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Physicians for Informed Consent & Childrens Health Defense file appeal docs

Atty Rick Jaffe filed to intervene in censorship appeal, to uphold court order striking down CA’s COVID-19 censorship law (AB 2098). Gov’t is trying to keep AB2098 through shady legal maneuvering but Jaffe exposed their tactics… Read https://wp.me/aecX6i-264

Dr. Dubravec – January 5, 2023 Update

An Update Regarding Coronavirus

Dr. Martin Dubravec

January 5, 2023

Fact:

COVID-19 cases in Michigan continue to be vastly lower this year than their peak in January 2022.

Source:

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/stats

Comment:

Continued lower rates of COVID-19 continued to other peaks is good news.  Additionally, the severity of the COVID-19 infections in almost all patients is like other Coronaviruses we have in the American population, i.e., a common cold.

Fact:

China has recently reported a significant rise in reported COVID-19 cases including illness and death.

Source:  

https://www.theepochtimes.com/medical-funeral-services-in-china-overwhelmed-as-covid-cases-soar_4955316.html

Comment/Opinion:

China has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. Whether this represents a possible new COVID variant or whole new manufactured COVID virus from a lab remains to be seen.

It is clear that COVID-19 was developed in a laboratory. Various analyses of the viral genetic imprint (viral RNA) shows a variety of genes that are not found in viruses let alone coronaviruses. One gene includes 28 base pairs of a gene thought to cause cytokine storm. This gene comes from a bacteria, not a virus, and was discovered in 1969. It appears that this was inserted into the COVID-19 virus.

It is impossible to get accurate information from China with regard to their cases of COVID-19. The communist government has a long track record of outright misinformation and lying to the world public with regard to COVID-19. Various theories are abundant as to why there is a possible significant increase in the rise of COVID in China. China had draconian lockdown measures and they suddenly lifted them recently. Perhaps people are allowed now to go into public and spread the virus more rapidly. However, we know from an abundance of data that lockdowns do not stop the spread of viruses such as COVID-19. Another possibility is that this is a new variant as was discussed above.  Another possibility is that misinformation is being thrown out to the Chinese public as part of a political power struggle within China. Some have theorized that there is significant leadership struggle in China as the current leader of China tries to become emperor for life.

Another cause for the possible increase in COVID cases in China is variants from other parts of the world now coming into China. Some Chinese officials have blamed outside variants for the rise of COVID cases in China.

Another possibility is like other countries where there are significant cases of non-life threatening COVID-19, China is a highly vaccinated country. There are now increasing amounts of research pointing to the distinct possibility that COVID vaccination actually increases the risk of viral transmission and suppression of immune system activity.  Could the rise in upper respiratory infections in China represent a pandemic of the COVID-vaccinated?  This office will continue to monitor this situation.

Fact:

Americans are becoming increasingly suspicious and concerned about the safety of COVID-19 vaccination. In a recent Rasmussen poll, the following was noted:

  • 57% of Americans have concerns regarding the safety and side effects of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • 41% of vaccinated patients report side effects to COVID-19 vaccination.
  • 7% of vaccinated patients have had what they describe as major side effects to COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • 28% of Americans say that they know someone who has died and that COVID-19 vaccination may have been the cause of their death. That represents 60 to 90 million Americans who believe that COVID-19 vaccinations have possibly caused the death of an acquaintance or family member.
  • 49% of Americans feel that unexplained deaths could be due to COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • 33% of vaccinated patients in this Rasmussen poll feel that COVID-19 vaccinations could be the explanation for unexplained death.

Source: 

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/public_surveys/died_suddenly_more_than_1_in_4_think_someone_they_know_died_from_covid_19_vaccines

Comment/Opinion:

It is increasingly becoming evident that Americans are becoming very skeptical with regard to the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations. Informed consent is necessary in order for people to competently receive a medical therapy. All patients who receive any vaccinations should have adequate informed consent. No patient should be coerced or forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Fact:

We are seeing significant upper respiratory and lower respiratory tract illnesses in our community. This includes sinusitis, sore throats, bronchitis, and some pneumonia. Significantly fewer patients who are ill with upper respiratory infection are reporting positive home COVID tests to our office. Various theories abound as to why this could be happening.

Source: 

Our office

Comment/Opinion:

We are seeing significant amounts of sinus disease, sore throats, and bronchitis among our patients. This has been going on for approximately the past six weeks. This is not unusual for this time of year with regard to our patient population although it seems as if we might be seeing an increase in number. This increased activity could be due to a number of factors. One factor that concerns some researchers is that since the majority of the population has received at least one COVID vaccine, these vaccines could actually be harmful to the immune system and therefore increase the risk of infection among patients who have been vaccinated. Furthermore, these patients are the sources of infecting others. Another possibility is that we are simply seeing more activity as patients, at least in our area, seem to have resolved much of the fear and isolation that they had over the past two years. This can lead to increased exposure to infectious illnesses and patients will therefore have more exposure to influenza, Strep, and other viruses. Fortunately, our patients are not becoming critically ill as they have with earlier versions of COVID-19.

Many patients are stating that they have COVID-19 symptoms but are not having positive COVID home tests. This may be due to the home tests not being very accurate in picking up milder cases of COVID-19. The home COVID tests rely on picking up proteins that are produced by the virus. The newer variants of COVID-19 have lower viral loads and are not as active. Therefore, a patient with COVID-19 will not have the same amount of virus in them or viral proteins in them. Perhaps the home COVID tests are not picking up this lower level COVID infection. We have seen many patients who seem to have fairly classic COVID symptoms but without a positive COVID test. Fortunately, these patients have milder disease although they still can have flu-like symptoms for two to three days.

Fact:

More studies are coming out with the concerns that COVID vaccination could suppress the immune system. A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic showed that the newest bivalent (two genetic strains of COVID gene therapy vaccine) was 30% effective in preventing COVID. However, a more startling find was that the risk of COVID-19 increased with time since the most recent prior COVID episode and also with the number of vaccine doses received. The authors noted that in those who did not receive COVID vaccines, “their risk of acquiring COVID-19 was lower than those who received a larger number of prior vaccine doses.” In another study, the immune responses of 30 human subjects were analyzed.  In this study, it was found that the third COVID vaccine suppresses antibiotic production. Antibodies are important in infection fighting proteins. The fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose made the problem even worse.

Source:

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.17.22283625v1

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9651894/pdf/41467_2022_Article_34633.pdf

Comment/Opinion:

The above studies represent an increasing body of scientific data showing that COVID gene therapy vaccines can have an opposite effect of what at least some of the components of the vaccine were hoping for. Combined with concerns of safety, the lack of effectiveness of the vaccines makes them questionable for continued use.

Fact:

Recent data released by vaccine manufacturer Pfizer reveals that by the end of February 2021, i.e., within 41 days of the Pfizer vaccine rollout, there were 275 strokes associated with receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. 61 of these, i.e. 22% of these stroke victims, died. 30 of the 60 stroke victims died within 48 hours of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.  Both Pfizer and the FDA were aware of this information in 2021. Despite this, the vaccines were labeled safe and effective.  (It is estimated that approximately 126,212,580 doses of BNT162b2 were shipped worldwide from the receipt of the first temporary authorization for emergency supply on 01 December 2020 through 28 February 2021.  It is not known how many of these doses were given at the time that the data on stroke victims was gathered.)

Source:

https://www.phmpt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/reissue_5.3.6-postmarketing-experience.pdf

Comment/Opinion:

 Continued concerns of safety with regard to COVID-19 vaccines are being released to the general public. For any person to make informed consent with regard to any vaccine, patients should have appropriate information before making a decision as to whether or not they will receive a vaccination.

Fact:

Rates of COVID-19 vaccination have significantly fallen since the vaccine rolled out. 79% of the American population has received one dose of COVID-19 vaccination. 68% of Americans have received two doses of COVID vaccination. Only 33% of the American population has received their initial vaccine series and a booster.

Source:

https://usafacts.org/visualizations/covid-vaccine-tracker-states/

Comment/Opinion:

The decreasing rates of COVID vaccination can be due to a variety of factors. Most importantly, safety of the vaccines is increasingly being questioned. The effectiveness of the vaccines is also being questioned by many who have received vaccination and yet still received COVID-19 infection.

There are claims that the vaccines will decrease the severity of COVID infection. However, even before the vaccines were widely available to the American public, the number of people who were dying from COVID-19 compared to the number of people who were infected with COVID was already sharply declining. This was noted as early as January of 2021. The Omicron variant infected many people in Michigan but was overall less dangerous than previous strains of COVID-19. This is typical of coronaviruses in that they become more common but less dangerous over time as they mutate.

