I so appreciate this convo Sharon. My husband was also a kidney transplant recipient, three times over actually. So as his wife and children we *always* got Covid boosters, flu shots and other vaccines that offered protection to him. That coverage being taken away by people who claim to be pro-family is mind boggling to me.
I know 3 families who have a child/children with autism. One family has a son with autism and a daughter who does not have autism; they were BOTH vaccinated. The mother in the family comes from a family of 4 children and one of her brothers is on the spectrum.
Another family has 3 children (2 boys and a girl). One boy is nonverbal and needs 24 hour care and the other boy lives entirely independently. The girl does not have autism. NONE of them were vaccinated.
The third family has 4 children. Two oldest children do not have autism and were vaccinated. Then they had identical twin girls who are both nonverbal and require 24 hour care who were NOT vaccinated.
Vaccines do not cause autism and I get so frustrated when I hear people say that!
It is so incredibly sad to see the damage this administration has inflicted on our country in so many different areas and in such a short time. Reprehensible. Disgraceful. Immoral.
You stated that the anti-vax industry is lucrative, and RFK, Jr., and others are profiting from this agenda. Thank you for that information. Please explain how the anti-vax industry makes money and who is paying for this agenda and why.
My boyfriend has long Covid so horribly, his immunologist has said not to get any vaccination because his body is too weak. Aside from multiple symptoms at all times/constant Covid positive, he gets colds, flu, strep very easily. Imagine getting strep so badly every time he needs shots in his throat because normal antibiotics aren’t strong enough to help him. He’s on a waitlist for a stem cell therapy trial at Stanford which thankfully doesn’t require insurance because his MediCal was canceled earlier this year in their efforts to stop broad fraud and they wanted ppl who really qualify to appeal with fraudsters not bothering to appeal. He is now 6+ mos in appeal with no update. These times have been extremely frustrating and sad. Jessica, Dr. Darien Sutton, Laurel Bristow have been amazing experts to follow like Sharon❣️❣️❣️
Great conversation! Of course, I have a nursing background and believe in public health. The question I continually want to ask all the “MAHA”, “Anti-Vax” people is DID NO ONE TAKE HS BIOLOGY?
A fair question--but honestly, many people forgot. I do what I do because I don't expect everyone to remember it all. My work requires me to remember it, and I've made it my work to make it make sense for everyone. <3
Jessica - you saved me during the height of the pandemic! You and Laurel Bristow — I owe my transition out of the “crunchy” cult to you both. I’m so happy to have your voice in this community. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
As someone who works in public health. Thank you. Incredibly well articulated. I'll be sharing this with others. And you're right, we are still out here doing the work.
An amazing choice in Jessica as a voice of the medical and public health community! Thank you from a trained scientist. 🙌🏻
Means the world--thank you!
I so appreciate this convo Sharon. My husband was also a kidney transplant recipient, three times over actually. So as his wife and children we *always* got Covid boosters, flu shots and other vaccines that offered protection to him. That coverage being taken away by people who claim to be pro-family is mind boggling to me.
I know 3 families who have a child/children with autism. One family has a son with autism and a daughter who does not have autism; they were BOTH vaccinated. The mother in the family comes from a family of 4 children and one of her brothers is on the spectrum.
Another family has 3 children (2 boys and a girl). One boy is nonverbal and needs 24 hour care and the other boy lives entirely independently. The girl does not have autism. NONE of them were vaccinated.
The third family has 4 children. Two oldest children do not have autism and were vaccinated. Then they had identical twin girls who are both nonverbal and require 24 hour care who were NOT vaccinated.
Vaccines do not cause autism and I get so frustrated when I hear people say that!
It is so incredibly sad to see the damage this administration has inflicted on our country in so many different areas and in such a short time. Reprehensible. Disgraceful. Immoral.
Jessica has been a trusted voice of sanity for me this past year. She explains things so clearly. Thank you!
Thank you, Becky! So glad it's helpful!
You stated that the anti-vax industry is lucrative, and RFK, Jr., and others are profiting from this agenda. Thank you for that information. Please explain how the anti-vax industry makes money and who is paying for this agenda and why.
Thank you for fighting the good fight!
Oops! I asked the question too soon! I just heard your answer.
It’s the ambulance chasers and snake oil salesmen!
There is nothing and I mean nothing that will make my feeling of doom go away!
I hear you. I'm going to keep doing this work because we need it more than ever.
Action is the antidote to despair !!
My boyfriend has long Covid so horribly, his immunologist has said not to get any vaccination because his body is too weak. Aside from multiple symptoms at all times/constant Covid positive, he gets colds, flu, strep very easily. Imagine getting strep so badly every time he needs shots in his throat because normal antibiotics aren’t strong enough to help him. He’s on a waitlist for a stem cell therapy trial at Stanford which thankfully doesn’t require insurance because his MediCal was canceled earlier this year in their efforts to stop broad fraud and they wanted ppl who really qualify to appeal with fraudsters not bothering to appeal. He is now 6+ mos in appeal with no update. These times have been extremely frustrating and sad. Jessica, Dr. Darien Sutton, Laurel Bristow have been amazing experts to follow like Sharon❣️❣️❣️
Great conversation! Of course, I have a nursing background and believe in public health. The question I continually want to ask all the “MAHA”, “Anti-Vax” people is DID NO ONE TAKE HS BIOLOGY?
A fair question--but honestly, many people forgot. I do what I do because I don't expect everyone to remember it all. My work requires me to remember it, and I've made it my work to make it make sense for everyone. <3
Thank you both for your expertise and willingness to speak out!
Jessica - you saved me during the height of the pandemic! You and Laurel Bristow — I owe my transition out of the “crunchy” cult to you both. I’m so happy to have your voice in this community. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
So glad you're here! <3
As someone who works in public health. Thank you. Incredibly well articulated. I'll be sharing this with others. And you're right, we are still out here doing the work.
That means the world to me. Grateful to be doing the work with others like you in you public health.
Thank you, Sharon and Jessica. You’ve both been trusted voices in these difficult times.
Is this shareable for non-paid subscribers? The parents of my grandchildren need to see this.
I believe so! Also shared it on my feed!
Actually my daughter had to pay $8 for a month to listen. I’m glad she did but I’ll pay her back.
Well, this is super helpful and incredibly informative. I hope all the vaccinated parents of my dear grandchildren can find the time to view it.
Thank you for all the info shared
Thank you Sharon and Jessica!
How is/can the medical community & Reps in Congress help / stop this. It’s going to harm so many!?
Keep calling your reps--don't stop letting them know that you're not OK with this!