• @CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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    128 minutes ago

    /facepalm

    You know, back in the early days of the Internet, before it allowed commercial content, and before the Eternal September, I was excited at the notion of the democratization of information, and it being a multi-way conversation, not just top-down.

    Say what you will about the days of having a few corporations gatekeeping virtually all info, at least back in those days I didn’t see them spreading anti-vaccine horseshit.

  • @MoonlightFox@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    Checked if I got the vaccine when I was a child, yesterday. I was vaccinated.

    Get your vaccines if you can folks, not everyone can get it. Herd immunity is important for those who can’t or have parents that are stupid (sorry) enough not to let their child get it.

    Edit: Clarified that I was vaccinated already.

    • mesamuneOP
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      1021 hours ago

      You can also check immunity if you get a blood test. As we age, some people will have less immunity. One of thesny reasons herd immunity is so important.

      • @notsoshaihulud@lemmy.world
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        “Fun” story, I got my MMR 3x as a kid and another 3x as an adult because my antibody titers were and remain undetectable (i’m not immunocompromised on any level). With the current events I really hope my T-cells are ready for the heavy lifting 😅

        Of course, according to RFK Genius, I’d need lower doses not higher because “race”.

    • Jo Miran
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      The ruling class (billionaires and oligarchs) have weaponized people’s religion, fear and ignorance into a way to keep everyone corralled and subservient. This outbreak is an unintended side effect of the manipulation.

      • @moody@lemmings.world
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        What do you mean “side effect?” The head of the health board is telling people not to get vaccinated, and to take vitamins instead. This isn’t a side effect, it’s entirely intentional.

        • @SendPrudes@lemm.ee
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          422 hours ago

          Well the problem is the side effects are also in power now too. And so are easily manipulated by the rich but also really fucking stupid.