Other factors can include “COVID fatigue.” Many people simply have come to the realization that like other infections in the community such as other coronaviruses, influenza, and Strep, it is better that we learn to live with COVID-19, treat it early in susceptible populations, and realize that for most people this infection is nothing to be fearful about. Confidence and educated concern is a better option than continued worry and anxiety over this infection.

Fact:

A new home guide for treatment of COVID-19 has been released by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.  It is available at:

https://aapsonline.org/covidpatientguide/

Comment/Opinion:

            The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons is the oldest national organization for doctors in the United States.  The motto for the organization is “ Everything for the Patient”   (Omnia pro Aegroto).

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   The opinions expressed in this Email are that of Dr. Dubravec.  Good doctors can disagree. Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Information in this Email is not intended as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by your doctor. Nothing in this Email provides medical advice or any form of diagnosis or treatment. Medical decisions should be made by the patient’s physician.  All information provided here is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice to users.

If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .

By |2023-01-06T11:21:55-05:00January 6, 2023|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|Tags: |0 Comments

PIC Updates Its ‘Aluminum – Vaccine Risk Statement’

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) Updates Its ‘Aluminum – Vaccine Risk Statement’: Document Includes Data on Association Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Childhood Asthma.  Read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/y8wzb33f

By |2023-01-01T21:16:25-05:00January 1, 2023|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

Florida Supreme Court Approves Grand Jury to Investigate COVID-19 Vaccine Crimes

FL Supreme Court granted Gov DeSantis’ request to impanel a grand jury to investigate mRNA vaccine manufacturers, which will refer prosecutions for “organized criminal conspiracy” re C19 vaccines. https://tinyurl.com/4jrmdpda

By |2022-12-23T08:55:10-05:00December 23, 2022|Categories: Legal Updates, Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

Military Vaccine Mandates ending…

“The White House confirmed on Sunday that it is considering McCarthy’s proposal to scrap the military’s requirement that personnel are fullyvaccinated, despite Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Dec. 3 vowing to continue imposing the mandate.” The Epoch Times.

By |2022-12-05T08:47:22-05:00December 5, 2022|Categories: Legal Updates, Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

Physicians for Informed Consent Challenges the Basis for “Shot” Mandates

Press Release
Physicians for Informed Consent Challenges the Basis for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

According to Physicians for Informed Consent, new data raise serious concerns over the risks of hospitalization in people vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 11, 2022 (Newswire) –

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) has released an update to its educational document “COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: 21 Scientific Facts That Challenge the Assumptions.” Developed from data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Library of Medicine, and other established sources, the PIC document covers issues of critical importance to both the medical community and the public. Reflecting key scientific research, the document refutes the basis for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. For example, according to Physicians for Informed Consent, studies (referenced here) show:

  • COVID-19 vaccines may increase the risk of hospitalizations in vaccinated people.
    A study published in Vaccine found that the number of serious adverse events in people vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is higher than the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations prevented. For every two COVID-19 hospitalizations prevented in vaccinated people, there are 10 COVID-19 vaccine serious adverse events.
  •  COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of myocarditis in young men.
    A study published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety shows that in males aged 18 to 24 years, the risk of myocarditis is 1 in 1,862 after the second dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
  • COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cardiac-related deaths in men.
    A study by the Florida Department of Health found there is a 97% increased risk of cardiac-related deaths in males aged 18–39 within 28 days of being vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • COVID-19 vaccines increase the length of menstrual cycles in women.
    A study published in BMJ found that in women, vaccination with two doses within the same menstrual cycle leads to a 3.7-day increase in that cycle’s length. The consequences of this phenomenon are not known.

It can take months or even years for new data to reach the general medical community. As such, some healthcare providers may be unaware of COVID-19 vaccine facts and figures. In providing this document, PIC highlights important statistics to help medical professionals and their patients more easily assess the risks of the vaccine compared to the risks of COVID-19. In addition, as a nonprofit organization with headquarters in California — where AB 2098, a doctor-censorship bill, was recently signed into law — PIC asserts that it is now more important than ever for the general public to be able to access science-based COVID-19 analyses.

“AB 2098 is immoral and anti-science,” said Dr. Shira Miller, founder and president of Physicians for Informed Consent. “PIC as an organization will continue speaking out and educating the public about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, and the need to have doctors whose professional opinion hasn’t been censored — because without free speech informed consent is not possible.”

To read all 21 scientific facts in PIC’s newly released document, visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org/covid-19-vaccines.

To make a contribution to Physicians for Informed Consent, visit: physiciansforinformedconsent.org/donate.

CLICK HERE to view the press release on Newswire.

About Physicians for Informed Consent

Physicians for Informed Consent is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics. PIC delivers data on infectious diseases and vaccines, and unites doctors, scientists, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and families who support voluntary vaccination. In addition, the PIC Coalition for Informed Consent consists of over 300 U.S. and international organizations. To learn more or to become a member, please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org.

Mother of Newborn Regrets Gender Transition in Her Youth

I don’t often take the time to read entire articles, especially when there is always just so much out there to take in. But this article was definitely worth the 15 or so minutes to read.

Mother of Newborn Regrets Gender Transition in Her Youth https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/mother-of-newborn-regrets-gender-transition-in-her-youth_4834804.html?utm_source=andshare

By |2022-11-03T20:21:52-04:00November 3, 2022|Categories: Info, Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

PIC Releases New Educational Documents Assessing Risks of Hepatitis B Compared to Risks of the Hepatitis B Vaccine

Press Release
Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) Releases New Educational Documents Assessing Risks of Hepatitis B Compared to Risks of the Hepatitis B Vaccine

Documents show hepatitis B vaccine is not proven safer than hepatitis B for normal-risk children.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., September 13, 2022 (Newswire) –

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) has released two new educational documents: Hepatitis B – Disease Information Statement (DIS) “Hepatitis B: What Parents Need to Know” and Hepatitis B – Vaccine Risk Statement (VRS) “Hepatitis B Vaccine: Is It Safer Than Hepatitis B?” Developed from data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Health Statistics, the documents assist readers in assessing the risks of hepatitis B compared to the risks of the hepatitis B vaccine, so they can engage in making an informed vaccine decision.

“New parents need to know that if their infants are normal-risk, which 99% of newborns are, then the chance of them getting fatal hepatitis B is 0.00001% or one in seven million — a prevaccine statistic,” said PIC Founder and President Dr. Shira Miller. “They also need to know that all hepatitis B vaccines include the neurotoxin aluminum — which means there’s a 100% guarantee their infant will be exposed to aluminum if they get injected with a hepatitis B vaccine. And finally, they need to know that for newborns specifically, because of their low body weight, it appears that the amount of aluminum in hepatitis B vaccines exceeds the maximum safety levels established by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.”

Packed with relevant scientific information, the documents answer numerous important questions, including:

  • What is hepatitis B?
  • What are side effects of the hepatitis B vaccine?
  • Is the hepatitis B vaccine safer than hepatitis B?

The documents present key facts and figures that are essential for informed decision-making. For example:

  • An unvaccinated normal-risk child has a 1 in 7,000,000 (or 0.00001%) chance of contracting fatal hepatitis B annually.
  • About 50% of hepatitis B-vaccinated children lose their immunity by age 5, and the vaccine has not made a measurable impact on the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection.
  • Seizures may occur in about 1 in 1,300 children vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine contains an amount of aluminum that’s 75 times greater than the maximum safe level of aluminum in the bloodstream per day for a 7.3-pound infant.
  • The Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that evidence is inadequate to rule out the possibility that hepatitis B vaccination leads to more than two dozen neurological and autoimmune disorders.

The Physicians for Informed Consent documents demonstrate that the hepatitis B vaccine is not proven to be safer than hepatitis B for normal-risk children. Parents and healthcare providers are encouraged to read these new documents to make an informed risk-benefit calculation.

To read the documents, visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org/hepatitis-b.

To make a contribution to Physicians for Informed Consent, visit: physiciansforinformedconsent.org/donate.

About Physicians for Informed Consent

Physicians for Informed Consent is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics. PIC delivers data on infectious diseases and vaccines, and unites doctors, scientists, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and families who support voluntary vaccination. In addition, the PIC Coalition for Informed Consent consists of over 300 U.S. and international organizations. To learn more or to become a member, please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org.

