JDD wrote: » I realise there are some immuno compromised people who can't take the vaccine,
Gael23 wrote: » Apparently the Pfizer vaccine will not be suitable for people with compromised immune systems as it requires T cells to be working correctly.
PCeeeee wrote: » Sorry JJD where are you seeing this?
CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: » Its the case with most vaccines. The specific immunocompromised group varies from vaccine to vaccine. No vaccine can be taken by 100% of the population.
El Sueño wrote: » Surely with a statement like that you should provide a source??
Gael23 wrote: » Down at the end it states here people with a weak immune system can’t have the vaccinehttps://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-54880084
PCeeeee wrote: » We'll need to hear a bit more than that Gael, weak immune system means a whole range. People on Biologics/DMARDs (forgive me I assuming that's what you're taking) would be at the safer end of that scale. I certainly wouldn't rule it out until I talk to my consultant.
Gael23 wrote: » Yes I’m in Biologics.
funnydoggy wrote: » If that's the case for you, try not tk worry as there are other vaccines right on the heels of this Pfizer one
Gael23 wrote: » Won’t they all be the same story though?
PCeeeee wrote: » Not necessarily. There are a number of different mechanisms in development. But honestly the individual you're paying to manage your care is the person to ask. You won't get an answer you can trust from strangers on Internet. You probably get the flu vaccine and pneumonia vaccine already? So its not out of the question that this or another one will be suitable for us
Gael23 wrote: » Yes got them both this year, mind I wouldn’t if I wasn’t on Humira. I’m seeing my gastro in 2 weeks time so will discuss then
dominatinMC wrote: » I see Prime Time are having a piece on the vaccine, will be interesting to see how much of a negative twist they can put on the story. Given their previous reports, I'll be avoiding!
FT wrote: An attempt to test almost the entire population of Slovakia for coronavirus identified 57,500 new infections, according to official figures from the landmark programme that has been closely watched by other countries. The central European country tested 3.6m people — two-thirds of its population — on 31 October and 1 November using rapid antigen tests, before testing a further 2m people in the worst-hit regions — some for the second time — last weekend. Despite long queues at some screening centres during the first weekend, fears that a lack of staff would stymie the project were unfounded. Participation was high with 80-90 per cent of eligible people taking part in the first weekend of testing and some previously unknown hotspots, such as in the district of Puchov, were identified. In total, during the two weekends and a trial run in two badly hit regions a week earlier, 57,462 people tested positive, and were sent into quarantine along with their families, according to official figures. The country’s standard polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing has separately found 77,123 cases since the start of the pandemic.
lbj666 wrote: » I havent a word of spanish so they could be talking about the Argentine Superliga for all i know.
Gael23 wrote: » What’s the latest on Novavax which Himmzis mentioned earlier?
Water John wrote: » This specific vaccine was developed by BioNTech. Pfizer backed it. I presume they also financed other prospects. Yes Pfizer will make a lot of money. Sadly, this is now the methodology we use.
Kewreeuss wrote: » I read that Pfizer has spent 2 billion developing the vaccine and intend marketing it as a cash cow. Say they started working on it in March, how could they spend 2 billion in 8 months?
Water John wrote: » The Oxford vaccine is being offered at $4 and no refridgeration. Results in about a month.
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