Alright everyone has to agree with it or it's not true I guess. It's not like medical professionals are all reading from the same curated sources which would lead to a consensus in itself.
Alright everyone has to agree with it or it's not true I guess.
Logical fallacy: strawman.
A consensus is not unanimous.
It's not like medical professionals are all reading from the same curated sources which would lead to a consensus in itself.
Logical fallacy: sweeping generalizations.
You can find a shitload of research on this topic. Some supporting this perspective, some supporting that perspective. The science that truly holds up to a gold standard that would inform a consensus is a metanalysis of random control trials that pass a minimum level of rigor to be included (STAR method, if you want). We do not have the science, yet, that can make this. We do have a bunch of studies that show almost no negative impact - but it is still there and statistically significant - but to my knowledge, none of those are RCTs.
Your entire argument is an argument from authority.
It is not. It is an argument for empiricism. I literally outlined the highest standards of empiricism and the criteria that would be required to establish a conclusion. I even pointed out the research - overall - shows a VERY tiny, but still statistically significant, negative outcome.
Instead of beating your head against a brick wall, simply start admitting that you fell for the Chinese propaganda but there is still truth to the safety of these vaccines.
Here is my conclusion based on my own professional opinion and about 2 years of research:
- The vaccines are not very effective. They should be retired and a new series, which target Omicron (because Omicron has absurd staying power compared to the other variants), should be developed, tested, and released.
- The existing vaccines have side effects just like all vaccines. However, compared to all vaccines, their side effects are on the lower end and are very safe to use. But...
- A majority of people do not need these vaccines. The elderly (over 55), immunocompromised which can benefit (some immunocompromise situations do benefit from vaccines), and the obese should all consult their doctor about using these vaccines, even the existing ones that do not work very well.
- The best thing people can do is clean up their diet, exercise more, and reduce stress (and stop watchin so much damn TV).
- No vaccine mandates from any company, state, or country is appropriate for this. Nor are mask mandates.
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