I bear in mind years in the past listening to a foolish tune that was written and recorded by Johnny Money in 1984. Most of us can relate to the primary two traces that are:

“Nicely now you’ve got all been requested silly questions and I feel that you simply all know

That you just’re sure to run into them most, most wherever you go”

I extremely suggest that you simply discover the lyrics and even a recording because the tune will put a smile in your face.

All through the years, I’ve additionally heard folks say that there are no silly questions and that it is very important ask questions so as to be taught. Consider how kids ask issues like “Why is the sky blue?” “Do infants come from eggs like geese?” “When can I drive the car?” Every reply helps the kid to grasp the world and contributes to the information base that will likely be used all through their lives.

So, it’s virtually a yr for the reason that World Health Group started locking down nations and I’ve definitely heard folks ask a variety of questions on our state of affairs. Thought I might share a few of them with you:

1. Why aren’t we calling this virus a syndemic reasonably than pandemic? Medicinenet.com states that the time period “syndemic” was coined in 1990 by Merrill Singer. It suggests an aggregation of two or extra concurrent clusters of illness which have organic interactions. A pandemic refers to at least one illness that travels all through the world whereas the syndemic acknowledges that sure areas and populations are extra affected than others due to their residing circumstances. For instance, now we have been informed that some people are extra susceptible to the COVID-19 virus together with the aged and those that produce other health issues. Syndemic due to this fact appears to be a extra correct time period than pandemic ViMA.
2. Who ought to we imagine after we look to “science” for an answer? Each nation has analysis services, pharmacological producers and consultants within the area of illness, however seldom do they agree. In truth, now we have obtained blended messages from “science” within the final yr. First, we had been informed to not put on a mask and given quite a few causes for this. Extra not too long ago now we have been informed that now we have to put on a mask and a few persons are truly double masking. Which scientific supply has one of the best reply to protect and deal with us?
3. What components are within the vaccine and can it’s efficient? Are there analysis paperwork that define the medical trials that had been achieved? Many individuals have had their first injection after which had been informed that there aren’t sufficient provides for the required injection? Now what? Are there unfavorable reactions which may outweigh the positives? We have now all heard information reviews about people who’ve had unhealthy experiences with medicines up to now. Take into consideration what occurred with Thalidomide.
4. What are the possibilities that I’ll die from COVID-19? The inhabitants of Canada in 2019 was 37.59 million. As of January 29, 2021, Health Canada has recorded 778,927 optimistic cases (about 2% of the inhabitants). Of these, 20032 have died which is about 2.5% of those that examined optimistic. So, in easy phrases, out of 1875 Canadians, one would have died. Health Canada has additionally said that 68.1% of cases and 79.8% of deaths in Ontario and Quebec.
5. Previously we used to isolate people who find themselves sick. Now we lock up those who’re wholesome. When and why did this variation?

Please do not get me mistaken. I undoubtedly imagine that there’s a virus and that it’s extremely contagious. I additionally imagine that as Canadians we must be effectively knowledgeable and because of this it is very important do analysis.

It’s okay to have “silly questions” however much more essential that now we have correct solutions.

Keep protected and be effectively!