Tag

Mrnavaccines

All articles tagged with #mrnavaccines

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

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

health2 years ago•3 min saved

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

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has called for a halt to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, claiming they could contaminate human DNA, despite these claims being debunked by the FDA and other health experts. The FDA has reaffirmed the safety of the vaccines, emphasizing their role in saving lives and the lack of evidence for genotoxicity. Ladapo's stance continues to contribute to vaccine hesitancy amidst the ongoing pandemic.

via HuffPost|

##covid19 #florida

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Florida Surgeon General Challenges FDA, Seeks Halt on mRNA COVID Vaccines"

Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo has called for a halt on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, citing a debunked claim that they could contaminate DNA. This stance has been criticized by public health experts and federal officials who affirm the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Ladapo's announcement aligns with Governor Ron DeSantis' political stance as he competes in the Republican presidential primary. The move has been praised by anti-vaccine groups but stands in contrast to the scientific consensus and the FDA's reiteration of the vaccines' safety and effectiveness.

via The Washington Post|

##covid19 #florida

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

health-and-medicine2 years ago•5 min saved

"2023's Top Health and Biotech Discoveries: Wishes, Breakthroughs, and Trends"

The year 2023 saw significant medical advancements including the Nobel Prize-winning mRNA vaccine technology, CRISPR gene editing, 3D printing of human tissues, new drugs for weight loss and Alzheimer's, and the use of AI in healthcare. Continuous personal health monitoring systems also gained prominence. Despite these high-tech developments, studies like the one in Jharkhand, India, highlighted the importance of addressing basic issues such as nutrition to prevent diseases like tuberculosis, emphasizing the need to focus on poverty and access to healthcare to improve global health outcomes.

via Hindustan Times|

##artificialintelligence #crispr