Bsher8365

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[–] [email protected] 46 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Respectfully disagree - not the same at all. It’s science proven that approved vaccines are useful for preventing infections, that’s why we have them in the first place. Kennedy’s logic is not based on science but rather false correlation and unsound intuition.

If your area has an outbreak in anything preventable, everyone will be encouraged to go get a vaccine if never received, or a booster if already vaccinated. Nothing wrong with getting vaccines/boosters ahead of time - lots wrong with not getting them.

[–] [email protected] 67 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (9 children)

As a US citizen, I don't say this lightly - the die has been struck and no one’s coming to save us. But you can control your own health destiny. If in the US, become familiar with the location of your nearest travel vaccine center and start getting some of the common ones as boosters. Most all produced vaccines worldwide can be had at these centers for $100-300. They usually don’t take medical insurance in my experience, but will be happy to give you most any vaccine you desire. Some insurances will reimburse some but not all expenses. I consider it an investment. Start now, getting everything that you can reasonably afford, as quickly as you can. If over 40, start with MMR (measles-mumps-rubella). Polio month after that. Then collect all the rest monthly like Pokémon cards. I believe that things are about to get high-risk/out of hand quickly, not just measles, but basically all previously eradicated diseases - and waiting until you have a locally-recognized breakout to visit your doctor to administer a booster only works if you haven’t been exposed yet.

[–] [email protected] 127 points 1 month ago (2 children)

“In response, McBride said, “Thank you, Madam Chair,” before beginning her remarks.“

Perfection.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 month ago

Now known as Mt. Rushmore, for those missing the connection…

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 months ago

If your physician pushes back on providing a measles booster - mine did because we aren’t having a local outbreak currently - you can get an MMR vaccine (as well as most any other vaccine in production) at any travel vaccine center.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Clue: How many boxes are there?

 

cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/HistoryArtifacts/t/834466

Oldest wooden spear known to exist | Schöningen, Germany (400,000 BCE)

More information: https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/behavior/getting-food/oldest-wooden-spear

 

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