Vaccines - Covid 19

[PeteC]

China could reach herd immunity against Covid-19 by end of year

As you read you'll see that it's not exclusively a China issue, but a vaccine issue.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/21688 ... nd-of-year

[handdrummer]

Vaccines still effective against Delta variant of concern, says Oxford-led study of the COVID-19 Infections Survey
COVID-19 VACCINERESEARCH
Obtaining two vaccine doses remains the most effective way to ensure protection against the COVID-19 Delta variant of concern dominant in the UK today, according to a study from the University of Oxford.

Conducted in partnership with the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the study found that with Delta, Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines still offer good protection against new infections, but effectiveness is reduced compared with Alpha.

Two doses of either vaccine still provided at least the same level of protection as having had COVID-19 before through natural infection; people who had been vaccinated after already being infected with COVID-19 had even more protection than vaccinated individuals who had not had COVID-19 before.

However, Delta infections after two vaccine doses had similar peak levels of virus to those in unvaccinated people; with the Alpha variant, peak virus levels in those infected post-vaccination were much lower.

Professor Sarah Walker, Professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford and Chief Investigator and Academic Lead for the COVID-19 Infection Survey, said: ‘We don’t yet know how much transmission can happen from people who get COVID-19 after being vaccinated – for example, they may have high levels of virus for shorter periods of time.

‘But the fact that they can have high levels of virus suggests that people who aren’t yet vaccinated may not be as protected from the Delta variant as we hoped. This means it is essential for as many people as possible to get vaccinated – both in the UK and worldwide.’

Other key findings from the study:

A single dose of the Moderna vaccine has similar or greater effectiveness against the Delta variant as single doses of the other vaccines.
Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech have greater initial effectiveness against new COVID-19 infections, but this declines faster compared with two doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca.
Results suggest that after four to five months effectiveness of these two vaccines would be similar – however, researchers say long-term effects need to be studied.
The time between doses does not affect effectiveness in preventing new infections, but younger people have even more protection from vaccination than older people.
Dr Koen Pouwels, senior researcher in Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Population Health, said: ‘The fact that we did not see any effect of the interval between first and second doses, and the greater effectiveness of having had two doses, rather than one dose, supports the decision to reduce this to eight weeks now Delta is the main variant of concern in the UK.

‘However, whilst vaccinations reduce the chance of getting COVID-19, they do not eliminate it. More importantly, our data shows the potential for vaccinated individuals to still pass COVID-19 onto others, and the importance of testing and self-isolation to reduce transmission risk.’

This study from the COVID-19 Infection Survey is the largest to evaluate, and directly compare, the real-world effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines against all infections, including those without symptoms, after the Delta variant has dominated. It is the first to show how protection against COVID-19 infections changes over time following second vaccinations in a large group of adults from the general population.

About the study

Released today as a pre-print, the study compares protection from infections from COVID-19 vaccines before and after 17 May 2021, when Delta became the main variant in the UK. It also looks in detail at how effectiveness changes over time as well as other factors like previous infection. Researchers analysed 2,580,021 test results from nose and throat swabs taken from 384,543 participants aged 18 years or older between 1 December 2020 and 16 May 2021, and 811,624 test results from 358,983 participants between 17 May 2021 and 1 August 2021.

The COVID-19 Infection Survey will continue monitoring the pandemic in the UK on a weekly basis to look for early warning signs of rising infection rates in different regions, sub-regions, and demographic groups, as well as continuing to compare the effectiveness of different vaccines and monitor the impact of immunity on protection against COVID-19.

Professor Sarah Walker said: ‘Without large community surveys such as ours, it is impossible to estimate the impact of vaccination on infections without symptoms – these have the potential to keep the epidemic going, particularly if people who have been vaccinated mistakenly think they cannot catch COVID-19. We are very grateful to all our participants for giving up their time to help us.’

Ruth Studley, Deputy Director for Infection Survey Analysis at ONS, said: ‘I’m delighted to be working in collaboration with such an excellent team at Oxford, who inform our work and put the data from our survey to such invaluable use. There’s still a lot for us to learn about COVID-19, but this kind of research is key to informing how we continue to navigate our way through the pandemic. Participants on the Covid Infection Survey have helped us to learn a huge amount about the virus and I would like to thank them all for their continued participation – we are very grateful.

