IBOV 185,188.13 ▼ 0.01% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,473.16 ▲ 0.91% MERVAL 3,062,910 ▼ 1.39% COLCAP 2,535.71 ▲ 1.86% BVL PERÚ 59,719.97 ▲ 0.50% USD/BRL5.10▲ 0.26% USD/MXN16.91▼ 0.34% USD/CLP930.38▼ 0.77% USD/COP3,136▼ 1.04% USD/PEN3.36▼ 0.04% USD/ARS1,508▼ 0.17% USD/UYU40.23▲ 1.13% USD/PYG5,924▲ 2.31% USD/BOB12.30▲ 4.75% USD/DOP58.47▼ 0.14% USD/CRC447.49▲ 1.34% USD/GTQ7.63▲ 2.30% USD/HNL26.84▲ 1.66% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.71% USD/VES802.80▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.65▲ 0.05% EUR/BRL5.94▼ 0.48% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 185,188.13 ▼ 0.01% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,473.16 ▲ 0.91% MERVAL 3,062,910 ▼ 1.39% COLCAP 2,535.71 ▲ 1.86% BVL PERÚ 59,719.97 ▲ 0.50% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Cancer Events Rise Post-COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

By · September 23, 2023 · 2 min read

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The CDC reports an uptick in cancer-related events since the start of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations.

Specifically, VAERS data shows 2,579 cancer events from December 2020 to August 2022. In contrast, other vaccines led to 791 cancer events from 2008 to 2020.

Moreover, flu shots had only 64 such events, despite 1.7 billion doses administered over 13 years.

When measured per 100,000 doses, flu shots had 0.0003 cancer-related events. Meanwhile, COVID-19 shots show 0.43 events per 100,000 doses.

This information triggers questions about the mRNA vaccine’s safety. A 2021 study found that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could affect cell DNA repair paths.

CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)
CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)
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However, more research is needed to confirm these findings. Experts advise that correlation does not confirm causation.

Multiple interpretations of this data exist, making the scientific community divided. Independent, peer-reviewed studies will offer more clarity.

For now, people should consult trusted health experts when considering the vaccine. As data keeps coming in, public health updates will be crucial.

This ongoing analysis will help us understand vaccine safety better.

CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)
CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)

Background

The recent data on cancer cases post-COVID-19 vaccination require scrutiny. It’s important to note that VAERS is a self-reporting system, which could include reporting biases.

mRNA vaccines underwent trials prior to their emergency use authorization, but some argue that these trials did not meet typical standards.

Still, the rise in reported cancer cases is an area for further investigation.

The vaccines have primarily been deployed to combat a global health crisis that has caused many deaths.

CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)
CDC Notes Rise in Cancer Cases After COVID-19 Shots. (Photo Internet reproduction)

These vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing severe COVID-19 cases.

However, the increase in reported cancer cases post-vaccination warrants further research. Peer-reviewed studies will be essential for more conclusive insights.

People should make vaccination decisions based on comprehensive, up-to-date information. Consult with healthcare professionals for personalized advice.

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