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Joan Bakewell vaccine legal challenge

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Casdon Tue 12-Jan-21 14:47:19

Exactly -94% protection means 6% will still get it?

NotTooOld Tue 12-Jan-21 14:43:48

But no vaccinations give 100% protection. For example the annual flu jab is only something like 50 or 60%. To expect 100% is unrealistic.

Jaxjacky Tue 12-Jan-21 14:37:01

None of the vaccines thus far have promised 100% protection, they have said if you catch Covid, the symptoms will be milder, thus negating the need for hospital admission in the majority. The requirement for hands, face, space still exists post vaccination, you could contract an infection and not be aware with a risk of passing it on. So those who think they’re totally protected Chestnut after one dose or two have not been paying attention.

Callistemon Tue 12-Jan-21 14:25:24

I agree Whitewave, however, I hope Ms Bakewell's legal challenge does not hold up the vaccination programme.

It seems counter-productive.

Now, if 87 year old Ms Bakewell was urging the government to vaccinate all health care workers and those on the front line eg teachers, before elderly people who are able to stay at home then I would applaud her.
It seems a selfish move to me.

Esspee Tue 12-Jan-21 14:25:10

I find it unbelievable that the government is trying to bring this in. The manufacturers only have results for the three week gap so any variation is untested.
We should not be forced into an experiment. That is unethical.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 12-Jan-21 14:19:33

I must admit I feel very uneasy about the policy. I think a challenge is a good thing. The scientific basis needs to be established for everyone’s safety.

Chestnut Tue 12-Jan-21 14:16:43

Joan Bakewell is crowdfunding a legal challenge because the second dose of the vaccine is supposed to be given within 21 days and now it is up to 12 weeks which may not be safe.
Joan Bakewell legal challenge
I wouldn't be very happy with this wait because you are not protected. A nurse who had the vaccine in December has caught covid in January. I'm sure a lot of people will think they're protected after one dose which puts them in danger, whereas in reality we will have to continue to self isolate even after having the first dose.