Why, though? Why would if bother them if it's slow to arrive? And, as mentioned, it's going to go through all sorts of approval around the world, lots of people get it before it gets to you and me.I'm slightly worried about the pressure I imagine is being applied by rich bastards to get a vaccine out quickly without better testing.
All viruses are "new" by this definition, due to mutations. Why do you think they have to keep giving us flu shots?I believe this virus still isn't even a year old yet let alone its vaccine.
Oh. Goddamnit, yeah, you're right.I can only imagine future lawsuits and tv ads saying, "If you or your loved one have taken a covid vaccine and suffered some side effects, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Call now for a free consultation."
Imagine the pharmaceutical industry having to deal with litigation issues, something they have absolutely no experience with.Oh. Goddamnit, yeah, you're right.
Yeah, but there is also a lot Pfizer haven't disclosed yet. Who did they test it on? What are the side effects? For who is it intended? How long does immunity last? Can RNA vaccine immunized people no longer infect others? etc.I'm willing to wait and see how well it works since I'm not a person at risk though I suppose I'd eventually take it once enough is available just so I don't potentially infect someone I know who would be at risk.
This is also part of why I plan to wait and see. Who knows how truly effective it is or potential side effects. I'm not concerned about myself though.Yeah, but there is also a lot Pfizer haven't disclosed yet. Who did they test it on? What are the side effects? For who is it intended? How long does immunity last? Can RNA vaccine immunized people no longer infect others? etc.
If they tested it on primarily healthy college students with no more symptoms than a runny nose then yeah, that would be a disappointment to say the least. The most important question is the safety and efficacy for the risk groups ie old people, people with cardiovascular issues, respiratory issues, obesity, hypertension, diabetes etc. Maybe Pfizer really tested the vaccine on all these folks and a large enough representative sample but somehow I doubt it. You need a vaccine for people who get really sick from covid not for those who just shrug it off.
Lots of this stuff is public information these days, e.g.Yeah, but there is also a lot Pfizer haven't disclosed yet. Who did they test it on? What are the side effects? For who is it intended? How long does immunity last? Can RNA vaccine immunized people no longer infect others? etc.
Thanks for posting. From what I understand the first vaccine candidate, BNT162b1, only made it through Phase 1 which excluded the risk group. Apparently there was a higher rate for severe systemic reactions in older adults:Lots of this stuff is public information these days, e.g.
ClinicalTrials.gov
www.clinicaltrials.gov
The precise results of all this work maybe might take a bit longer.
Well I mean look at all the economic woes covid has caused for travel, food, religious events and anything to do with large groups. There would be a huge amount of rich people yearning for the end of covid so that they can get back into business as usual and they regularly buy politicians. Imagine owning an airline right now.Why, though? Why would if bother them if it's slow to arrive? And, as mentioned, it's going to go through all sorts of approval around the world, lots of people get it before it gets to you and me.
Very good point. I don't have much knowledge on how how viruses and vaccines work.All viruses are "new" by this definition, due to mutations. Why do you think they have to keep giving us flu shots?