WHO reveals no evidence shows kids, adults need COVID-19 booster
One AmericaOct 19, 2021
WHO: No Evidence that Healthy Kids and Teens Need Boosters
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The Facts
WHO chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan stated there is no evidence that healthy children and teenagers need COVID-19 boosters.
The WHO has been urging wealthy nations to share vaccines with the developing world instead of using them for boosters.
The Spin
Right narrative
Biden's push to vaccinate children despite their low risk from COVID, and now WHO affirmation that boosters aren't needed, raises serious and troubling questions for the Administration.
Left narrative
Advice changes because it's based on the interpretation of messy and evolving data. Two doses may be enough to protect chidren from serious disease, but boosters could help reduce transmission and protect the vulnerable.
Progressive narrative
The COVID crisis won't end if rich countries keep hoarding vaccines, and if a second generation vaccine isn't developed for the entire globe. Until then, we're locked in a cycle of never-ending variants and boosters.
Establishment-critical narrative
Authorities have it all wrong. We know that Omicron won't be stopped by vaccines, but is mild enough to act as nature's own vaccination. Just let it rip!