By |2022-10-03T11:35:11-04:00September 25, 2022|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|Tags: , |0 Comments

Update from MSP on MJ Crime Lab Testing

This is the update from the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division regarding positive test results for THC when only CBD is present.  You’ll want to read both pages of the PDF: tinyurl.com/47kr3bx6

PIC Updates Its Information Statement About Vaccines and Immunocompromised Schoolchildren, Includes Data on COVID-19 Vaccines

Press Release
 

Physicians for Informed Consent Updates Its Information Statement About Vaccines and Immunocompromised Schoolchildren, Includes Data on COVID-19 Vaccines

The updated document presents five reasons why the vaccination status of other schoolchildren is not a significant risk to immunocompromised schoolchildren

Newport Beach, CA – March 28, 2022 (Newswire)

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC), an educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics, has released an update to its information statement entitled “Vaccines: What About Immunocompromised Schoolchildren?” Developed as a concise, two-page educational brief, the document includes new information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines, and addresses the common question, “Is it a health risk to immunocompromised kids if other schoolchildren are not vaccinated?”

A safe environment for all people, including schoolchildren, is the goal of everyone involved in public health. Because immunocompromised schoolchildren are among the most vulnerable children in school, this educational document focuses on concerns about their safety, and provides key scientific data about infectious diseases, and the effects and limitations of vaccination. Importantly, the document shows five reasons why the vaccination status of a child is not a significant risk to other classmates in general or immunocompromised schoolchildren in particular. For example…

CLICK HERE to continue reading the press release.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2022-08-21T23:17:06-04:00March 30, 2022|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

Update From the Physicians for Informed Consent – 02/22/22

 From Physicians for Informed Consent – dated 02/22/22

PRESS RELEASE

Physicians for Informed Consent: CDC Data Show COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Has Had No Measurable Impact on COVID-19 Mortality in the U.S.

Newly released document highlights 20 scientific facts that challenge the assumptions underlying COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (PRWeb) – February 22, 2022

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC), an educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics, has released a new educational document entitled, “COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: 20 Scientific Facts That Challenge the Assumptions.” The document helps readers become more familiarized with the scientific facts regarding COVID-19, its treatment options, and the COVID-19 vaccines.

Developed in a reader-friendly format, the document highlights available scientific data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, and it addresses the assumptions underlying COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Twenty scientific facts are provided on key public health topics, including:

  • The lack of a long-term benefit of the COVID-19 vaccines on the spread of COVID-19
  • The lack of a proven benefit of the COVID-19 vaccines on COVID-19 deaths
  • The risks of COVID-19 vaccine injections versus the safety of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children
  • Waning vaccine immunity and booster shot efficacy
  • COVID-19 early-treatment and prevention options

“Vaccine mandates are unethical because they attempt to coerce people to act against their own judgment, and because they are unscientific,” said Dr. Shira Miller, founder and president of PIC. “Our focus is on delivering scientific data about infectious diseases and vaccines which are often overlooked in the mainstream. We developed this new document to help physicians, policymakers and the public better understand and communicate about the scientific facts that challenge the assumptions underlying COVID-19 vaccine mandates.”

The document reveals CDC data — from April 2020 through January 2022 — which show that mass vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine has had no measurable impact on COVID-19 mortality in the U.S. In addition, short-term clinical trial data indicate that 1 in 6 to 1 in 9 people 12–55 years of age who receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines suffer severe (grade 3) systemic reactions, and long-term safety studies have not been conducted. And finally, more than 53% of Americans have already had COVID-19 and may have greater protection against reinfection than vaccinated people.

To download your copy of “COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: 20 Scientific Facts That Challenge the Assumptions,” visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org/covid-19-vaccines. Readers are encouraged to share the document with their physicians, family and community.

About Physicians for Informed Consent

Physicians for Informed Consent is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics. PIC delivers data on infectious diseases and vaccines, and unites doctors, scientists, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and families who support voluntary vaccination. In addition, the PIC Coalition for Informed Consent consists of over 300 U.S. and international organizations that represent millions of people. To learn more or to become a member, please visit physiciansforinformedconsent.org.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates:
20 Scientific Facts That Challenge
the Assumptions

CLICK HERE TO READ

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2022-08-21T23:17:06-04:00February 23, 2022|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus January21, 2022 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

January 21, 2022

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   The opinions expressed in this Email are that of Dr. Dubravec.  Good doctors can disagree. Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Information in this Email is not intended as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by your doctor. Nothing in this Email provides medical advice or any form of diagnosis or treatment. Medical decisions should be made by the patient’s physician.  All information provided here is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice to users.

Please note that we are no longer using Facebook for posting these Emails.  We prefer an Email format for this information.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   

Fact:  

The FDA has approved two pills for the acute treatment of COVID-19:  Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics’ molnupiravir.  As far as effectiveness, Paxlovid showed an 89% decrease in risk of hospitalization or death and molnupiravir showed a 30% decrease.  Paxlovid is contraindicated with a host of medications.

Sources:

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-oral-antiviral-treatment-covid-19

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-additional-oral-antiviral-treatment-covid-19-certain

https://www.fda.gov/media/155050/download

https://www.fda.gov/media/155054/download

Comment/Opinion:

These two new medications for COVID-19 are the newest form of treatment for the virus.  They are meant to be given within 5 days of the onset of symptoms and are to be given for “mild to moderate” COVID-19.  Paxlovid has a host of drug-drug interactions which will most likely limit its use.  The cost of this therapy for a 5 day course is expected to be about $700.  The drug interaction risk with molnupiravir is unknown, and its effectiveness is certainly not impressive at only 30%.  Availability of these drugs is also questionable as demand may be high and only limited supplies are available.  These drugs are given as a 5 day course.

When comparing these drugs to Ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine, it seems that Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine are still favored for acute treatment, based on the combination of factors including availability, cost, safety, limited drug-drug interactions, and cost.  For example, hydroxychloroquine showed an 84% decrease in the risk of hospitalization in a randomized controlled trial when given early with zinc and Zithromax (azithromycin).

The other issue is whether or not these medications will be necessary at all in the future.  Although COVID-19 is expected to be with us indefinitely, it is becoming less and less dangerous but still present and may always pose a risk of severe illness (like any viral illness) in small, vulnerable populations (those with multiple severe medical problems).  Experts in the field of virology are predicting that COVID-19 will become simply another cause of the common cold.

Fact:

People with positive COVID-19 tests have spiked again over the past few weeks.  Death rates from COVID-19 remain low.

Source:

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173—,00.html

Comment/Opinion:

The rise in COVID-19 is most likely secondary to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.  It is very active in our area.  As described elsewhere, this is not as severe as other variants of COVID-19.  This is not to say that people are not feeling it:  the symptoms of Omicron are still significant at times, ie, like a bad flu.  The difference is that hospitalizations seem to be significantly less among our patients and other problems, such as secondary pneumonia, are not seen to any significant extent.  Patients are feeling acute flu-like symptoms earlier than the delta variant and are calling for advice and treatment sooner.  We have noted that vaccinated patients may be getting hit harder with Omicron. We will continue to see if this becomes a major trend among our patients.

Some experts are stating this may be the last major peak of COVID-19.  We will see if that’s the case.  For high risk patients and those over 40, it is still reasonable to consider early treatment with antiviral, antibiotic, and anti-blood clotting therapy.

Fact:

Great Britain has abruptly ended lockdowns, vaccine mandates and other public health measures related to the COVID-19 epidemic.  France and Denmark are also looking at easing restrictions.  Austria has voted to mandate all citizens over the age of 18 be vaccinated by February or face fines and possibly jail time.

Sources: 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/19/boris-johnson-announces-end-to-all-omicron-covid-restrictions-in-england

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/denmark-eases-covid-restrictions-as-cases-hit-new-record-1.4780343

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/france-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-in-february/articleshow/89029727.cms

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/europe/austria-covid-vaccine-mandate-vote-intl/index.html

Comment/Opinion:

The confusing array of new mandates and easing of up mandates across the world carries no rational explanation.  It is bizarre that Great Britain is suddenly ending its drastic restrictions on personal freedom while Austria (birthplace of Adolph Hitler) is instituting the most comprehensive forcing of vaccination among its people.  Many are concerned that, once again, other forces than science are driving this patchwork of politician action.  

