Vaccine Megathread No 2 - Read OP before posting

gozunda

I know they often change names of pharmaceutical products - just not sure this one is a winner tbh.

Spikevax apparently is the new name for Moderna

:eek:

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/spikevax-previously-covid-19-vaccine-moderna

Stark

Not sure if named after spike protein or Buffy character.

Wolf359f

gozunda wrote: »

I know they often change names of pharmaceutical products - just not sure this one is a winner tbh.

Spikevax apparently is the new name for Moderna

:eek:

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/spikevax-previously-covid-19-vaccine-moderna

I don't like it. I understand Moderna is the company and not the vaccine.
But it sounds Russian!
Like AZ, I like the name ChAdOx1 over Vaxzevria

gozunda

Stark wrote: »

Not sure if named after spike protein or Buffy character.

I think it sounds like an evil character out of a Marvel comic tbh

Stark

"Moderna sounds a little too much like Murderna, need something less scary sounding. Spikevax? Perfect".

Wolf359f

Wolf359f wrote: »

What's the odds he's been reinfected with Covid and also a false negative on a PCR test? But be minuscule.

fagpacket maths

1 in 5 chance of having COVID

PCR False neg is 20 to 66 % (1/5 or 2/3)

best case = 1 in 25

worst case = 2 in 15 or 1 in 7.5

wadacrack

Have many booked with their pharmacy for the J & J on here? Tried Friday but couldnt get through

ahbell

wadacrack wrote: »

Have many booked with their pharmacy for the J & J on here? Tried Friday but couldnt get through

Missus (31) booked Boots Jervis on Friday morning for J&J on 20 July, Boots cancelled it around 4.30pm same day. She's registered with a few other places but doesn't expect to hear anything.

Not in Kansas

Does anyone know if the pharmacies are strictly over 18's for the one shot, or does it go on the year you were born as the Vaccine Portal did for registration?

My son was born in late 2003 and is frustrated seeing all his mates sign up.

happywednesday

happywednesday wrote: »

fagpacket maths

1 in 5 chance of having COVID

PCR False neg is 20 to 66 % (1/5 or 2/3)

best case = 1 in 25

worst case = 2 in 15 or 1 in 7.5

You might want to check your assumptions there.

1 in 5 chance of having covid with 500 cases per day in the country?
20-66% false negative rate on PCR in symptomatic individuals?

sashafierce

Curious those that registered and heard from Pharmacies if they will be doing it by age also or first come first serve?

JohnnyChimpo

Not in Kansas wrote: »

Does anyone know if the pharmacies are strictly over 18's for the one shot, or does it go on the year you were born as the Vaccine Portal did for registration?

My son was born in late 2003 and is frustrated seeing all his mates sign up.

They should be - the Janssen vaccine is not even conditionally approved by the EMA for under 18s

MarkY91

How do you guys register for the Janssen vaccine? I'm only given an option to call them on the vaccine portal.

Luap

Can you travel abroad with the J&J vaccine?

is_that_so

Luap wrote: »

Can you travel abroad with the J&J vaccine?

Yes, after 14 days you are considered fully vaccinated.

stephenjmcd

MarkY91 wrote: »

How do you guys register for the Janssen vaccine? I'm only given an option to call them on the vaccine portal.

Opt in J&J & AZ for 18-34 through the portal doesn't open until next Monday

Treepole

Got first dose Moderna last Thursday in the Avviva.
Have felt unwell since. At least once each day since I've had to lie down due to feeling light headed/dizzy/nausea. I'm struggling to look at the computer screen for anything longer than a few minutes this morning. Is this normal?

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

You might want to check your assumptions there.

1 in 5 chance of having covid with 500 cases per day in the country?
20-66% false negative rate on PCR in symptomatic individuals?

assumptions are fine...

you're assuming everyone who has COVID is tested and knows about it in your statement.... and that all PCR tests are 100% in symptomatic individuals

LeeroyJ.

Luap wrote: »

Can you travel abroad with the J&J vaccine?

Yes, I reckon this will be a huge incentive to the under 30s to get it asap.

MarkY91

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Opt in J&J & AZ for 18-34 through the portal doesn't open until next Monday

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

Lucas Hood

MarkY91 wrote: »

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

Yes but you have to register with Pharmacies themselves.

Stark

MarkY91 wrote: »

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

Sounds like they're getting things confused with the pharmacy registrations. Vaccinations in pharmacies starts today but that's separate to the portal (which doesn't open till Friday).

is_that_so

MarkY91 wrote: »

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

The process is just starting today but bear in mind the far smaller capacity of pharmacies and the issue of J&J supplies. As others have said making contact with a local pharmacy is the way to go for now. And be patient!

MarkY91

MarkY91 wrote: »

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

With pharmacies, not through the portal.

Ring your local pharmacies and ask if they're doing J&J and if you can put your name down.

ceegee

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/vaccination-programme-dashboard-as-of-4-july-2021.pdf

Lucas Hood

Yesterday report up 34,510 done.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/vaccination-programme-dashboard-as-of-4-july-2021.pdf

Flyer1

I'm in the 18-34 group - rang every pharmacy in my county on the participating HSE list. All but one told me to ring back in a week or two. The one waiting list I did get on said i'd probably be waiting 4-6 weeks.

Guess i'll be heading on my holibobs without the vaccine. Thankfully the sensible countries i'm visiting accept antigen testing.

stephenjmcd

MarkY91 wrote: »

J&J is today according to RTE and the HSE.

Through pharmacies yes, portal for MVC next Monday

stephenjmcd

Flyer1 wrote: »

I'm in the 18-34 group - rang every pharmacy in my county on the participating HSE list. All but one told me to ring back in a week or two. The one waiting list I did get on said i'd probably be waiting 4-6 weeks.

Guess i'll be heading on my holibobs without the vaccine. Thankfully the sensible countries i'm visiting accept antigen testing.

Just register next Monday when the opt in portal opens for 18-34, might get one through that before a pharmacy

Lucas Hood

Flyer1 wrote: »

I'm in the 18-34 group - rang every pharmacy in my county on the participating HSE list. All but one told me to ring back in a week or two. The one waiting list I did get on said i'd probably be waiting 4-6 weeks.

Guess i'll be heading on my holibobs without the vaccine. Thankfully the sensible countries i'm visiting accept antigen testing.

If you're 30-34 register on Friday with hse. I'll be doing the same.Take whichever comes first.