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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Florida Surgeon General Faces Backlash Over Controversial COVID Vaccine Claims"

Paul Offit, a vaccine expert, has countered Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's warning against mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which Ladapo claimed could be contaminated with DNA fragments that might integrate into human DNA and cause health issues. Offit explained the rigorous process of mRNA vaccine production, emphasizing the near impossibility of such contamination affecting human DNA due to multiple biological safeguards. He also noted that exposure to foreign DNA is common and unavoidable, even in other vaccines, and criticized Ladapo's statement as unnecessarily fear-inducing.

via Medpage Today|

##covid19vaccine #health

health-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Swirls as Florida Surgeon General Faces Backlash Over COVID Vaccine Stance"

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has been criticized for spreading unfounded concerns about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, suggesting they could contaminate human DNA, and recommending that providers stop using them. His actions, which include altering a state study to falsely suggest vaccines increase cardiac risks in young men, have been condemned as a dereliction of duty and a danger to public health. Despite the backlash from medical experts, Ladapo remains in his position, reflecting the political alignment of Governor Ron DeSantis and the current Republican stance on such issues.

via New York Daily News|

##covid19vaccine #florida

health-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Florida Surgeon General's Controversial COVID Vaccine Stance Sparks Political and Medical Backlash"

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has made controversial remarks on a far-right podcast, referring to COVID-19 vaccines as the "Antichrist of all products" and suggesting without evidence that they could integrate with human DNA. Despite his claims being debunked by experts, Ladapo continues to express vaccine skepticism with religious overtones. The FDA has condemned the perpetuation of misleading information regarding COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing the importance of understanding the manufacturing process and the vaccines' known benefits. Ladapo has a history of altering scientific findings and opposing vaccination for healthy children, as well as denying the efficacy of masks.

via The Daily Beast|

##antivax #covid19vaccine

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Florida Surgeon General Faces Backlash Over Call to Stop COVID Vaccines Amid Misinformation Claims"

Florida's Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, has urged healthcare providers to stop using mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing unfounded health risks. The FDA and other health experts have refuted his claims as misleading and unsupported by evidence. The FDA assures the public of the vaccines' safety and efficacy, while experts clarify that mRNA cannot integrate into human DNA and that no links between DNA-based vaccines and cancer have been found. Public health agencies have previously rebutted Ladapo's claims, emphasizing the life-saving benefits of COVID-19 vaccines.

via CBS News|

##covid19vaccine #fdaresponse

health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Florida Surgeon General's Controversial Call to Stop mRNA COVID Vaccines Sparks Debate"

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has called for a halt in the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing safety concerns over DNA fragments and the potential for DNA integration into human cells. Despite FDA guidance on DNA vaccine safety from 2007, the FDA's recent response to Ladapo's inquiries did not provide evidence of DNA integration risk assessments for mRNA vaccines. Ladapo emphasizes the need for non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and promises to continue evaluating research to inform the public.

via Florida Department of Health|

##covid19vaccine #dnaintegrationrisk

health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Debate Intensifies Over Safety of mRNA COVID Vaccines Amid Surgeon General's Controversial Call for a Halt"

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has requested a halt on the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing safety concerns over DNA fragments and the potential for DNA integration into human cells. Despite FDA guidance on DNA vaccine risks, the FDA has not provided evidence of assessments for these risks in mRNA vaccines. Dr. Ladapo advocates for the use of non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and commits to ongoing research and transparency on the issue.

via South Florida Hospital News|

##covid19vaccine #dnaintegrationrisk

business-and-finance2 years ago•6 min saved

"Moderna's Stock Surge: Analyst Upgrades and Potential New Products Fuel Optimism for Recovery"

Oppenheimer & Co analyst Hartaj Singh upgraded Moderna's stock to "Outperform" with a $142 price target, leading to a 13% increase in share value. Singh's optimism is based on the belief that COVID-19 vaccine sales have bottomed out and will fund Moderna's pipeline, which includes promising catalysts in 2024 such as RSV and flu vaccines using mRNA technology, as well as potential cancer vaccines. Additionally, Moderna's CFO has linked future operating expenses to sales, suggesting a decrease in OpEx in 2024 and 2025. Singh also notes Moderna's high performance culture and the importance of the upcoming years for the company's commercial success.

via Yahoo Finance|

##business-and-finance #covid19vaccine