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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2021 18:34:50 GMT
The A Z vaccine has been cleared after further investigation by the UK agency and the European Medical Agency. I hope it means those countries will resume the programme...numbers are rising in Italy (and maybe others?) and it’ll save lives without question. I watched some of the press conference the EMA held this afternoon. It was interesting to note that it’s not just the AZ it’s happened to. The risk was there in all four that they have approved and the risk from all of them if far far lower in comparison to the number it affect if they caught COVID.
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Post by sueg on Mar 18, 2021 20:07:55 GMT
Germany have announced in the past hour or so that, as of tomorrow, AZ vaccinations will restart. I am in the priority group that they have just started vaccinating, so I am hopeful that I will get a call soon to make my first appointment. I really don’t care what they shoot into my arm - I just want to be protected.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2021 20:12:20 GMT
The EMA european medical agency has a twitter account and they recently released more information. They provide a link
They now include a list of additional side effects to look out for .
I have copied an extract below
The PRAC will undertake additional review of these risks, including looking at the risks with other types of COVID-19 vaccines (although no signal has been identified from monitoring so far). Close safety monitoring of reports of blood clotting disorders will continue, and further studies are being instituted to provide more laboratory data as well as real-world evidence. EMA will communicate further as appropriate.
Information for patients
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is not associated with an increased overall risk of blood clotting disorders. There have been very rare cases of unusual blood clots accompanied by low levels of blood platelets (components that help blood to clot) after vaccination. The reported cases were almost all in women under 55. Because COVID-19 can be so serious and is so widespread, the benefits of the vaccine in preventing it outweigh the risks of side effects. However, if you get any of the following after receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: breathlessness, pain in the chest or stomach, swelling or coldness in an arm or leg, severe or worsening headache or blurred vision after vaccination, persistent bleeding, multiple small bruises, reddish or purplish spots, or blood blisters under the skin, please seek prompt medical assistance and mention your recent vaccination.
Information for healthcare professionals
Cases of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia, some presenting as mesenteric vein or cerebral vein/cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, have been reported in persons who had recently received COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, mostly occurring within 14 days after vaccination. The majority of reports involved women under 55, although some of this may reflect greater exposure of such individuals due to targeting of particular populations for vaccine campaigns in different Member States. The number of reported events exceeds those expected, and causality although not confirmed, cannot therefore be excluded. However, given the rarity of the events, and the difficulty of establishing baseline incidence since COVID-19 itself is resulting in hospitalisations with thromboembolic complications, the strength of any association is uncertain. EMA considers that the benefit-risk balance of the medicine remains positive, and there is no association with thromboembolic disorders overall. However, steps will be taken to update the SmPC and package leaflet with information on cases of DIC and CVST that have occurred. Healthcare professionals are urged to be alert for possible cases of thromboembolism, DIC or CVST occurring in vaccinated individuals. Recipients should be warned to seek immediate medical attention for symptoms of thromboembolism, and especially signs of thrombocytopenia and cerebral blood clots such as easy bruising or bleeding, and persistent or severe headache, particularly beyond 3 days after vaccination. A direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC) will be sent to healthcare professionals prescribing, dispensing or administering the medicine. The DHPC will also be published on a dedicated page on the EMA website.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2021 20:24:49 GMT
Here is the whole thing below for extra info -
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: benefits still outweigh the risks despite possible link to rare blood clots with low blood platelets Share News 18/03/2021 EMA’s safety committee, PRAC, concluded its preliminary review of a signal of blood clots in people vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca at its extraordinary meeting of 18 March 2021. The Committee confirmed that:
the benefits of the vaccine in combating the still widespread threat of COVID-19 (which itself results in clotting problems and may be fatal) continue to outweigh the risk of side effects; the vaccine is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots (thromboembolic events) in those who receive it; there is no evidence of a problem related to specific batches of the vaccine or to particular manufacturing sites; however, the vaccine may be associated with very rare cases of blood clots associated with thrombocytopenia, i.e. low levels of blood platelets (elements in the blood that help it to clot) with or without bleeding, including rare cases of clots in the vessels draining blood from the brain (CVST). These are rare cases – around 20 million people in the UK and EEA had received the vaccine as of March 16 and EMA had reviewed only 7 cases of blood clots in multiple blood vessels (disseminated intravascular coagulation, DIC) and 18 cases of CVST. A causal link with the vaccine is not proven, but is possible and deserves further analysis.
