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What is fair? Covid - sudden change of policy!

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Applegran Fri 01-Jan-21 11:13:55

I was very lucky to have a Covid vaccination in December and feel very grateful. I am due for my next vaccination in the coming week - but suddenly the government has brought out a new policy. As I understand it, they are now saying that people who have had one vaccination will (mostly) not receive the second one after the three weeks - which was - and still is - recommended on the basis of scientific research. I can see the argument for this - more people recieve their first vaccination sooner if this happens. But I can also see the argument against - we don't know the impact of a much longer interval between vaccinations. So what is fair and reasonable? GPs are saying this is not a good idea - partly because the vaccine had been approved on the basis of a three week interval between vaccinations, and partly because it will be a huge logistical problem for them at short notice to make this change. So - I am not sure if I am just being selfish in hoping I will receive my second vaccination as planned, or if this is actually the best policy for everyone. I will be interested in what others think. And I also want to say I wish everyone a happy and HEALTHY New Year!

MayBee70 Thu 07-Jan-21 11:53:52

So why are the government setting up clinics etc to help people that will be suffering the after effects of the virus long term. Heart/neurological problems.And what happens if it isn’t controlled and mutates into something far more deadly given that the South African variant is already a cause for concern and that has only taken a year to mutate into it’s present form.

MayBee70 Thu 07-Jan-21 11:54:46

That was a reply to GrannyRose by the way....

lemsip Thu 07-Jan-21 15:28:02

it is the fear that the hospitals will be over run and unable to cope with what is before them fgs.

Lizbethann55 Thu 07-Jan-21 19:43:15

My DD is a speech therapist who works with stroke patients. She says there has been a large influx of post Covid patients who have had strokes. Apparently Covid does something to the blood which makes clots and therefore strokes more likely.

GrannyRose15 Thu 07-Jan-21 21:26:33

Lemsip

Exactly.