One bit of science that could be playing a role in the easing up of mandates is that Omicron may be the last major source of COVID-19 illness before the virus becomes just another cold bug.  Another potential explanation for easing restrictions is that the promise of the vaccines has not been realized.  The president of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer recently admitted that the 2 shot Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was not effective in preventing COVID-19( https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2022/01/11/pfizer-ceo-our-vaccines-offer-little-protection-n2601670) .  However, he went on to state that boosters could be effective.  We were told that the Pfizer vaccine was 95% effective in treating COVID-19.  With vast numbers of people getting COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, social distancing, wearing masks, locking down, etc,, perhaps governmental leaders are beginning to second guess the measures they have long advocated.  Maybe the citizens of these countries are beginning to lose their fear of a virus that will be with us and will become even less significant over time.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2022-01-22T12:25:00-05:00January 22, 2022|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus January 7, 2022 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

January 7, 2022

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com.   The opinions expressed in this Email are that of Dr. Dubravec.  Good doctors can disagree. Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Information in this Email is not intended as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by your doctor. Nothing in this Email provides medical advice or any form of diagnosis or treatment. Medical decisions should be made by the patient’s physician.  All information provided here is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice to users.

Please note that we are no longer using Facebook for posting these Emails.  We prefer an Email format for this information.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com.   

Fact:  

We have seen a significant rise in patients with COVID-19 (symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and positive COVID-19 test). This is occurring worldwide. It is the Omicron variant is thought to be the main contributor to this rise in COVID-19.  Research indicates it is a milder form of the virus.

Source: 

https://www.americaoutloud.com/?powerpress_pinw=85948-podcast

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173—,00.html

https://www.med.hku.hk/en/news/press/20211215-omicron-sars-cov-2-infection

Comment/Opinion:  

The Omicron variant seems to be the primary cause of an increase in COVID cases. Fortunately, this seems to be a much milder form of COVID infection. Based on information thus far, many patients are reporting less than five days of symptoms. Symptoms are also milder, hospitalizations are seemingly less with this variant, and deaths are significantly reduced and in many cases not seen in communities where Omicron COVID-19 is prevalent. 

The good news is that this variant is mild and represents what could be the last stages of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Omicron variant represents what has been predicted for quite some time with regard to COVID. As time goes on, mutations in the virus would make the virus significantly less dangerous. Hopefully, this virus will become no different than that of other coronaviruses that have been in the United States for over 40 years. These coronaviruses are often the cause of a common cold. 

Fact:  

The Omicron variant is proving itself to be resistant to vaccination. COVID vaccinations do not seem to have any impact in preventing the spread of Omicron. Furthermore, patients who have had COVID-19 in the past can have breakthrough COVID infections with Omicron. 

Source: 

Increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection associated with emergence of the Omicron variant in South Africa


Comment/Opinion:  

The current vaccines for COVID-19, based on various research, do not seem to prevent the transmission or infection with Omicron. Also, new research indicates that natural immunity to COVID-19 infection may not eliminate the risk of getting the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Nonetheless, patients who have antibodies to COVID-19 may still have protection against Omicron although not complete protection against Omicron. The good news is that regardless of this, Omicron infection seems to be mild and in many patients no worse than the common cold. Omicron was first noted in South Africa and the rates of COVID infection in South Africa are beginning to go down significantly. 

As was stated in previous email updates, we have been monitoring closely to see if mutations in the COVID-19 virus may cause the virus to escape the protection of natural immunity in patients and cause infection in patients who have had COVID-19. This represents the natural evolution of viral infections. Hopefully, we will see overall continued good news with regard to COVID-19 infection. 

There have been an increasing number of experts in the media discussing the need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and our national vaccine strategy. Also, experts have discussed the need not to panic with regard to this virus as it is becoming milder and milder over time. 

We continue to see some cases of patients who become significantly ill with COVID-19. However, the experience in this office is that patients with COVID-19 are having milder symptoms when they do get COVID. We are starting to see some patients who have had a good history of COVID infection in the past now develop COVID again albeit more mild.  At this time, it is still reasonable to be aggressive in early treatment of COVID-19 in high risk patients who become ill with milder versions of COVID-19.  Also, we are still seeing some cases of significant COVID-19 illness in patients.  This could be due to those patients having an earlier variant causing their illness.  It does appear that both Delta and Omicron variants, as well as a host of undetermined other variants, have spread throughout our area and can occur simultaneously in a community.

It should be noted that influenza is also prevalent in our community. Patients should keep that in mind if they do come down with an infection. It is very worthwhile to consider influenza infection in addition to COVID infection when discussing with your doctor the symptoms you are having that could be related to a respiratory-viral infection. Despite what many of the media may portray, the overall picture with regard to COVID is good in the sense that we are seeing milder and milder COVID infection which hopefully will be reflected in a significant decrease in hospitalization due to COVID-19. We will continue to monitor this situation as it unfolds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office. We continue to advocate for common sense measures with regard to COVID prevention, treatment, and management of side effects from the infection. 

[Posted by Lori DeVries]


By |2022-01-08T13:10:00-05:00January 8, 2022|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus December 29, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec
December 29, 2021
 
This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com.   The opinions expressed in this Email are that of Dr. Dubravec.  Good doctors can disagree. Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Information in this Email is not intended as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by your doctor. Nothing in this Email provides medical advice or any form of diagnosis or treatment. Medical decisions should be made by the patient’s physician.  All information provided here is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice to users.
 
Please note that we are no longer using Facebook for posting these Emails.  We prefer an Email format for this information.
 
Fact:  
 
After peaking on November 20, 2021, the number of people with reported positive COVID-19 tests has come down.
 
Source:
 
 
Comment/Opinion:
 
We are still being notified of a number of people with COVID-19 (symptoms +positive COVID-19 test results) although the numbers of people are less than a month ago.  This could change as new variants, including but not limited to the Omicron variant, continue to go through Michigan and the United States.  We are beginning to notice milder cases of COVID-19, i.e., less pneumonia and less severe fatigue than in October and November of this year.  The numbers of positive tests may also be off as people increasingly have been testing themselves at home.  Unless they report positive tests or have tests repeated at a medical facility, the number of COVID-19 patients may be even more inaccurate than they currently are.
 
Early treatment remains the key.  One resource is the following:
 
 
Fact:  
 
The CDC published information on some of the initial Omicron variant patients it had documented.  In these patients, 79% of them were vaccinated and 33% had received vaccinations for COVID-19 and a booster vaccination.  Only one of the patients was hospitalized for COVID-19 and none died of COVID-19.
 
Source:
 
 
Comment/Opinion:
 
This publication by the CDC represents a small, but informative, view into emerging mutations of COVID-19.  As is expected, as viruses mutate and spread, they usually become more contagious but less intense and deadly.  Deaths from Omicron are expected to be few and far between.  Even though the death rate from COVID-19 has been extremely low when compared to the number of people exposed and/or who have had the disease, the death rate with Omicron can be expected to be even lower.  It is possible, and some experts in the field of public health and virology agree, that this is a great sign that COVID-19 may be going the way of other Coronaviruses in turning out to be no more than the common cold over time.
 
Viruses often become less dangerous over time because they “want” to survive.  This does not mean they will go away.  Also, as our immune systems repeatedly get exposed to these viruses, our immune systems become more and more experienced at fighting off the virus regardless of the mutation.  Although there are exceptions to this (for instance, with the flu), it seems like COVID-19 infection is offering long-term immunity to the  COVID-19 virus.  The CDC has yet to publish any report of people who have had bona fide COVID-19 infection who were then noted to become infected again.
 
We will continue to monitor this situation closely.  Our clinical experience in this office reflects that people who are getting COVID-19 now are less sick than those who have gotten it earlier this month and in previous months.  There will always be exceptions and we cannot predict the future with absolute clarity, but the news at this time looks good.

Fact:
 
We have been inundated by letters, gifts, prayers, and a host of other well wishes by our patients and even others who are not patients.
 
Comment/Opinion:
 
It is with a huge debt of gratitude that this final newsletter of 2021 ends with my appreciation to all of you who have supported this office with your patronage, trust, encouragement, gifts, and prayers.  We have had a busy year, to say this least.  For many of you, it has been extremely stressful.  Some of you have lost family or friends to COVID-19 or to complications from the disease.  Some of you have lost your jobs due to vaccine mandates. 
 
For 2022, we will redouble our efforts to give the best possible care was can for our patients.  We appreciate your patience and understanding if we have not been able to reach all of you or reach you in a timely manner.  This newsletter will continue in 2022 as long as there is information that I feel is worthwhile/necessary to send out.  Please keep us in your prayers; they have sustained us and must continue to be raised to Heaven that we will persevere in our commitment to each of our patients in need.  Our office wishes you the best for 2022.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]
By |2021-12-30T14:05:00-05:00December 30, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus November 12, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

November 12, 2021

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com.   The opinions expressed in this Email are that of Dr. Dubravec.  Good doctors can disagree. Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Information in this Email is not intended as a replacement for diagnosis or treatment by your doctor. Nothing in this Email provides medical advice or any form of diagnosis or treatment. Medical decisions should be made by the patient’s physician.  All information provided here is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice to users.

