Vaccine

[Poppy6060]

Good evening hope everyone doing well today

Last Monday I was so happy to get my Oxford vaccine and in only a week I feel a little worried about it with all the fuss in the news I am still so grateful to have had it I feel like it’s one step forward and two steps back think it’s because I had such high hopes of getting out a little in summer Lol .

Best wishes Poppy

[JediReject]

Hi Poppy good news still you've had your jab. I said to my beloved as the news broke yesterday or so that it could do more harm than good in that some folk might now not want the Oxford vac especially those in two minds / need convincing and some of those dedicated folk delivering it might feel a tad demoralised having to administer it along with all the flak they'll likely have to field.

I believe the initial study was on a relatively small group of younger bods and I was left thinking it's a bit early to be undermining the vaccine roll out on the strength of that. I read that Covid has potential to mutate 4000 times so future vaccines are bound to need tweaking at that. One of the problems with up to the minute as it happens global reporting. If it were 100 years ago we wouldn't hear about until October if at all 😃.

Maybe the second dose will be slightly different or it might be Pfizer or another one if they decide they can mix vacines. Wait and see.

I'm happy to have had mine with no ill effects. . . .

Regards - Chris

[Poppy6060 in reply to JediReject]

Hi Chris thank you for your positive kind words good you have had your vaccine it is all the news that upsets me but it’s better to have had the vaccine than none at all no watching news tomorrow keep safe .Best wishes Poppy

[JediReject in reply to Poppy6060]

To be honest I was angry as a wasp about it , not the first time I've been jumping about raging at the Covid coverage etc . I like to keep abreast of the news but it's hard to separate out fact from speculation at times.

I say we're lucky to get it so quickly. C

[Paul_1971 in reply to JediReject]

agree, I get the feeling that the media are itching to publish some bad news.

I've no doubt if it was proven that either our vaccines were ineffective or the 12 week delay had gone wrong then there would be lots of high fives and first pumping in the head offices of our newspapers and tv companies.

[Paul123456 in reply to JediReject]

Agreed, Media have been shockingly bad. Sky’s story re Pfizer Israel one dose only c. 30% efficacy was grossly misleading and inaccurate. Their priority was clearly a headline scoop rather than checking the facts.

I’m struggling to understand how current vaccines are less effective against the SA mutation re stopping moderate disease but still very effective against severe disease. Is this because this mutation is better at getting past our T cells but hits a brick wall against our vaccine fortified immunoglobulin antibodies? Hopefully Hunter reading this?

[tracey13 in reply to JediReject]

My husband had his Oxford vaccine three weeks ago . Maybe the second dose maybe tweaked .

It's all confusing you don't know what to do for the best.

I think it's good to have a vaccine as they state it will still save lives.

Suppose only time, data and more trials will determine what's happening .

[Poppy6060 in reply to tracey13]

Hi Tracy13 it is all confusing but has you say its good to have had one and they are doing trails all the time which is good Best wishes Poppy

[friendofpiglet]

Take the positive view.

You've had your vaccine - that's steps forward.

There aren't any steps backward, just potential modification to the steps forward.

Andy

[Jody00 in reply to friendofpiglet]

Hi I had my vaccine over a week ago we just got to wait now to get second dose then should be okay just in time for summer🙂xxx

[friendofpiglet in reply to Jody00]

Summer! Bring it on - and make it quick pleeeease.

[Poppy6060 in reply to Jody00]

Thanks Jody00 yes we should get how vaccine hopefully by summer and get to see family and friends this has been a long winter well year really but this site has been a great help take care .Best wishes Poppy

[Poppy6060 in reply to friendofpiglet]

Thanks Andy for helping me feel positive I will look forward I have had a down day but you and Chris are so right modifications can be made I feel a lot better now thanks guys.Best wishes Poppy

[mhos61 in reply to friendofpiglet]

Absolutely ditto that Andy!

[Kari1961]

Hi Poppy.

Since the beginning of lockdown in March I've avoided the news and newspapers and only watch the government updates (until the press come on, with their banal questions) It's really helped to keep me sane during it all.

🤪

[Poppy6060 in reply to Kari1961]

Hi Karil1961 I must admit the news yesterday did upset me you are doing the right thing I try not to watch to much of it but have a husband that would watch it all day.Best wishes Poppy

[Barbara140]

You may find this YouTube talk by Dr John Campbell reassuring: youtu.be/dgm5n0pfQzY(Not working as expected?)

[Poppy6060 in reply to Barbara140]

Hi Barbara140 thank you for your reply and video very interesting and reassuring I shall look at more of his chats on YouTube it’s a sad and worrisome time at moment but it will pass in time with vaccines .Best wishes Poppy

[Hannah52]

Hi Poppy I can understand how you feel but you have got to remember how lucky we are that so many people in the UK have been vaccinated and you are still getting a lot more protection than people in other EU Countries.My older sister lives in Ireland, she is 72 and my brother in law is 79 and they have not had theirs yet and when I was talking to her she thinks it will be a long time before they get it because they are not giving Oxford vaccine to the over 70s

[Poppy6060 in reply to Hannah52]

Hi Hannah52 that is a sham that Ireland not giving the vaccine to over 65 we are so lucky to get a vaccine and I got mine because of shielding I am just 60 I was very upset yesterday and confused but feel more positive today thanks for your reply.Best wishes Poppy

[Eadaoin in reply to Hannah52]

My brother and sister in law are in their 70s and live in Co Meath. They are still waiting for their vaccinations too. I keep up to date on how the roll out is progressing there by using the RTE News app on my phone/iPad. You may find it helpful.

[Poppy6060 in reply to Eadaoin]

Hi I hope your brother and sister in law get there jabs soon and will look at the app it’s been a long year for us shielding but better to be safe so looking forward to summer keep safe best wishes Poppy

[Eadaoin in reply to Poppy6060]

Thanks Poppy you too. I can’t believe shielding has gone on for so long yet I am still reasonably sane😃

[Eadaoin]

The vaccine news is even more of an emotional rollercoaster than usual. But I’m very glad Oxford is being so transparent. Ever wondered why the solely commercially-driven Companies are not letting out any information? In fact, I know more about how the Oxford one works than I have ever read about the others or about the workings of the annual flu jab! Am still shielding til after the second jab then look out world here I come, masked and ready for retail therapy. Keep hopeful. 🌈

[Poppy6060 in reply to Eadaoin]

Hi Eadaoin thats just what I need to get out and see the world again and stop me over thinking things Lol and you are so right at least we know what’s happening with the Oxford vaccine and they are already updating it and all theses scientists working so hard on our behalf is truly wonderful thank you for the reply I shall do the same mask on hand gel with me and off I shall go when I have had my second jab Best wishes Poppy