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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I think that the CDC, The Surgeon General, and the FDA are reacting to information as it becomes available to them. It is childish to expect that just because they are a group of ethical scientists whose job it is to protect us, that they will have concrete information in a fast changing situation. First, it is almost impossible to trust local and regional information with all kinds of different criteria and political issues.
I am indeed tired of people calling me fearful, for trying to avoid getting sick by being vaccinated and wearing a mask when I think that their fear makes them swallow a bunch of crap from people without any credentials at all. They believe people from their church or who vote like they do.
If you take the time and check out valid sources, you will get closer to the truth. Start with your own PCP.
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So many unknown unknowns with this virus it seems destined to humble everyone.
The Delta varient is a new story. Viral loads are 1,000 times higher which is why it is more infectious.
The viral loads in the throats of vaccinated persons who become infected with delta rises at identical rates as in unvaccinated persons, but only for the first few days. After five days or so, the viral loads in the vaccinated person start to quickly drop whereas those in the unvaccinated person persist. This key set of observations is important for several reasons relating to vaccinated persons serving as vectors for spread *
So those vaccinated can more easily transmit Delta asymptomaticly.
I would be especially dilligent to protect others (isolate/mask) if starting to feel that scratchy throat pre-cold state.
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