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mRNA vaccines appear to last for years. (Original Post) Kingofalldems Jul 2021 OP
Woo-hoo! Magnetic super powers for years! tanyev Jul 2021 #1
Of course the downside is..... Rorey Jul 2021 #3
Expect Bill Gates to die of crushing boredom... paleotn Jul 2021 #9
Same with me Rorey Jul 2021 #15
It's comforting to know that the microchip will not degrade for years. TexasTowelie Jul 2021 #4
This is such an important point because of the "I'd rather trust my natural immunity" nonsense. Bleacher Creature Jul 2021 #2
My two Bill Gates chips Dave in VA Jul 2021 #5
I Got The Avocado & Lime ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #6
.... Rorey Jul 2021 #16
what about J and J folks? qazplm135 Jul 2021 #7
And yet we can't get one. CDC is content to wait for more evidence to come in. GPV Jul 2021 #21
you probably could get one qazplm135 Jul 2021 #23
Not Sure Where They Get That WHITT Jul 2021 #8
Probably from actual research. BannonsLiver Jul 2021 #12
the original mRNA clinical trial groups have now Deminpenn Jul 2021 #17
Another great point. BannonsLiver Jul 2021 #22
Yes! Peppertoo Jul 2021 #25
Eh WHITT Jul 2021 #18
And with the Windows 11 update, you'll be able to control your computer with your mind! nt Yavin4 Jul 2021 #10
Interesting fact sheet on mNRA vaccines Worried2020 Jul 2021 #11
Did they clear it with our panel BannonsLiver Jul 2021 #13
How can they know that if.. ananda Jul 2021 #14
The original clinical trial groups got vaccinated over Deminpenn Jul 2021 #19
March 2020 the first trial started FreeState Jul 2021 #20
This is great news for using them against cancer. roamer65 Jul 2021 #24
KnR Hekate Jul 2021 #26

Bleacher Creature

(11,256 posts)
2. This is such an important point because of the "I'd rather trust my natural immunity" nonsense.
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 06:33 PM
Jul 2021

That's such a ridiculous anti-vaxxer talking point, so it's great that the data is starting to show just the opposite.

qazplm135

(7,447 posts)
23. you probably could get one
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 11:21 PM
Jul 2021

just tell them you don't have insurance and don't get it from the same provider.

How are they going to track it?

WHITT

(2,868 posts)
8. Not Sure Where They Get That
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 06:55 PM
Jul 2021

First, if it turns out to be the case, great.

BUT. They haven't existed very long, and the data is in the opposite direction. Brittan does a nationwide aggregated anti-body rate, and it's been declining.

Plus, it's far more likely we will need booster shots because of a mutant variant that the current vaccines are no longer highly effective against, before the vaccine immunity declines.

BannonsLiver

(16,366 posts)
12. Probably from actual research.
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 07:42 PM
Jul 2021

Where did you get your — checks notes — opinion?

Btw, the majority of people in the UK did not get mRNA vaccines so your comparison is basically pointless.

WHITT

(2,868 posts)
18. Eh
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 08:02 PM
Jul 2021

First, a calendar. No opinion required.

Second, the Brits got jabbed with plenty of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Anything else I can clear up for ya?


Worried2020

(444 posts)
11. Interesting fact sheet on mNRA vaccines
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 07:36 PM
Jul 2021

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First off, both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines . . . . -

Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html

/snip/

A Closer Look at How COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work

COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for our cells to make a harmless piece of what is called the “spike protein.” The spike protein is found on the surface of the virus that causes COVID-19.

First, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are given in the upper arm muscle. Once the instructions (mRNA) are inside the immune cells, the cells use them to make the protein piece. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the instructions and gets rid of them.

Next, the cell displays the protein piece on its surface. Our immune systems recognize that the protein doesn’t belong there and begin building an immune response and making antibodies, like what happens in natural infection against COVID-19.

At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect against future infection. The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain this protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.

/snip/

MORE at link
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First jab 2 weeks ago,

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Deminpenn

(15,278 posts)
19. The original clinical trial groups got vaccinated over
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 08:02 PM
Jul 2021

a year ago by now. They've been tracked all along.

roamer65

(36,745 posts)
24. This is great news for using them against cancer.
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 11:23 PM
Jul 2021

Cancer patients will need the enduring effect upon their immune system.

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