The PRAC involved experts in blood disorders in its review, and worked closely with other health authorities including the UK’s MHRA which has experience with administration of this vaccine to around 11 million people. Overall the number of thromboembolic events reported after vaccination, both in studies before licensing and in reports after rollout of vaccination campaigns (469 reports, 191 of them from the EEA), was lower than that expected in the general population. This allows the PRAC to confirm that there is no increase in overall risk of blood clots. However, in younger patients there remain some concerns, related in particular to these rare cases.
The Committee’s experts looked in extreme detail at records of DIC and CVST reported from Member States, 9 of which resulted in death. Most of these occurred in people under 55 and the majority were women. Because these events are rare, and COVID-19 itself often causes blood clotting disorders in patients, it is difficult to estimate a background rate for these events in people who have not had the vaccine. However, based on pre-COVID figures it was calculated that less than 1 reported case of DIC might have been expected by 16 March among people under 50 within 14 days of receiving the vaccine, whereas 5 cases had been reported. Similarly, on average 1.35 cases of CVST might have been expected among this age group whereas by the same cut-off date there had been 12. A similar imbalance was not visible in the older population given the vaccine.
The Committee was of the opinion that the vaccine’s proven efficacy in preventing hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 outweighs the extremely small likelihood of developing DIC or CVST. However, in the light of its findings, patients should be aware of the remote possibility of such syndromes, and if symptoms suggestive of clotting problems occur patients should seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare professionals of their recent vaccination. Steps are already being taken to update the product information for the vaccine to include more information on these risks.
The PRAC will undertake additional review of these risks, including looking at the risks with other types of COVID-19 vaccines (although no signal has been identified from monitoring so far). Close safety monitoring of reports of blood clotting disorders will continue, and further studies are being instituted to provide more laboratory data as well as real-world evidence. EMA will communicate further as appropriate.
Information for patients
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is not associated with an increased overall risk of blood clotting disorders. There have been very rare cases of unusual blood clots accompanied by low levels of blood platelets (components that help blood to clot) after vaccination. The reported cases were almost all in women under 55. Because COVID-19 can be so serious and is so widespread, the benefits of the vaccine in preventing it outweigh the risks of side effects. However, if you get any of the following after receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca: breathlessness, pain in the chest or stomach, swelling or coldness in an arm or leg, severe or worsening headache or blurred vision after vaccination, persistent bleeding, multiple small bruises, reddish or purplish spots, or blood blisters under the skin, please seek prompt medical assistance and mention your recent vaccination.
Information for healthcare professionals
Cases of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia, some presenting as mesenteric vein or cerebral vein/cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, have been reported in persons who had recently received COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, mostly occurring within 14 days after vaccination. The majority of reports involved women under 55, although some of this may reflect greater exposure of such individuals due to targeting of particular populations for vaccine campaigns in different Member States. The number of reported events exceeds those expected, and causality although not confirmed, cannot therefore be excluded. However, given the rarity of the events, and the difficulty of establishing baseline incidence since COVID-19 itself is resulting in hospitalisations with thromboembolic complications, the strength of any association is uncertain. EMA considers that the benefit-risk balance of the medicine remains positive, and there is no association with thromboembolic disorders overall. However, steps will be taken to update the SmPC and package leaflet with information on cases of DIC and CVST that have occurred. Healthcare professionals are urged to be alert for possible cases of thromboembolism, DIC or CVST occurring in vaccinated individuals. Recipients should be warned to seek immediate medical attention for symptoms of thromboembolism, and especially signs of thrombocytopenia and cerebral blood clots such as easy bruising or bleeding, and persistent or severe headache, particularly beyond 3 days after vaccination. A direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC) will be sent to healthcare professionals prescribing, dispensing or administering the medicine. The DHPC will also be published on a dedicated page on the EMA website.
