US Army Members Will Be Forced to Get COVID Shot
July 6, 2021
The US Army will begin requiring COVID-19 vaccines to be given to all members by the beginning of September.
The announcement comes from a report by the Army Times and the vaccine mandate will take effect by September 1.
The move is controversial; this is particularly an issue since the Army has noted high rates of myocarditis (dangerous heart inflammation) and other health problems in those receiving the vaccine.
High Myocarditis Rates in US Military
A study released last week showed higher rates of myocarditis in US military members who got the COVID-19 shot. Many members said they had pain in their chest after getting the shot and ended up turning out to have heart inflammation.
Pfizer, BionTech, and Moderna all now have a warning about the risk of young men getting myocarditis.
The CDC says the rate is still extremely low around 12.6 per one million patients vaccinated; however, investigations in various other countries will be ongoing.
Considering that only one or two percent of severe reactions are registered, however, the actual number of myocarditis cases is likely much higher in the military and in the general population; this includes those who may have mild myocarditis without realizing it but still endangering them.
The main signs of myocarditis are difficulty breathing and pain and pressure in the chest. Many patients describe it as a feeling of strong pressure on the chest.
Generally, myocarditis fades away naturally; however, in some cases, it worsens and has to be treated with drugs.
Will the Vaccines Be FDA-Approved by September? The COVID vaccines are still undergoing full FDA approval and licensing; its not entirely clear whether they will be complete by September.
At this time, approximately two-thirds of the US Army is already vaccinated, but the remaining third is not as interested in being vaccinated.
This follows a similar trend among the general population where demand is also beginning to taper.
The highest vaccination rate in the military is in the Navy, but a mandatory vaccine measure is also expected to take effect there soon as well also.
It is worth asking why mandatory vaccines are required when so many of the service branches are already vaccinated, but then again if the vaccines are safe, it sounds logical.
Poster Comment:
The Army has always been the guinea pig.
Back in the 40s when the Manhattan Project was ongoing Army troops were stationed near the blast zone but not close enough to be injured. They had docimeters to check for radiation exposure.
#1: TommyTheMadArtist To: BTP Holdings (#0)
I would leave if they break a contract.
TommyTheMadArtist posted on 2021-07-06 17:22:18 Reply Private Reply
#2: BTP Holdings To: TommyTheMadArtist (#1)
Everything operates under contract. But if you leave you just might be classified as AWOL and in that case all bets are off. ;)
BTP Holdings posted on 2021-07-06 17:25:00 Reply Private Reply
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Cynicom posted on 2021-07-06 17:27:55 Reply Private Reply
#4: Dakmar To: TommyTheMadArtist, BTP Holdings (#1)
I hadn't seen him for years, but met up with him on FB about 3 years ago and was shocked and saddened to find out what had become of him.
Dakmar posted on 2021-07-06 18:20:54 Reply Private Reply
#5: TommyTheMadArtist To: Dakmar (#4)
No medications what so ever and look younger than everyone I went to high school with.
Which is hilarious.
TommyTheMadArtist posted on 2021-07-06 19:43:25 Reply Private Reply
#6: titorite To: BTP Holdings (#0)
Those loyal to the US constitution and America, they get the jab.
titorite posted on 2021-07-06 19:45:39 Reply Private Reply
#7: BTP Holdings To: TommyTheMadArtist (#5)
We were working a concert at the Vic Theater in Chicago. They were searching girl's purses at the front door.
One girl opened her purse and a vial popped up. One of the guys on the crew grabbed it.
The cop walked over and said, "Let's have it." He unscrewed the cap and poured the contents out on the sidewalk. He told the girl, "Don't cry. You are not going to jail tonight."
I saw him when I was on rest room break. I said to him, "I heard about what happened at the front door! Next time, think of the crew!"
He was laughing. He knew we were all party animals. LOL
BTP Holdings posted on 2021-07-07 04:56:56 Reply Private Reply