Lots of questions about the Covid-19 vaccines -- here are some of the more common ones, with my answers. Directed at clinicians, but probably something here for all. Any that we missed?
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About a year ago, I thought ivermectin *may* have a role in treating Covid19 based on promising preliminary results from a meta-analysis. Here's what happened, along with a key figure -- and an apology for a mistake (mine). Latest:
Iceland recapitulating what South Korea found -- incidence of #COVID19 actually higher in younger adults, hence playing a major role in spread (and occasionally causing severe disease too). But symptom-driven testing (Netherlands) finds more cases in older populations.
Here is a distribution of recorded Covid-19 cases in Iceland (which tests broadly, even people with no symptoms) and the Netherlands (which tests narrowly, only those with severe symptoms)
The "History of HIV" talk I gave last week actually has this title, which I don't think is an overstatement. Posting it now with gratitude, just in time for Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday -- the gratitude and family part).
(Part 1 thread)
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The FDA authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to-15-year olds has triggered concerns among even some very pro-vaccine (and very smart) people, who wonder if their kids should get immunized. Here's why I support it, which is way too long for one tweet.
If you're in ID right now, you know that life is ... kind of nutty. Tried to outline a bit what it's like.
What Does (And Doesn't) Scare Me About The Coronavirus wbur.fm/39j9hvs via @commonhealth
*Strongly* recommend this comprehensive review of just how much COVID19 vaccines reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Tell the hesitant: the vaccines protect both you and protect others -- a lot! @mugecevik@AaronRichterman @EricMeyerowitz academic.oup.com/ofid/advance-a…
With so many breakthrough cases, some might wonder why we still should be pushing vaccination -- in particular that third dose.
Outstanding summary here, thanks to @EricTopol
Antibody testing shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is 50-85 times higher than confirmed cases.
It will be fascinating watch these seroprevalence studies roll out over the next few weeks.
(And by the way @samhorwich, well said!)
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