More about the medicine
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is a vaccine for preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people aged 18 years and older. COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is made up of another virus (of the adenovirus family) that has been modified to contain the gene for making a protein from SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca does not contain the virus itself and cannot cause COVID-19.
The most common side effects with COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca are usually mild or moderate and improve within a few days after vaccination.
More about the procedure
The review of thromboembolic events with COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca was carried out in the context of a safety signal, under an accelerated timetable. A safety signal is information on a new or incompletely documented adverse event that is potentially caused by a medicine such as a vaccine and that warrants further investigation.
The review was carried out by EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC), the Committee responsible for the evaluation of safety issues for human medicines. EMA’s human medicine committee, CHMP, will now rapidly assess any necessary changes to the product information.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2021 20:59:37 GMT
Germany have announced in the past hour or so that, as of tomorrow, AZ vaccinations will restart. I am in the priority group that they have just started vaccinating, so I am hopeful that I will get a call soon to make my first appointment. I really don’t care what they shoot into my arm - I just want to be protected. Italy has too. Hoping it won’t be long before you get yours Sue.
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Post by valincal on Mar 18, 2021 21:28:31 GMT
Good news for us all. I’m getting mine Monday! 🤗
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2021 7:54:32 GMT
It looks like AZ vaccine efficacy claims under closer scrutiny once more. I wish there was greater transparency so that people can give informed consent. I cut and pasted this info from National institute of allergy and infectious disease website from US below. Get the latest public health information from CDC Get the latest research information from NIH | Español NIH staff guidance on coronavirus (NIH Only) Hide emergency message Home » News & Events » News Releases NEWS RELEASES Tuesday, March 23, 2021 NIAID Statement on AstraZeneca Vaccine Late Monday, the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) notified NIAID, BARDA, and AstraZeneca that it was concerned by information released by AstraZeneca on initial data from its COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. The DSMB expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial, which may have provided an incomplete view of the efficacy data. We urge the company to work with the DSMB to review the efficacy data and ensure the most accurate, up-to-date efficacy data be made public as quickly as possible. Authorization and guidelines for use of the vaccine in the United States will be determined by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after thorough review of the data by independent advisory committees. About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®
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Post by sueg on Mar 23, 2021 8:08:58 GMT
Germany have announced in the past hour or so that, as of tomorrow, AZ vaccinations will restart. I am in the priority group that they have just started vaccinating, so I am hopeful that I will get a call soon to make my first appointment. I really don’t care what they shoot into my arm - I just want to be protected. Italy has too. Hoping it won’t be long before you get yours Sue. I got my first AZ shot yesterday! It all happened so fast. I received an email from the Bavarian Vaccination Centre just after lunch Sunday, saying I could go online and make an appointment - I had registered with them just last week, after my Gyno wrote me the proper letter to say I was high risk medically. I went to the website, clicked on 'find appointment', and was offered Monday 4pm for my first shot. I was also given a second appointment for 12 weeks time for my second one. Apart from all the computers in the vax centre crashing just after I arrived, which took them about half an hour to fix - it all went very smoothly, with clearly signed pathways and checkpoints. I think that - apart from the computer issues - it all took about 30 minutes, and that included the 'sit there for 15 minutes before you go home' at the end. Next time will be faster, as I won't need to register, just get scanned in, get jabbed, card stamped, wait 15 and go home. I am now at about 16 hours post-jab, and my only noticeable 'side effect' is a slightly aching arm at the injection site.
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Post by worldwanderer75 on Mar 23, 2021 8:12:17 GMT
I'm so glad! I got my first dose of AZ a couple weeks ago and am scheduled for my 2nd dose in May!
