catmiss Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, apelike said: I think everybody should be tested first before receiving the vaccine to see if they have any virus antibodies present and had the infection in the past. It seems that many have had this virus without knowing or showing symptoms and they should be at the back of the queue to allow others who are vulnerable to get it first. Given the current infection rates and resulting pressure on the NHS I think the priority is to get as many of those deemed particularly vulnerable, through age and/or disease, vaccinated via an initial dose. Testing for antibody levels pre vaccination would only delay and divert personnel from delivering vaccine. From what I’ve read antibody levels post Covid can fluctuate possibly leading to a second infection. Given all of the above I’d rather immunise those who are at most risk from the virus and, as such post most risk to to a fully functioning NHS Edited December 30, 2020 by catmiss Addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Longcol said: Post #3429. RollingJ is correct as its a case of selective quoting. What I said was "But it may also mean less people will initially need the virus which also costs money and resources to create and administer." You missed the bit in bold which puts the whole quote in context! But having said that I'm sure people will know that I meant vaccine and not virus. Edited December 31, 2020 by apelike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, hauxwell said: You could be right about the news spinning. The Imperial College has already done research to find out if certain people have the antibodies to fight the covid virus because I took part and tested posting for the virus. I’m sure they have enough information about immunity without having to test everyone who has the vaccine. If I have pasted this correctly this is one of The Imperial colleges antibody research tests I did. They also want to monitor me for a number of years. I'm sure many are doing research into it but what is the result so far as its seem to be still unknown and that's the point I am making. They really don't have enough information about immunity as a result of contracting it or as a result of having any vaccination. As you have already stated they will monitor you for a number of years so until that data is forthcoming what may or may not happen in the meantime is based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, catmiss said: Given all of the above I’d rather immunise those who are at most risk from the virus and, as such post most risk to to a fully functioning NHS I agree with that and have already stated so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemcewan Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Numerous times this morning I heard various news channels refer to the "new Co-19 variant" as being a "new strain". It is not a new stain. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-strain-mutation-variant-england-b1777724.html Link explains:Strain, Variant, mutation. Edited December 31, 2020 by petemcewan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Why Mass testing at Schools, just Vaccinate them instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRB Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 19 minutes ago, PRESLEY said: Why Mass testing at Schools, just Vaccinate them instead. Instead of who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pettytom Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, PRESLEY said: Why Mass testing at Schools, just Vaccinate them instead. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Pettytom said: Why? Why not ? 1 hour ago, RJRB said: Instead of who? As well as, they are rolling enough Vaccines out according to Boris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pettytom Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 17 minutes ago, PRESLEY said: Why not ? Because it won’t help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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