Please note that we will no longer be using Facebook for posting these Emails.  We prefer an Email format for this information.

Fact:

Positive COVID tests in the state of Michigan rose in October, but not to the same degree as previous months.

Source

https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173—,00.html

Comment/Opinion:

If we are to assume that positive COVID test results are reflective of the COVID-19 cases in Michigan, we see a rise in cases has occurred and is coming down.  Hopefully, we will see this trend continue.  It is unclear whether or not this represents a new variant of COVID-19 (some call it a new subvariant or variants) or whether or not other factors may be playing a role. 

Fact:

Home tests (rapid antigen tests) for COVID-19 are now readily available.  Studies have shown a false negative rate of approximately 20-38%.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7003e3.htm

https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/05/04/1024450/at-home-covid-test-review-accuracy-binaxnow-lucira-ellume/

Comment/Opinion:

Testing for COVID-19 has been problematic from the start.  The first major testing that was done is called the PCR test (polymerase chain reaction test).  The PCR was never meant to diagnose disease; it was developed to look for evidence of a virus or bacteria by looking for pieces of genetic material (DNA or RNA).  Although this can give evidence of a possible infection, it does not mean that the virus or bacteria is actually there.  Furthermore, PCR testing is done based on cycle thresholds, which are sort of like magnifications on a telescope.  As you use more cycle thresholds, the ability to pick up smaller and smaller pieces of genetic material goes up, but your risk of picking up unrelated material also goes up.  For reasons not entirely known, the cycle thresholds in the United States have often been way above what many consider to be reasonable (reasonable being about 25 cycles, for example).  Therefore, with cycle thresholds of 40 or higher, the false positive rate could easily be significantly higher than the true positive rate.

The rapid home tests for COVID-19 look for non-genetic proteins that the virus produces.  This makes them much more readily able to give a quick result.  However, if someone is early in their illness, there may not be enough protein for the test to pick up (i.e., if the viral load is not yet high enough).  This would explain why many who believe they have COVID-19 may not have a positive test for a few days.

The bottom line is that decisions regarding the diagnosis of COVID-19 should not be based on a test alone.  As the saying goes, don’t treat the test; treat the patient.  Although testing can be a significant part of diagnosing and treating COVID-19, other factors often must play an important or more important role than simply a PCR or rapid antigen test.

Fact:  

New variants of COVID-19 continue to be found.

Source

https://www.ibtimes.com/4-new-covid-19-variants-found-nebraska-are-more-transmissible-considered-worrisome-3333972

Comment/Opinion:

New variants of viruses are common.  Some viruses tend to mutate and produce more variants than others.  The same can be said of bacteria; some bacteria mutate more readily than others.  At this time, it seems as if COVID-19 is tracking like many viruses – less lethal over time but possibly more contagious as new variants evolve.  Fortunately, new variants of COVID-19 seem to be less lethal.  Our office will continue to monitor this development.

Fact:

Recent recommendations for vaccinating children as young as 5 years of age for COVID-19 have not come without controversy.  The former Secretary of Health and Human Services and renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson voiced concerns of vaccinating children for COVID-19.   

The recommendations for vaccination of children are based in part on data showing a 90.7% effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 at 7 days after being vaccinated.

The vaccine packet insert (an FDA-approved document giving detailed information of a drug or vaccine) states the following:

·         The recipient or their caregiver has the option to accept or refuse Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

·         The significant known and potential risks and benefits of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and the extent to which such risks and benefits are unknown

Sources:

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/10/31/ben_carson_no_reason_to_mandate_covid_vaccine_for_children.html

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-emergency-use-children-5-through-11-years-age

http://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=16073

Comment/Opinion:

Shared decision making between a doctor and the patient’s parent(s)/guardian should be the basis for deciding whether or not a child receives a vaccine.  This is clearly reflected in the package insert of the vaccine.  No parent should be pressured into giving their child a vaccine.  Parents should be encouraged to make as educated a decision as possible before giving vaccines of any kind to children.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2021-11-12T17:29:00-05:00November 12, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

“Every 2 Hours, Another Child Suffers a Seizure from the MMR Vaccine” – Update from PIC – 11/05/21

 From:

Physicians for Informed Consent

Every 2 hours another child suffers a seizure from the MMR vaccine

Dear Members and Friends,

We’re reaching out to you today in recognition of National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), November 2021. Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) recognizes this national month of awareness by providing information to families, organizations, and the public about the prevalence of seizures from the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Seizures from the MMR vaccine occur in about 1 in 640 children within two weeks of receiving the first dose of the MMR vaccine, amounting to approximately 5,700 cases of MMR-vaccine seizures annually in the U.S. A significant portion of MMR-vaccine seizures may cause permanent harm, as 5% of febrile seizures may result in epilepsy. Consequently, about 300 MMR-vaccine seizures (5% of 5,700) may lead to epilepsy annually.

More information on these findings, including details on the supporting studies as well as educational resources, can be found at physiciansforinformedconsent.org/mmr-seizures.

We invite you to share educational resources with your family, friends and physicians. With knowledge, there’s power to make informed decisions!

With kind regards,

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[Posted by Lori DeVries]
By |2022-08-21T23:17:07-04:00November 5, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus September 29, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

September 29, 2021

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goal of these updates has been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated!


Fact:

We have treated a significant number of patients with COVID-19 over the past two weeks.  However, this week, we have seen a decrease in the number of cases.  Like March/April 2021, this office has seen a peak of calls regarding COVID-19 over the span of about 10 days, followed by a week of few calls, and then another 10 days of heavy phone calls regarding active COVID-19 symptoms.

Despite over 79% of Michiganders over the age of 65 having received at least one dose of an experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccination, they remain overwhelmingly the most significant group of people to die from COVID-19.  The vaccines have had no impact on the death rates in this group according to data generated by the state of Michigan.

Sources:  https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173—,00.html 

https://usafacts.org/visualizations/covid-vaccine-tracker-states/state/michigan

Comment/Opinion:

We can learn a lot regarding COVID-19 when we treat and follow those with the infection.  This is only one office’s experience, but it nonetheless is of interest and may be helpful in treating patients.  Comparisons can be made to previous flares of COVID-19 in our area.

One significant observation is that this latest increase in COVID-19 cases is disproportionately severely attacking men compared to women.  Although both sexes are getting COVID-19, the only group getting hospitalized (indicating severe symptoms requiring supplemental oxygen) are men (in the patients with whom we have interacted).  Nausea, fever, back pain, severe fatigue, and lung symptoms are very common now.  Loss of taste or smell is not a common symptom with this latest flare.  Taken together, these indicate a distinct possibility that we are seeing a new variant of COVID-19 in our area.  There is significant controversy with regard to the concept of variants of COVID-19 as less than 5% of COVID-19 swabs are being analyzed for variants.  Furthermore, the science of identifying variants is at times seemingly sketchy, i.e., what is defined as a variant and how was it found?  However, after following scores of COVID-19 positive patients and their symptoms, it is clear to me that COVID-19 continues to evolve.  The death rate and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 remain extremely low.  Nonetheless, it can be deadly and no treatment is 100% effective in curing this disease or stopping death from COVID-19 in all cases.  We can only do our best to be prudent in trying to prevent illness and in actively treating the disease as early as possible.  We continue to see significant benefit in the use of early multi-medicine treatment for COVID-19.

One of the treatments that can be extremely effective in combating COVID-19 is the EARLY use of monoclonal antibody therapy.  It is safe and has received Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA for COVID-19.  The challenge is getting it early. There are also moral reservations for this   treatment as its development has involved the use of fetal stem cells.  It must be given in an infusion center and is currently distributed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to certain facilities.  Our experience has been that the demand has far outstripped the ability of various facilities to give out the infusions.  Nonetheless, we continue to try in our efforts to get early treatment for COVID-19.  The use of these infusions for a high risk individual who carries a significant risk of death from COVID-19 may be a consideration.

It is clear that COVID-19 is not going away, appears less lethal, is certainly still contagious, and is still very treatable.  The misinformation regarding this disease remains very significant.  (See below.)  

Fact:

Misinformation regarding COVID-19 continues to be prominent.  Discussions regarding raw data are often lacking.

Attorney Thomas Renz has released a presentation of data he received from the Center for Medicare Services (Medicare) regarding COVID-19 treatment and vaccination in the elderly population of the United States.  The Medicare population makes up about 20% of the American population and has been significantly impacted by COVID-19.

Source:  

ATTORNEY THOMAS RENZ “We Got Them. Fact Check This!” ALL NEW WHISTLEBLOWER INFO


Comment/Opinion: 

This latest information regarding COVID-19 should be concerning to us all.  We need to take a long and hard look at how we as a nation are dealing with this disease.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2021-09-30T17:22:00-04:00September 30, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus September 17, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

September 17, 2021

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goals of these updates have been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com.   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated!

 

Fact:

Data continues to come in regarding the currently available COVID-19 experimental COVID-19 vaccination effectiveness.  In Israel, where 60% of the population is vaccinated and over 80% of those over the age of 50 have been vaccinated, the rates of COVID-19 positive tests reached an all-time high in Israel between  August 28 – September 3, 2021.

In a report of a British Royal Navy ship where all of the sailors were vaccinated, a COVID-19 breakout occurred in which at least 100 sailors got sick with COVID-19. 

12 out the 13 most COVID-19 vaccinated countries in the world have been listed by the CDC as the most risky for getting COVID-19 if you travel there.

In Michigan, we received information that one school noted 9 teachers out with positive COVID-19 tests and symptoms.  7 out of the 9 were vaccinated.  In another school, 8 high school students were found to be COVID-19 positive despite regularly wearing masks and being vaccinated.  Reports continue to come in regarding many of the hospitalized patients with COVID-19 having been vaccinated despite news reports claiming the majority of these patients are unvaccinated.

73% of Michigan residents over the age 65 have been vaccinated with the experimental COVID-19 vaccinations.  This age group is still the most likely to die from COVID-19 (although over 95% of patients in this age group will survive a bout of COVID-19).

Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hms-queen-elizabeth-covid-royal-navy-b1883699.html

https://datadashboard.health.gov.il/COVID-19/general

https://thespectator.info/2021/08/05/12-of-13-most-vaccinated-countries-in-the-world-now-listed-by-cdc-as-travel-risk/

https://usafacts.org/visualizations/covid-vaccine-tracker-states/state/michigan

Comment/Opinion:

It is becoming increasingly clear that whatever the intentions may have been in promoting vaccination with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations, they are not changing the trajectory of COVID-19 infection.  They are not decreasing the risk of infection.  There is no consistent science in stating the severity of infection is less with these vaccines.  

Fact:

The safety of the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations continues to be concerning to many individuals.  Recent data reveals that between 140,000 and 1.4 million Americans have died in association with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations.  80% of the deaths have occurred within 7 days of vaccination.  This is based on Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Data and related research that VAERS data only represents 1-10% of the total number of reactions to the vaccines.

As of September 7, 2021, the CDC received reports of 14,115 patients with COVID-19 who were vaccinated and hospitalized.  The death rate was 25%.  This is over twice the death rate of those who were unvaccinated.

A German scientist has determined that at least 30-40% of those who died within two weeks of the vaccine died from the vaccines.  

In another study, 86% of deaths within 2 weeks of vaccination in the United States were determined to be most likely from the vaccines.

Sources: 

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/health-departments/breakthrough-cases.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352837543_Analysis_of_COVID-19_vaccine_death_reports_from_the_Vaccine_Adverse_Events_Reporting_System_VAERS_Database_Interim_Results_and_Analysis

https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/jab-is-cause-of-death-in-30-40-of-recently-vaccinated-german-chief-pathologist/

https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/panorama/Corona-Chef-Pathologe-der-Uni-Heidelberg-draengt-auf-mehr-Obduktionen-von-Geimpften-id60235361.html

Welcome

 

Comment/Opinion: 

The death rates associated with experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations is increasingly worrisome and alarming.  We now have data not only to look at safety and effectiveness of vaccination, but also to look at how the vaccines are affecting the trajectory of the virus.

The latest statistics seem to be confirming predictions of various experts last year.  They warned about the safety of the vaccines.  They predicted that the vaccines would not be effective.  Most alarming is that some of them predicted that these vaccines would cause an increase in the death rate from COVID-19. 

The latest data from the CDC is revealing that in severely ill COVID-19 patient who have been vaccinated and hospitalized, their death rate is incredibly high.  Their death rate is significantly higher than an unvaccinated individual, based on the data presented on the CDC website.  Based on the CDC data, patients who have been vaccinated have an increased risk of death from COVID-19 if they become severely ill with the virus.  This is most likely due to a variety of factors.  One of them is that the immune system develops an autoimmune disease-type structure after vaccination.  This then leads to the body’s immune system actually attacking the body (together with the vaccine) when a vaccinated patient then comes into contact with the live virus.  This situation leads to a messed up immune system and damage to the body; this can be deadly.  Both active infection AND a hyper-autoimmune response play a role in causing severe illness and death. 

Combined with the lack of effectiveness of the vaccines and the risk of problems with the vaccines, the current COVID-19 vaccine program should be put on hold and a thorough review of the program be initiated.  How many people must be harmed and killed before this data will be given to those who are thinking about getting vaccinated?  Anyone considering vaccination should seriously look over this data prior to making any final decisions regarding vaccination.

Getting booster vaccines may only worsen these statistics.  

The data presented here is from the CDC.  Why the CDC is not alarmed regarding their own statistics is a question that remains to be answered.  COVID is increasing in our community.  It can be deadly.  The “cure” should not be worse than the disease itself.  This office will continue to closely monitor this virus.  Early treatment remains the key to preventing severe illness from COVID-19.


By |2021-09-19T23:12:00-04:00September 19, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|1 Comment

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus September 2,, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

September 2, 2021

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goals of these updates have been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated!

Fact:

The country of Israel has become a source of significant information regarding the experimental mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations, as its vaccination rates are among the highest of any country in the world.  Despite over 75% of the adult population having received experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations, Israel recorded a record number of COVID-19 cases last week.

Sources:  

https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/vaccinated-israel-records-10000-covid-cases-in-one-day/

https://www.science.org/news/2021/08/grim-warning-israel-vaccination-blunts-does-not-defeat-delta

Comment/Opinion:

The experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations do not prevent COVID-19 according to mounting information on an almost weekly basis.  But what about news stating that vaccinated patients are less likely to be hospitalized or be very ill?  If one looks at these news reports, it becomes clear early on that the statistics used are old and/or include periods of time when no vaccines were given and most, if not all, cases of COVID-19 were in people who were not vaccinated.  This makes comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated populations impossible to compare.  With regard to Israel, we can compare cases prior to when there was widespread vaccination to now, where there is widespread vaccination.  What we are seeing is record cases in Israel with a population that is largely vaccinated.

Fact:

A New England Journal of Medicine article is revealing a spike in cases of COVID-19 among vaccinated healthcare workers that outpaced those who were not vaccinated.  From March to July, 2021, COVID-19 cases in vaccinated workers went from 3 to 94 cases, i.e., a 31 times increase in cases.  With regard to unvaccinated workers, cases during the same period of time increased from 11 to 31 cases, i.e., a 2.8 times increase in cases.

Source:  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2112981

Comment/Opinion:

Could the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations actually cause more COVID-19 infections?  That would be very unlikely.  But what is then causing vaccinated individuals to get more illness than unvaccinated individuals?  Isn’t vaccination supposed to decrease illness?

A very possible explanation is that these vaccines are causing reactions in people who are vaccinated and then exposed to COVID-19.  These reactions resemble COVID-19, can be as severe as or more severe (and even deadly) than the infection itself, and are the result of what is called antibody dependent enhancement or pathologic priming.  This reaction has been noted in animal studies from previous attempts to produce vaccines for coronaviruses. 

When someone gets the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations, the cells of the body that have taken in the gene therapy vaccines start producing spike proteins that are similar, but not completely identical, to the spike proteins of COVID-19.  In pathologic priming, the immune system gets hyperactivated when exposed to the live COVID-19 virus.  The immune system then attacks those cells of the body that have taken in the gene therapy experimental vaccines in addition to trying to fight off the virus.  This seems to be what is going on with the increase in COVID-19 cases reported among the vaccinated.

This process of pathologic priming was predicted by numerous experts in the field of virology last year with regard to these vaccines.  It seems as if pathologic priming may explain the significant rise of COVID-19 related illness in Israel.

Fact:

Previous infection with COVID-19 offers strong immunity to infection.  A recent study showed that those who had COVID-19 had better protection against COVID-19 than vaccinated people.  The conclusions of the study include the following:

“This study demonstrated that natural immunity confers longer lasting and stronger protection against infection, symptomatic disease and hospitalization caused by the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, compared to the BNT162b2 (Pfizer Vaccine) two-dose vaccine-induced immunity.”

Comment/Opinion:

The natural infection of COVID-19 is better than the experimental mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations by far.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]


By |2021-09-07T12:04:00-04:00September 7, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus August 26, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec
August 26, 2021
 
This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goals of these updates have been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated!
 
