Dr. Sunetra Gupta Takes on Herd Immunity Nay-Sayers

October 18, 2020

https://unherd.com/2020/10/matt-hancock-is-wrong-about-herd-immunity/

Matt Hancock is wrong about herd immunity

Confusion about the Covid-19 science is hampering debate — and costing lives

Yesterday in parliament, Matt Hancock explained to the house why, “on the substance”, the central claim of the Great Barrington Declaration was “emphatically not true”.

“Many diseases never reach herd immunity – including measles, malaria, AIDS and flu…” he said. “Herd immunity is a flawed goal – even if we could get to it, which we can’t.” (See link for article)

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Dr. Sunetra Gupta succinctly takes Hancock and other herd immunity nay-sayers to task. She and two other epidemiologists have come up with The Great Barrington Declaration: HTTPS://GBDECLARATION.ORG

She points out that natural infection with measles provides life-long immunity and keeps risk of infection low.
Regarding malaria, we obtain some immunity when first infected so as to not suffer severe disease and death when further attacked, which she points out is probably also common with COVID-19.
Regarding AIDS she states rates of infection will slow as the virus runs out of hosts.
While the flu finds ways around herd immunity, it is unlikely for coronaviruses – including COVID-19. If it can, it poses a serious problem for vaccine development.
There is enough of the population with some level of immunity to coronaviruses to keep risk of infection low, and that being infected with one coronavirus will probably offer some protection against others.
There is no way to know how many have been exposed or resistant to COVID-19 but that attainment of the herd immunity threshold does not lead to disease eradication. It merely means we have reached an equilibrium state in which infections linger at low levels in the community. This is the situation we tolerate for most infectious diseases.
The Great Barrington Declaration proposes a solution in this face of uncertainty. It suggests that we exploit the fact COVID-19 does not cause much harm to most, and allows them to resume normal lives, while shielding those who are vulnerable. Immunity will then build so there is a low enough risk of infection to the vulnerable population that they may resume their normal lives. All of this can happen over a period of six months. Focused protection does not involve the permanent segregation of the vulnerable from the rest of the population.
Directing hospital and care homes is one obvious priority.
Gupta points out the GBD has been attacked by the media, including Wikipedia & Google (no shocker) but that serious scientists from top institutions suggests it has merit, but that good faith disagreements must be aired and discussed.

For more: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/10/06/covid-experts-there-is-another-way-please-sign-the-declaration/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2020/10/14/the-great-barrington-declaration-herd-immunity-strategies-for-coronavirus-overlook-8-problems/

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The Link Between My Lyme Disease and Mental Health

https://themighty.com/2020/10/lyme-disease-treatment-and-mental-health-link/

The Link Between My Lyme Disease and Mental Health

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Credit: Slide from Dr. Jane Marks’s lecture to American Psychiatric Association NY Branch, Lenox Hill Hospital, November 12, 2016

By Maddie Pinckney

Roughly 11 years ago, I walked out of my room and turned off the light switch. Instead of walking down the stairs, I turned back around and touched every pillow on my bed five times. This happened every day for the next few months. Touching objects repeatedly is a recognizable trait of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and so naturally, after being taken to the doctor, I was diagnosed with OCD. Doctors encouraged therapy, and they believed it would adequately manage the condition. And it did. That is, until it reappeared in other forms. (Go to link for article)

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This patient speaks of mental fatigue, depression, OCD, and stabbing pain, common symptoms of Lyme/MSIDS.

The really good news is after only 1 month of Lyme treatment, 80% of her psychiatric symptoms were gone. GONE.

For more: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2015/10/18/psychiatric-lymemsids/

Please see this excellent presentation by Dr. Jane Marke:

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(If you are only interested in psychiatric symptoms, scroll to around minute 28)

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Dr. Jane Marke: Mental Illness or Lyme Disease?

Lecture to American Psychiatric Association NY Branch, Lenox Hill Hospital, November 12, 2016

Lyme (Borreliosis) has become a very common illness; every state in the country has areas infested with ticks. Patients dealing with Lyme suffer neuro-psychiatric complications that are related directly to the illness, as well as to the emotional challenges and lack of support which often accompanies this difficult illness.

Many doctors are convinced that after a short course of antibiotics patients should be well. The huge number of people still ill years after a course of antibiotics belie this assertion.

Patients with Lyme, and related tick-borne disease, can have symptoms which mimic every known psychiatric syndrome. Treatment aimed directly at symptoms can relieve suffering rather quickly.

These symptoms include, but are not limited to:

insomnia
anxiety
“brain fog”
obsessive-compulsive symptoms
depersonalization
depression
rages

But antibiotics are needed to undermine the root cause of the illness: the bacteria that causes Lyme: Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme is so common, that at this point in time, a large percentage of my patients have the illness. Almost everybody knows someone with this illness. It’s something we always have to keep in mind.

If you have Lyme, you deserve excellent treatment, no matter how briefly or how long you have been ill.

You deserve a Lyme-literate physician.

