I have discussed my distrust of the new mRNA vaccines, including how big pharma used an old and trusted vaccination protocol label as cover for the newer mRNA gene manipulation shots they now call vaccines.
Here is a brief comparison of the differences between traditional vaccines and mRNA vaccines. Of course, this is not a recommendation, but just a bit of knowledge when you talk to your health professional.
Traditional Vaccines
- How they work: Traditional vaccines often use a weakened or inactivated form of the pathogen (like a virus) to stimulate the immune system. Alternatively, they might use pieces of the pathogen, like its proteins.
- Examples: Polio, Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), and the Flu vaccines.
- Advantages:
- Proven Track Record: These vaccines have been used for decades, even centuries, and have successfully eradicated or controlled many diseases.
- Stable: They usually don’t require special storage conditions.
- Concerns/Risks:
- Production Time: Growing sufficient quantities of the virus or bacteria can take time, which might delay the vaccine’s availability during emergencies.
- Side Effects: While side effects are generally mild (like a sore arm or a mild fever), severe allergic reactions, although rare, can occur.
- Multiple Doses: Some traditional vaccines might require booster shots to maintain immunity.
mRNA Vaccines
- How they work: Instead of using the actual pathogen, mRNA vaccines contain a piece of genetic material from the pathogen, called messenger RNA (mRNA), that instructs cells to produce a harmless piece of the pathogen (often a protein). This then stimulates an immune response.
- Examples: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
- Advantages:
- Rapid Development: Once scientists have the genetic code of a pathogen, mRNA vaccines can be designed quickly.
- No Live Virus: Since they don’t use a live virus that can cause disease, there’s no risk of getting the disease from the vaccine.
- Potentially Broader Protection: They can be designed to target multiple parts of a virus, potentially offering broader immunity.
- Concerns/Risks:
- Storage: Some mRNA vaccines, like Pfizer’s, require extremely cold storage, making distribution challenging.
- Long-Term Data: Since they’re a newer technology, long-term data on mRNA vaccines is still being gathered. However, short-term data indicates they’re safe and effective.
- Side Effects: Side effects can include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea. There have been rare reports of severe allergic reactions, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), and blood clotting disorders with some mRNA vaccines, but these are being closely monitored and are still considered extremely rare.
While traditional vaccines have a longer history of use and a well-established safety profile, mRNA vaccines represent a promising new approach, especially in responding rapidly to new infectious disease threats.
Always consult with a healthcare professional regarding vaccination decisions.