| More good vaccine news today 09:49 - Nov 23 with 795 views | StokieBlue |
So the initial analysis of the Oxford vaccine phase 3 trial is out and it is as follows:
- One dosage regime provided 70% protection
- Another dosage regime provided 90% protection (half dose followed by a full dose)
- Indications are that it works in the elderly
- Some possible indications that it ca limit asymptomatic transfer
- It doesn't need to be stored at crazily cold temperatures
- The UK has 100m "early access" doses which is enough for virtually the whole country
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/nov/23/astrazeneca-says-its-coronavirus
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| More good vaccine news today on 09:53 - Nov 23 with 770 views | bluelagos |
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IF we get it rolled out so that by end Jan all 50+ and vulnerable people who want it have been vaccinated, what is the argument for not winding down lockdown / restrictions at that point? |  |
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| More good vaccine news today on 09:56 - Nov 23 with 757 views | StokieBlue |
| More good vaccine news today on 09:53 - Nov 23 by bluelagos |
Posted on anotherr thread
IF we get it rolled out so that by end Jan all 50+ and vulnerable people who want it have been vaccinated, what is the argument for not winding down lockdown / restrictions at that point? |
Ah yes, it was off my screen so I didn't see it - I did have a quick scan.
I can move over to that thread instead.
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| More good vaccine news today on 09:58 - Nov 23 with 742 views | bluelagos |
| More good vaccine news today on 09:56 - Nov 23 by StokieBlue |
Ah yes, it was off my screen so I didn't see it - I did have a quick scan.
I can move over to that thread instead.
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This can be the happy thread instead. | |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:00 - Nov 23 with 733 views | clive_baker |
It's excellent news. Arguably the most encouraging yet given the logistical complexity required to roll the other ones out.
Think I'm right in saying the Moderna vaccine needed 2 doses anyway.
Massive respect for all involved, blows my mind some of this stuff. Further reminder, not that we need it, of how lucky we are to attract the worlds best talent to these shores. |  |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:04 - Nov 23 with 712 views | clive_baker |
| More good vaccine news today on 09:53 - Nov 23 by bluelagos |
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IF we get it rolled out so that by end Jan all 50+ and vulnerable people who want it have been vaccinated, what is the argument for not winding down lockdown / restrictions at that point? |
In theory there wouldn't be an argument I don't think, although it sounds ambitious to vaccinate 20m people over just a few weeks. I think March / April is more realistic to get to the point where there's sufficient immunity among the population to bring the R well under 1 and this thing to ultimately not have enough willing carriers to survive upon.
It's in everyone's interests to lift restrictions ASAP, I would think by the end of Q1 we'll be in a good spot. Just hope people don't become complacent and they hunker down for the nest 2-3 months to prevent the spread in the meantime. | |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 with 711 views | footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |  |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:09 - Nov 23 with 692 views | homer_123 |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 by footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |
Double dose ensures you get the full effects of the side effects innit. |  |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:14 - Nov 23 with 672 views | bluelagos |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 by footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |
When i first went to Nigeria, my company arranged a full set of vaccinations. Defo had to go back for a second jab for some of them.
The nurse was nicknamed 'The Park Royal butcher' such was her less than gentle manner with a needle. | |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:17 - Nov 23 with 657 views | Herbivore |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 by footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |
Depends on the vaccine. I think I had to have three jabs to get Hep B immunity. |  |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:21 - Nov 23 with 638 views | StokieBlue |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 by footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |
I believe the first dose primes the immune system to recognise the virus and then the second dose strengthens the immune response.
It's fairly common to have to take two or more doses of vaccines to get immunity (measles etc) although the timing between them can vary.
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:26 - Nov 23 with 602 views | footers |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:21 - Nov 23 by StokieBlue |
I believe the first dose primes the immune system to recognise the virus and then the second dose strengthens the immune response.
It's fairly common to have to take two or more doses of vaccines to get immunity (measles etc) although the timing between them can vary.
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Gotcha. I'm a big jesse when it comes to needles so try to avoid if possible :)
Still, very good news that there are now three vaccines almost ready to roll out. Just a shame we've done so much damage already. | |
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:46 - Nov 23 with 568 views | J2BLUE |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:05 - Nov 23 by footers |
Sorry if I'm being dopey, but what's the reason all these vaccines need two doses when most (all?) others need just one?
Is it a question of strength, them being relatively new and untested, or... ? |
The microchip is too big to be delivered in one dose
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:49 - Nov 23 with 556 views | footers |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:46 - Nov 23 by J2BLUE |
The microchip is too big to be delivered in one dose
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We're talking about the vaccine, not your lunch, eggers.
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| More good vaccine news today on 10:51 - Nov 23 with 545 views | J2BLUE |
| More good vaccine news today on 10:49 - Nov 23 by footers |
We're talking about the vaccine, not your lunch, eggers.
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My brother loves them. Only the crinkle ones though for some reason. | |
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