Bob B
Emperor Of Solar
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Not saying you are. Many use this and similar to justify skipping the vaccine. I am annoyed that the information is posted here even if in the off-topic section.
With the Moderna vaccine, I have a little longer to decide about the booster ..... I just think it is a good idea to keep up on things that come into play that could affect that decision. Whether that be the effectiveness against the new variables .... or risk of causing heart problems .... etc, etc. For me, doctors and their advice is just one of the tools to be utilized. That's a tough leap to make, but has been necessary for me.
Sure, it's a lot easier to just sit back and let your Dr decide what is best for you .... but that's not for me. My primary Dr knows that .... and is perfectly OK with it.
I know a whole lot more about thyroid conditions than my Dr. I have given him books and medical journal articles that have actually changed the way he treats people (including me) with thyroid conditions in his practice ... and in a better way. That may sound egotistical, but it's not really .... just a LOT of hours studying something that affects me.
I have honed my troubleshooting skills over a long period of time during my work career ... and the only thing needed to troubleshoot a medical condition is information ..... in most cases, new information is better than old information. Large institutions move very slowly. I am going to need to decide whether to go with a booster before new information has been thoroughly integrated into official recommendations. I know it is possible to know more about what is relevant to my health than a Dr can in a 10 minute visit where out of necessity he has to treat you just like everyone else.
When it comes to the internet .... I see it much like mining. You have to go thru tons and tons of rubble to get a few ounces of gold.
We won't know for years to come whether the anti-vaccers made a better decision than us ... but I won't vilify them for their decision either way.