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gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?Give Peas A Chance…0 -
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Oh, and I'll listen to the medical community for information on a medical condition, not other "experts" who may have other motives to downplay what could affect our lives and health and the health of our families. It's those pesky underlying conditions again I keep thinking about too. We've had enough death.
Also, he had his account restricted recently by LinkedIn... Nothing to see here...
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gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability. Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk.
I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it.Herd immunity and COVID-19 (coronavirus): What you need to know
Understand what's known about herd immunity and what it means for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Curious about progress toward herd immunity against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Understand how herd immunity works, its role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges involved.
Why is herd immunity important?
Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a community (the herd) becomes immune to a disease, making the spread of disease from person to person unlikely. As a result, the whole community becomes protected — not just those who are immune.
Often, a percentage of the population must be capable of getting a disease in order for it to spread. This is called a threshold proportion. If the proportion of the population that is immune to the disease is greater than this threshold, the spread of the disease will decline. This is known as the herd immunity threshold.
What percentage of a community needs to be immune in order to achieve herd immunity? It varies from disease to disease. The more contagious a disease is, the greater the proportion of the population that needs to be immune to the disease to stop its spread. For example, the measles is a highly contagious illness. It's estimated that 94% of the population must be immune to interrupt the chain of transmission.
How is herd immunity achieved?
There are two main paths to herd immunity for COVID-19 — infection and vaccines.
Natural infection
Herd immunity can be reached when enough people in the population have recovered from a disease and have developed protective antibodies against future infection.
However, there are some major problems with relying on community infection to create herd immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19:
- Reinfection. It’s not clear how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have antibodies, it’s possible that you could get COVID-19 again.
- Health impact. Experts estimate that in the U.S., 70% of the population — more than 200 million people — would have to recover from COVID-19 to halt the pandemic. This number of infections could lead to serious complications and millions of deaths, especially among older people and those who have existing health conditions. The health care system could quickly become overwhelmed.
Vaccines
Herd immunity also can be reached when enough people have been vaccinated against a disease and have developed protective antibodies against future infection. Unlike the natural infection method, vaccines create immunity without causing illness or resulting complications. Using the concept of herd immunity, vaccines have successfully controlled contagious diseases such as smallpox, polio, diphtheria, rubella and many others.
Herd immunity makes it possible to protect the population from a disease, including those who can't be vaccinated, such as newborns or those who have compromised immune systems.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization to a handful of COVID-19 vaccines.
But reaching herd immunity through vaccination against COVID-19 might be difficult for many reasons. For example:
- Vaccine hesitancy. Some people may object to getting a COVID-19 vaccine because of religious objections, fears about the possible risks or skepticism about the benefits. If the proportion of vaccinated people in a community is below the herd immunity threshold, a contagious disease could continue to spread.
- Protection questions. It’s not clear how long the COVID-19 vaccines will protect you from COVID-19. Further research is needed to see how much the COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Also, research suggests that COVID-19 vaccines may have lower efficacy against some of the variants of the COVID-19 virus. New variants, which could be more resistant to vaccines, are regularly emerging.
- Uneven vaccine roll-out. The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has greatly varied among and within countries. If one community achieves a high COVID-19 vaccination rate and surrounding areas don’t, outbreaks can occur if the populations mix.
What’s the outlook for achieving herd immunity in the U.S.?
The U.S. is currently making progress toward herd immunity through a combined approach. The number of fully vaccinated adults continues to rise. In addition, more than 31 million people in the U.S. have had confirmed infections with the COVID-19 virus — though, again, it’s not clear how long immunity lasts after infection.
Given the challenges, it’s not clear if or when the U.S. will achieve herd immunity.
However, the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at protecting against severe illness requiring hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. Even if it isn’t currently possible to stop transmission of the COVID-19 virus, the vaccines are allowing people to better be able to live with the virus.
How can you slow the transmission of COVID-19?
When possible, get a COVID-19 vaccine. If you’re fully vaccinated, you can return to doing activities you might not have been able to do because of the pandemic, including not wearing a mask or social distancing in any setting — except where required by a rule or law.
If you haven’t had a COVID-19 vaccine, take steps to reduce the risk of infection:
- Avoid close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters) with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.
- Keep distance between yourself and others (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). This is especially important if you have a higher risk of serious illness. Keep in mind some people may have the COVID-19 virus and spread it to others, even if they don't have symptoms.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and outdoors where there is a high risk of COVID-19 transmission, such as at a crowded event or large gathering. Further mask guidance differs depending on whether you are fully vaccinated or unvaccinated. Surgical masks may be used if available. N95 respirators should be reserved for health care providers.
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you're sick.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, electronics and counters, daily.