Visit Jane Marke here: http://www.janemarkemd.com/

Read also:

Richard Horowitz MD: Are My Anxiety and Depression Due to Lyme Disease? https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/…
The psychological effects of Lyme disease – Can a tick bite drive you crazy? Doctors warn that Lyme disease may cause personality changes http://www.igenex.com/psychological_e…
Lyme disease: a neuropsychiatric illness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7…
Psychiatric Lyme: What Every Mental Health Specialist Should Know About Lyme and Tick Borne Illness http://www.ilads.org/lyme/lyme-brochu…
Neurology & Psychiatry http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/a…
Mental Illness or Lyme Disease? https://www.holtorfmed.com/mental-ill…
Crazy or just the Lyme disease? https://fireflydance.net/lyme-disease…

See more video’s and information about Lyme Disease here on Lyme Channel: http://bit.ly/2qLgv9g and here on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2rBchR0

Lyme disease is one of the fastest spreading infectious diseases in the world.

Lyme disease is almost twice as common as breast cancer and six times more common than HIV/AIDS!

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WI Tick-borne Illness Center of Excellence Now Accepting New Patients

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TICK-BORNE ILLNESS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

P: 715-203-1616

W: www.tickcenter.org

240 Maple Street, Woodruff, WI 54568

The Tick-Borne Illness Center of Excellence has come to the rescue. To receive specialty care for tickborne illnesses has required significant travel to either the east or west coasts. Now we have a center specializing in tick-borne illnesses right in the heart of the Midwest. Located in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, the Center opened its doors to chronically ill patients on the waiting list last September and is now ready to accept new patients.

Under the purview of world-renowned Dr. Samuel Shor, a 30+ year Provider of care to tick-borne illness patients and past President of ILADS, the Center has four primary objectives. The Center is a place:

1. Where people who believe they may have a tick-borne illness can be effectively diagnosed

and treated.

2. Where patients who have been suffering for some time from an undiagnosed illness can receive a clear plan for treatment and follow-up care.

3. Where patients can participate in research to improve the ability to diagnose and treat tickborne illnesses.

4. That connects with other clinicians and researchers to share information and findings. A place where collaboration is the norm.

To remain focused on tick-borne illnesses, the Center is blessed with an Advisory Board consisting of Dr. Shor, Dr. Brian Fallon from Columbia University and Dr. John Aucott from Johns Hopkins University, all well-respected and recognized crusaders in the battle against tick-borne illnesses.

If you’re not getting the help you need to return to health, don’t hesitate. Contact the Tick-Borne Illness

Center of Excellence to have your best chance of succeeding.

To make an appointment today, call 715-203-1616

Make sure to let them know how you heard about the Center!

For more:

https://www.facebook.com/tickscenter/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/02/03/the-latest-on-the-tick-borne-illness-center-of-excellence-wisconsin/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/01/11/wisconsin-tick-borne-illness-center-of-excellence/

https://www.howardyoungfoundation.org/Howard-Young-Foundation-In-the-News/tick-center.

The good news is Wisconsinites have numerous qualified Lyme literate doctors and do not have to travel to the coasts to get help.

The best source of information on doctors, their treatment style, and costs is your local Lyme support group. Although these groups are influx, please see: https://rawlsmd.com/lyme-support?

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Live Q & A Webinar on Lyme Disease With Dr. Rawls

https://rawlsmd.com/webinars/ask-dr-rawls-10-2020/

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Whether you suspect you have Lyme disease, have recently been diagnosed, or have been struggling with chronic symptoms for a long time, we know you have questions — lots of them. Dr. Bill Rawls wants to help you find as many answers as possible.

The author of the best-selling book, Unlocking Lyme, Dr. Rawls isn’t just a Lyme-literate medical doctor (LLMD) — he also knows firsthand where you’re coming from: In the middle of his successful OB-GYN career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease. In his journey to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies — until he finally discovered what worked.

Since his recovery more than a decade ago, Dr. Rawls has helped thousands of patients find their path to healing from Lyme disease and related chronic illness. Now, he’d like to help you. Come with your questions, and he’ll answer as many of them as possible.

Don’t miss an exclusive gift for all webinar attendees, plus a chance to win a FREE private consult with Dr. Rawls.

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Webinar can be viewed on any device

The best and worst lab tests and evaluations for diagnosing Lyme disease and common coinfections
When and how to safely use antibiotics and other conventional treatments
The most effective herbs, foods, and natural remedies for overcoming chronic Lyme
How to identify and cope with Lyme flare-ups, relapses, and Herxheimer reactions
Expert guidance on easing your worst symptoms, including chronic fatigue, pain, brain fog, and neurological and cardiac symptoms
Numerous other insights and answers throughout the live Q&A with Dr. Rawls

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Live 5G & EMF Event: Wed. Oct. 21 – 4 pm Eastern Time

October 17, 2020

https://myemfwebinar.com/ Register Here

In the upcoming webinar, you’ll see how a 2018 study revealed shocking insights into the dangers of EMF. The study showed that blocking exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF’s) produces significantly reduced symptoms in 90% of patients with autoimmune disease like: