MHRA approves Pfizer jab for use in UK

[AuntieStella]

News just breaking on BBC

@Mamascoven

Im an NHS worker and many of my colleagues I have spoken to (frontline workers) are not taking the vaccine.

"Frontline NHS staff" can include lots of people who are not medically trained, you can become an HCA as a school leaver and get 2 weeks classroom training before starting in the ward (my DS did). Not to mention receptionists, porters etc. So I wouldn't take their word for it.

@SirChing

I believe that you are lying about being told by the rehab unit, that an individual nurse has been named and confirmed as the source of the infection

Well @Retiremental you are very wrong indeed. I am not going to waste my time trying to persuade some sick random on the internet, that I would not lie about this. What the actual point of that would be, I have zero idea.

You believe what you like. It says so much about you that you have such unsubstantiated, ugly thoughts about others. Perhaps don't judge everyone by your standards of behaviour? Some of us like to aim higher than that. So much for #bekind!

#bekind with that outburst? #bekind when it’s your comments that have been deleted? Again, why can’t you respond to the points raised about rotas, other HCPs, confidentiality etc. On reflection, don’t bother.Person lies on the internet. It’s hardly breaking news

@ChiaraRimini

No, not receptionists or porters. Im talking about support workers and nurses.

I work in a school so I'm in a small and poorly ventilated classroom for 7+ hours a day surrounded by 30 children who could all potentially be carrying the virus, all without any social distancing or PPE (primary school).

Even though I'm young and healthy I really worry about viral load which if high enough can be a killer.

Give me the vaccine now please.

@Randomschoolworker19

I work in a school so I'm in a small and poorly ventilated classroom for 7+ hours a day surrounded by 30 children who could all potentially be carrying the virus, all without any social distancing or PPE (primary school).

Even though I'm young and healthy I really worry about viral load which if high enough can be a killer.

Give me the vaccine now please.

I do hope teachers and other jobs where you can’t distance are given the vaccine.

@CLOCK1914

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YouTube is not a reliable source of scientific evidence

@Retiremental - I didn't bother answering your questions because frankly, I can't be arsed explaining myself to someone who believes that a person would lie about such a thing.

Given that I AM an ex nurse, I would never ever accuse one of something they did not do.

I shall, however, break this down as simply as I can for you to avoid confusion:

My family have been told by the rehab center that one of their nurses tested positive for covid. They said that it was only one staff member. My grandma had tested negative for covid and yes, had only seen nursing staff, due to the nature of the care she needs. She has been there a while and was waiting to go into a care home, and all other allied health professionals finished their input about 10 days ago.

The care home stated that sadly, my grandma tested positive for covid having been nursed by the member of staff who also tested positive. That member of staff is now quarantining.

They did not give the staff members name, but as only one member of staff is off sick, it's not hard to work out which one.

Now you either believe me or don't, that's up to you, but I have no idea HOW you even think confidentiality has been broken. No name has been provided of the staff member. The lady who called simply wanted to apologize about what has happened. And nope, obviously no visits allowed at the moment. Also, I have no idea about the rotas. Why would I?

Now, I hope this satisfies your obsession, and yes I have got very angry at being accused of lying about something relating to such an emotive time we are having. I apologise for telling you to shove your smirk up your arse. I shouldn't have said that.

Please remember, when you are hounding me for details, that I can ONLY go on what the rehab unit have said. And that's all that I can repeat here. Please stop lambasting me, and accusing me of lying, because someone at the centre has said something you disapprove of. I merely took a phone call. And have repeated what I was told. So yes, please, be kind. It's terrifying what my grandma is going through, and we are worried sick, without then being accused of making things up (which given that I have expressed no resentment for what has happened, why would i have been likely to do that?)

I shall

oops!........i shall also point out that I have NOT "blamed" the nurse. I actually stated it was completely innocent as she was apparently asymptomatic. I actually feel sorry for her, because it could have happened to anyone of them and I don't want her to feel bad should my grandma, sadly, not make it. It's not the nurse's fault.....its the virus.

Where you got that I was blaming and condemning, I have NO idea. Maybe go back and reread what I wrote.

An apology for accusing me repeatedly of telling lies, would not go amiss!

Good news, will have one when offered but not with the same confidence as the flu jab.

Have I understood it correctly?

China gave gave details of Covid 19 to the world, Turkish immigrant couple working with a German Bio company produce a vaccine that is manufactured in Belgium, we pass it for use and take the credit. Neat, eh?

@CLOCK1914

No I personally will not be having it I have looked into it with great detail and it changes your DNA

If ALL politicians and employees of Pfizer have the vaccine it would go a long way to proving their trust in the vaccine.

@gymbunny2

If ALL politicians and employees of Pfizer have the vaccine it would go a long way to proving their trust in the vaccine.

Yeah, and they'd be accused of scrambling over grannies for their place in the queue. Or you'd have the tin foil hatters suggest they got a fake vaccine.

I guess you can’t please everyone FourTeaFallOut but yesterday there was a discussion on TV asking which celebrities would convince you to have the vaccine - ones that have had it themselves!

The anti vac comments are ridiculous. If people want to continue to risk dying from Covid or suffering from long Covid and have ongoing restrictions to their life, their decision.
I want the vaccine as soon as possible.

@CLOCK1914

No I personally will not be having it I have looked into it with great detail and it changes your DNA

Oh is that because of the anti-vaxxer osteopath you keep banging on about all over these boards? Yes, she sure is an expert to be trusted above all the scientists with their collective hundreds of years experience and knowledge.

[quote iVampire]@MilesJuppIsMyBitch

How the devil are you?

I was told at outpatients at the start of this week that the vaccine would be safe and there was no reason why it shouldn’t be effective. Then again, my blood continues to behave itself. How’s your lymph?[/quote]
Hello hello!

My lymphocytes are at 0.3, so I'm good to go. One in each arm, please.

Still processing what it all means at the moment.

How's your sixth-former doing? Stressed or ok?

Being over 80 looks like I'll be near the top of the queue, if I don't let you know how I get on, please assume my DNA's been changed and have become the lively 30 year old I once was!

Can’t state my source for reasons of anonymity but I know some BionTech staff HAVE had the vaccine, including the top man himself

I'd be more surprised if they hadn't Hoppinggreen - it shows they have confidence in their product, and presumably their figures contributed to the trial numbers?

If I don't let you know how I get on, please assume my DNA's been changed and have become the lively 30 year old I once was!

Ah, but what if it changes you into a lungworm instead??

Best to consider every possibility before you jump in ...