- Stay home from work, school and public areas if you're sick, unless you're going to get medical care. Avoid public transportation, taxis and ride-sharing if you're sick.
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gvn2fly1421 said:Kat said:added...
Oh, and I'll listen to the medical community for information on a medical condition, not other "experts" who may have other motives to downplay what could affect our lives and health and the health of our families. It's those pesky underlying conditions again I keep thinking about too. We've had enough death.
Also, he had his account restricted recently by LinkedIn... Nothing to see here...
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some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability. Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk.
I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it.0 -
mcgruff10 said:some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
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gvn2fly1421 said:benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability. Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk.
I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it.'05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2
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gvn2fly1421 said:mcgruff10 said:some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
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benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability. Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk.
I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it.
"Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability."
If the US was an island and covid was going all over the world but hadn't hit the US, I think this makes sense. However, with our current situation (~50% vaxxed and 33 million cases) I do not know if it does, especially with this variant that on the surface doesn't seem to be as lethal. As others have pointed out, "wait two weeks". We will see.
"Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk."
At this point in time in the US, are those who aren't seeking the same risk probably vaccinated? In other words, we all know what's at stake at this stage.
"I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it."
Honestly, I am not sure what this means. Where would I fall? Get a pass for opting out of the vaccine or do you feel I should be obligated to take it?
Also, my reply to you was a "thank you" for posting opinion and information and not going on a profanity laced tirade for a legitimate discussion I am trying to have regarding variants.0 -
cincybearcat said:gvn2fly1421 said:gvn2fly1421 said:Everything I have read regarding the variants, the more variants the more contagious, however the less lethal.
Is this an agreed upon stance here?
The question becomes, why is our President sending a message like this knowing it is false?
And why do we have a need for a response team for Delta?0 -
oftenreading said:Will also add that the benefits of improved treatments in hospital are lost if the health care system gets overwhelmed again and those treatments can’t be provided.0
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gvn2fly1421 said:mcgruff10 said:some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:benjs said:gvn2fly1421 said:lastexitlondon said:The delta is running through our country now at 20.000 a day. Mark my words once it starts there you all will see how fast this is spreading im not saying vaccinate kids .
This is fast.
So would you not want this strain running through the country in order to get to that herd immunity number, whatever it is? Vax + antibodies = herd? Or am I looking at this wrong?
Seeking mass natural infections is reckless, and carries a higher probability of leading to deaths than seeking vaccines which have an exceptionally low probability. Also, it's circular logic since if people went out en masse to seek infections, they would also expose people who aren't seeking the same to this risk.
I'm sure this wouldn't be popular, but I feel that if you're part of an under-tested or naturally-high-risk segment of the population based on medical conditions, or one demonstrated unsafe, you should have the right to refuse the vaccine; and in all other cases you should be obligated to take it.This weekend we rock Portland0 -
mcgruff10 said:gvn2fly1421 said:mcgruff10 said:some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
Yeah and some people shoot heroin between their toes. Do you think these people are getting vaccinated because they sure aren't doing anything else to save the world.
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mcgruff10 said:gvn2fly1421 said:mcgruff10 said:some of these side effects are crazy, one must ask if it is really worth it. to each their own.
- headache, flushing, indigestion, mild and temporary vision changes, such as a blue tinge in your vision, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), back pain, muscle pain, nausea, dizziness, rash, Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which is an eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve, sudden decrease or loss of hearing,
- allergic rection
- low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, irregular heartbeat or stroke
To me, it’s a matter of (realistically) weighing your options. Is that hard-on worth it? Are life-long, life-saving meds worth it? Antidepressants? The list goes on…0 -
lastexitlondon said:Pointlesslastexitlondon said:The hospital admissions are rising. Deaths 25 roughly a day
Which is lower. But its early. We have a lot of fully vaxxed
And some are still getting it. Where i live cases doubled this week.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/health/delta-variant-covid-england.html?smid=tw-shareThe Delta variant is not driving a surge in hospitalization rates in England, health data shows.
"The Delta variant, which is now responsible for most coronavirus infections in England, is not driving a surge in the rate of hospitalizations there, according to data released by Public Health England on Thursday.Although the number of coronavirus infections has risen sharply in recent weeks, hospitalization rates remain low. Between June 21 and June 27, the weekly hospitalization rate was 1.9 per 100,000 people, the same as it was the previous week."
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I didnt say a surge
I said rising which it is.
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Does the CDC count as "medical community" or are they more in the realm of other "experts" who have motives? Asking for a friend who sent me this CDC guidance which suggests masks.... Well, masks really don't do much. It says surgical masks, "Does not provide the wearer with a reliable level of protection from inhaling smaller airborne particles and is not considered respiratory protection". Oops.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/understanddifferenceinfographic-508.pdf
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