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One vaccine may provide broad protection against many respiratory infections and allergens
(med.stanford.edu)
this post was submitted on 20 Feb 2026
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Active macrophages can damage healthy cells. It's a very serious condition when they do, and it can lead to runaway cellular death. It doesn't mean that this treatment will cause MAS, but it's a risk that should be investigated with human trials.
It also has a metabolic cost, in that the active cells consume energy and oxygen, but I don't know if it would be a noticeable effect for the average person.
My guess is that this would be something you use when you are at increased risk for cold and flu. Like nurses and doctors, teachers and childcare workers, and nursing home staff during the fall and winter.
Yeah, active macrophages will release cytokines and other inflammatory substances. Prolonged inflammation is linked with increased rates of cancer.
I refuse to get flu shots simply because I'd rather feel like shit and sit at home for a few days than go to work.
But I still get paid for those days, people in less developed countries don't, so have only the option to work while sick or get the jab and work. Or starve.
Or you could get the vaccine, don't get sick, and take a few days off while healthy.
How do I get a doctor to sign off on sick leave when I'm healthi?
You need a doctor to sign off when you have a cold? What a shitty employer you must have.
Considering we get all the sick days we need and get paid for them all, it's a small price to pay (doctors visit is paid for by the employer). This is separate from our 5 weeks of paid holidays each year.
I was hesitant to get the vaccine when I was just making a personal tradeoff. Seeing the whole "flatten the curve" catastrophe of COVID, and the resurgence of measles now, I think the major benefit is herd immunity / protecting vulnerable individuals.
Stupid.