Troubling Truths Behind the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Dr. Paul S. Aijian
In early 2020, we began hearing reports of people sick and dying all over the world. Soon, we were being told to stay at home, to self-isolate for “Two weeks to stop the spread.” We were admonished to do what we could to help the soon to be overwhelmed medical profession manage the tsunami of impending death and destruction. People were scared; they stayed home. Weddings were cancelled, funerals were held on Zoom, schools were shut down, churches were told they could not hold services, and businesses closed by the thousands.
It is now four years since the Covid-19 pandemic spread around the world. Many people did, in fact become ill, and some died.
The worst outcomes were seen in the elderly, and in people with multiple pre-existing medical conditions. We were admonished by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), mainstream media, and our local public health officials, to do as we were told. Failure to cooperate was punished, identified one as a fool, or someone willing to risk killing others out of selfishness.
The outcome was that the virus spread anyway, essentially unimpeded by ineffective cloth masks and lockdowns. Sick people were sent back to nursing homes, where many of them died. The social, financial, and personal consequences of following “expert” advice turned out to be disastrous. Looking back on this, even Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Anthony Fauci’s boss), has recently admitted that much of these early efforts to stop the spread were not helpful, and were actually damaging.
“Experts” Suppressed Research and Scientific Inquiry
My first exposure to the actual disease was having patients call me, reporting symptoms suggestive of Covid. Early on, there was no recommended therapy offered by the experts, wearing disposable personal protective equipment. Then, ventilators were used for people with severely low oxygen levels. A hospital ship was taken to New York (and remained essentially unused). Death counts were part of the nightly news, as were the anguished pleas for more money from the governor of New York.
I became aware of a suggested treatment protocol when I read the work of a French Doctor, Raoult Didier. He was an early proponent of treating Covid with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, an anti-malarial drug) and azithromycin (an antibiotic).
This was followed by the observation that Ivermectin (IVM, an anti-parasitic drug used on humans and animals) was possibly effective to treat Covid-19. A New York doctor, Zev Zelenko, was successfully treating his patients with HCQ (hydroxychloroquine), azithromycin, vitamins C and D, zinc, and other over-the-counter supplements. Dr. Peter Mc Cullough came out early with a protocol of “repurposed drugs,” which were showing promise. Pierre Kory MD, and Paul Marik MD, started the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC), coming out with a helpful protocol for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19. Around this time, monoclonal antibodies (Regeneron) were being used to treat the virus, with some encouraging success.
Then, Donald Trump fell victim of the disease. He was treated with everything being used at the time, including the monoclonal antibody treatment (Regeneron), dexamethasone (a cortisone type drug), Remdesivir (a new antiviral drug given intravenously), and over-the-counter meds, including vitamin D, zinc, and the stomach acid reducer Famotidine. He also announced that he had taken HCQ. The latter created a firestorm of controversy about using “repurposed drugs” to treat Covid. The enemies of Trump used his taking HCQ to attack him, and the Covid pandemic became a political football. A commercial promoted by the FDA made fun of those foolish enough to take IVM, saying that the people taking it should not confuse themselves with horses.
Taking the “Clot Shot”
Early in the pandemic, I started treating patients with some of the repurposed drugs. I was inundated by patients seeking any form or treatment or preventive medication. Initially, I could write prescriptions for IVM, however that soon was blocked by the government. I spoke at a rally of likeminded folks (the Worldwide Rally for Freedom, in May 2021) at Stearns Wharf. The government had bought massive amounts of vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna. The manufacturers were guaranteed immunity, and the vaccines were mandated across the country. President Trump proudly promoted them, claiming credit for “Warp Speed” production and approval.
I remember telling the group of hundreds that I would have refused the mandatory injection of a saltwater shot. This was based on my view of personal autonomy. I suspected the vaccines might prove to be dangerous, and initially decided to watch and wait.
Right off the bat, I had an elderly nursing home patient expire from a pulmonary embolism, 12 hours after her first covid shot. Another man came in with massive clots blocking his vena cava (the huge blood vessel returning blood to the heart). I had heard it called the “Clot Shot,” and these initial patients made me much more wary of taking it or promoting it. I was one of the few doctors at my hospital refusing the vax. I had a medical and religious exemption, which fortunately was accepted. Without the exemption, my staff privileges at the hospital would have been canceled.
“Safe” and “Effective”?
Vaccines are usually proven to be safe over years, not over the abbreviated process used to justify the “Emergency Use Authorization” for the mRNA “vaccines.” “Safe and Effective” has been the mantra ever since their rollout.
By this time, however, many bright people were beginning to question whether it was either safe or effective. After this, I met Robert Malone, MD, who came to speak at a Medical Freedom rally in Santa Barbara. Steve Kirsch, another bright skeptic, spoke at the same event. By this time, I was convinced that the repurposed drugs worked. I had treated hundreds of grateful people for Covid. We did not lose a single patient, and referred very few to the hospital. We knew that at the hospital they would get the “approved” protocol, including Remdesivir, and separation from family visitors. We had to face the wrath of the State of California, which had passed a law making what I told patients illegal. This attempt to suppress scientific inquiry and the doctor patient relationship was, fortunately, canceled by the courts.
