COVID-19 vaccines

Regarding COVID-19 vaccines, Rhonda Patrick and Roger Seheult discuss several important aspects of the vaccines, including their safety, efficacy, and the technology behind them.

Key Points:

1. Safety and Efficacy:

   • The COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna), have shown significant efficacy in preventing severe illness and hospitalization, even with variants like Delta 1.
   • While there have been reports of adverse events, including myocarditis, these instances are relatively rare and often below the background level of other unrelated medical issues 2.

2. Adverse Event Reporting:

   • The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is used to report any medical issues occurring after vaccination, whether they are directly related or not. This system helps epidemiologists analyze any potential patterns that exceed expected background levels 3.
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       Delta Variant Vaccination Efficacy

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       COVID-19 Vaccines

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       COVID Vaccine Adverse Events

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       mRNA vaccines explained

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       COVID Vaccines and Autoimmune Response

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       Vaccine Risks

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3. mRNA Vaccine Technology:

   • mRNA vaccines work by instructing cells to produce a protein that triggers an immune response. This technology mimics the natural infection process but without causing the disease itself, leading to an effective immune defense against the COVID-19 virus 4.
   • Roger Seheult explains that mRNA acts like a "post-it note," providing temporary instructions that degrade after fulfilling their purpose, which differentiates it from permanent DNA changes 4.

4. Autoimmune Reactions:

   • There is a lower risk of autoimmune conditions from vaccination compared to natural infection. Infections like COVID-19 can trigger more extensive immune responses due to the multiple epitopes involved, whereas the mRNA vaccines focus on a specific protein, reducing the chances of an adverse autoimmune response 5.

5. Public Concerns and Misinformation:

   • Rhonda Patrick and Roger Seheult highlight the importance of educating the public about vaccine benefits and risks to counter misinformation. They stress that the actual data supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, while also acknowledging and addressing legitimate concerns 6.

For a more detailed discussion, you can refer to the full episode titled "COVID-19 Vaccines and Ivermectin with MedCram and Dr. Roger Seheult" on the Found My Fitness.