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Vaccines stimulate one’s immune system to produce antibodies which give you immunity to that specific virus. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate illnesses such as the common cold. Indeed, as many as 20% of common colds are caused by coronaviruses. The virus that causes COVID-19 is not the first deadly coronavirus outbreak, and scientists say it won't be the last. Since the mid-1960s, seven different coronavirus outbreaks have been identified in humans. In 2002, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) with a 10% fatality rate was discovered. Then came MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) with a 34% fatality rate. In 2019, SARS-CoV-2 known as COVID-19 - along with its variants - has wreaked havoc on the entire world. As of October 2022, at least 97 million Americans have contracted this disease and COVID has taken the lives of 1.06 million of our people. Researchers worry it is only a matter of time before a more virulent and fatal strain of the coronavirus will jump from animal species to humans. Biotech companies worldwide are now working on developing a universal coronavirus vaccine which will protect us against all strains of viruses within the coronavirus family. Some of their results have already reached trial stages.
Proposed Legislation: Reintroduction S.286 - Coronavirus Vaccine Act (117th Congress 2021-2022)
Prospective Sponsor: Sen. Edward Markey (MA) |
- I oppose reforming current universal coronavirus vaccine policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Leader Charles Schumer (NY).
- I support directing the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research to develop a universal coronavirus vaccine, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Edward Markey (MA) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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I support directing the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to conduct or support research to develop a universal coronavirus vaccine, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Edward Markey (MA) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Sen. Edward Markey (MA) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider either reintroducing S.286 - Coronavirus Vaccine Act, or a similar version thereof.
- Immunization Alliance
If elected as a trustee, Immunization Alliance will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to advocate for researching, testing and developing a universal coronavirus vaccine.
About: The Alliance is committed to raising levels of immunization in the United States. Its goal is to raise public awareness about the importance of childhood vaccines and to optimize communication between public health officials, health care providers and the public on this topic. The Alliance comprises more than 25 national organizations dedicated to protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. It advocates for a commitment to ongoing research to ensure the continued safety, efficacy and development of vaccines; balanced reporting by the media; continued efforts from doctors in working with parents; and fostering confidence among parents.
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- No trustee votes received.
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| Poll Opening Date |
February 05, 2024 |
| Poll Closing Date |
February 11, 2024 |
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