Tag: COVID
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The big problem with Big Pharma.
A fascinating and disturbing discussion between Lex and Dr John Abramson around the manipulative and arguably deceptive practices of Big Pharma in the US. Evidence-based medicine is only as veridical as the quality of evidence it is built on. Peer-reviewed studies & practice guidelines relied on by healthcare providers are only as useful as the…
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Anti vaccination protesters and the superheroes.
Over the last week, Canberra has seen significant disruptions to business as usual from a large contingent of anti-vaccination (and anti-vaccination mandates) protesters from all over Australia. Whilst mostly peaceful the protests have at times been disruptive to traffic and businesses, and on occasion, disrespectful, intimidating and abusive towards individuals. Tomorrow they are planning to…
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Jabbing the kids.
Another shift at the mass vaccination centre. Today Im doing the five to twelve year olds. I have learned much in the ways of Minecraft, and Spiderman, and Frozen. I have been educated in the fact that there are 16 unicorn stickers on the wall of my vaccination booth. And that I look like I…
