Did the Covid shot make you cranky?

[fatjay]

okay, I shouldn't but... I never learn.
there is no doubt that the cases are down and the flu is pretty much non existent.
these are facts, yes.
many attribute that to mask wearing. so, there are multiple types of N95, some are vented some are not. so a virus could move out but be restricted on inhalation... or not.
the material is N95 not the mask.
now, lets talk about fit. When I used to wear a respirator -N95 cartridges - I was fitted every year. Not all over the counter N95s are sized and the paper ones I used to wear did not stop things as well as the cartridge types. More over, how many people wear them correctly. I have seen several that did not know how to fit the nose piece. many more that cut the straps so they did not fit the face correctly. even more that didn't try to form the mask to their faces at all.
In a clinical setting with trained users, yes they can be effective. in the real world... Not so much. Also, most people never wore N95 masks. (and I do argue this point with a clinition.)
I think there are some major errors in the study... just sayin'
Now, the government also shut down all the schools, restaurants, businesses, churches, ball games, much of the transportation systems and other things that kept people away from each other. Let's not forget the massive hygiene campaigns and mandates.
I remember years back there was a study in Iceland. it seemed they had very little flu type illnesses after tourist season was over and they became isolated again.
so, should people wear masks... doubt it hurts. Are masks the reason things are getting better... I doubt they hurt. Is it all of the above things that we did and a nation... most likely.
what we should learn but, I doubt we will: practice good hygiene and be courteous to all.
thanks. rant over.

Sure you should, expressing your views and opinions in healthy debate is how knowledge is spread and things are figured out. Putting your fingers in your ears and screaming, not so much.

I wasn't referring to n95's, just the cloth masks. Viruses are fairly light, a slight breeze, such as exhaling, will project the virus a good distance, where the cloth mask generally keeps your breath in your immediate area. It's not a filtration device, it's a keep your breath to yourself device, it was never meant to catch the virus. I have yet to see any evidence that contradicts that, and a lot of evidence that supports it, one of which is how the flu has not spread almost at all compared to previous years.

I'm certainly not in any position of authority to decide who or what should be shut down. However, had I done it, I probably would have not shut things down but would have risk scores. Obviously taking away people's livelihoods is not a long term solution and is not sustainable and would create an unreasonable burden on them. Restaurants shutting down is crippling people's business, I would have focused on a way to get them open while minimizing risk. Same with schools, businesses, churches, etc. Then, assign a risk score, so people would know that they're going into a higher risk situation, and allow people to evaluate things on their own. Give the people the information they need to make smart decisions for themselves. But instead they've created a bunch of deniers or refusers, as well as a bunch of people locked in their basement scared to go out. And neither are really helping the situation.

 

[Molalla1]

Is he a budding conspiracy theorist err I mean science fiction writer ?

No . . . close to 50 but still . . .

 

[MossRoad]

On which side of your mask did the covid virus become trapped? And what have you done with those trapped virus?

Really, What did you acomplish by wearing the N95 mask to Lowes? I have no patience for good intentions.

You just insulted the man for caring for a cancer patient. Maybe that wasn't your intention, but it sure came across that way.

 

[Fuddy1952]

A person getting vaccinated means symptoms will be less or you won't get coronavirus, but could still be a carrier.
Good man, taking precautions for sister who has our prayers.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I am still amazed how much my first Moderna vaccine from two weeks continues to improve my general feeling of well-being.

Last night my sister called to tell me Monday morning she got her first Moderna shot. Her side effects floored me.

I knew her diabetes was out of control for long time like 200 on waking. Tuesday morning she said it was at 100 and 98 yesterday.

Yesterday the arthritis in her hands let her do yard work all day for the first time in a long time.

About a year ago she got very sick and was in bed 10 days and had been dragging every since until the last two days.

She reports no negative side effects after getting the vaccine on Monday.

I am still thinking through the WHY of our health improvements beyond our genes and the Moderna vaccine.

Interesting. My A1C dropped from 7.4 to 5.6, and my total cholesterol was 94 just a couple weeks ago, a month and a half past my second shot. I see no way to hang that on the vaccine, but the body is a strange and wondrous thing.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I think flu cases dropped because they closed the schools. Children are little pest holes. I dread my next cold. It has been 2 years since my last one, and my immunity has probably evaporated.

 

[ArlyA]

Another great video from Hansen concerning that was found doing COVID autopsies.

 

[Jstpssng]

I don't get sick as a rule, which I attribute to staying active and not being around people much. A local conspiratist who still believes that Covid is a farce told me there was as much flu as normal this year, it's just been attributed to Covid.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Another great video from Hansen concerning that was found doing COVID autopsies.

Without my glasses I counted 28 emboli in the dye contrast CT scan of my lungs done on Easter weekend. My right leg is starting to look semi normal in size and color. I wish more doctors would watch this video.

 

[BravoXray]

The "experts" said, "we need two weeks of restrictions in order to flatten the curve".

That wasn't enough for them. Then the experts said something else.

I'm no expert. I'm sick of experts.

I never heard of any expert that said two weeks of restrictions would flatten the curve.

You have to be able to discern between those talking heads who claim to be experts, and those that actually have the credentials to be considered experts. Every "real" expert I have heard recommend practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has freely admitted that this virus is unlike most others we have experience with. And, given the rate of infection, the large number of asymptomatic carriers and lack of action to lock things down hard early in the pandemic made sure it was widely spread before measures were taken.