The motto of NOTB has always been, in the face of such an immense adversary, 'the seemingly impossible is possible'.
This is enough to bring tears to my eyes.
I can't decide whether to move to Florida or send State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo an honary bravery/common sense award from the people of the world, or just start sculpting a statue.
Scroll down to see the smile of my new favourite American.
Yes, for those of us deeply in the research and understanding of what has really been going on, his guidance steps around some vitals...yet the below statement is vital information and a provides a vital stepping stone for the average mum and dad who are so involved in keeping their family afloat in this economic crash, that they don't have time or the bandwidth to do the needed self-educational deep dive.
Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Boosters for the Fall and Winter 2024–2025 Season
September 12, 2024
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health (Department) is reminding health care providers of the importance of remaining up to date with current literature related to COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, and the importance of providing patients with informed consent.
On August 22, 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized updated versions of mRNA vaccines from Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna. The FDA approved the vaccine for people 12 and older and provided emergency use authorization for children 6 months to 11 years old.
The stated target of these boosters is the Omicron variant which is not causing a significant number of infections.
The most recent booster approval was granted in the absence of booster-specific clinical trial data performed in humans.
Furthermore, this booster does not protect against the currently dominant strain, accounting for approximately 37% of infections in the United States.
There are currently limited data to inform whether these boosters offer any substantial protection against the virus and subsequent circulating variants.
Although randomized clinical trials are normally used to approve therapeutics, the federal government has not required COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to demonstrate their boosters prevent hospitalizations or death from COVID-19 illness.
Additionally, the federal government has failed to provide sufficient data to support the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 boosters, or acknowledge previously demonstrated safety concerns associated with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, including:
prolonged circulation of mRNA and spike protein in some vaccine recipients,
increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections, and
increased risk of autoimmune disease after vaccination.
Health care providers are encouraged to share information in this guidance in discussions with patients regarding the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Based on the high rate of global immunity and currently available data, the State Surgeon General advises against the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Any provider concerned about the health risks associated with COVID-19 for patients over the age of 65 or with underlying health conditions should prioritize patient access to non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and treatment.
Safety and Efficacy Concerns
Providers and patients should be aware of outstanding mRNA COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy concerns:
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines present a risk of subclinical and clinical myocarditis and other cardiovascular conditions among otherwise healthy individuals.
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may be associated with an increased risk of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine may be associated with an increased risk of autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis.
Throughout the pandemic, studies across geographic regions found that the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are associated with negative effectiveness after four to six months. As efficacy waned, studies showed that COVID-19 vaccinated individuals developed an increased risk for infection.
Elevated levels of mRNA and spike protein from the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine persist among some individuals for an indefinite period, which may carry health risks.
Potential DNA integration from the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines pose unique and elevated risk to human health and to the integrity of the human genome, including the risk that DNA integrated into sperm or egg gametes could be passed onto offspring of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recipients.
There is unknown risk of potential adverse impacts with each additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine; currently individuals may have received five to seven doses (and counting) of this vaccine over a 3-year period.
Improving habits and overall health help manage and reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, risk factors for serious illness from COVID-19.
The State Surgeon General and the Department continue to encourage Floridians to prioritize their overall health by:
Staying physically active,
Minimizing processed foods,
Prioritizing vegetables and healthy fats, and
Spending time outdoors to support necessary vitamin D levels.
On September 13, 2023, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo provided guidance against COVID-19 boosters for individuals under 65 and younger. In addition to aforementioned concerns, providers and patients should be aware of outstanding safety and efficacy concerns outlined in the State Surgeon General’s previous booster guidance released in September 2023.
UPDATE HEALTH CANADA.
Higher mortality in those who have taken boosters
State Surgeon General Ladapo
Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo is the current State Surgeon General of Florida, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2021. Born on December 16, 1978, in Nigeria, he immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five. He earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida.
Professional Career
Dr. Ladapo is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine and serves as the State Surgeon General of Florida. His research focuses on behavioral economic strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk in low-income and disadvantaged populations. Clinically, he has cared primarily for hospitalized patients.
Controversies and Public Statements
Dr. Ladapo has been involved in several controversies regarding COVID-19 vaccination and public health guidance. Notably:
In 2022, he recommended against vaccinating healthy children against COVID-19, making Florida the first state to do so.
He has been warned by the CDC for promoting COVID-19 misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and opposing various measures to control COVID-19.
In 2022, he issued new guidance recommending against mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for males aged 18-39 and advising caution for those with preexisting cardiac conditions.
In 2023, he announced that Florida would be the first state to recommend against COVID-19 boosters for individuals under age 65.
Personal Life
According to his Wikipedia page, Dr. Ladapo’s family moved to the United States when he was five years old. He declined to wear a mask during a meeting with State Senator Tina Polsky in 2021, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing radiation therapy. He also declined to acknowledge whether he had received a COVID-19 vaccine during that meeting.
Key Quotes
“Studying the safety and efficacy of any medications, including vaccines, is an important component of public health.” (Regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccines)
“Once again, the federal government is failing Americans by refusing to be honest about the risks and not providing sufficient clinical evidence when it comes to these COVID-19 mRNA shots, especially with how widespread immunity is now.” (Regarding COVID-19 mRNA boosters)
