Ep. 77 - "26% More Effective"? What the mRNA Flu Vaccine Data Actually Means

The new mRNA flu vaccine is here. But what does the research actually tell us about its safety and effectiveness? In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined once again by certified Physician Assistant Katie Collins to dig into the research behind the new mRNA influenza vaccine and explore what true informed consent should look like. Together, Melissa and Katie break down the difference between traditional and mRNA vaccines, what researchers actually measured in the clinical trials, and why understanding the way statistics are presented matters when making medical decisions. In this episode, they discuss: • How mRNA vaccines differ from traditional flu vaccines • Relative risk vs. absolute risk and why the difference matters • What the clinical trials reported about effectiveness, hospitalizations, side effects, and deaths • What it means when a vaccine is compared with another vaccine rather than a placebo • Questions surrounding research funding and conflicts of interest • The difference between regulatory approval and the questions patients may still want answered • Why reading beyond the abstract and conclusion of a study matters • How to ask better questions when making healthcare decisions for yourself and your family This conversation isn't about telling listeners what medical decision to make. It's about encouraging people to ask questions, understand the research, look beyond the headlines, and make truly informed decisions for themselves and their families. Because informed consent isn't simply being told that something is "safe and effective." It's understanding the potential risks, benefits, alternatives, and limitations of the evidence and having the freedom to decide what is right for you. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always discuss individual healthcare decisions with a qualified healthcare professional. If you are interested in getting support and coaching from Melissa, please reach out at: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/clarity-call-form If you want to connect with Katie, you can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/katiec.pac/ Fluzone insert: https://www.fda.gov/media/170019/download Mflusiva: https://www.fda.gov/media/194120/download?attachment Robert Malone's substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/rwmalonemd/p/modernas-mrna-flu-shot?r=2erzw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web