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Joe Rogan Accused of Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation on Podcast, Scientists Call for Action
TLDR Scientists are urging Spotify to take action against Joe Rogan for promoting falsehoods about COVID-19 on his podcast. The episode covers topics such as cherry picking data, myocarditis after vaccination, changes in menstrual cycles, and conspiracy theories, while ignoring the benefits and effectiveness of vaccines.
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Joe Rogan is being accused of promoting falsehoods about COVID-19 on his podcast, and scientists are calling on Spotify to take action.
04:33
The episode covers various topics related to misinformation about COVID-19, including cherry picking data and a discussion about myocarditis after vaccination.
08:44
A study in Hong Kong found that the rate of myocarditis after mRNA vaccination in teens was 1 in 2,700, with all cases being mild and no severe complications or deaths reported, and a larger study in Canada found an even lower rate of 1 in 10,000.
13:10
The CDC still recommends that kids in the US age group get their two shots three weeks apart because the COVID rates are much higher in the US compared to Hong Kong, making the risk of getting COVID and its complications higher than the risk of myocarditis from the vaccine.
17:48
Getting COVID before getting vaccinated may increase the risk of experiencing worse side effects from the vaccine, such as flu-like symptoms, but severe reactions like stage three hypertension are extremely rare and not reported in studies.
21:47
The interview discusses how some people have reported changes in their menstrual cycles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting further research on the topic.
26:50
A study of almost 4,000 people using a period tracking app found that the COVID-19 vaccine can cause slight changes in menstrual cycles, with some people experiencing delays of up to two days, but these changes typically return to normal within two cycles; while other studies have found that the vaccine can increase the risk of unexpected or heavier bleeding, these changes are not dangerous or long-term.
31:11
The vaccines do not affect fertility, but catching COVID can temporarily reduce fertility in males.
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The podcast episode promotes doubt in the establishment and conspiracy theories, while ignoring the benefits of vaccines and the positive data supporting their effectiveness.
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The latest data shows that unvaccinated people are 23 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who have received two shots and a booster, highlighting the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19.