Fact:
 
We continue to see some, but not more, cases of COVID-19 in our area as compared to last year.  Numbers of people with positive COVID-19 PCR tests is similar to last year at this time.  Peaks of COVID-19 occur quickly in a population.
 
 
Comment/Opinion:
 
Despite reports that over 50% or Michiganders are vaccinated for COVID-19, no significant changes in COVID-19 positive tests are occurring in Michigan.  This points to the lack of experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccination effectiveness.  Numbers of people with COVID-19 can be expected to decrease as the Labor Day weekend approaches, since COVID-19 cases rise and fall quickly.
 
Fact:  
 
The Centers for Disease Control of the United States are now recommending consideration of experimental COVID-19 vaccinations for certain populations.   The CDC also states that they plan to expand the recommendations for booster “vaccinations” to the general population.
 
The FDA has approved a formulation of the Pfizer experimental mRNA gene therapy vaccination for regular use.
 
 
Comment/Opinion:  
 
In one of the most direct examples of experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine failure, the CDC is admitting that these vaccines have not offered significant benefit in preventing COVID-19. What is unfortunately the case is that these are not vaccines. A vaccine is a medical intervention, either with a live bacteria or virus or with byproducts of bacteria and viruses, that produces an immune response to prevent future infection of the particular bacteria or virus. If it does not do this, it is not, by definition, a vaccine. These experimental gene therapies are showing that they are not able to prevent infection or lessen the viral loads in people who have been vaccinated. An example of this was provided by the CDC itself in July of 2021. In that case, an outbreak of COVID-19 in Massachusetts revealed that 74% of people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 were vaccinated. Furthermore, the amounts of virus noted in nasal swabs of those who were vaccinated as compared to those who were unvaccinated were the same. 
 
The recommendation by the CDC is a reflection of this data. This data has also prompted the CDC to recommend the use of masks in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. 
 
The race towards vaccination is confusing and does not seem to be consistent with data provided by the CDC. The safety of experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines has been questioned with thousands of people who have died in association with the vaccine and millions who have had reactions to these vaccines. On August 20, 2021, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, updated its data through August 13, 2021. Since mid-December, 2020, there have been 595,622 adverse events reported following COVID vaccination including 13,068 deaths. These are more deaths than all deaths reported during the entire 30 year history of the federal reporting system. In comparison, after approximately 50 deaths following swine flu vaccination in 1976, that vaccine campaign was immediately brought to a halt. This has been covered in other updates. Please see our previous updates or contact our office if you would like information regarding the safety concerns of these experimental gene therapy vaccines.   Based on the safety and effectiveness data provided by the CDC and FDA, this office cannot recommend these vaccines.
 
Fact:  
 
The Front Line Critical Care Alliance is a group of doctors who are treating COVID-19 and monitoring/updating their therapies as we gather new data with regard to changes in the virus that are occurring worldwide. They have recently updated their recommendations for prevention and acute treatment of acute COVID-19. These can be accessed at www.flccc.net.
Source:  www.flccc.net
 
Comment/Opinion:  
 
The Front Line Critical Care Alliance is an organization of dedicated physicians who are researching treatment for COVID-19. Their recommendations have been used in this office with significant success. Recently, they updated their recommendations due to concerns of the delta variant of COVID-19. This variant is more contagious but apparently less lethal. Nonetheless, this variant can make someone significantly ill and prevention/early treatment of COVID-19 is reasonable. 
 
Patients who are taking ivermectin as preventative for COVID-19 should consider increasing their dose to twice a week instead of every two weeks. It is unknown whether or not this will control COVID-19 delta variant symptoms as the delta variant is more contagious. However, due to the significant rise in delta variant cases worldwide, it is reasonable to consider this. 
 
Recently, doctors of the FLCCC discussed the possibility that new variants may be more contagious. There is also concern as to whether or not vaccinated individuals may be at increased risk for complications of COVID-19 infection due to antibody-dependent enhancement (pathologic priming) that has occurred in animals when these experimental gene therapies were tried. Time will tell. COVID-19, like other coronaviruses, tends to be more prevalent and more active in the wintertime. This office will be closely monitoring these developments. 
 
The possibility that vaccination could actually make one more susceptible to severe COVID-19 symptoms is a possibility due to pathologic priming. In this process, the experimental COVID-19 vaccinations actually make the body a spike protein factory. When a patient who has been vaccinated then comes into contact with live COVID-19, it can lead to the body attacking not only the virus but attacking any cells in the body that have genetic material from the vaccine. In this case, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s cells (that are producing spike protein) themselves in addition to the virus. This has been demonstrated in individuals who have received vaccination. Whether or not new variants will cause more of an immunologic response in patients remains to be seen. 
 
This further underscores concerns that many researchers have with the use of booster experimental COVID-19 vaccinations. These booster vaccinations could amplify pathologic priming and make the situation worse for patients who get COVID-19. There is ample research to show that the experimental COVID-19 vaccinations will not prevent patients from getting sick with new variants of COVID-19. 
 
Any patient who has COVID symptoms, especially if they have been vaccinated, should seek medical attention immediately. The use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine continues to be recommended. The dosing of these medications may change over time. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact your physician or this office for further information. 

[Posted by Lori DeVries]
By |2021-08-30T10:56:00-04:00August 30, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus August 12, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

August 12, 2021

This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goals of these updates have been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated! 

Fact:

We have seen an uptick in patients calling with clinical COVID-19 (that is, symptoms of COVID-19 with or without a positive COVID-19 PCR test).  Daily positive COVID-19 PCR tests are increasing slightly in Michigan but are nowhere near the peak seen in April 2021.

Comment/Opinion: 

We can expect cases of COVID-19 to increase over the next week.  If this increase is similar to other increases, we can expect COVID-19 cases to decrease by the end of August.  It is interesting that there seems to be an increase just in time for the new school year.  Also, this virus does not seem to be a wintertime virus like other Coronaviruses that have been circulating in the American population for decades.  However, as we move forward, it is a reasonable prediction that this virus will become just another seasonal cold virus as it becomes less lethal.

The increase in cases is thought secondary to a new strain of COVID-19 called delta variant COVID-19.  However, it is hard to tell as there are very few tests being performed on this virus to see if it is a variant.  Also, some experts in the field of virology are very skeptical about the testing that is being done with regard to its accuracy.

Like most viruses, COVID-19 is less lethal, but possibly more contagious, over time.  The influenza pandemic in the early 1900’s had multiple waves of cases in the United States over an 18 month period until it went through the population.   It is reasonable to expect periodic increases in cases.  This office will continue to monitor the data regarding this virus.

Fact:

The effectiveness of the experimental mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations has been called in to question.  Recent data from the United States and Great Britain have revealed that the vaccines may not provide significant protection or no protection at all.  Recent information by the CDC has shown that viral loads of infected patients are the same regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated.

Dr. Kobi Haviv, medical director of Israel’s leading hospital for respiratory care, announced the following in an interview:

“85-90% of hospitalizations here are in fully vaccinated people.”

“the effectiveness of the vaccine is rapidly fading”

Source:  https://www.bitchute.com/video/PPo10V48ty36/

Comment/Opinion:

Why is there data showing that the experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccinations are not effective?  There are a few reasons:

These vaccines are causing the human body to become spike protein factories.  The theory is that as the body produces these spike proteins, our immune systems will develop a response to these proteins and attack spike proteins on a COVID-19 virus should we be infected with the virus.  However, the spike protein of the Coronavirus is prone to mutations.  If the spike protein mutates, it will change its molecular shape and the immune system will no longer recognize it if it relies on the vaccine which only produces one form of spike protein.  New variants of COVID-19 with mutated spike proteins are “invisible” to the immune system.

Another reason for the lack of effectiveness of these experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations is that the spike protein is a very small portion of the whole virus.  If you immunize to just the spike protein, that may not be enough of an immune response to kill off an entire virus.

Yet another reason for the failure seen with experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations is that this new vaccine technology is just not working the way it is developed to work in a lab or a computer program.  The human body is much more sophisticated than even the brightest researcher may envision.  Unfortunately, due to the lack of animal studies to look at and study this technology fully, human beings are the experiments for this new technology.  Never in human history has such a large undertaking been tried.