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Post by gar on Mar 23, 2021 8:32:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2021 8:35:21 GMT
Italy has too. Hoping it won’t be long before you get yours Sue. I am now at about 16 hours post-jab, and my only noticeable 'side effect' is a slightly aching arm at the injection site. That's good Sue. Same as DH when he had his. Yet my BIL felt really tired the next day after his but was fine afterwards,no other side affects. It's so random who feels fine and who doesn't with both of them here, AZ and Pfizer.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 23, 2021 14:06:56 GMT
Science websites and blogs have been reporting the findings of German scientists into the blood clot issue due to/coinciding with the AstraZeneca vaccination. I found this article on NPR that summarises the situation well and links to the original German study that is currently in pre-print. The pointers if this research is right: - It's a reaction similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; - Oral contraceptive use in women can in rare cases lead to the same issue; - Women under 55 are the most prone to this reaction; - The incidence level is likely higher than reported so far (up to 1/40 000 for the general population, not just women under 55); - There's a screening test that exists for it that could now be deployed; - The symptoms are known and the headache doesn't start until day 4 (so if you have a headache on day 4, take it seriously and go get a screening test); - Treatment is known ( not regular anticoagulants like heparin that could actually make it worse).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2021 16:52:21 GMT
Thanks for posting this sleepingbooty . I think it’s so important that there is honesty about any side-effects particularly life-threatening ones , with all vaccines . If people know what to look out for and when to get emergency help, hopefully it can help protect everyone and save lives .
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 23, 2021 20:10:54 GMT
I think it’s so important that there is honesty about any side-effects particularly life-threatening ones , with all vaccines. If people know what to look out for and when to get emergency help, hopefully it can help protect everyone and save lives . Obviously, it's time to wait and get the German scientists' study peer-reviewed and confirmed but simply knowing that you need to watch out how your head feels on the fourth day after vaccination and that a screening test + effective treatment exists is such a relief in my opinion! It's so much easier to step into a possible (even when very small) risk with knowledge and treatment possibilities rather than the unknown. This is what will help the vaccine-hesitant move closer to actual vaccination. This is what helps our healthcare workers make the right decisions (i.e. the "correct" anticoagulants and not the traditionally used ones in this case). We should not lift our nose up at people who express hesitancy, worry and fear. There are many unknowns. Each one that is uncovered and openly discussed helps us move closer to collective immunity and building trust with our doubting fellow citizens.
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Post by maryland on Mar 23, 2021 20:26:12 GMT
I hope it's approved in the US in the next few days! I thought I heard that it was considered effective, and maybe with more vaccines, most of us could be vaccinated by May? I know so many who have already been vaccinated with all three vaccines, and no one had many problems. Even though we are still in the first phase, if you know the right people you seem to be able to get vaccinated in our area.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 24, 2021 13:22:23 GMT
I know so many who have already been vaccinated with all three vaccines What? The US has too many doses? Dafuq.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 24, 2021 13:38:09 GMT
What? The US has too many doses? Dafuq. I heard something on our local news that said we may not need a 4th vaccine because we may be good with three. But each time I watch the news, they say something different! People are getting vaccinated much faster than I thought. I just wish our country would slow down reopening and telling people it's okay to get together with family/friends. I wish they would wait a few more months until most are fully vaccinated. That's madness. Vaccines should NOT be cumulated right now. Multiple vaccine coverage does not equal actual variant-specific booster shots. Europe's vaccine orders are struggling to be fulfilled. These vaccine "hoarders" should be embarrassed of their atittude. It's greed. Let everyone have one decent vaccine to begin with, including children. We have a very long way to go before life returns to normal. And if you don't plan on having your borders completely closed for the next few years, you need to understand the world needs collective immunity, not just your county, state, country. Shit, this makes me mad. I keep hearing delays for the poorest African countries and no decent enough vaccination levels in sub-Saharan countries until 2025. We need to be better as rich Westerners.
