>Are there any possible long term side effects of using such an mRNA drug that are yet unanticipated?
I'm not sure but I strongly assume yes.
The MAIN reason for this skepticism is that if it was just possible to introduce RNA such that we could have a net positive benefit against coronavirus, a virus that has existed for almost as long as mammals have, we'd have naturally evolved this ability.
The reason we haven't is because it will introduce more problems than it solves down the line.
It could very well be that with a limited understanding of human immune system, we have stumbled upon a solution to a problem that has affected us for millions of years. So, I think some people should try it. But forcing it on the masses is a terrible idea.
I'm not sure but I strongly assume yes.
The MAIN reason for this skepticism is that if it was just possible to introduce RNA such that we could have a net positive benefit against coronavirus, a virus that has existed for almost as long as mammals have, we'd have naturally evolved this ability.
The reason we haven't is because it will introduce more problems than it solves down the line.
It could very well be that with a limited understanding of human immune system, we have stumbled upon a solution to a problem that has affected us for millions of years. So, I think some people should try it. But forcing it on the masses is a terrible idea.