Press conference on now!

[Crumpetycrump]

I think they just said 80% efficacy if 2 does given 3 months apart!

On what?

I’m watching it in Bbc news channel

Pregnant women can now have Pfizer vaccine as guidance has been updated

People with severe allergies can have Pfizer vaccine unless allergic to actual ingredients.

Thanks, found it eventually. I'm watching upstairs on freeview

Watching here for updates as I can't watch the news channel atm

They think the efficacy of the low dose high dose regime was actually due to the length of time between the shots rather than due to the amount.

22days after first dose the efficacy is approximately 70% but very cautious about the data. More data to be put in public domain later.

And then 80% after second dose 12 weeks later.

Public assessment report to be published today by MHRA.

@Crumpetycrump did they say whether breastfeeding mothers can take it at all?

I think so but not sure dorry

Sorry

Wait what? That Times guy just pronounced efficacy as 'afikkissie', my mind is blown.

They've stated that pregnant and bf women must discuss the risk/benefit with their HCP, and make individual decisions.

[quote sittingonacornflake]@Crumpetycrump did they say whether breastfeeding mothers can take it at all? [/quote]
They need to discuss their personal risk with their doctor.

Yes they said that for both vaccines.

This isn’t the press conference about tiers and schools though is it? That’s at 2:30 isn’t it?

No, it’s about the Oxford vaccine. It’s three scientists. Really interesting watching.

No this is a press conference about the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine

That lady is absolutely phenomenal. If she was my mother in law I'd change my name and move to Alaska.

Dr June Raine, I wish you summer sunshine.

She’s so calm, reassuring and dignified. I’ve really enjoyed this press conference. It’s nice to have people who actually answer the questions and know what they’re talking about. That’s a bit of a contrast to the politicians!

@PurpleDaisies

She’s so calm, reassuring and dignified. I’ve really enjoyed this press conference. It’s nice to have people who actually answer the questions and know what they’re talking about. That’s a bit of a contrast to the politicians!

Agree!

@Crumpetycrump

People with severe allergies can have Pfizer vaccine unless allergic to actual ingredients.

Have the given a list of the ingredients anywhere?

[quote sittingonacornflake]@Crumpetycrump did they say whether breastfeeding mothers can take it at all? [/quote]
I’m wondering this too. I suspect they will say no.