HomeMy WebLinkAbout02082021_Rovelstad_COVIDFrom:Charlotte
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Subject:Question for DR. Locke
Date:Monday, February 8, 2021 3:24:51 PM
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Dear Dr. Locke,
I just read an article in the Peninsula Daily News in which you were quoted as follows:
"…. the vaccine is more effective for providing immunity to COVID-19 than catching thevirus”
According to the NIH:
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/lasting-immunity-found-after-
recovery-covid-19
“Several months ago, our studies showed that natural infection induced a strong response,and this study now shows that the responses lasts,” Weiskopf says. “We are hopeful that a
similar pattern of responses lasting over time will also emerge for the vaccine-inducedresponses.”
In other words we do not yet have evidence as to whether any of the approved vaccinesprovide immunity. As a matter of fact, I believe it has been determined by the vaccine makers
that the vaccines protect an individual from getting extremely sick and from dying fromCovid-19 but failed to show evidence of preventing transmission and long-lasting immunity.
I would like to know whether you have accessed research that has shown otherwise and would
be grateful if you could share those. This is a complicated matter and it is important to read asmany sources as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Charlotte Rovelstad