Moscow on Saturday began vaccinating workers at high risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus at newly opened clinics across the city. Health officials said they had opened 70 coronavirus vaccine centres in the Russian capital that would initially offer jabs for health, education and social workers. The Russian vaccine being used – Sputnik V … Read more
Coronavirus vaccines will be rolled out to care homes and GP surgeries within a fortnight, after regulators confirmed that doses can be transported in refrigerated bags. GPs were last night told to prepare to receive doses in the week starting December 14, with care homes expected to receive the vaccine in the same week. The … Read more
Anti-vaccine mob are exploiting confusion over Oxford University researchers’ data to cast doubts on the AstraZeneca jab’s safety By Ben Spencer Medical Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 02:22 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 02:22 GMT, 28 November 2020 Anti-vaccine campaigners are exploiting confusion over Oxford researchers’ data to cast doubts on their jab’s … Read more
Dosing ERROR by researchers in the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine trial boosted its success rate to 90%, firm’s vice-president reveals AstraZeneca scientist Mene Pangalos says ‘serendipity,’ led to a break through ‘Mistake’ helped scientists discover half-dose was more effective than a full one More analysis needed to explain why an initial lower dose was more effective … Read more
There are already two other vaccines – why’s this a big deal? Such strong results from the Oxford-AstraZeneca team gives Britain – and the world – real hope of an end to the pandemic early next year. While the Pfizer and Moderna jabs will play a vital role, the Oxford vaccine is much better suited … Read more
It’s been billed as the biggest flu vaccination programme in history – the Government’s plan for everyone over the age of 50 to get the jab on the NHS this winter. The aim is to protect 30 million vulnerable Britons – around 10 million more than in previous years – in a bid to avoid … Read more
People over the age of 50 will be entitled to a free flu vaccine from the beginning of next month as part of an expanded jab rollout in the face of the ‘twin threats’ of flu and coronavirus. This latest age group can be vaccinated by their GP or pharmacist in England from December 1, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly planning a meeting of its vaccine advisory committee in early December to discuss coronavirus jabs. Members are likely to discuss candidates, including those from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc – both of which are set to apply for FDA authorization within the next several days after … Read more
Giving pregnant women an injection of sterile water into their lower back has been shown to ease pain during childbirth. A teaspoonful of water is injected just under the skin, at four points around the bottom of the spine, when there is severe backache. New research suggests the jabs significantly reduce back pain for all … Read more
Volunteers on the Pfizer vaccine trial have compared the jabs side effects to a ‘severe hangover’ and said it left them with headaches, fever and muscle aches similar to the flu vaccine. One 45-year-old volunteer said the first jab left her suffering side effects similar to the flu jab, but after the second the symptoms … Read more