Fact:

The number of deaths associated with the experimental mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations  is confusing from CDC data.  When entering data points, the total number of deaths associated with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccination that are  reported on VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) is 12,370.  According to a Harvard study on the accuracy of VAERS, the number reported on VAERS represents only 1-10% of the total number of deaths associated with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations.  (The Harvard study can be accessed at numerous websites including the following:  

https://greatmountainpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Harvard-Vaccine-Injury-Study-Page-6-Reveals-1-Percent-Report-Rate.pdf)

Therefore, the total number of deaths associated with the experimental gene therapy  COVID-19 vaccinations is 123,700 to 1, 237,000 deaths.

Sources:  

https://www.openvaers.com/covid-data

https://wonder.cdc.gov/controller/datarequest/D8;jsessionid=CEE45739F7A4180063A8229F0DD3 

Comment/Opinion:

The total number of deaths associated with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations continues to rise.  This urgently needs to be investigated.  Getting the exact data from the VAERS system is confusing.  An organization called OpenVAERS is looking at this data daily and their numbers are consistent with those listed above.  This data reveals the notion that the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccines are not safe.

Fact: 

As another example of governments dealing with COVID-19, an Australian health official has advised people not to talk to each other and that masks may not protect people from COVID-19.  She stated the following:  

“Whilst it is in human nature to engage in conversation with others, to be friendly, unfortunately this is not the time to do that. So even if you run into your next door neighbor in the shopping center, in the grocery shop… don’t start up a conversation. Now is the time for minimizing your interactions with others even if you’ve got a mask – do not think that affords total protection.”

Source:  https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1425483998332166146

Comment/Opinion:

None.

Fact: 

Many people are objecting to the experimental mRNA gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations based on religious grounds in addition to scientific reasons.  Religious exemptions, in addition to medical exemptions, are being accepted in all locations based on observations thus far.

 Source:  Personhood Alliance offers religious exemption form for COVID vaccines



 

Comment/Opinion:

The use of fetal tissue in the development and/or testing of these vaccines is unnecessary and ethically indefensible.  An exemption form has been sent to me.  It may be a very useful template for those who object to vaccination with the experimental gene therapy COVID-19 vaccinations and is included in the next two pages of this update.  It is a good example of why people have chosen not to receive these vaccinations based on religious beliefs.

Religious, Moral, and Ethical Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements 

The right to refuse medical treatment 

My individual right of bodily integrity and my right to refuse medical treatments—particularly, but not exclusively, experimental ones—for religious, moral, ethical, and medical reasons, is protected by federal law and regulatory policy. In most cases, my rights are also protected in state law. 

The FDA’s guidance on emergency use authorization (EUA) of medical products requires the FDA to “ensure that recipients are informed to the extent practicable given the applicable circumstances…that they have the option to accept or refuse the EUA product….” With respect to the emergency use of an unapproved product, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act [Title 21 U.S.C. 360bbb-3(e)(1)(A)(ii)(I-III)] reiterates that individuals be informed of “the option to accept or refuse administration of the product, [and] of the consequences, if any, of refusing administration of the product, and of the alternatives to the product that are available and of their benefits and risks.” Moreover, the National Research Act of 1974 requires protection for human subjects from harm, undue injustice, and coercion, which necessitates fully informed consent for unapproved, experimental treatments. EUA products are unapproved, unlicensed, and experimental. Under the Nuremberg Code—the foundation of modern ethical medicine—no one can be forced or coerced to participate in a medical experiment. 

In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has previously stated that institutions which mandate vaccines are subject to reporting requirements and legal liability for adverse events. These federal statutory laws pose potential financial and legal penalties if institutions unduly pressure employees and/or students to accept what are classified as experimental medicines. 

In summary, forced or coerced vaccination is a violation of my bodily integrity and therefore, is unethical and intrusive. Forced or coerced vaccination can also make institutions legally liable for damages that result from adverse events, including injury, permanent disability, and death. 

The duty to refuse an illicitly derived treatment 

As a Christian, I believe it is immoral for any institution to base, in whole or in part, an individual’s access to employment and/or education on receiving a medication derived from an abortion. The design, production, or testing of vaccines using the remains of aborted human beings, who did not consent to be experimented on and whose body parts were trafficked to provide the means for vaccine creation, is morally unacceptable. All of the COVID-19 vaccine products currently available in the U.S. under the FDA’s EUA were produced using aborted fetal cell lines, tested using aborted fetal cell lines, or both.

As a Christian, I oppose the trafficking and commodification of human beings at all stages of life, born and pre-born. I cannot, in good conscience, participate or accept practices that perpetuate and encourage the relationship between abortion, biomedical science, and human trafficking, no matter when that connection was initiated or how long a practice has been socially accepted. 

Humans are made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). Christians have a duty to honor and care for the body God has given us as a temple of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 10:31). Therefore, to force or coerce a person to administer a substance into their body against their will is a violation of their personhood. Forced or coerced vaccination is also a violation of the dignity of the human person, because freedom of religion and freedom of conscience are fundamental to human dignity. 

Moreover, decisions regarding vaccination must be determined by the individual and the family, not by the jurisdiction of the State or any other authority, according to biblical mandate (Romans 13:1). I have a right to uphold my own bodily integrity and moral conscience and a right to refuse medical treatment. 

All humans also have a right not to be trafficked, commodified, and/or experimented on without their consent—born and pre-born—and to refuse to participate in acts that permit these violations to continue. As such, I am requesting a religious, moral, and ethical exemption from this institution’s COVID-19 vaccine policy based on my sincerely held personal religious, moral, and ethical beliefs. 

 

 

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[Posted by Lori DeVries]
By |2021-08-13T14:03:00-04:00August 13, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments

Sunday, August 29th 11am – 2pm

 

We must come together, no matter our beliefs, to ensure we keep our freedom of choice

Will you be joining in?

Thank you to all involved in organizing this event!

#RestoreFreedom #InformedConsent #9thAmendment #MoreFreedomLessGovernment

#ConstitutionMatters #GovernmentOfThePeopleByThePeopleAndForThePeople

Facebook event; https://facebook.com/events/s/call-to-action-lets-make-this-/378959480282455/


[Posted by Lori DeVries]

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An Update Regarding the Coronavirus July 22, 2021 from Dr. Dubravec

 An Update Regarding the Coronavirus 

Dr. Martin Dubravec

July 22, 2021

 This information is being provided on a periodic basis for patients and others interested in updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19, Sars-CoV-2).  Facts are provided.  My comments and opinions are listed separately.  The goals of these updates have been to help the community in keeping informed of issues regarding Coronavirus from a local medical perspective.  As a clinical immunologist, I believe it is vital that information be shared with regard to this important issue.  If you would like to receive this information via Email, feel free to Email us at aasc1234@protonmail.com .   Readers are encouraged to seek as much information as possible regarding COVID-19.  Your patience with any unintentional typos in these updates is appreciated!

Fact:

 The safety of the experimental COVID-19 experimental vaccines continues to be monitored.  Based on the latest data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, the following information is gathered.  The data from VAERS represents only 1-10% of all reactions to the experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines.  Therefore, these numbers are reflective of this as of July 9, 2021, and are at least as high as or higher than listed below:

Deaths associated with experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines:     109,910

Hospitalizations associated with experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines: 307,810

Anaphylaxis immediately after experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines:  24,870

Cardiac disease associated with experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines:  39,060

Miscarriages associated with experimental COVID-19 gene therapy vaccines:  10,730

Source:  https://www.openvaers.com/covid-data

Comment/Opinion:

More and more data is being presented as to the safety, or lack of, regarding COVID-19 experimental gene therapy vaccines.  Because of this data, receiving the experimental COVID-19 experimental vaccines cannot be recommended.  

Fact:

The currently available COVID-19 experimental gene therapy vaccines have information provided in the boxes that contain the vaccines.  All of the vaccines carry information required to be printed by the FDA as follows:

Moderna Vaccine:

 “The recipient or their caregiver has the option to accept or refuse the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. “

Source:  https://www.fda.gov/media/144637/download  page 5

Pfizer Vaccine:

“WHAT IF I DECIDE NOT TO GET THE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE? It is your choice to receive or not receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Should you decide not to receive it, it will not change your standard medical care.”

Source:  https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download  page 5

Johnson and Johnson Vaccine:

“The recipient or their caregiver has the option to accept or refuse the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.”

Source:  https://www.fda.gov/media/146304/download  page 4

Comment/Opinion:

No one should be forced to receive any of these vaccinations.  Requiring these vaccines, based on the package information provided for them, is in violation of the FDA Emergency Use Authorization given to these COVID-19 experimental gene therapy vaccines.

[Posted by Lori DeVries]

By |2021-07-22T20:14:00-04:00July 22, 2021|Categories: Medical Updates / Scientific Updates|0 Comments
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