I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[bababear_50]

Seriously can they cast any more doubt on the AZ Vaccine,, color me concerned toooo!
Hugs
Mel

 

[ellbell]

Breaking news just now on CP24.. Health Canada has extended the expiration date of the AZ shots on hand to July 1st 2021.
No word on how that decision was arrived at.

Not sure how I feel about this. I need to know that this was done in conjunction with the manufacturer who set the initial expiration date... and why it is suddenly not expiring on Monday. Colour me concerned.

Kinda glad that I won't be eligible until mid july under current guidelines.

 

[quandrea]

Breaking news just now on CP24.. Health Canada has extended the expiration date of the AZ shots on hand to July 1st 2021.
No word on how that decision was arrived at.

Not sure how I feel about this. I need to know that this was done in conjunction with the manufacturer who set the initial expiration date... and why it is suddenly not expiring on Monday. Colour me concerned.

Shaking my head....I’ve just finished a week and a half of dealing with government agencies and I am so disillusioned and disappointed as a citizen. This just adds to those feelings. Without exception, every level of government, including Health Canada has disappointed me to no end.

The extension is probably fine—most drugs are good well past their best before date, but the optics and communication are so poor.

Maybe Health Canada can just arbitrarily modify the 12+ vaccine guidelines....just saying...

 

[Starwind]

Breaking news just now on CP24.. Health Canada has extended the expiration date of the AZ shots on hand to July 1st 2021.
No word on how that decision was arrived at.

Not sure how I feel about this. I need to know that this was done in conjunction with the manufacturer who set the initial expiration date... and why it is suddenly not expiring on Monday. Colour me concerned.

Not a fulsome answer, but see CBC: Health Canada extends expiry date for thousands of AstraZeneca doses https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/astrazeneca-covid19-vaccine-expiry-date-1.6045685

 

[FigmentSpark]

Just because I can get an extra week out of my milk past it's best before date doesn't mean I want to trust a lifesaving vaccine past it's best before date.

I am pro-vaccine. But I agree, the government is not making me feel confident that it's got MY best interests in mind. Really bad optics here.

 

[AdamsMum]

I just got my second dose of the AZ vaccine today. I've been quite concerned about side effects, but once you've had your first dose, you really have no choice. I'm really disappointed in the messaging from the government and medical experts on this. One night I saw a panel of 3 doctors on CP24 talking about the AZ vaccine. Before it ended each one was asked would they take AZ if it were offered to them today? Each one of them said no, and wouldn't recommend it for their families. How can they say that, and almost in the same breath say members of the public should go ahead with it, because it's a good vaccine? I guess they took the "hypocritical" oath. Anyway for what it's worth, I'm fully vaccinated now.
ETA-I got my vaccine at Rexall. Was on their wait list and received a text on Thursday asking me to book an appointment. I'm impressed with their service.

 

[quandrea]

I just got my second dose of the AZ vaccine today. I've been quite concerned about side effects, but once you've had your first dose, you really have no choice. I'm really disappointed in the messaging from the government and medical experts on this. One night I saw a panel of 3 doctors on CP24 talking about the AZ vaccine. Before it ended each one was asked would they take AZ if it were offered to them today? Each one of them said no, and wouldn't recommend it for their families. How can they say that, and almost in the same breath say members of the public should go ahead with it, because it's a good vaccine? I guess they took the "hypocritical" oath. Anyway for what it's worth, I'm fully vaccinated now.
ETA-I got my vaccine at Rexall. Was on their wait list and received a text on Thursday asking me to book an appointment. I'm impressed with their service.

So angry at the optics, not you.

 

[E&Cmom]

I am booked for my second dose ( Phizer) next week.

 

[damo]

Seriously can they cast any more doubt on the AZ Vaccine,, color me concerned toooo!
Hugs
Mel

This is really poor and irresponsible management of the process. I think I would just rather take my chances with a second dose of Pfizer now.

 

[bababear_50]

This is really poor and irresponsible management of the process. I think I would just rather take my chances with a second dose of Pfizer now.

