in the circumstances of a devastating pandemic. I’m just tired of the “You’re a furry?” and some nasty name calling or threats. Like, yes I am. Get over it and have a good day.
And for those who have been EXTREMELY supportive through these past few years, I sincerely appreciate all the lovely comments. The countless “thank you” are not necessary but nevertheless they are appreciated.
Recently, I have been getting a fair amount of questions regarding updated vaccines, timing, and currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains so I figured a short FAQ thread would be helpful! 🧪🧵⬇️