rowanskye
rowanskye OP t1_j0dhvue wrote
Reply to comment by bentlimerick in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye
Yes, I'd expect to see RSV and flu rates to be higher in unvaccinated (mRNA) cohorts for the same reasons you've outlined. I am specifically asking for research demonstrating that result, or it's counter (though I'd find that result unlikely).
rowanskye OP t1_j0dgx6q wrote
Reply to comment by The_North45 in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
> it is unlikely covid vaccines provide any protection against the flu or RSV, but if you are the type of person who gets a covid vaccine you are more likely to take the precautions which lessen your chance of catching the flu or SRV.
An excellent hypothesis that aligns with my own rationale; however, I'm asking for the data to back up this claim.
I do appreciate the citation to the traffic collision paper. I read that a couple days ago and found it quite interesting
rowanskye OP t1_j0cc5vc wrote
Reply to comment by Fuddle in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye
Yes! I'd love to see this as well.
rowanskye OP t1_j0bdjht wrote
Reply to comment by SonofTreehorn in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye
I appreciate the response. While I agree with your hypothesis, it is still important to me I have data to back up my views.
To me, there is no known method by which the mRNA vaccines would have increased immune susceptibility to flu and RSV. That said, these are new vaccines technologies, so it's reasonable enough that some people are abundantly cautious about them. They were also administered to billions of people, alongside relatively large swaths of people abstaining from vaccination, so I don't see why this data wouldn't be available.
I think studies of this nature would help in the long-term to quell their fears, increasing common sense health care uptake, which ultimately is better for everyone.
On a philosophical note, I don't think it's ever a waste of time to engage with humans of differing views. I feel it's the only way out of our echo chambers.
rowanskye OP t1_j0el3ty wrote
Reply to comment by racinreaver in Is there research comparing flu and RSV infection rates between covid vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts? by rowanskye
Awesome, thank you for addressing my question directly.