Coronavirus vaccine news

[sptrawler]

Interesting article, on the vaccine developments.

Pfizer, AZ and Moderna have dominated the globe. But Australia's 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccines offer something different

As mutant strains of the COVID-19 continue to appear, scientists and researchers are working feverishly behind the scenes to find the next vaccines. And Australia is part of the search.

www.abc.net.au

 

[basilio]

So what are the implications of getting hit with two COVID strains at once ?

Woman, 90, infected with Alpha and Beta Covid variants at the same time

Researchers warn ‘phenomenon is probably underestimated’ after the death of woman in Belgium

www.theguardian.com

 

[basilio]

Loved this take.

300,000 Additional Vaccines Accidentally Used To Vaccinate St Joseph Students 1,841 Times

In what has been described as an ‘administrative error’ the 300,000 additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines which were rushed to NSW this week to deal with the growing outbreak have been used to vaccinate 163 private school students 1,841 times each.

A spokesperson for NSW Health said it was an honest mistake.

“Our intention was for the vaccines to only be used for vulnerable people within the community. But then the guy driving the vaccine truck took a wrong turn and stopped at St Joseph’s College for directions, and when he opened the door to get out, he accidentally knocked the latch on the back of the truck and the vaccines went flying into the arms of 163 boarding students who happened to be seated in a large room nearby. This same sequence of events happened 1,841 times in a row, which means the boys are now very well vaccinated but we don’t have any vaccines left. That’s life. It could happen to anybody really”.

Some experts are concerned the extraordinarily large number of doses per boy may lead to health issues. But the school’s headmaster dismissed those concerns saying the students were well adapted to receiving much more than they needed.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard also dismissed concerns about the error, saying, “there was a mistake. So what? Move on”.

But others within the Liberal Party say the situation is grossly unfair, pointing out that there were dozens of other private schools who had missed out as a result.

300,000 Additional Vaccines Accidentally Used To Vaccinate St Joseph Students 1,841 Times — The Shovel

"It was an honest mistake"

www.theshovel.com.au

 

[moXJO]

Loved this take.

300,000 Additional Vaccines Accidentally Used To Vaccinate St Joseph Students 1,841 Times


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In what has been described as an ‘administrative error’ the 300,000 additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines which were rushed to NSW this week to deal with the growing outbreak have been used to vaccinate 163 private school students 1,841 times each.

A spokesperson for NSW Health said it was an honest mistake.

“Our intention was for the vaccines to only be used for vulnerable people within the community. But then the guy driving the vaccine truck took a wrong turn and stopped at St Joseph’s College for directions, and when he opened the door to get out, he accidentally knocked the latch on the back of the truck and the vaccines went flying into the arms of 163 boarding students who happened to be seated in a large room nearby. This same sequence of events happened 1,841 times in a row, which means the boys are now very well vaccinated but we don’t have any vaccines left. That’s life. It could happen to anybody really”.

Some experts are concerned the extraordinarily large number of doses per boy may lead to health issues. But the school’s headmaster dismissed those concerns saying the students were well adapted to receiving much more than they needed.

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard also dismissed concerns about the error, saying, “there was a mistake. So what? Move on”.

But others within the Liberal Party say the situation is grossly unfair, pointing out that there were dozens of other private schools who had missed out as a result.

300,000 Additional Vaccines Accidentally Used To Vaccinate St Joseph Students 1,841 Times — The Shovel

"It was an honest mistake"

www.theshovel.com.au

Apparently there was a mix up in the order after a priest rang through mentioning he wanted pfizer so he could jab the students.

Too far?

 

[Knobby22]

Apparently there was a mix up in the order after a priest rang through mentioning he wanted pfizer so he could jab the students.

Too far?

Maybe expecting the Johnston & Johnston one?
(sorry)

 

[basilio]

Interesting insight into COVID vaccine politics today. It seems that a senior Australian businessman asked Kevin Rudd to encourage Pfizer to bring forward supplies of their vaccine.

Well documented story on the ABC News site. Clever effective diplomacy. Instructive to read the letters, the way Rudd managed the situation and the effect of previous Scomo negotiations on the Pfizer management.

Senior business figures turned to former PM Kevin Rudd to intervene in bringing forward Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply ​

7.30
/ By Laura Tingle
Posted 57m ago57 minutes ago

A network of senior businessmen contacted former prime minister Kevin Rudd and set up an introduction with Pfizer boss Albert Bourla. (
AAP: Mick Tsikas
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The bringing forward of millions of Pfizer vaccine doses last week followed a back channels intervention eight days earlier by a high-powered network which included a senior business figure despairing of the government's failure to secure enough vaccine supplies, and a former prime minister.

Days before Scott Morrison announced earlier Pfizer vaccine supplies, Kevin Rudd met with the Pfizer chairman

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd contacted Pfizer chairman and chief executive Albert Bourla directly at the end of June to see if anything could be done to expedite the delivery of vaccines to Australia.

www.abc.net.au

 

[sptrawler]

Interesting insight into COVID vaccine politics today. It seems that a senior Australian businessman asked Kevin Rudd to encourage Pfizer to bring forward supplies of their vaccine.

