Current Affairs Covid-19 Vaccine would you take it?

[Barnfred 55]

When I was out in The Gulf I refused the Anthrax vaccine.

I would probably have a go on the Covid one though. I no longer think I'm invincible.

You've probably already had it mate. Do you still need to take the vaccine if you already have antibodies

 

[McBain]

It's not uncommon during unprecedented eras of emergency to see something that would usually take a long time go much quicker instead in terms of technology. See the development of armoured warfare during the two world wars, flight and so on. When Mustard Gas, Lewisite etc. became an issue, counter measures were found rapidly.

When this got serious, there was no doubt in my mind a vaccine would be made quicker than usual, simply because of the urgency and collaboration. It doesn't mean the quality of it will be lax - indeed, quite the opposite; the focus on it will be so extreme as to make the manufacturers desperate to get it right.

I have no doubts really that the vaccine will be safe. Very few aren't. The worst case scenario really is that it doesn't work.

Can’t argue with this. Good points.

 

[Barnfred 55]

It's not uncommon during unprecedented eras of emergency to see something that would usually take a long time go much quicker instead in terms of technology. See the development of armoured warfare during the two world wars, flight and so on. When Mustard Gas, Lewisite etc. became an issue, counter measures were found rapidly.

When this got serious, there was no doubt in my mind a vaccine would be made quicker than usual, simply because of the urgency and collaboration. It doesn't mean the quality of it will be lax - indeed, quite the opposite; the focus on it will be so extreme as to make the manufacturers desperate to get it right.

I have no doubts really that the vaccine will be safe. Very few aren't. The worst case scenario really is that it doesn't work.

The only thing not known will be the potential long term side effects and scientists will be able to largely mitigate this from known side effects from similar vaccines I imagine.

Yes there is still an element of risk involved but that needs to be measured against the medical and economic risk of not taking it

No brainer in my opinion

 

[peteblue]

AstraZeneca are signing contracts to provide the Oxford vaccine to U.K., EU etc and taking no profit.....nice one....

 

[ForeverBlue92]

I'll let a few of you try it first and if you're still alive after a few weeks I'll give it a go lol

 

[davmaher]

I'll let a few of you try it first and if you're still alive after a few weeks I'll give it a go lol

What if they gave you a free haircut and a night out with Priti Patel to take part?

 

[Grinch]

are you always so selfish?

Already had COVID

 

[ForeverBlue92]

What if they gave you a free haircut and a night out with Priti Patel to take part?

Whens my appointment doc?

 

[Barnfred 55]

Already had COVID

Does that mean that you don't need to take the vaccine. I asked this question earlier but nobody responded yet.

 

[davmaher]

Does that mean that you don't need to take the vaccine. I asked this question earlier but nobody responded yet.

No-one knows how long you will be immune for after recovering from the virus. Equally, no-one knows how long you would be immune after taking any vaccine, although you would imagine this would become known during any trials.

 

[whiteshadow]

Does that mean that you don't need to take the vaccine. I asked this question earlier but nobody responded yet.

He wouldn't need a vaccine for the length of time that his antibodies provide him immunity, which is still unknown.

 

[Barnfred 55]

What if they gave you a free haircut and a night out with Priti Patel to take part?

@COYBL25

You up for this mate?

 

[COYBL25]

@COYBL25

You up for his mate?

I’ve already had my hair cut and as much as she’s a mighty fine woman, she’s that frightening, I’d rather take my chance with the virus lol

 

[Tipp blue]

He wouldn't need a vaccine for the length of time that his antibodies provide him immunity, which is still unknown.

Does this potentially mean that a vaccine won't give lasting immunity either?

 

[spectateur]

Does that mean that you don't need to take the vaccine. I asked this question earlier but nobody responded yet.

There was a report yesterday about a chap who had recovered from the virus, however, he was not immune, blood test showed no antibodies.
Very worrying.