I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[damo]

Can you summarise. It’s behind a paywall and I can’t find another article about it.

"Ontario is poised to proceed with second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, the use of which was put on hold last week over concerns about an increase in rare blood clots after first shots, the Star has learned.
An announcement is coming “within days,” a senior government source said as thousands of doses are running up against a May 31 expiry date.
Health Minister Christine Elliott signalled Wednesday that 45,000 remaining doses of the AstraZeneca and related Covishield vaccines that are on hand in pharmacies and central storage are ready to go.
“Nothing will be wasted,” she said in the legislature as questions swirled about how doses will get into arms before the vaccines become stale-dated — raising the prospect that some people could get second AstraZeneca shots before the 16-week interval imposed earlier this year.
Details are coming “well in advance,” Elliott added, noting statistics from the United Kingdom, where the AstraZeneca vaccine has been used widely, show “much less” risk of blood clots after a second shot.
Ontario’s chief medical officer, Dr. David Williams, has estimated that risk at one in a million, and stressed that recipients of the AstraZeneca vaccine will likely have the option of getting vaccines made by Pfizer or Moderna — which are made using a different technology—for their booster shots. The province is awaiting advice from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization on mixing vaccines.
Opposition parties and those who received doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been pressing for information on the plan for second doses as the expiry deadline and the 16-week interval between shots looms.
“With the clock ticking, there needs to be a decision made,” said New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath, adding it would “devastating” if any doses are allowed to expire.
Horwath, Elliott, Premier Doug Ford, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Toronto Mayor John Tory are among those who have been given the AstraZeneca or Covishield vaccines.
It’s been 10 weeks since AstraZeneca vaccinations were first offered in Ontario. Its manufacturer says the best interval after which to give the required booster shot is 12 weeks."

 

[bababear_50]

I can see the article
sorry it's blocked now ,,my apologies.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/pr...cond-shots-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-source.html

 

[Starwind]

Can you summarise. It’s behind a paywall and I can’t find another article about it.

ON Wednesday Ontario Health Minister said that 45,000 remaining AZ and Covishield doses will not go to waste; they are on hand in pharmacies and central storage. Some thousands have an expiry of 31 May.

Speculation some people could get second dose before 16 weeks. Notes manufacturer says best interval is 12 weeks.

It has been 10 weeks since Ontario started administering AZ.

Details of what they will be doing are coming "well in advance".

Ontario is awaiting a shipment of 254,000 doses from federal govt. nearly 854,000 Ontarians have had first dose of AZ.

Discussion of variants.

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[KNovacovschi]

I got my AZ shot in Ontario at a pharmacy in April and already have a second appointment for August 10th.

Lucky, Costco just stuck a sticker on my receipt saying week oh Aug 9th and they would email me. I got mine a couple days after you, lol

 

[bcwife76]

BC peeps - registration is now OPEN for the 12-17 year olds! On the gov.bc.ca website it still says 18+ but I'm sure that will change later tonight. I was able to successfully register my 12 (nearly 13) year old. Woohoo!

 

[KNovacovschi]

Interesting thing I saw on the Buffalo news this morning . Anyone who wants a shot can drive over the border to get one . You do have to have a letter from your health care provider saying it’s medically necessary . But honestly, aren’t they all medically necessary? They weren’t clear on what that meant .

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/beta.ctvnews.ca/national/coronavirus/2021/5/18/1_5432906.html

They said on the CHCH news tonight the the US will not allow it even with a letter as they don’t deem it essential.

 

[ellbell]

Lucky, Costco just stuck a sticker on my receipt saying week oh Aug 9th and they would email me. I got mine a couple days after you, lol

Honestly I think they will be changed anyway. Specially for the people who are willing to get AZ as their second shot too.

 

[KNovacovschi]

Honestly I think they will be changed anyway. Specially for the people who are willing to get AZ as their second shot too.

I hope so. My DH has me worried that they will make us have Pfizer/Moderna but restart with it, so essentially have 3 doses. I don’t believe they would but him saying it over and over is a little nag at the back of my head. He had Pfizer as soon as we opened it for 40+ for our postal code.

 

[ellbell]

I hope so. My DH has me worried that they will make us have Pfizer/Moderna but restart with it, so essentially have 3 doses. I don’t believe they would but him saying it over and over is a little nag at the back of my head. He had Pfizer as soon as we opened it for 40+ for our postal code.

They won't do that. 1. Too many doses would be wasted and 2. So far the trials say it's safe and probably even better to ha r a mixed dose.
I'm going to take the first one they offer me either way.

 

[bababear_50]

Toronto Is Holding A Long Weekend Dose Drive & Is Opening Up 19K More Vaccine Appointments
The City of Toronto just announced it will be holding a long weekend dose drive and will be opening up over 19,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/worl...ments/ar-BB1gV9uS?ocid=mailsignout&li=AAggFp5
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Today is a great day!
Test came back.........................
Negative (COVID-19 RNA test)

P.S.
The last test I ever took and wanted a Positive was a home pregnancy test....lol.

Hugs
Mel

 

[damo]

We're all going to end up with Pfizer boosters, so we're going to have to face this mixed vaccine at some point.

 

[samsteele]

We're all going to end up with Pfizer boosters, so we're going to have to face this mixed vaccine at some point.

Not so sure about this as recent studies suggest AZ is effective as a third booster. Of course, everything depends on Canada securing enough AZ for a booster. We don't have the greatest record. Here's a Reuters link re AZ as booster:

https://www.reuters.com/business/he...ccine-works-well-third-booster-ft-2021-05-19/

 

[damo]

Not so sure about this as recent studies suggest AZ is effective as a third booster. Of course, everything depends on Canada securing enough AZ for a booster. We don't have the greatest record. Here's a Reuters link re AZ as booster:

https://www.reuters.com/business/he...ccine-works-well-third-booster-ft-2021-05-19/

So far, Canada has arranged boosters with Pfizer. 35 million next year and 30 million the following year. However, as usual, we are totally at their mercy.

 

[gskywalker]

Trying to get 4 kids vaccine appts in peel this morning is a nightmare. Their system is set up horribly(have to select a location, then one month at a time, etc.). It should be simple, how many people, and do you want a particular location or just the first appt available. I just want 4 kids together, same time, same place, ASAP but those aren't options so instead I am going to be driving 4 kids all over peel.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Dang it! Bookings just opened to the 25+ and they are all full already! ugh! Was trying to get DS booked.

 

[ottawamom]

Two of my 3 boys are done with shot #1. The oldest didn't follow my suggestions and will now have to wait for more vaccine to come to the city before he can register for an appointment.

 

[gskywalker]

After 2 hours in the system I managed to get all 4 of our kids an appt for next week. Different clinics because the system kept telling me that I already "booked an appointment at that time".......duhhhhh yeah because they are for different people.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

The last test I ever took and wanted a Positive was a home pregnancy test....lol.

omg, I would DIE if I got one of those NOW!

 

[Aladora]

BC peeps - registration is now OPEN for the 12-17 year olds! On the gov.bc.ca website it still says 18+ but I'm sure that will change later tonight. I was able to successfully register my 12 (nearly 13) year old. Woohoo!

YAY! I registered my almost 16 year old this morning. Word on the street is that schools might be holding vaccine clinics for 12-17 year olds here in BC.