Well documented story on the ABC News site. Clever effective diplomacy. Instructive to read the letters, the way Rudd managed the situation and the effect of previous Scomo negotiations on the Pfizer management.

Senior business figures turned to former PM Kevin Rudd to intervene in bringing forward Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply ​

7.30
/ By Laura Tingle
Posted 57m ago57 minutes ago
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A network of senior businessmen contacted former prime minister Kevin Rudd and set up an introduction with Pfizer boss Albert Bourla. (
AAP: Mick Tsikas
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The bringing forward of millions of Pfizer vaccine doses last week followed a back channels intervention eight days earlier by a high-powered network which included a senior business figure despairing of the government's failure to secure enough vaccine supplies, and a former prime minister.

Days before Scott Morrison announced earlier Pfizer vaccine supplies, Kevin Rudd met with the Pfizer chairman

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd contacted Pfizer chairman and chief executive Albert Bourla directly at the end of June to see if anything could be done to expedite the delivery of vaccines to Australia.

www.abc.net.au

Great news, I'm surprised Malcolm couldn't get into the photo shoot, the ABC must have been rushing to meet the deadline. ?

 

[moXJO]

Has anyone that has had the vaccine experienced any heart problems, weight loss or had a check up after receiving second dose?

 

[wayneL]

Interesting insight into COVID vaccine politics today. It seems that a senior Australian businessman asked Kevin Rudd to encourage Pfizer to bring forward supplies of their vaccine.

Well documented story on the ABC News site. Clever effective diplomacy. Instructive to read the letters, the way Rudd managed the situation and the effect of previous Scomo negotiations on the Pfizer management.

Senior business figures turned to former PM Kevin Rudd to intervene in bringing forward Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply ​

7.30
/ By Laura Tingle
Posted 57m ago57 minutes ago
View attachment 127217
A network of senior businessmen contacted former prime minister Kevin Rudd and set up an introduction with Pfizer boss Albert Bourla. (
AAP: Mick Tsikas
)
Share

The bringing forward of millions of Pfizer vaccine doses last week followed a back channels intervention eight days earlier by a high-powered network which included a senior business figure despairing of the government's failure to secure enough vaccine supplies, and a former prime minister.

Days before Scott Morrison announced earlier Pfizer vaccine supplies, Kevin Rudd met with the Pfizer chairman

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd contacted Pfizer chairman and chief executive Albert Bourla directly at the end of June to see if anything could be done to expedite the delivery of vaccines to Australia.

www.abc.net.au

FWIW

 

[basilio]

I'm concerned. (and the rest..) This new strain is far more contagious than the earlier variants. Knocking it back into it's box seems a very formidable task given the number of people who have developed the illness and have been in the community.

Fast vaccination is the most effective response but unless the government manages to get AstoZeneca vaccine accepted by millions of people that doesn't seem possible for at least 3-4 months.

Back to thoughts and prayers...

The best vaccine is the one available now.

NSW Premier and Health officials have "re evaluated" the risks around the AstroZeneca vaccine. New story is do it now ASAP.

Big change to NSW Covid-19 vaccine rollout​

NSW Health authorities have made a big change to their risk assessment of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

.....But on Monday, as NSW recorded a mammoth 112 new community cases of Covid-19, Dr Chant said the Delta variant had changed everything.

“The AstraZeneca discussion, we have always felt best to have with a health professional that understands your clinical background and circumstances. Your GP fits that mould,” she said.

“...Under the current situation, because we actually have Covid and the Delta strain circulating, it then means that your individual risk of acquiring the strain is very much different than it would have been a month or so ago when the community risk would have been very low.”

Big change to AZ ‘risk situation’

The AstraZeneca vaccine will now be available to anyone over the age of 40 at mass vaccination hubs across New South Wales.

www.news.com.au

 

[moXJO]

FWIW

Yeah appears to be fake news but the propaganda is out now.

 

[basilio]

Yeah appears to be fake news but the propaganda is out now.

Propaganda indeed.
Clearly there was no way ScoMo was going to allow any suggestion that he wasn't behind the bringing forward of Pfizer doses.

And Keven Rudd was at absolute pains to point out that the only way decisions would be made would be through formal government channels. So of course if/when there was any change in possible supply dates it had to be on a government to business basis. He was just smoozing.

And in any case we know how much of a stickler this government is on proper process and ensuring no undue influence on government purchases of business services/products.

 

[IFocus]

You know its a total cluster when business interests ask Rudd to help out... shezzas anyone watch Hunt?

 

[moXJO]

Propaganda indeed.
Clearly there was no way ScoMo was going to allow any suggestion that he wasn't behind the bringing forward of Pfizer doses.

And Keven Rudd was at absolute pains to point out that the only way decisions would be made would be through formal government channels. So of course if/when there was any change in possible supply dates it had to be on a government to business basis. He was just smoozing.

And in any case we know how much of a stickler this government is on proper process and ensuring no undue influence on government purchases of business services/products.

I'm in no way defending scomo (who seems from an observers point of view gone missing the last few weeks).

