I've been accepted on the COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

[roses2]

I've been offered a place on the COVID-19 trial being run by Imperial College.

I'm a little nervous and still debating whether or not to accept. I'm female, BAME and I have two children.

Help me make a decision! What should I do?

[BakedCam]

Yes, like what @redbushtea ?

[redbushtea]

Like why are our hospitals so quiet and empty. There was actually a thread by NHS staff confirming this a few days. Yet the media paint a very different picture.

[Slattery]

Yet the media paint a very different picture.

Do they? Could you link to some reports in the last few days or the last week where the headlines are saying that hospitals are in fact overrun? Certainly the articles I've been reading say that A&E is very quiet, there is spare bed capacity in ITU and that wards are relatively quiet also. The Nightingale hospitals are also empty - blessedly so. Perhaps we read different newspapers!

[BakedCam]

The Nightingales are empty, reddish because the current measures of lockdown were to give the NHS time to build capacity. Once the restrictions begin to be lifted, the Nightingales will be used.

The lockdown was an enema. Clear out the NHS and ensure there was capacity to treat patients with Covid-19 whilst treating for other illnesses and treatments.

Just because the media isnt reporting this doesn't mean it wasnt happening. The message was clear. 'Protect the NHS'

[Ilovecandlez]

I am due a consultation for this. I read you need a weekly swab. Are you prevented from going on holiday do you know if you sign up ? ( I know we can’t at the minute but I’m summer that might change)

[noarguments]

Not read the whole thread, but I had my screening yesterday and am waiting to see if I’m accepted. There was lots of info about the risks and I am reasonably reassured. It’s something I’ve always thought about doing and this seems like a good opportunity. I’m not expecting any payment, it’s not what I’m doing it for.