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Post by amom23 on Mar 24, 2021 14:09:43 GMT
I heard something on our local news that said we may not need a 4th vaccine because we may be good with three. But each time I watch the news, they say something different! People are getting vaccinated much faster than I thought. I just wish our country would slow down reopening and telling people it's okay to get together with family/friends. I wish they would wait a few more months until most are fully vaccinated. That's madness. Vaccines should NOT be cumulated right now. Multiple vaccine coverage does not equal actual variant-specific booster shots. Europe's vaccine orders are struggling to be fulfilled. These vaccine "hoarders" should be embarrassed of their atittude. It's greed. Let everyone have one decent vaccine to begin with, including children. We have a very long way to go before life returns to normal. And if you don't plan on having your borders completely closed for the next few years, you need to understand the world needs collective immunity, not just your county, state, country. Shit, this makes me mad. I keep hearing delays for the poorest African countries and no decent enough vaccination levels in sub-Saharan countries until 2025. We need to be better as rich Westerners. If there are extra vaccine doses it's because people are choosing not to get vaccinated. President Biden has already said the US plans to donate extra vaccines to countries in need.
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Post by amom23 on Mar 24, 2021 14:14:35 GMT
What? The US has too many doses? Dafuq. I heard something on our local news that said we may not need a 4th vaccine because we may be good with three. But each time I watch the news, they say something different! People are getting vaccinated much faster than I thought. I just wish our country would slow down reopening and telling people it's okay to get together with family/friends. I wish they would wait a few more months until most are fully vaccinated. My town and county have no active cases and almost all my friends and family have been vaccinated. Why shouldn't we be able to get together at least in small groups? My mom lives nearby in an assisted living facility and I can visit her in person and take her out for short outings. Why? Because we are all vaccinated and case numbers are so low. If that doesn't justify reopening then what will?
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Post by sueg on Mar 24, 2021 14:14:51 GMT
That's madness. Vaccines should NOT be cumulated right now. Multiple vaccine coverage does not equal actual variant-specific booster shots. Europe's vaccine orders are struggling to be fulfilled. These vaccine "hoarders" should be embarrassed of their atittude. It's greed. Let everyone have one decent vaccine to begin with, including children. We have a very long way to go before life returns to normal. And if you don't plan on having your borders completely closed for the next few years, you need to understand the world needs collective immunity, not just your county, state, country. Shit, this makes me mad. I keep hearing delays for the poorest African countries and no decent enough vaccination levels in sub-Saharan countries until 2025. We need to be better as rich Westerners. If there are extra vaccine doses it's because people are choosing not to get vaccinated. President Biden has already said the US plans to donate extra vaccines to countries in need. It is not just people not getting vaccinated. The US has on order enough vaccines to vaccinated the entire population and then some.
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Post by amom23 on Mar 24, 2021 14:16:06 GMT
If there are extra vaccine doses it's because people are choosing not to get vaccinated. President Biden has already said the US plans to donate extra vaccines to countries in need. It is not just people not getting vaccinated. The US has on order enough vaccines to vaccinated the entire population and then some. And that's a bad thing?
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Post by sueg on Mar 24, 2021 14:21:50 GMT
It is not just people not getting vaccinated. The US has on order enough vaccines to vaccinated the entire population and then some. And that's a bad thing? Why do you need more than enough to vaccinate the entire population, when there are countries that cannot even vaccinate their elderly?
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Post by amom23 on Mar 24, 2021 14:28:08 GMT
Why do you need more than enough to vaccinate the entire population, when there are countries that cannot even vaccinate their elderly? I'll repeat again President Biden has plans to donate any extra vaccines to other countries in need. The US hasn't fully vaccinated our own residents yet. Some states are doing it quicker than others.
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Post by maryland on Mar 24, 2021 14:57:24 GMT
I heard something on our local news that said we may not need a 4th vaccine because we may be good with three. But each time I watch the news, they say something different! People are getting vaccinated much faster than I thought. I just wish our country would slow down reopening and telling people it's okay to get together with family/friends. I wish they would wait a few more months until most are fully vaccinated. My town and county have no active cases and almost all my friends and family have been vaccinated. Why shouldn't we be able to get together at least in small groups? My mom lives nearby in an assisted living facility and I can visit her in person and take her out for short outings. Why? Because we are all vaccinated and case numbers are so low. If that doesn't justify reopening then what will? Im sorry I am wrong I will delete my post. You are right, you should be able to do whatever yoyu like.