Agree!

 

[bcwife76]

This is really poor and irresponsible management of the process. I think I would just rather take my chances with a second dose of Pfizer now.

Me too!!

 

[bcwife76]

Our oldest daughter (12, soon to be 13) got her first shot today She was nervous at first, but once they administered it she was happy and excited! I told I was proud of her for doing the right thing, not only protecting herself but those around her who are unable to get it at this time (including her 10 yr old sister.)

 

[quandrea]

This is really poor and irresponsible management of the process. I think I would just rather take my chances with a second dose of Pfizer now.

So here is a question— if we got AZ as a first dose, when and where can we get Pfizer as a second dose, providing of course, the data shows that will be allowed? I’ve been following this all closely and that issue is as clear as mid to me. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Madame]

So here is a question— if we got AZ as a first dose, when and where can we get Pfizer as a second dose, providing of course, the data shows that will be allowed? I’ve been following this all closely and that issue is as clear as mid to me. Any help would be appreciated.

NACI is waiting on UK mixed-dose study results due “sometime in June” before it will be allowed (or disallowed).

 

[SCCNJ]

I am another AZ first dose waiting for Pfizer.

 

[mort1331]

busy shot week for our family. My dd14 had her 1st on thurs, my dw had her 2nd on thur and I was able to get my 2nd today. Pfizer for the girls and moderna for me. My wife and I were both moved up about a month. Execpt for sore arms and tired they were good, Need to see how I feel tomorrow,,might not feel well enough to goto work,,,lol.

 

[pigletto]

Im not sure if I will be getting a second dose of AZ. I’m still waiting and watching.


*edited longer post. More personal info than I was comfortable with .

 

[bababear_50]

Im not sure if I will be getting a second dose of AZ. I’m still waiting and watching.


*edited longer post. More personal info than I was comfortable with .

Dang and I missed it, LOL
Hugs Hon
Not an easy decision for any of us.
Go with your heart.
Hugs to you
Mel

 

[von Monster]

CBC has an updated article on the AZ expiry extension - Health Canada extends expiry date for thousands of AstraZeneca-Oxford doses | CBC News

Key quote:

Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist at the University of Toronto, also welcomed the news on Saturday in an interview with CBC's Natasha Fatah.

"The fact that there won't be wastage is incredibly important," Bowman said.

Although the expiry date will likely "spook a lot of people," he said extreme caution is taken when setting original expiration dates.

"I wouldn't worry about that at all," Bowman said.

The media sells fear, they get paid per click. If it's not COVID, it's AZ. If it's not AZ, it's the variants. If it's not the variants it's travel and travellers. Take a deep breath, keep calm, and carry on.

I'd take one if I was due, but my AZ update isn't until August or July with the updated Ontario timetable.

 

[pigletto]

CBC has an updated article on the AZ expiry extension - Health Canada extends expiry date for thousands of AstraZeneca-Oxford doses | CBC News

Key quote:


The media sells fear, they get paid per click. If it's not COVID, it's AZ. If it's not AZ, it's the variants. If it's not the variants it's travel and travellers. Take a deep breath, keep calm, and carry on.

I'd take one if I was due, but my AZ update isn't until August or July with the updated Ontario timetable.

So much this.

What I had written was that a very close relative of mine used to run self funded volunteer medical clinics in an impoverished 3rd world nation and would bring volunteer nurses once or twice a year. They would go to pharmacies and manufactures of medicines in Canada and get expired stock donated for their trips . It wasn’t magically unsafe because it was newly expired. We just have very strict measures in place for safety and sales of medicines in Canada. Which is a good thing. But in this third would country these medicines saved lives . Their kids would die of things our kids get antibiotics for and go back to school after 48 hours . Sometimes our very strict quality measures can result in unnecessary waste.

So I’m not worried about the expiry personally . I truly believe it would not be extended or offered to us if it was unsafe to do so after the expiry date. We aren’t talking years , just four weeks.