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So, are we going to have to vaccinate the entire population every year from now on?

34 replies

waltzingparrot · 08/06/2021 22:28

Just that really.

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XenoBitch · 08/06/2021 22:43

I can't see it happening. Will be a total and utter logistical nightmare.

LuckyWookie · 08/06/2021 22:44

We already have the flu jab, they’ll just roll it into that.

SonnetForSpring · 08/06/2021 22:46

Seems like it but I think we are all still learning as we go. Who knows.

XenoBitch · 08/06/2021 22:46

@LuckyWookie

We already have the flu jab, they’ll just roll it into that.
What percentage of the population get the flu jab?
SonnetForSpring · 08/06/2021 22:47

It's the global situation which is crucial not just the UK. Otherwise, travel is going to be a big issue.

ChocOrange1 · 08/06/2021 22:48

Just the vulnerable on the NHS, everyone else could opt to pay and have it privately. Like with the flu jab. There's a fair overlap between flu vulnerable and covid vulnerable so they could probably just offer a double appointment or something

Sunshinegirl82 · 08/06/2021 22:49

I think it will depend on how things develop/how well the vaccines stand up to new variants etc. as well as how long vaccine induced immunity lasts (could last 6 months, could last a lifetime!)

My instinct/hope(!) is that once we've fully vaccinated everyone once or twice there should be low enough levels of virus circulating and enough background immunity in the population that we can get away with only vaccinating higher risk groups alongside flu annually with maybe boosters for all every 5 years or something similar.

Also these are first generation vaccines, they may well be able to improve on them yet.

NannyAndJohn · 08/06/2021 22:51

Depends whether or not we can keep new Variants out.

BarbarianMum · 08/06/2021 22:57

We wont need to. In a few years the world wont be chock a block full of it as most will have had it or been vaccinated so a degree of herd immunity will be in operation.

Sel14 · 08/06/2021 23:09

@BarbarianMum

We wont need to. In a few years the world wont be chock a block full of it as most will have had it or been vaccinated so a degree of herd immunity will be in operation.
@BarbarianMum

A few years... 😦
So what happens until then? Lockdowns? Restrictions..?

NannyAndJohn · 08/06/2021 23:10

@Sel14 If the government acts quickly when a new Variant gets in then there shouldn't be any need for full lockdowns.

Unfortunately I don't trust them to do so (see Delta).

titchy · 08/06/2021 23:11

25million people get the flu jab each year in the uk. Logistically it's very very easy. I don't see why annual covid jabs for groups 1-9 (possibly plus older children as with flu) would be an issue.

BarbarianMum · 08/06/2021 23:13

@Sel14 vaccinations?

Goldieloxx · 08/06/2021 23:15

Boosters for the elderly and vulnerable each year is what is being planned, but we should be focusing on vaccinating other countries, because the vaccine is only as effective as the next mutation. It's sickening how rich countries have behaved over the vaccine

PracticingPerson · 08/06/2021 23:16

Presumably, because what is the alternative? Widely spreading cases again?

ChocOrange1 · 08/06/2021 23:18

@XenoBitch don't know the proportion but for a start is all over 50s which is about 24 million people so about 35% of the population

(Numbers based on info from statista.com)

Plus pregnant women, anyone with underlying conditions such as asthma... must be getting on for 45%?

So, are we going to have to vaccinate the entire population every year from now on?
Bagelsandbrie · 08/06/2021 23:18

I am wondering about this. No one seems to be taking about how long immunity lasts from the vaccines. Is it a one shot wonder or are people suddenly going to find themselves vulnerable and dropping down with Covid?

BarbarianMum · 08/06/2021 23:25

Lol, no one knows how long immunity from the vaccines lasts. How could they? Theyve only just been invented.

PracticingPerson · 08/06/2021 23:26

They do have some indication that immunity amongst older groups was starting fall - measured by antibody tests - which is why they will have to be prompt with boosters in autumn.

Backyard72 · 08/06/2021 23:44

Sars-Cov2 T-Cell Immunity could last quite a number of years if there is similarity with Sars-Cov1 : www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200716101536.htm

IncessantNameChanger · 08/06/2021 23:54

I wont. I dont take up my free flu jab for being a carer for my disabled child every year.

I might get a antibody test instead. Double vaxxed and had covid so a booster all within 12 months feels like overkill

everythingthelighttouches · 09/06/2021 00:13

Yes.

At least for a few years until people have built up immunity against a broad spectrum of antigens from range of different variants.

I wonder if it won’t be combined with a flu jab in coming years.

Torvean · 09/06/2021 00:15

Nobody knows yet as we don't know how long antibodies from vaccines will last.

There is a study recruiting for ppl who had their first vaccine in January
They will get one of 5 vaccines or a control.

ineedaholidaynow · 09/06/2021 00:17

All Primary School children plus Y7 get offered the flu jab/nasal spray

AlmostSummer21 · 09/06/2021 00:24

@Goldieloxx

Boosters for the elderly and vulnerable each year is what is being planned, but we should be focusing on vaccinating other countries, because the vaccine is only as effective as the next mutation. It's sickening how rich countries have behaved over the vaccine
Yes, absolutely terrible all that funding for scientists to enable them to create a vaccine, all the money given to covax and just disgusting the 'at cost' vaccine for millions. Just terrible.

🙄🙄