General COVID-19 Vaccine Discussion

[jakeseven7]

Or a member of the EU

Exactly with blatant ulterior motives

 

[Pushka]

Efficacy?! All we should be caring about is how much severe illness the vaccines prevent and both AZ and Pfizer are the same here - they are both excellent options.

People need to calm down, stop making mountains out of ant hills. Honestly you would think we were some half educated back water by the absolute rubbish that comes out of peoples mouths, the media. Why is no one actually reading the facts.

All that does is suggest a lack of understanding how the collective mind thinks. Social media rules.

 

[Jenya]

it’s the public sentiment that counts. And there has been some erosion of trust in a vaccination program

Yeah, Vladimir the Poisoner's propaganda machine busy full steam to undermine western vaccines and gain political influence pushing their product wherever they can.

 

[tgh]

Vladimir the Poisoner's propaganda machine

A lot of very gullible Australians.. but that gullible…naaaaah…..

 

[Jenya]

Agree mate. Its incredible how easy it is to fool ppl around the world who dont have a clue, just "news feed" from Russia Today and alike.
I even came across FB page 'Australians for Sputnik-V' That's a really critical stage of brainwash(

 

[jakeseven7]

All that does is suggest a lack of understanding how the collective mind thinks. Social media rules.

Thanks but I’m very well aware unfortunately how it works. Disappointing how many AFF’ers seem to be falling for it too...

 

[Pushka]

Thanks but I’m very well aware unfortunately how it works. Disappointing how many AFF’ers seem to be falling for it too...

I think AFF’ers are very pro vaccination of AZ and Pfizer. Understanding and having an awareness of how things happen doesn’t mean that you agree with it.

 

[hb13]

Just a question - is it true that at this point in time (8th April), there have been only 850k vaccines administered? Wasn't CSL supposed to be manufacturing 1 million doses per week?

What is going on??? When is this going to be fixed?

 

[Pushka]

Just a question - is it true that at this point in time (8th April), there have been only 850k vaccines administered? Wasn't CSL supposed to be manufacturing 1 million doses per week?

What is going on??? When is this going to be fixed?

Way too many secrets right now. And apparently 700,000 doses quietly came in from the UK. CSL have to get approval from EU as to product quality so stores waiting for that to happen.

 

[JessicaTam]

Well I had my AZ vaccine yesterday arvo. (I am 1b). I was told that any side effects would take about 24hrs to show. I woke this morning with a headache and general flu-like aches and lethargy.

Panadol and a day off work are helping. Once this settles down I will let the clinic know so they can log the symptoms with the TGA for reference.

Second shot booked in 10-11 weeks.

 

[Jenya]

That is good to hear work on Australian vaccine did not stop completely.
Big question is why govt removed all funding for the project.
Why to abandon our own half finished?
Researchers reworking UQ COVID vaccine to fight viruses in the future

 

[Pushka]

Second shot booked in 10-11 weeks.

I'd like to shorten the time between my next shot which is currently just over 12 weeks. Was there any discussion as to why 10-11 weeks in your case?

 

[DC3]

I'd like to shorten the time between my next shot which is currently just over 12 weeks. Was there any discussion as to why 10-11 weeks in your case?

Might be worth mentioning that when I had the AZ at a Brisbane Medical Centre recently, I could choose any date for the 2nd vax for 4-12 weeks away. I decided on 10 weeks (to allow for any unforeseen delays or whatever)

 

[JessicaTam]

I'd like to shorten the time between my next shot which is currently just over 12 weeks. Was there any discussion as to why 10-11 weeks in your case?

The doctor was adamant that it needed to be no more than 12 weeks. Ideally less.

 

[Pushka]

The doctor was adamant that it needed to be no more than 12 weeks. Ideally less.

Thankyou for that. I've now rebooked at a respiratory clinic for just over 10 weeks from the first, which being federally funded seems like it has plenty of stock. Bit of a drive but not an unpleasant one.

 

[kpc]

Late night update on the AZ vaccine...4-6 cases of clots in 1 million shots, after 1st shot. 25% mortality rate. New recommendation is for Pfizer vaccine for under 50 yo. If had 1st dose of AZ vaccine without severe side effects, then can have 2nd dose even if under 50. My Q...where are they going to get the extra Pfizer vaccine from??

 

[mviy]

Late night update on the AZ vaccine...4-6 cases of clots in 1 million shots, after 1st shot. 25% mortality rate. New recommendation is for Pfizer vaccine for under 50 yo. If had 1st dose of AZ vaccine without severe side effects, then can have 2nd dose even if under 50. My Q...where are they going to get the extra Pfizer vaccine from??

I don't know where they will get the extra Pfizer, but I wonder if this could mean that they start 2B earlier than planned but only for Pfizer jabs? I would aim to book a jab as soon as I'm allowed to and would be willing to travel a significant distance to get it.

The problems with obtaining ordered vaccines has been pretty much with the AstraZeneca doses. It's possible Pfizer could be able to scale up its production a bit.

If Pfizer is going to be the way forward for under 50s then in my opinion the government needs to take steps to order more of the special freezers needed to deliver the Pfizer vaccine so they can increase the number of Pfizer vaccine sites.

 

[Pushka]

Contraceptive pill has a greater risk of blood clots than AZ. Interesting.

 

[mviy]

Contraceptive pill has a greater risk of blood clots than AZ. Interesting.

I don't know if he repeated it this evening, but this morning(?) Scott Morrison mentioned a number of different medications that are far more likely to cause health issues than the AZ vaccine.

 

[Bundy Bear]

So I am under 50 and have to wait longer, this is going to delay everything.