Why do you think people should or shouldn't know about the side effects of the COVID vaccine?

It's because 99.9% of the time when someone says "I just want you to know about the side effects" they

Have learned it from YouTube or the internet and do not possess a medical degree
Do not fully understand what is reported as a side effect, or that most reporting databases are treated as "Could it even remotely be possibly attributed to a vaccine, if so then post it here and let the experts figure out"
Will not admit that experts are in fact, experts, and that they should be relied on more than random internet people
Will continue to argue on any point for eternity, never listening to any counter points

We have heard it, we understand it already, we are informed. The risks are minute and rare, vaccines are some of those things that we each take a tiny risk so that society as a whole can survive and continue without these horrible diseases. If you are unwilling to take a vaccine that has a <0.01% chance of giving you a minor side effect because you are so selfish that you can't see what herd immunity is, then that says more about you than any side effects would.

Well put
We are talking about the US government censoring true information about side effects, you are talking about something different.
- If this is your issue then we need to also make the clarification of what is exactly happening.
  The studies that happened, all published and available online via government websites. They aren't dumbed down for lay people, just the technical documents provided by actual scientific researchers. All of that is not being censored. If you have evidence of the government actually tamporing with medical publication then we have a bigger issue.
  What is potentially being censored are generalized publications on non-medical, non-technical forms. The reason for allowing this type of sensoring are many of the previously mentioned.
  So I think a better question to ask is why are people seeking any sort of informed statements from FB on medical conditions? At best what should be found on those sites are statements as to why one should be worried about a pandemic, that a vaccine exists and you should seek advice from actual medical professionals. Side affects should NOT dictate the default stance on a public health issue. If you are worried about them, having been susceptible to side affects in the past, then you should speak to your doctor.
  If you can't get the vaccine without the inclusion of a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist then you shouldn't be given medical advice of any sort from the same laymen. FB should not be allowing any sort of information about medicine beyond it exists, and it is important you go talk to your doctor.
- LOL dude no, get out of here. I was told when it came out that 200,000 had died of the vaccine. That's an entire mid size city in the US, gone. Poof. That means everyone in the US would know at least several people who have died from it. Stop acting superior, it's a proven fact, government or not.
  You are selfish for being afraid of a vaccine. You are selfish for not being brave enough to go get it to add to herd immunity to protect those who cannot get protection of it. You do not have some secret knowledge of government conspiracies, you are not Nero of the matrix and do not have everything figured out while we are dumb NPCs. Go, be brave, get the shot, and move on to something else in your life. If you get a side effect that lasts more than a day, I will personally buy you a coke for being wrong.
- Which government?

I got the vaccine and I'm a gay frog now.

Write it on a scientific paper and see how much I care about it. Why people are incapable of answering a simple question?

leaked Facebook files

I loled.

What? It wouldn't be the first time they have documents leaked. Last time they may have even changed their name to Meta because of it.
Some experts believe that the name change from Facebook to Meta was an attempt to stave off the tsunami of bad press following misinformation on its platforms, content moderation failures, and revelations about the negative effect its products have on users' mental health.
https://time.com/6108867/facebook-new-name/
- Imagine going to FB for "leaks"
  🤣

I’ve tried posting about the side effects a few times but it always gets downvoted to oblivion, so I guess most people don’t want anyone to know about the side effects and want the government to censor that information, but I don’t understand why.

Because everything you've posted here is bullshit. The mRNA COVID vaccines have been widely available for 2+ years now and it's definitively shown to have saved many lives without serious side effects.

I've been told god knows how many times now by internet idiots (yes, you're an idiot OP), that I will get autism, be mind controlled, get diseases worse than covid, and my favorite - literally melt.
That was all supposed to happen within a year of getting it. Oh wait, no within 2 years Oh wait, now within 5 years You know what, I bet 100 years after I got it I'll probably be dead, then they'll see! Then they'll all see! Did you know that 100% of the people who get the vaccine will die??!?!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8649466/
https://eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40001-023-00992-0
Side effects do exist , better education about the actual risks would prevent lies which find traction in the reality that meaningful side effects exist but everyone says "definitively shown to have saved many lives without serious side effects."
- I get that there are extremely rare side effects for certain individuals, there's no such thing as a perfect medication afterall. But OP here is clearly either trying to be a troll or peddling conspiracy bs and it's not worth anyone's time to engage with them beyond telling them that they're full of shit.
There are people reporting serious side effects you just haven't been able to learn about them since the US government is censoring even true information about the side effects as proven in the leaked papers.
- Take your blatant conspiracy theory bullshit elsewhere.

a.Delta: The Surgeon General wants us to remove true information about side effects.

That is a false quote: there is no period at the end of that quote, because that was only half a sentence. The next word in that sentence is a big “IF,” followed by context that made it clear they only were requested to remove bullshit. This was followed by 4 other bullet points that further affirmed that the government specifically wanted them to remove half truths and lies, not factual information.

If you’re not even going to bother to get the whole quote, why are you posting? It appears the only one who is not actually interested m the truth is you.

Just by the title we know that you are that kind of crazy.

Have you tried twitter? I've heard it's great for people like you right now.

