Becky B Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 16 hours ago, Thirsty Relic said: Funny how I remember each time the press interview someone very old and ask about longevity, 3 things come up - positivity, contact with other people and alcohol (usually a nip of something before bed). I've never heard of Vitamin D, or any other vitamins. Perhaps they should not only encourage more contact with others for the elderly (yes, I know plenty of charities etc encourage that), but also a dram at bedime..... https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ My dad's GP once told him that if he had a fever, paracetamol would bring his temperature down, but so would a pint of beer 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despritdan Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 hours ago, sedith said: Minister says scotch egg counts as 'substantial meal' under Tier 2 rules https://f7td5.app.goo.gl/whbgQ7 They are if you have them with salad and chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francypants Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, Becky B said: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ My dad's GP once told him that if he had a fever, paracetamol would bring his temperature down, but so would a pint of beer 😆 I know which I'd rather have ......... bottoms up + cheers ! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) Nina, who is a freelance producer, isn't sure yet if she'll be vaccinated in the future. But she thinks the amount of information around makes it harder to understand the science behind the vaccines. "There are quite a lot of opinions flying around on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. I think people are very easily influenced by that," she says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55128817 Well turn to the 'adult' news channels then rather than ill informed / uninformed ignoramuses on social media. Edited December 1, 2020 by Baron99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Becky B said: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ My dad's GP once told him that if he had a fever, paracetamol would bring his temperature down, but so would a pint of beer 😆 A rise in body temperature has been shown to: Increase antibody production; Enhance mobility and function of neutrophils and macrophages (kill bacteria); Increase production of cytokines (assist with immune response); Enhance T-lymphocyte activity (attack and destroy antigens); Reduce serum iron (necessary for bacterial growth); Inhibit some pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. https://www.nursingtimes.net/archive/does-giving-paracetamol-to-lower-raised-temperature-interfere-with-the-bodys-natural-defence-response-to-infection-08-01-2010/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) Quite a shocking news item about economic hardship in the pandemic on BBC News last night: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-55133081 Shocking not only because a) the BBC have done something they haven't done for a long time; b) the despair was palpable. Edited December 1, 2020 by Mister M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 At last, the Pfizer vaccine has got official approval this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuteWitness Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, RiffRaff said: At last, the Pfizer vaccine has got official approval this morning. I thought front line staff would get it first but now they are saying the elderly - unless i heard wrong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemcewan Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 RiffRaff That's fantastic news. Is that the one we will be getting? Both Moderna's and Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccines require two doses separated by a couple of weeks. Reactogenicity ( a term used by vaccineologists) is typically higher after a second dose, A very small percentage of volunteers had some side effects . The side effects mean the vaccine is working well . I just hope the anti-vaxer will not fuel vaccine hesitancy by exaggerating the side effects-that not everybody gets anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Yes, great news this morning but the BBC were reporting a Twitter statement from Chris Whitty, which put a bit of reality & context to things. Whitty is reiterating what was basically said last week which is that for most, a vaccine won't be available to you until the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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