[Cherie]

All over 18s will be called by end of week

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

All over 18s will be called by end of week

Yes Great News All those over 18
can get a Vaccine by Friday.

[arista]

[Cherie]

any aged 21 can sign up from today

[Nicky91]

oh i also got a letter for my age group few days ago, but nope, not getting vaccinated, my mom wants me to change my mind about this, but no i stick to this opinion, i don't want that heart side effect thing which is a side effect for younger people



i literally told my mom: if we haven't got own opinion or own choice, this must be north korea

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

oh i also got a letter for my age group few days ago, but nope, not getting vaccinated, my mom wants me to change my mind about this, but no i stick to this opinion, i don't want that heart side effect thing which is a side effect for younger people



i literally told my mom: if we haven't got own opinion or own choice, this must be north korea

has you Mom been vaccinated now?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

oh i also got a letter for my age group few days ago, but nope, not getting vaccinated, my mom wants me to change my mind about this, but no i stick to this opinion, i don't want that heart side effect thing which is a side effect for younger people



i literally told my mom: if we haven't got own opinion or own choice, this must be north korea

It's ok. It's up to you if you ger vaccinated or not.
But be careful and wear a mask when required.

[parmnion]

Care workers to lose their jobs if they dont get the vaccine within 16 weeks.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Care workers to lose their jobs if they dont get the vaccine within 16 weeks.

This is being made out to be "controversial" but there have always been a list of vaccinations that registered nurses are expected to have... they double check immunity to the "basics" (measles, mumps, german measles etc.) and also against things like Hep B. The vast majority of healthcare employers would require these at a bare minimum. So it's not really "odd" at all that Covid vaccine would be mandatory for healthcare staff. Healthcare assistants without a professional registration aren't normally under as strict obligations, but I don't think it's much of a stretch to expect it.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

This is being made out to be "controversial" but there have always been a list of vaccinations that registered nurses are expected to have... they double check immunity to the "basics" (measles, mumps, german measles etc.) and also against things like Hep B. The vast majority of healthcare employers would require these at a bare minimum. So it's not really "odd" at all that Covid vaccine would be mandatory for healthcare staff. Healthcare assistants without a professional registration aren't normally under as strict obligations, but I don't think it's much of a stretch to expect it.

Yes I agree, I listened to a lady this morning who had two young children who require medical supervision in school, they have been shielding for over a year, and now the kids are back in school but they can't confirm the staff looking after her children have been vaccinated. I don't think that is right

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

This is being made out to be "controversial" but there have always been a list of vaccinations that registered nurses are expected to have... they double check immunity to the "basics" (measles, mumps, german measles etc.) and also against things like Hep B. The vast majority of healthcare employers would require these at a bare minimum. So it's not really "odd" at all that Covid vaccine would be mandatory for healthcare staff. Healthcare assistants without a professional registration aren't normally under as strict obligations, but I don't think it's much of a stretch to expect it.

This is only effecting people in social care though, they are not required to take vaccinations against anything..they can be blood tested yes, but that is taking something out of someones arm, rather than putting something into the arm.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Cherie

has you Mom been vaccinated now?

my mom had her first dose last sunday

my dad had his first dose few weeks ago


my nan had her second dose last sunday



all with pfizer

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

my mom had her first dose last sunday

my dad had his first dose few weeks ago


my nan had her second dose last sunday



all with pfizer

aw cool, they will give you protection as well

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by parmnion

This is only effecting people in social care though, they are not required to take vaccinations against anything..they can be blood tested yes, but that is taking something out of someones arm, rather than putting something into the arm.

Yes but I think the principle stands, if you choose to take a job where you are in a position of responsibility with vulnerable people (such as a HCA in a care home) then you accept that there might be requirements that go beyond most jobs. At the end of the day, people should absolutely have the right to choose what goes into their body, but they do NOT have the right to "choose" to put the vulnerable people they are responsible for at increased risk. They can't keep doing the job safely, and so they can't keep doing the job at all. It isn't removing their choice. It's just that "the best of both worlds to suit" is not one of the available choices. It rarely is. We as grown-ups understand that, right Parmy?

[bitontheslide]

The uptake of vaccination of care staff in london is 23% so it's going to be interesting in a few weeks time

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

The uptake of vaccination of care staff in london is 23% so it's going to be interesting in a few weeks time

Horrifically low

[Zizu]

Good news

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Sky News

A new drug to treat COVID has been described as "very exciting" in its ability to lessen the effects of the virus in seriously ill people.

It uses a therapy called monoclonal antibodies - artificially manufactured proteins that prevent the virus attacking the body.

What are monoclonal antibodies?

Monoclonal antibodies have been around for a while, used to treat other diseases like cancer.

Once introduced to the body, they stick to antigens - proteins on the outside of a cell, bacteria or other molecular structure like a virus, capable of causing disease.


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[arista]

[bitontheslide]

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has just confirmed that everyone aged 18 and over in England will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccine from tomorrow.

Speaking at the NHS Confed conference, Hancock says a first dose has now been given to four out of five adults

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has just confirmed that everyone aged 18 and over in England will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccine from tomorrow.

Speaking at the NHS Confed conference,Hopeless Hancock says a first dose has now been given to four out of five adults

fixed that for you

[bitontheslide]

Originally Posted by Cherie

fixed that for you

[Nicky91]

Netherlands: total of vaccinations (first, second dose numbers combined) 13 million out of population of 17 million


not bad, going the right way for my 'herd immunity' views, more socializers to get the jab hopefully


i myself don't want it, i am not anti-vaxxer either, vaccinating is our way out of it yes true but i still feel like we can shut down this virus once we got the spread slowed down enough for it to become weaker rather than stronger

[Cherie]

80% received first dose

59% fully vaccinated

[Cherie]

Our Town hall has a walk in vaccination hub for anyone over 18 who needs their first or second jab this weekend, no appointment

And a vaccination bus touring

[bitontheslide]

a vaccination hub appeared here out of nowhere. If it had opened earlier it would have saved me a 60 mile round trip to get the jab