I took the time to watch the video that you link because man you are persistent. First , she is just reading "tweets" from a republican Jim Jordan who is caught numerous times lying , second she also seem to support the "side effects" of the vaccine without providing actual proof of where she find that information , and how many doctors made that study? I would not trust her at all. Also man look I truly believe in Freedom of Speech and you not are being censored if Facebook doesn't like your content. Its their serves , their internet , and its free so yeah they can do pretty much whatever they want. So use the technology available to share your thoughts , use free and open source software and host your own website so you can share with the world your opinions and concerns. You are not being censored you are just not taking your data into your hands.

She's just reporting, she's not making a video dissecting and proving everything for you, if you want one of those maybe you should search for some multiple hour video of a conspiracy theorist on a whiteboard. If she believes in the side effects maybe she has reported on it at some point. I know most people aren't going to believe anything they don't hear on mainstream media even when they are just censored US propaganda outlets whose purpose isn't to inform people. But independently of who we each trust what is your answer to the main question, just disregard the body if you don't like it.
- Well most of the drugs that we consume have side effects , every single one of them have side effects. A professional doctor should determine whether the side effects are worth it for you.

Why do you think a video or Facebook posts are accurate sources?

I don't believe they are more or less accurate than any other information, but I want to be able to inform myself and hear all opinions to make informed decisions. You can't make an informed decision when the US government censors even true information about side effects.
- You're assuming the video is correct when you say that. Is there any actual, verifiable, sourced information that there even are vaccine side effects (of the sort claimed by this video)? And above and beyond that, the US government is censoring said information?
  If not, it's not a plot about censorship. It's just misinformation.
- What is your justification for accepting anything published on FB as fact?
- Each time I've gotten the COVID vaccines I've been informed by the nurse about the known side effects of them. Of course I'm also aware there may be other side effects discovered in the future but so far all I have experienced from any of them is much less than I felt from the Shingles or TDAP or even some of the annual flu vaccines. My spouse who has severe breathing issues due to neuromuscular quadriplegia had no side effects from the COVID vaccines except a low fever, barely breaking 100°F. Neither he nor I have had COVID, not even a mild case, and his doctor checked his blood for antibodies because he's at such risk of dying if he gets it. He's got good levels. That's the result of the vaccines. Come fall, we'll do the next round.
- Yet you expect random people to know even more when you believe that? Go ask experts like your doctor or search out a university professor if you are that skeptical. Or are they untrustworthy too except for these random users on the internet who you know absolutely nothing about when it comes to their qualifications other than a background in social media usage.

I think people deserve to give informed consent, but the nocebo effect is very real. Some people will read about side effects and then experience them simply because they're convinced that they will. It's the reverse of the placebo effect.

Locking this thread per rule #2 and #5 - this isn't a discussion.

The only side effects im shure exists are the ones i had when i got the shot. All that happened is that my defenses got way down and catched a flu for like 3 days, and then it went away, thats it. And i think thats rather normal after getting any kind of vaccine.

- Why is a bot replying to me and why does it have 8 upvotes and i dont have even a downvote? You seem fishy. But to answer you mr roboto, those that are saying vaccine bad ussually are religious nuts that try to force their crazy down peoples throats and get violent about it (as violent as the internet can allow at least) and start spamming and using tools like you to do that, or propaganda if you will, and is not if the goverment should is that if they would since you guys cant really do anything about it if your tweet abut a vaccine chip using orphans bones is taken down can you? The goverment pushes whatever shit they whant be it good or bad as long as its convinient for them. Now should they censor, no, censorship is bad, but the shit you guys are deffending is propaganda thats ill intentioned, be it by religious nuts or the russian goverment, and it just exist to cause chaos. My comment isnt telling you vaccine bad or good, it doesnt hurt the governments agenda and its probably to uninteresting to catch the attention of those nutters so il say that is just gonna be ignored.

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You can't talk about this topic. People don't care unless it's coming from their doctor.

People shouldn't care unless it's coming from their doctor. Otherwise it's as useful as healing crystals and putting an onion in your sock.

I mean the only people who need to know the side effects are either immunocompromised or old. Their choices are get a little sick after getting the vaccine or die. The former is very very enticing

I believe it's important for people to have accurate information about the side effects of the COVID vaccine. Here are some reasons why:

Informed Decision-making: Knowing the potential side effects allows individuals to make informed decisions about whether to get vaccinated. They can weigh the risks and benefits based on their personal health conditions and circumstances.
Managing Expectations: Understanding the possible side effects can help individuals mentally and emotionally prepare for any discomfort or temporary symptoms they may experience after vaccination.
Seeking Appropriate Medical Care: Being aware of the potential side effects enables individuals to recognize when something is not normal and seek appropriate medical care if needed. This can help ensure timely intervention and prevent any complications.
Transparency and Trust: Openly sharing information about side effects builds trust between the public and health authorities. It demonstrates transparency and a commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive information.

When I got my vaccine, they gave us a sheet with all the possible side effects, their relative frequencies, and when you should seek medical attention. Do you not get one of those?
- That's nice but the thing is if you posted those side effects on Facebook they would have to remove it because of the US government pressure. What do you think about that? Shouldn't people be able to share and read those side effects on any platform they choose online?
Please seek help for your mental illness.
- I'm not going to bother with someone with your mental capacity.