Many countries are asking for proof of vax, or testing to travel
I don’t understand this. Vax work Well to stop disease…
But it’s time to clarify they do not stop transmission. They slow it down
But it simply is not appropriate to assume that vax = not infectious
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I don’t understand this. Vax work Well to stop disease…
But it’s time to clarify they do not stop transmission. They slow it down
But it simply is not appropriate to assume that vax = not infectious
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If we don’t appreciate this soon immediately, then we will see irresponsible policy that allows the virus to keep on spreading.
This is almost certainly even more true for Omicron which, if anything, will spread more efficiently, not less, than other variants among vax’d
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This is almost certainly even more true for Omicron which, if anything, will spread more efficiently, not less, than other variants among vax’d
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We can be fully transparent about what vaccines do very well (protect you!) and what they are not doing very well (stopping transmission) while still advocating for everyone to be vaccinated
Most ppl see this and any lack of transparency harms vaccine uptake even more.
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Most ppl see this and any lack of transparency harms vaccine uptake even more.
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So what should we do for travel and to limit spread?
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
KNOW AFTER YOU ARRIVE
Knowledge here is the power to not inadvertently spread the virus.
It is empowering!
There are few better ways to not spread to others than knowing you are infectious!
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
KNOW AFTER YOU ARRIVE
Knowledge here is the power to not inadvertently spread the virus.
It is empowering!
There are few better ways to not spread to others than knowing you are infectious!
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International travel can and should continue through this pandemic. Border closures can be devastating with consequences far beyond the virus itself.
But it should be done with confidence.
Test hours before travel, Test daily for 5-7 days each AM after arrival.
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But it should be done with confidence.
Test hours before travel, Test daily for 5-7 days each AM after arrival.
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Rapid testing need not be performed on the honor system - And for travel, it should not.
Travel sometimes does & should use verified testing platforms. (I’m now CSO of one - @eMedCertified - and I’m proud to be helping create these needed tools that can keep borders open)
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Travel sometimes does & should use verified testing platforms. (I’m now CSO of one - @eMedCertified - and I’m proud to be helping create these needed tools that can keep borders open)
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In case there is any confusion, this thread is in full support of vaccination - and should not be construed as anything but 1000% support.
It is also in support of clear strategy and using each tool in our toolbox to its fullest, and know the limitations of each.
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It is also in support of clear strategy and using each tool in our toolbox to its fullest, and know the limitations of each.
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I like this tweet from @swapneilparikh
It sums up nicely what I’m saying above. 8/
It sums up nicely what I’m saying above. 8/
https://twitter.com/swapneilparikh/status/1465569212181606404
This is NOT challenging vaccine requirements. They are important to prevent disease and at least lower risk of transmission
But… I am challenging the constant message that vaccines are great at limiting spread so much that we equate Vax w Testing when we say Vax OR Test
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But… I am challenging the constant message that vaccines are great at limiting spread so much that we equate Vax w Testing when we say Vax OR Test
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Here is a very very generalized explanation of why some vaccines stop transmission and some do not.
https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1464703819061895175
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