Posted on 07/05/2020 1:24:16 PM PDT by DoodleBob
Within days of the first confirmed novel coronavirus case in the United States on 20 January, antivaccine activists were already hinting on Twitter that the virus was a scam—part of a plot to profit from an eventual vaccine.
Nearly half a year later, scientists around the world are rushing to create a COVID-19 vaccine. An approved product is still months, if not years, away and public health agencies have not yet mounted campaigns to promote it. But health communication experts say they need to start to lay the groundwork for acceptance now, because the flood of misinformation from antivaccine activists has surged.
Such activists have “kicked into overdrive,” says Neil Johnson, a physicist at George Washington University who studies the dynamics of antivaccine groups on social networks. He estimates that in recent months, 10% of the Facebook pages run by people asking questions about vaccines have already switched to antivaccine views.
Recent polls have found as few as 50% of people in the United States are committed to receiving a vaccine, with another quarter wavering. Some of the communities most at risk from the virus are also the most leery: Among Black people, who account for nearly one-quarter of U.S. COVID-19 deaths, 40% said they wouldn’t get a vaccine in a mid-May poll by the Associated Press and the University of Chicago. In France, 26% said they wouldn’t get a coronavirus vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now working on a plan to boost “vaccine confidence” as part of the federal effort to develop a vaccine, Director Robert Redfield told a Senate committee this week. Advocates urge campaigns that include personal messages and storytelling.
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They arent going to try to “win” anyone over. They’re gonna’ pass a law that says YOU WILL TAKE THE SHOT.
Don’t know or care about anyone else but that’s a red line for me.
When the annual flu vaccine is always perfect I’ll consider it
Of course the numbers always go up and never down. You are considered “currently infected” even if you have completely recovered from the virus.
I don’t believe it’s that high at all. The left always uses fake polls to convince people to do what they want.
Still not going to let you near me with a needle.
So you are in favor of the suppression of free speech? I say this as a person who believes in vaccinations.
Fair enough. It is the choice thing that so called conservatives and libertarians are all about. Surprised that you are on FR.
Maureen, I just watched it. It is powerful. And shocking. It is MEAT for every member of the Body of Christ, as we take on the WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD to fight the good fight. Thank you
MARANATHA
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How about giving us the actual death rates graph instead of the leftist media/tyrant rulers corrupt ‘Active Cases’ narrative?
You’re thinking of the PCR tests sometimes showing positive after the infection has been beaten because there’s still a certain amount of viral proteins still floating around in your system.
For most people, that’s back to negative within a week or two of beating the infection. Small numbers have shown some number of positive results for a month or so post infection. The graph I posted is for all active cases. There’s a separate - much larger - number for total cases, including cases that either recovered or resulted in death.
Maybe. But Tuskegee never offered nail manicures and hair extensions..
Because the person I was replying to was talking about cases; not deaths. I reply to what someone actually says.
The vaccine industry is pure evil never doubt it for a second
There. Is the biggest of big money behind it
The people are onto them now. Thanks bill ! You evil bastard
Doubt me ?
1- there is a 10 billion $ fund to pay off victims
2- The industry is immune from lawsuits.
3- during doctor visits the reimbursement is 3 times higher if a shot is given
4- autism and SIDS did not exist before the 1970s
5- They have over 100 they want to force you to take.
6- ca and nj and ny. Just last year. Mandated under penalty. The measles one
Anyone heard anything about measles lately
Also I had taken Flu shots for many years, because it was recommended until I remembered that the last time I had the Flu was 65 years ago. I will be 79 in 31 days.
Go to Maudeens’s post 16 and watch the video. It is important
My price to take the phony vaccine:
$5 million in any account of my choice.
I don’t do facebook, twitter or tweet but I did just send it to a ton of people on my e-mail list. I thought the part about Paul was wonderful.
Right. Now it’s, “Oh the media is encouraging us to get the COVID 19 vaccine”...well, FU.......
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