Why I get the TWO Annual Vaccines
Brad Stanfield
Apr 4, 2024
Episode description
I got vaccinated, and before I explain why, I want to emphasize that just because I eat a particular diet, take a supplement, or in this case get vaccinated does not in any way mean that you should as well.
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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm
https://www.influenza.org.nz/clinical-info/safety-influenza-vaccines
https://www.cochrane.org/CD001269/ARI_vaccines-prevent-influenza-healthy-adults
https://www.influenza.org.nz/clinical-info/should-healthcare-workers-be-vaccinated
https://ourworldindata.org/influenza
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/covid-19-vaccines
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38421945/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8312754/
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Monitor waning effectiveness of Omicron booster for Covid protection
The Omicron booster reduces the chance of getting Covid by about 51% in the first two months, with protection dropping to 39% in the following two months.
Weigh risks of Guillain-Barré syndrome from flu vaccine versus virus
The risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome from the influenza vaccine is about one to two cases per million doses, which is roughly canceled out by the risk of getting the syndrome from the influenza virus itself.
Fulfill duty of care by getting vaccinated to protect patients
A primary reason for a healthcare worker to get vaccinated is the duty of care to protect vulnerable patients, as studies show it likely reduces illness among those they care for.
Prioritize research over influencer trends in health decisions
The speaker likens his data-driven stance on vaccines to his previous unpopular analysis of resveratrol and metformin for non-diabetics, emphasizing research over influencer trends.
Minimize bed rest to preserve muscle mass
An older adult who needs to rest in bed for seven days due to illness can lose approximately 10% of their muscle mass.
Understand myocarditis risk reduction with age and COVID vaccine
For males over 30, the risk of myocarditis from the COVID vaccine is about 2.4 cases per million doses, far lower than the 40 cases per million for those aged 12-29.
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