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ProfessorGAC

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6. Perhaps, But...

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #4)

Sun Jun 22, 2025, 02:17 PM

Jun 22

...it may be viral load.
When nearly everyone is vaxxed, the level of exposure would be exceedingly low.
The old vaccinations may still be giving sufficient immunity.
But, when vax rates drop, more people get it, and more virus gets spread. Now, the viral load may be in excess of any residual from once having measles, or getting the vax 30 years ago.
I'm just speculating, but there's at least logic in there.

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Kick! Heidi Jun 22 #2

Get a mirror. Look into it. There is the liar. That's who has been lying to you the most. RockRaven Jun 22 #3

So the virus has changed and our Baitball Blogger Jun 22 #4

Perhaps, But... ProfessorGAC Jun 22 #6

Even the best vaccines can be overwhelmed by too many people carrying active virus...too much exposure hlthe2b Jun 22 #9

Good Points ProfessorGAC Jun 22 #10

I'm one of those born before 1963 who got the iffy vaccine. yardwork Jun 22 #11

More: national vaccination rates for children have fallen below 80 in some parts of TX Demovictory9 Jun 22 #5

And yet after all his (unvaccinated) kids got so sick they all went to the hospital, tanyev Jun 22 #7

TY for the gift link. CrispyQ Jun 22 #8

Viruses are very bad, sneaky things. yardwork Jun 22 #12

Nope. You choose to find someone to listen to Ms. Toad Jun 22 #13