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by econnors 1720 days ago
> The vaccine is the fastest vaccine EVER approved.

This is because it's received the most private and public funding of any vaccine, ever, in history. Not because safety hurdles were removed.

> We have ZERO long-term data as to what it does.

We have 30 years of mRNA studies and research, and at this point, ~billions of case studies that show no negative effects over the course of 1+ years.

> But I UNDERSTAND why people are hesitant.

84% of unvaccinated people said their decision against immunization wouldn’t change if the vaccines had no side effects ([source](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/10/cnbc-poll-shows-very-little-...)). Also, "Higher county uninsured rates and poverty rates are associated with lower vaccination rates." and "vaccination rates are lower in counties that voted for Trump compared to those that voted for Biden" ([source](https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/vaccina...)).

This isn't a debate among intellectuals about impact of mRNA generated spike proteins like you're framing it. It's an idealogical divide among those who properly evaluate risk of long covid vs. vaccination and low income conspiracy theorists.

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> We have 30 years of mRNA studies and research, and at this point

The mRNA vaccines are the first ever approved for use in humans. This is indisputable.

There are no long term studies as to its side effects. Do I think there are any? No. But could I be wrong? Definitely. Thoughts and feelings aren't science. We need the long term data, which have none of.