Florida Surgeon General Altered Key Findings In Study On Covid-19 Vaccine Safety

A newly obtained document reveals that Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo personally altered a state-driven study on Covid-19 vaccines to suggest that some doses pose a significantly higher health risk for young men than had been established by the broader medical community. Ladapo’s changes, released as part of a public records request, presented the risks of cardiac death to be more severe than previous versions of the study. He later used the final document in October to bolster disputed claims that Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were dangerous to young men.

The surgeon general, who is known to be a Covid-19 vaccine skeptic, faced a backlash from the medical community after he made the assertions, which go against guidance

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from the Centers for Disease Control and American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and University of Florida, who viewed Ladapo’s edits on the study and have followed the issue closely, criticized the surgeon general for making the changes. One researcher said it appears Ladapo altered the study out of political, not scientific, concerns.

The newly released draft of the eight-page study initially stated that there was no significant risk associated with the Covid-19 vaccines for young men. But

“Dr. L’s Edits,” as the document is titled, reveal that Ladapo replaced that language to say that men between 18 and 39 years old are at high risk of heart illness from two Covid vaccines that use mRNA technology. Ladapo has now said revisions and refinements are a normal part of assessing surveillance data and that he has the appropriate expertise and training to make those decisions. He also said that he determined the study was worthwhile since “the federal government and Big Pharma continue to misrepresent risks associated with these vaccines.”

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Brilliant Ways To Fight Allergens This Season

During allergy season, having a safe haven from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you can’t completely control your surroundings in the great outdoors, you can take steps at home to reduce allergens and feel your best.

• Fresh, Cool Air

The right air conditioning unit can help you breathe better indoors. For example, the Midea U delivers a cold airflow that can be felt up to 20 feet away and features full DC inverter technology to rapidly cool a room. Its removable and washable air filter is easily cleaned to help reduce dust and pet allergens in the air. And thanks to its U-shaped design, you can easily open and close your windows even when the unit is installed, giving you more control of your indoor air quality and environment. Bonus -- it’s compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant and is Energy Star-certified and ultra-quiet.

• Smart Steps

When you get home from spending time outdoors, take off outer layers that have made contact with pollen, such as jackets and shoes. Having a mud room or other area to remove and store these items, preferably attached to or close to your laundry room, will help you avoid tracking and spreading allergens throughout your home.

• Screened Doors And Windows

Even if you suffer from allergies, you may enjoy throwing open your windows on a nice day for a cross breeze. Just be sure all the screens on your windows and doors are in good condition and free of tears and holes. Special pollenblocking screens are easy to install and go a step further than standard insect screens to keep out smaller, particulate matter, including pollen, dust and other small irritants and allergens.

• Whole-Home Cleaning

Regular vacuuming will make a world of difference in the way you feel. For maximum relief, use a vacuum with complete seal HEPA filtration. This means it’s EPA-certified to do the job, based on the standard test

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Look Out For New COVID-19 Variant ‘Arcturus’

A new COVID-19 variant called Arcturus, which doctors say is a version of Omicron, is now spreading through the United States. In response, a new bivalent vaccine was approved in September 2022, specifically targeting Omicron. Unlike the previous monovalent vaccines, this new vaccine combines Part A and Part B and is given all at once.

Dr. Vesta Sandoval explained that the bivalent vaccine offers protection against the newest variant and prevents hospitalization more than half the time. If you’ve received the bivalent shot, you don’t need to get another one even after four to six months.

Dr. Denise Gonzales added that anyone with a normal immune system over the age of 12 and no increased risk factors is considered fully vaccinated. Exceptions are for those who have certain risk factors, such as those who are 65 and older or immunocompromised, who should get a second dose of the bivalent booster after four to six months.

If you’re not sure whether you’re at increased risk or whether you should get a second bivalent vaccine, Dr. Sandoval and Dr. Gonzales advise you to contact your health provider. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

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