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Personally I would not overlook or dismiss seemingly unrelated circumstances such as a child: - choosing a friend who hurts (bites) them, - dumbing self down (pretending they cannot read) in order to fit in, - engaging in potentially unsafe behavior (open scissors). A bit of negativity and/or self-punishment may be creeping in.
As you mentioned having a baby in the past year, I would redouble efforts to make sure the three-year-old has plenty of positive parental attention and feels supported and encouraged in asking questions, receiving answers, and continuing to develop academic and social skills.
Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, as it is an experimental mRNA injection (not an attenuated virus), have you read the Pfizer factsheet for Healthcare Providers, 30-page downloadable PDF? COVID-19 has a better than 98% recovery rate. Early outpatient treatments are especially effective, and have been outlined at recent Senate Hearings. A few links: 1) Senate Hearing Nov 19, 2020 https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/hearin...an-essential-part-of-a-covid-19-solution 2) Senate Hearing Dec 8, 2020