The “Trial of Galileo”
I have a print of the “Trial of Galileo” painting in my office. He is seated in front of the assembled might of the Catholic Church. He was accused of heresy for saying the earth went round the sun. Galileo was convicted of heresy in 1633 and was sentenced to spend the rest of his life under house arrest. I refer to the painting when I explain that my views on Covid are heretical.
People have started questioning the advice of the CDC, FDA, mainstream media, and compliant doctors who follow their advice. This article is intended to be an introduction to the range of issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unanswered Questions
Where did this virus originate? Why did our government think that creating a devastating pandemic virus was a good idea? What is the verdict on repurposed drugs? What is the truth about the “safe and effective” mRNA vaccines? What is the explanation for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, and the “excess mortality” numbers around the world? Was the governmental response to the pandemic a “Beta test” for the next crisis? What is happening with the World Health Organization’s proposal to take over worldwide decision making when the next “Emergency” comes along? This comes up for a vote in May 2024, by the way. What is the likely future of this rapidly mutating virus, as most of us have had it several times, and have either natural or vaccine immunity? Who do you trust to educate you on all these complex matters?
As the latest round of coughs, fevers, flu, and Covid variants spread, I suggest you do as Galileo did: do your own research, listen to multiple opinions, and don’t rely entirely on sources corrupted by Big Pharma money.
Dr. Paul S. Aijian has been practicing Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara for over 40 years.
The Pandemic became the Darkest period of my life and Vocation. Being a “no Vaccine” guy, I became an angry owner/operator of Mission Villa, an Alzheimer’s facility. Mandates that soon evolved were many and conflicting since they came from different agencies. My elders were to be immediately vaccinated, as I was mandated to be. Refusal to “take the shot(s)” meant loosing my license! How I trained my caregivers in the care and management of the residents was turned upside-down! Caregivers and I were forced to wear masks, gloves and gowns. What is extremely important to the residents is their recognition, however diminished, of their caregivers who need to administer necessary life services, feeding, clothing, toileting etc. It became Halloween with residents unable to recognize their once trusted caregivers. Another important component of care of this population was visitation of relatives, forget that! Once the “Pandemic” narrative was established, my fiduciary responsibility was to ensure the safety of my residents. About a month of the beginning of the Pandemic, I held a meeting of all caregivers. All but 1 of my staff (16), were of Hispanic decent. I faced multiple problems with their situations. 1. The high cost of living forced families into very high occupancy living. 2. The family members circulated from multiple jobs to keep “afloat”. 3. Due to this combination, they could become “breeding grounds “ for the virus.
The meeting had a mandate! These caregivers could only work for me! In order to enforce “my mandate” was to allow extended shifts and pay raises, it worked! During the course of the Pandemic, I had 2 staff report Covid that were isolated and no residents!
It had been mentioned the “toilet paper” hoarding. TP was a small necessity caring for this population! Diapers, gloves, masks, gowns and other necessities including food became scarce and expensive.
During the Pandemic, 2 of my favorite residents died, one just shy of 100, the other 93. The mandated imposed by all governing agencies disallowed the honoring of these magnificent women by their families.
Without the abilities to care for my residents as our Mothers and Fathers with the honor and love they deserve, I knew that upon the conclusion of the Pandemic, I would retire, I did.
Please keep this as a blind comment.
As an Allied Heath Professional, researcher, I was reluctant at the beginning to have the binary shots. Because of my employment I was required to have the shots or be fired.
Within 6 months I had two gallbladder attacks that led to it being removed. Shortly after that I started having issues of lack of endurance, I now have a PVC, that appears to have increased in severity. Less than 5 months ago my PSA shot through the roof, and I have had my prostrate removed. Why because of a diagnosed virulent cancer. Prior to the government lies by the F Doctor and an unnecessary shut down of the nation I was in excellent health.
It appears my life expectancy will be cut short by a minimum of a decade. My quality of life has suffered dramatically and I lay it directly at the feet of the idiot Democrat Party and lies from NIH.
These "Troubling Truths" include the medical community and big Parma, doing irresponsible experiments in China that is a Communist Dictatorship.
Everyone of the progressions of my health deterioration follows the overriding pattern of lousy medicine, and outcomes, and has been defended by the National Democrat Establishment.
My level of disgust, anger and absolute last level of trust I have with Big Pharma, politicians and in particular the Democrats at all levels is complete.
So the next time the Democrats in Sacramento, the County or City level tell you "trust us" it is in your best interests; run to the nearest exit. It makes no difference at what level, from density infill, cars, education or take 2 aspirin etc.
If you trust them you deserve every bad thing that happens to you.