[Scout]

/\ and what vaccine did you opt for?

Pfizer. Leaving Hua Hin at 7am, driving time to MedPark was 2:40. Return trip was about 30 minutes longer.

[joelle]

Two days ago I registered with Med Park Hospital for a Friday appointment. They indicated I would receive a confirmation email within 24 hours and without this confirmation email I could not receive my jab. 24 hours came and went yesterday without receiving the email. Is the Med Park Hospital appointment process working for anyone else ?

Also, I see reference to a mandatory self quarantine upon return from Bangkok, can anyone confirm this requirement and maybe point me to the site where I can read up on the requirements ?

Maybe you should look on the following page as there seem to be quite a few satisfied people who went to Med Park Hospital, you might find an answer
Facebook page "Hua Hin COVID-19 Community Support"
FB link for reference: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443114 ... ?ref=share
You can also try phoning them to this number 020233333 they are very friendly and speak good English.

I called the MedPark number listed above, navigated the intuitive menu system and connected to a fluent English speaker. He knew my name simply from my telephone call without me having to tell him anything. He walked me through the process while he confirmed my passport number, name and appointment details then sent me the email confirmation and confirmed I received it while he was on the phone. I told him I would come the following day for my 11am appointment and he told me I could come immediately if I was in town, or anytime the following day between 8am and 4pm the following day. I drove up to MedPark in Bangkok yesterday, my gps system took me directly there, parked in the underground parking of the large office building next door to MedPark and walked 100 meters to MedPark gate #4 where people were queuing. Was immediately ushered inside, vital signs taken, registration confirmed, vaccination administered, 30 day observation period, then vital signs taken one last time, then finished and back to the car. I was number 87, after arriving 2 hours after they opened at 8am. There was a steady stream of customers while I was there and judging from the queues and seating / waiting areas they were operating at about 50-60% capacity. They were very accommodating to me taking pictures of every step of the way, closeups of the vaccine vials, waiting area, etc. All and all, a very efficient, well run operation. Highly recommended !!!

Pleased you got it sorted, well done
I take it you and your other family members got Pfizer ? When is your next appointment?

[pitsch]

You can register at Medpark for Moderna vaccine:
https://medparkhospital.com/en/page/mod ... ource=Line

But you have to pay 3300 Baht now and get the vaccination next year, perhaps only in June.

[joelle]

You can register at Medpark for Moderna vaccine:
https://medparkhospital.com/en/page/mod ... ource=Line

But you have to pay 3300 Baht now and get the vaccination next year, perhaps only in June.

Why would you do that if you can get Pfizer or AZ free ??

[Scout]

Maybe you should look on the following page as there seem to be quite a few satisfied people who went to Med Park Hospital, you might find an answer
Facebook page "Hua Hin COVID-19 Community Support"
FB link for reference: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443114 ... ?ref=share
You can also try phoning them to this number 020233333 they are very friendly and speak good English.

I called the MedPark number listed above, navigated the intuitive menu system and connected to a fluent English speaker. He knew my name simply from my telephone call without me having to tell him anything. He walked me through the process while he confirmed my passport number, name and appointment details then sent me the email confirmation and confirmed I received it while he was on the phone. I told him I would come the following day for my 11am appointment and he told me I could come immediately if I was in town, or anytime the following day between 8am and 4pm the following day. I drove up to MedPark in Bangkok yesterday, my gps system took me directly there, parked in the underground parking of the large office building next door to MedPark and walked 100 meters to MedPark gate #4 where people were queuing. Was immediately ushered inside, vital signs taken, registration confirmed, vaccination administered, 30 day observation period, then vital signs taken one last time, then finished and back to the car. I was number 87, after arriving 2 hours after they opened at 8am. There was a steady stream of customers while I was there and judging from the queues and seating / waiting areas they were operating at about 50-60% capacity. They were very accommodating to me taking pictures of every step of the way, closeups of the vaccine vials, waiting area, etc. All and all, a very efficient, well run operation. Highly recommended !!!

Pleased you got it sorted, well done
I take it you and your other family members got Pfizer ? When is your next appointment?