But I trust Rudd as much as the Labor party do.
The story gave the feel that Rudd saved the day.

 

[wayneL]

I'm in no way defending scomo (who seems from an observers point of view gone missing the last few weeks).

But I trust Rudd as much as the Labor party do.
The story gave the feel that Rudd saved the day.

And it does appear that The luveees have swallowed the propaganda.

(And just to reiterate once more, I will not to be voting Liberal in the next election in the Reps or the Senate.... Or probably ever again, just in case anyone is under the misapprehension that I am any sort of rusted on Liberal voter)

 

[SirRumpole]

Astro Zeneca is a very good vaccine. We have a ton of it on hand. It is (much) cheaper than Pfizer .
We should be using it as far and as fast as possible.

First shot on Thursday.

 

[pozindustrial]

"So, in a nutshell, while vaccine makers, health authorities, mainstream media, social media platforms like Facebook and public advertisements tell you the vaccine has undergone rigorous testing, has been “approved” and is safe and effective, none of those claims are true."
Quote from this article.

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Tread carefully with experimental drugs that have been heavily marketed by vested interests. A vaccine has never been the only answer but they will certainly bring incredible wealth to the companies that market them so that is how they are promoted. I do not believe the propaganda from governments and drug companies and I certainly do not believe the risks from a vaccine are worth it, especially knowing that they are not tested for long-term problems.

 

[sptrawler]

I'm in no way defending scomo (who seems from an observers point of view gone missing the last few weeks).

But I trust Rudd as much as the Labor party do.
The story gave the feel that Rudd saved the day.

I'm surprised that Kev and Mal haven't applied to be on survivor, Big Brother, or I'm and idiot get me out of here.
IMO they are a perfect example, of people who appear to have entered politics, to use it as a venue for their theatrical aspirations.
Remember the entrance, "I'm Kevin, I'm here to help you", I mean really. ? Then he increases the retirement age to 67 FFS, thanks very much for the help.
Then you get Malcolm in the middle, "when I leave politics, I won't be one of those wretched ghosts, that keep hanging around", well take your own council and leave.?
At least Julia went her own way and showed a bit of class.
Politics has become a game show, with the media setting the rules.
Rule number one, get a date for anything, when that date is past you have endless ammunition to attack with.

 

[rederob]

"So, in a nutshell, while vaccine makers, health authorities, mainstream media, social media platforms like Facebook and public advertisements tell you the vaccine has undergone rigorous testing, has been “approved” and is safe and effective, none of those claims are true."
Quote from this article.

Archived Article Notice

The article you are looking for has been archived in Dr. Mercola's Censored Library on Substack.

articles.mercola.com

Tread carefully with experimental drugs that have been heavily marketed by vested interests. A vaccine has never been the only answer but they will certainly bring incredible wealth to the companies that market them so that is how they are promoted. I do not believe the propaganda from governments and drug companies and I certainly do not believe the risks from a vaccine are worth it, especially knowing that they are not tested for long-term problems.

Yet another series of false claims peddled by @pozindustrial who quotes from the totally debunked mercola website.
Many vaccines have been approved and many more are in phase 3 trials.
While it is possible that the more experimental mRNA vaccines could give rise to side effects in year to come, the reality is that these platforms do not account for the majority of jabs delivered to date across the globe.
It's no surprise that people who do not believe that vaccines are a solution to the pandemic are the same people that peddle discredited information.

 

[sptrawler]

The best vaccine is the one available now.

NSW Premier and Health officials have "re evaluated" the risks around the AstroZeneca vaccine. New story is do it now ASAP.

Big change to NSW Covid-19 vaccine rollout​

NSW Health authorities have made a big change to their risk assessment of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

.....But on Monday, as NSW recorded a mammoth 112 new community cases of Covid-19, Dr Chant said the Delta variant had changed everything.

“The AstraZeneca discussion, we have always felt best to have with a health professional that understands your clinical background and circumstances. Your GP fits that mould,” she said.

“...Under the current situation, because we actually have Covid and the Delta strain circulating, it then means that your individual risk of acquiring the strain is very much different than it would have been a month or so ago when the community risk would have been very low.”

Big change to AZ ‘risk situation’

The AstraZeneca vaccine will now be available to anyone over the age of 40 at mass vaccination hubs across New South Wales.

www.news.com.au

Further to your article Bas, as you say the AZ is becoming more acceptable as time moves on, one has to wonder why the very small percentage of bad reactions caused such a major public reaction. Maybe it created good headlines?
Who says old vaccine technology is bad and new technology is good?

ATAGI advice on AstraZeneca vaccine remains unchanged for under 60s

The expert panel advising on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout does not changed its advice limiting AstraZeneca vaccines to people over 60.

www.abc.net.au

From the article:
The ongoing debate about the AstraZeneca vaccine has been fuelled by the shot being linked to a small number of rare blood clotting cases, both in Australia and overseas.

A fortnight ago, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said all Australians could get the AstraZeneca vaccine if they consulted their GP.

It prompted heavy criticism from some state and territory leaders, who said it contradicted the official advice recommending younger people be vaccinated with the Pfizer shot.