Every time I read a rant about how safe the Covid-19 vaccines must be because the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) “APPROVED” its use – just read all the Head Lines.
An FDA WAIVER is NOT an APPROVAL – it is NOT a recognition of efficacy – it is a statement that this drug/vaccine/treatment is NOT FULLY TESTED but MIGHT HELP.
Well no, NONE of the vaccines have been approved – everyone getting the vaccine is part of the ongoing drug trials – apparently small may the number be, some good people are getting really sick and others are dying from these vaccines.
In other headlines today, if the NY Yankees are any measure, the vaccines are NOT helping. In fact, there seems to be some evidence they are really spreading the disease in some cases. then we really need to consider if these vaccines are helpful. We also might find it good to ask and research why other countries are suspending their programs.
It is my opinion that we also need to be spending quite a bit more time and energy on treatment options. Just like SARS or Flu or any number of other diseases – that Geni is NOT going back in the bottle – Yes, since so many are willing, go ahead with the trials in progress.
Remember under the US CDC we have not eliminated diseases like Cancer, HIV, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and well the list goes on, but we have made great strides in treatment and that is where we need to focus in the near term.