Hi all, I wanted to address the definition of Herd Immunity, as the presentation definition differs from what the search results for the term, as well as all dictionaries I've checked. I also am sharing more information in relation to the current circumstances. The presentation/slide: [image: image.png] Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/herd-imm... [image: image.png] There are two items of information I'd like to share in regards to this conversation, and why this slide in particular stood out to me. The first came out from Dr. John Campbell, who holds degrees in Biology, Science, a Master's in Health Science, and a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy. He was a nurse, trained nurses, and taught medical students at an academic level. He's been creating educational health based content (primarily focusing on physiology and diseases of the body) for the international stage since 1992. This is for informational and educational purposes and not medical advice. I share this with you, as these were more along the lines of questions that I have as well. This video also explains in more scientific detail what COVID is, how it compares to other coronaviruses, and the most recent questions and studies being posed by leading professionals. The first 23 minutes are of primary interest, however, the remaining portion of the presentation is very interesting and I'd love to see a presentation similarly completed for Michigan. References for the first 23 minutes are available below the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DxL8KhvgA This is an opinion piece written by Neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Michael Segal <https://connect.childneurologysociety.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=6f43effd-c4f6-4a44-b4e0-28f725d6330e>. I back tracked from the Wall Street Journal article, finding the article below, as the original Op-Ed is half behind a paywall/sign in. It talks about herd immunity and what scientists are finding with the "breakthrough" cases, and that vaccines may not be the way to herd immunity due to the structure of the coronavirus Delta variant we are facing, similar to the research found in the video above. Here's a full article about the WSJ article: https://buzzbombmedia.com/2021/08/24/neuroscientist-exposes-why-vaccines-don... Here's the WSJ Op-Ed for those who have access: https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-herd-provincetown-mayo-delta-mask-mand... NOTE: I am of the mindset that all information at this time is in flux, especially around COVID-19, and therefore, we should be considering all that is available to us and sharing what is available and up-to-date with our communities. Labelling anything at this point as "misinformation" or "disinformation" is doing a disservice to the practice of science, as science works through theories and in order to test a theory it must be questioned thoroughly in order to become law. Questioning or theorizing and sharing findings is not spreading dis/misinformation. It is what every single one of us is doing and has been doing since the start of COVID-19, including the medical professionals. Given the CDC <https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7034e1.htm?s_cid=mm7034e1_w> (91.7% to 79.8% dependant on age), FDA <https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-covid-19-vaccine> (91.3% -same since April 1,2021 when Pfizer <https://investors.pfizer.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2021/Pfizer-and-BioNTech-Confirm-High-Efficacy-and-No-Serious-Safety-Concerns-Through-Up-to-Six-Months-Following-Second-Dose-in-Updated-Topline-Analysis-of-Landmark-COVID-19-Vaccine-Study/default.aspx>released their report from concluded studies in March 2021), and international news ( Israel <https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-sees-drop-pfizer-vaccine-protection-against-infections-still-strong-2021-07-05/> efficacy fell to 64% since June) all are currently showing different efficacy rates for vaccines and providing different studies to back them so discrepancies in received information will occur and should be handled with an open mind. As always, dig in the databases and resources we all fortunately have at our fingertips to help make informed decisions and to help inform your communities. Be well, Betty On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM Steven K. Bowers via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
All,
We had a good informational Webinar this morning and the presenter gave us permission to share it with everyone. Info/links below.
Webinar Slides <https://tln.lib.mi.us/webinar/files/8-25-2021-TLN-Webinar-COVID19-Ponnaluri-Wears.pdf>
Presenter's Contact Information:
Sreelatha Ponnaluri-Wears, MPH, CIC sponnalu@med.umich.edu
Presenter's Description of Presentation:
"In this talk, we will review the basics of COVID-19: what is it, how does it transmit, how does it make us sick, and what do I do if I am exposed to someone? We will review basic infection control practices, such as masking and social distancing, and why these work. We will also review the current vaccines on the market and how it helps to decrease community transmission."
-Steve
Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us tln.lib.mi.us <http://www.tln.org> (he/him/his) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- -Betty Adams Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI badams@inksterlibrary.org Main Coordinator Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Detroit teamdolly@wayne.edu
