How can we make sure people get the second COVID-19 vaccine dose?

[2greys]

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is getting brighter. This week, the first health care workers will receive the first doses of an FDA-approved coronavirus vaccine. Soon, so will other frontline workers in health care and beyond, and residents of long term care facilities.

The availability of life-saving vaccines, however, will not necessarily result in people getting fully vaccinated.

For the first vaccines that will reach the public, everyone who gets a first dose must have a second dose within a few weeks to get full protection against severe COVID-19.

labblog.uofmhealth.org/roun...

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Information for the people living in USA.

UK news has already covered this.

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

So you are basically saying Americans have no place here and US news is not welcome? A rather small minded opinion. I bet you take US sourced or patented medicines though.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

no that is not what I am saying, read again without adding what goes on in your head.

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

Why the comment then? It is no secret and not hidden that it originates from the University of Michigan,doh.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

FDA gives guidance to USA citizens it concerns people living in the USA. Some UK folk may not understand that. doh

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

But you know very well that there are American members here.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Its good to have friendships

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Thanks for that 2greys. This might be a UK support forum, but it’s open to anyone, & like you I’m interested in news from around the globe. Narrow minded nationalism is what got us into this pickle, imo. I appreciate the way you find stuff which isn’t readily available on the main news sites

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Your question is: 'How can we make sure people get the second vaccine?' When you have the first jab they inform you of the next date and also give a small vaccination card.

[2greys in reply to skipwork]

Not my question, the question of the article. A piece of card, put away safely and forgotten about, 3 weeks is ample time to forget. It really needs a register of some sort to follow and chase up those that miss their appointment, especially as those over 80 years who may also be prone to lapses of memory.

I wish I had a pound for every time I have put something away (hidden) safely and lost it until discovering it accidentally, blaming gremlins

[peege]

Thanks 2greys, nice to know. I have 13 close family members in the US, I pass on links to a couple of the oldies who aren't computer savvy. I worry more about family there with the high numbers of infection than I do here! P xx

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I watch CNN, which reports deaths in the US topping 300k & cases over 16.5million. Thanksgiving hasn’t helped. Yet too many Americans seem to view mask-wearing as an assault on their freedom. Freedom to do what, pass the virus onto others? Joe Biden’s main priority seems be tackling this terrible pandemic 👍 Good luck to him & Kamala Harrisedition.cnn.com/interactive...

[peege in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Hanne62, it massive over there. My bro in law is 84 now so I can't help but be concerned. He'd certainly wear a mask though, so would his 2nd son who commutes to NY daily to teach.

[cofdrop-UK]

Thank you 2g. Informative as always. Xx

[Jandm]

From what I gather, your contacted directly by your GP for your first vaccination and I’d predict that you would then receive a reminder. GP’s send messages for all appointments that are pre-booked so as to prevent a wasted appointment and since this is a fragile vaccine, they will want to ensure that it is used and not wasted

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Thank you 2greys, Your info is always appreciated . X

[Eastend555]

can i ask a question it is why do you think this vaccine will work

[2greys in reply to Eastend555]

The trials data, which has been peer reviewed by scientists world wide for both the Pfizer/BioNtech Xford/AstraZeneca say it will work.

[Eastend555]

They said that about thalidomide

[2greys in reply to Eastend555]

60 years ago! Go back just another 30 years and Antibiotics were unheard of.

[cofdrop-UK in reply to Eastend555]

Thalidomide wasn’t a vaccine, so you’re not comparing like with like. It isn’t mandatory to accept it if you feel hesitant.Cx

[Eastend555 in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Very observant it was given to pregnant women for nauseaBut the principle to me is the same

[cofdrop-UK in reply to Eastend555]

Not really observant - it’s just a fact. I appreciate only too well what this drug was used for. I do agree with your point ‘it’s a no win argument. You either have trust in this vaccine or you don’t’.Cx

[Eastend555]

i can see where your coming from but really its a no win no win argument You either have trust in this vaccine or you dont

[Eastend555 in reply to Eastend555]

Yeah precisely