Vaccination Conspiracy Theories | After well – over a year of experiencing one of the worst, most – horrific pandemics in recent memory/ history, wouldn't we be far – better – off when/ if people sought to do what was, in the best – interests, of better public health, rather than clinging to, one of the many, disputed, disproven, conspiracy theories, which go – around?
We witnessed, an example, of what appeared to be either selfish, foolish, or political reasons; some refused to wear a mask when there was a risk, to some (if not merely themselves) of spreading the infection, virus, etc.
Nearly all public health experts state that achieving close to herd immunity (which requires about 80% to be vaccinated/ previously infected/ immune, etc.). Yet, many of those who complained about mandated restrictions won't willingly take a vaccination!
There have been many of these types of so-called conspiracy-related theories articulated. With that in mind, this article will attempt to examine briefly, review, discuss, and fact-check five examples.
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Fact-Checking Vaccination Conspiracy Theories!: 5 Examples
1. There's a chip – implanted when we vaccinate: Ladies, and gentlemen, there is no chip, tracking device, etc., planted when we get a vaccine!
There are published scientific/ chemical evaluations that directly dispute these claims! Although there may be some side – effects for a small number of people, all you need to do, is, listen to any pharmaceutical advertisement, and you will hear a significant portion of the time devoted to potential side – effects!
2. Yes, it was tested on people: One conspiracy-related theory states that because it isn't safe, there was no testing on humans, but, instead, only on other animals.
Nothing could be further from the truth, and each vaccine, before its results could be reviewed and evaluated by the Council for Disease Control (CDC) Federal Drug Administration (FDA), needed to be administered to tens of thousands of people! But, the results showed that these were both safe and highly effective!
3. Claims they aren't safe: Public health experts state that these doses are safe and effective; after review, many cases are administered during the testing period!
When one compares the risks to the potential rewards and the results previously, in terms of cases/ infections and deaths/ fatalities, doesn't it make sense to cooperate?
4. Understanding herd immunity: Although the previous President referred to herd immunity and quality treatments, many of his core supporters continue to resist and prefer unproven claims rather than reality!
If/ when we can achieve approximately 80% of people taking the shot, this thing will finally be addressed! How can we create this desirable situation when some refuse even to consider doing the right – something?
5. Using the term temporary/ provisional: Some state it isn't safe because the approvals were merely emergency/ temporary/interim, etc.!
Instead of understanding, this was done, to begin, seeing necessary results, sooner rather than later, they use the terminology to justify, opposing, intelligent, public health – directed, behaviors/ actions, etc.!
Before listening to those who equate their opinions, prejudices, biases, etc., as facts, doesn't it make sense to realize that alternative facts are merely opinions! Therefore, we need wiser actions, sooner rather than later!