Vaccine Development Summary
07-21-2020, 07:24 AM
#21
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Astrazeneca reports encouraging progress in trials...
Of note, two-pronged immune response.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...scientists-say
Of note, two-pronged immune response.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...scientists-say
07-21-2020, 05:32 PM
#23
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There could be a perfect vaccine released tomorrow, but, as others have said, it might not change much. Here's a link to an article that says 50% of Americans would be unwilling to take the vaccine. Apparently the minimum vaccination level we would need is 75%, ideally 85%. The widespread lack of trust in our institutions and the rampant spread of conspiracy theories about the virus is perhaps more ominous than the virus itself.
07-21-2020, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by furloughfuntime
There could be a perfect vaccine released tomorrow, but, as others have said, it might not change much. Here's a link to an article that says 50% of Americans would be unwilling to take the vaccine. Apparently the minimum vaccination level we would need is 75%, ideally 85%. The widespread lack of trust in our institutions and the rampant spread of conspiracy theories about the virus is perhaps more ominous than the virus itself.
He and his wife are in their mid 70's and he said there is no way in HE// they will subject themselves to a vaccine developed in less than a year.
07-21-2020, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by furloughfuntime
There could be a perfect vaccine released tomorrow, but, as others have said, it might not change much. Here's a link to an article that says 50% of Americans would be unwilling to take the vaccine. Apparently the minimum vaccination level we would need is 75%, ideally 85%. The widespread lack of trust in our institutions and the rampant spread of conspiracy theories about the virus is perhaps more ominous than the virus itself.
You write as if you believe that is a distinctly American problem. It is not:
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-va...any/a-54146673
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20...vey-finds.aspx
https://tass.com/society/1164499
https://www.politico.eu/article/why-...y-go-to-waste/
07-21-2020, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeWizDriver
A retired pathologist of my acquaintance, one with 40 years of experience in virology and infectious disease, explained the vaccine development process to me at dinner last Tuesday night. In detail. Long story short, it's a year to develop in the lab. Then two years to verify safety. Then another two years to verify effectiveness. Five years total. On a fast track.
He and his wife are in their mid 70's and he said there is no way in HE// they will subject themselves to a vaccine developed in less than a year.
He and his wife are in their mid 70's and he said there is no way in HE// they will subject themselves to a vaccine developed in less than a year.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/dise.../ebola-vaccine
however “community resistance” to these immunizations “remains a problem.”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...al-drc-region/
07-21-2020, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
You write as if you believe that is a distinctly American problem. It is not:
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-va...any/a-54146673
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20...vey-finds.aspx
https://tass.com/society/1164499
https://www.politico.eu/article/why-...y-go-to-waste/
https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-va...any/a-54146673
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20...vey-finds.aspx
https://tass.com/society/1164499
https://www.politico.eu/article/why-...y-go-to-waste/
07-21-2020, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by furloughfuntime
This is a global phenomenon probably more related to the internet and the ability for people to take shelter in ideological bubbles that become increasingly detached from reality rather than any cultural predilection.
07-21-2020, 07:09 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
So it’s Al Gore’s fault?
lol
in other news, I found a new mission for ALPA to undertake to support pilots afflicted with Covid19
https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilyea.../#7537f5a14d9d
#pot4pilots
maybe that guy i knew in college was right that "a doobie a day keeps the doctor away"
07-21-2020, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeWizDriver
A retired pathologist of my acquaintance, one with 40 years of experience in virology and infectious disease, explained the vaccine development process to me at dinner last Tuesday night. In detail. Long story short, it's a year to develop in the lab. Then two years to verify safety. Then another two years to verify effectiveness. Five years total. On a fast track.
He and his wife are in their mid 70's and he said there is no way in HE// they will subject themselves to a vaccine developed in less than a year.
He and his wife are in their mid 70's and he said there is no way in HE// they will subject themselves to a vaccine developed in less than a year.
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