Yes, Pfizer. 2nd dose is scheduled for Sept 10th, 3 weeks out. My shoulder injection site was VERY tender / sore last night but slightly improved this morning.

[thecolonel]

I called the MedPark number listed above, navigated the intuitive menu system and connected to a fluent English speaker. He knew my name simply from my telephone call without me having to tell him anything. He walked me through the process while he confirmed my passport number, name and appointment details then sent me the email confirmation and confirmed I received it while he was on the phone. I told him I would come the following day for my 11am appointment and he told me I could come immediately if I was in town, or anytime the following day between 8am and 4pm the following day. I drove up to MedPark in Bangkok yesterday, my gps system took me directly there, parked in the underground parking of the large office building next door to MedPark and walked 100 meters to MedPark gate #4 where people were queuing. Was immediately ushered inside, vital signs taken, registration confirmed, vaccination administered, 30 day observation period, then vital signs taken one last time, then finished and back to the car. I was number 87, after arriving 2 hours after they opened at 8am. There was a steady stream of customers while I was there and judging from the queues and seating / waiting areas they were operating at about 50-60% capacity. They were very accommodating to me taking pictures of every step of the way, closeups of the vaccine vials, waiting area, etc. All and all, a very efficient, well run operation. Highly recommended !!!

Pleased you got it sorted, well done
I take it you and your other family members got Pfizer ? When is your next appointment?

Yes, Pfizer. 2nd dose is scheduled for Sept 10th, 3 weeks out. My shoulder injection site was VERY tender / sore last night but slightly improved this morning.

As a non medical person I would imagine that has nothing to do with the Pfizer drug company, but is down to the nurse and your arm???

Thanks for the full report, most useful

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[pitsch]

After the Pfizer injection I also had a sore arm during the night, but no problems in the second night. The Moderna vaccination is for everybody, not only farangs or old people. Thais don't get a Pfizer vaccination.

[Scout]

Pleased you got it sorted, well done
I take it you and your other family members got Pfizer ? When is your next appointment?

Yes, Pfizer. 2nd dose is scheduled for Sept 10th, 3 weeks out. My shoulder injection site was VERY tender / sore last night but slightly improved this morning.

As a non medical person I would imagine that has nothing to do with the Pfizer drug company, but is down to the nurse and your arm???

Thanks for the full report, most useful

Sent from my M2007J20CT using Tapatalk

The injection was painless, and I HATE needles. Very professional staff and nurses. The soreness didn’t develop until several hours after. Same thing happens when I get annual flu vaccine, this isn’t any different.

[Michaelaway]

You can register at Medpark for Moderna vaccine:
https://medparkhospital.com/en/page/mod ... ource=Line

But you have to pay 3300 Baht now and get the vaccination next year, perhaps only in June.

Why would you do that if you can get Pfizer or AZ free ??

Where can you get Pfizer for free please?

[Scout]

You can register at Medpark for Moderna vaccine:
https://medparkhospital.com/en/page/mod ... ource=Line

But you have to pay 3300 Baht now and get the vaccination next year, perhaps only in June.

Why would you do that if you can get Pfizer or AZ free ??

Where can you get Pfizer for free please?

Register at this site, then drive to Bangkok once you have an appointment.
https://www.medparkhospital.com/page/co ... patriates/

[thecolonel]

Why would you do that if you can get Pfizer or AZ free ??

Where can you get Pfizer for free please?

Register at this site, then drive to Bangkok once you have an appointment.
https://www.medparkhospital.com/page/co ... patriates/

Anyone hearing anything about Pfizer coming to Hua Hin?

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[joelle]

You can register at Medpark for Moderna vaccine:
https://medparkhospital.com/en/page/mod ... ource=Line

But you have to pay 3300 Baht now and get the vaccination next year, perhaps only in June.

Why would you do that if you can get Pfizer or AZ free ??

Where can you get Pfizer for free please?

Med park hospital

[musungu]

2nd Jab AZ Vaccination at Hua Hin Hospital on Monday 23 August.

I am due to have this jab but I have not been given a time, I see from past posts that others are also having their second jab on this date so does anyone know what the times are, thank you