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Post by maryland on Mar 24, 2021 14:58:38 GMT
I apologize to all for my posts. People should be able to gather if they want, I should not have an opinion on what others do. I am so sorry. I was just venting here, but I should know that that's not a good idea as everyone has different views. And several neighbors/friends have had gatherings, baby showers, wedding showers and even though I choose not to go, I still made them food for their parties. So I am not an bad person calling the police on gatherings. I was venting and apologize. Some relatives have been vaccinated and want to all get together at my house. I am the only one not vaccinated and I am a nervous about it. So my thoughts were based on that. Again, I am so sorry for my unkind words.
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Post by maryland on Mar 24, 2021 15:10:28 GMT
I heard something on our local news that said we may not need a 4th vaccine because we may be good with three. But each time I watch the news, they say something different! People are getting vaccinated much faster than I thought. I just wish our country would slow down reopening and telling people it's okay to get together with family/friends. I wish they would wait a few more months until most are fully vaccinated. That's madness. Vaccines should NOT be cumulated right now. Multiple vaccine coverage does not equal actual variant-specific booster shots. Europe's vaccine orders are struggling to be fulfilled. These vaccine "hoarders" should be embarrassed of their atittude. It's greed. Let everyone have one decent vaccine to begin with, including children. We have a very long way to go before life returns to normal. And if you don't plan on having your borders completely closed for the next few years, you need to understand the world needs collective immunity, not just your county, state, country. Shit, this makes me mad. I keep hearing delays for the poorest African countries and no decent enough vaccination levels in sub-Saharan countries until 2025. We need to be better as rich Westerners. Oh, no I didn't explain well. I am not good with explainging things very well. I am going through a rough time and I am not sleeping. They would manufacture it for other countires to use. They don't know if it will be approved. But they will share it is my understanding of it. I could be wrong but they werent saying that they wouldn't make it but it sounded like they would ship it to tothere countries who need it as we may be good here. I'm sorry for not explaining well.
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Post by catmom on Mar 24, 2021 17:08:48 GMT
Why do you need more than enough to vaccinate the entire population, when there are countries that cannot even vaccinate their elderly? I'll repeat again President Biden has plans to donate any extra vaccines to other countries in need. The US hasn't fully vaccinated our own residents yet. Some states are doing it quicker than others. Apparently the US has 30 million Astra Zeneca doses stored, waiting for the approval. Of those, 4 million doses have been loaned to Canada and Mexico (1.5M to Canada; 2.5M to Mexico). On the one hand, thank you. Truly. On the other hand... Canada and Mexico are presumably receiving the vaccine because we're neighbours and trading partners and represent of the greatest risk of spreading the virus to US citizens. So it's not entirely altruistic. And it leaves 26 million doses in warehouses when many countries are in quite desperate need.
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Post by catmom on Mar 24, 2021 17:13:01 GMT
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Post by valincal on Mar 24, 2021 17:20:34 GMT
AZ is a good vaccine with a lot of negative press! It’s too bad because a lot people only read the headlines.
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Post by sueg on Mar 24, 2021 17:26:15 GMT
I'll repeat again President Biden has plans to donate any extra vaccines to other countries in need. The US hasn't fully vaccinated our own residents yet. Some states are doing it quicker than others. Apparently the US has 30 million Astra Zeneca doses stored, waiting for the approval. Of those, 4 million doses have been loaned to Canada and Mexico (1.5M to Canada; 2.5M to Mexico). On the one hand, thank you. Truly. On the other hand... Canada and Mexico are presumably receiving the vaccine because we're neighbours and trading partners and represent of the greatest risk of spreading the virus to US citizens. So it's not entirely altruistic. And it leaves 26 million doses in warehouses when many countries are in quite desperate need. And for some perspective on that number: the 30 million doses sitting in US warehouses is more than the number of doses that AZ has so far supplied to the EU, despite having contracted for over 100 million doses.
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