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rickair7777 06-16-2021 09:52 AM

Anti-body response levels are lower in vaccinated people exposed to the D variant, compared to previous variants but real-world efficacy is still very good.

There are other immune-response components than just anti-bodies, and significantly lower anti-body levels can still be "good enough".

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/...-delta-variant

rickair7777 06-26-2021 06:20 AM

FDA adds warning about rare heart inflammation to mRNA vaccines.

1200 cases reported out of 300M vaccine doses administered, statistically very rare and the vast majority have recovered (300 hospitalizations). More prevalent in men.


https://www.reuters.com/business/hea...es-2021-06-26/

rickair7777 07-12-2021 03:23 AM

Scientists and Regulators question pharma mfgs push for booster shots...

https://www.reuters.com/world/pfizer...ts-2021-07-12/

Excargodog 07-12-2021 08:52 PM

J and J linked to Guillan-Barre syndrome
 

The Food and Drug Administration announced a change to the fact sheet on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, warning of an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder that damages the nerves and can lead to paralysis.

"Based on an analysis of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting (VAERS) data, there have been 100 preliminary reports following vaccination with the Janssen vaccine after approximately 12.5 million doses administered," an FDA spokesperson said in a statement to CNET. Ninety-five of the cases were serious and required hospitalization, with one reported death, according to the FDA.

The cases of Guillain-Barré usually occurred about two weeks after vaccination and were typically found in males aged 50 and older, according to a statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said it will discuss the link between the US's only single-dose COVID vaccine and the autoimmune disorder at an upcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It also said that most people fully recover from Guillain-Barré syndrome.

The known benefits of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the known risks, the FDA said. But those who got a Johnson & Johnson shot should seek medical attention if they develop the following symptoms, per the FDA: weakness or tingling sensations, especially in the legs or arms, that's worsening and spreading to other parts of the body; difficulty walking; difficulty with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing; double vision or inability to move eyes; or difficulty with bladder control or bowel function.
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rickair7777 08-05-2021 07:39 AM

No surprise, Moderna is recommending booster shots this fall although efficacy dropped only 1% over the first six months.

They are testing boosters of the original shot, and also modified versions to target the new variants.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/moderna...hs-11628165429

Excargodog 08-06-2021 10:30 AM

Combining different vaccines…
 
Actually seems to work better than two doses of the same vaccine…


Combining vaccines

Four studies (not yet peer reviewed) posted this week show that a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine followed by a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine is well tolerated and induces potent humoral and cellular responses. Three of the studies (one from Spain, and two from Germany) did not include a comparison group vaccinated with two doses of AstraZeneca, but a fourth small study (also in Germany) did. This study showed that heterologous vaccination led to a significant 11.5-fold increase in anti-Spike IgG, as compared to the 2.9-fold increase after homologous AZ/AZ vaccination. It also induced significantly higher frequencies of Spike-specific CD4 and CD8 T cells and, in particular, higher titers of neutralizing antibodies against the B.1.351 (beta) and the P.1 (gamma) variants of concern.

rickair7777 08-06-2021 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by Excargodog (Post 3274696)
Actually seems to work better than two doses of the same vaccine…

Since they hit slightly different biochem mechanisms, yeah that could make sense.

"if the left don't get ya, then the right one will"

rickair7777 08-08-2021 10:54 AM

Fauci "hopeful" that FDA will grant regular approval to vaccines this month, and that will spur a wave of private employer and school vaccine mandates.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/health...-within-weeks/

TransWorld 08-08-2021 08:53 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 3276033)
Fauci "hopeful" that FDA will grant regular approval to vaccines this month, and that will spur a wave of private employer and school vaccine mandates.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/health...-within-weeks/

Actual factual or wishful thinking on his behalf? Time will tell.

skywatch 08-09-2021 06:10 AM


Originally Posted by TransWorld (Post 3276382)
Actual factual or wishful thinking on his behalf? Time will tell.

He has been right so much so far, it is hard to bet against him (sarcasm)


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