FabSwingers.com forum: Superdrug antibody tests

By *ittleMissCali OP Woman
over a year ago

all loved up

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-52747112

I has thought these were the same ones the government was testing but I guess not... not that I could afford that for a test anyway.

Will anyone be buying one..? Do you think if they are being sold by chemists they should be pretty good.. ??

I guess they arent the same ones that the government are buying though with them warning people not to buy them.

Maybe they are worried how many will have had it and not know.

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By *otwife and the HubbyCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

The Superdrug ones are £69 so not too bad, although accuracy is only 97.5%, might be worth a go for anyone that thinks they have had it.

https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/coronavirus-antibody-test-kits.html

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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Why would anyone be worried about how many have had it and recovered surely this is a good thing.

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By *etsomeMan
over a year ago

birmingham

"The Superdrug ones are £69 so not too bad, although accuracy is only 97.5%, might be worth a go for anyone that thinks they have had it.

https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/coronavirus-antibody-test-kits.html"

Only 97.5%? That is pretty accurate as these things go

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By *ittleMissCali OP Woman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Why would anyone be worried about how many have had it and recovered surely this is a good thing."
dont know but it's not something that the figures are released daily for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would like to know if I had it, even though its not known yet how long you would be immune for if at all. But I'm not £69 curious!

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By *ittleMissCali OP Woman
over a year ago

all loved up

"I would like to know if I had it, even though its not known yet how long you would be immune for if at all. But I'm not £69 curious!"
it's lot of money to me to be fair. More than my weeks shopping. So not going to be rushing to buy one x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. "
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no point is there

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I would wait for a full NHS test, as they will carry greater weight as I'll know the full details behind them. There seems to be a few chemists and private cos offering them but, no thanks.

We'll probably know with more time what immunity, if any, that we may have. I don't know if I had the disease but also a longer delay until and if, I was shown to have antibodies would make me feel more relaxed - assuming I wasn't just recovered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I suspect most people will wait for the tax funded NHS tests.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sold out already sadly as for £70 I’d have had a look. Whilst immunity is still not fully understood it’s a useful data point to know if you’ve had it (and would explain some weird symptoms I had end of March). Would I walk round thinking I was invincible?

Absolutely not. But it would be good to know.

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By *oss and SuzieCouple
over a year ago

Porthmadog

Lesbian friends of ours bought two kits (not sure which ones). When they turned up, they were given one of those things you use to prick the end of your finger, and a 2cc tube to fill up! No way they could get that amount of blood out of the end of a finger, so it looks like it's a lab test intended to be used with blood extracted with a hypodermic syringe, being sold on the open market; of course they can't supply a syringe.

Caveat emptor.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

The NGS version could be 1-2 years realistically and you might need to jump through hoops. If you have an elderly or sick relative to cate for or see or need to travel in the short term this might be useful to you.

We don’t yet know how long COVID-19 anti bodies provide protection for but we know the other Corona last from 4-8 weeks (common cold) to 1-2 years (SARS) and the severity of your infection plays a role, e.g a very mild cold and you may get another a month later, a bad cold will “probably” keep you immune for 8+ Weeks

None of this is fully tested yet , but knowing you have anti bodies can help , but there’s still small risks

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Lesbian friends of ours bought two kits (not sure which ones). When they turned up, they were given one of those things you use to prick the end of your finger, and a 2cc tube to fill up! No way they could get that amount of blood out of the end of a finger, so it looks like it's a lab test intended to be used with blood extracted with a hypodermic syringe, being sold on the open market; of course they can't supply a syringe.

Caveat emptor."

No it’s designed to be done at home and posted to a lab, a couple of drops of blood from a thumb prick is enough . Even my private GP will not administer it, you pick it up, take it home and post it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did one at the weekend. They supply 3 lancets. You prick your little finger and drip the blood into a vial. I had to do both little fingers to get enough blood to fill it to the level required. Expecting to get my results back today/tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont understand why people would spend that sort of money to find out if they have had it.

They still have to social distance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I spent £49. It’s the same thing as super drug one being offered at £69 did the OP say ?

For me I don’t mind paying £49 to satisfy my curiosity over whether I previously had it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Superdrug ones are £69 so not too bad, although accuracy is only 97.5%, might be worth a go for anyone that thinks they have had it.

https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/coronavirus-antibody-test-kits.html"

I got a 24hr holiday for posting links

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"I dont understand why people would spend that sort of money to find out if they have had it.

They still have to social distance."
. Be good to know that you have nothing to fear about corona if you had and beat it peace of mind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I dont understand why people would spend that sort of money to find out if they have had it.

They still have to social distance.. Be good to know that you have nothing to fear about corona if you had and beat it peace of mind"

Did u order one yet ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I dont understand why people would spend that sort of money to find out if they have had it.

They still have to social distance.. Be good to know that you have nothing to fear about corona if you had and beat it peace of mind

Did u order one yet ?"

Where did you get yours, I wouldn’t pay 70+ for a test but I might pay 50

I have been poorly and it was suspected corona so it would be good to know if that was the problem

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

Caveat emptor.

Sorry you're wrong.

Abbot diagnostics, the manufacturer of the kit, have issued a statement that their kit is not designed and validated for "home use"

Unless they have retracted it in the last 24 hours.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Caveat emptor.

Sorry you're wrong.

Abbot diagnostics, the manufacturer of the kit, have issued a statement that their kit is not designed and validated for "home use"

Unless they have retracted it in the last 24 hours.

Bupa , WHO and my GP all advise differently , BUPA pay for it so I’m going with their advice

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

Caveat emptor.

Sorry you're wrong.

Abbot diagnostics, the manufacturer of the kit, have issued a statement that their kit is not designed and validated for "home use"

Unless they have retracted it in the last 24 hours.

Bupa , WHO and my GP all advise differently , BUPA pay for it so I’m going with their advice "

“Superdrug seems to be playing on people’s fears and that’s not right. What people really need is a readily available, easy to use test that’s accurate. They deserve nothing less.”

A spokesman for Superdrug said: “The price is reflective of the cost price that we pay for the testing.”

Michael Henry, Superdrug’s healthcare director, said the firm had decided to launch the test because “we’re confident of its reliability and accuracy”.

However, Abbott said that, while the test has demonstrated a 99.6 per cent specificity rate when the blood is taken by a medical professional, it has no data relating to at-home use.

A spokesman said: “The test is not intended for use as a home test and it should not be conducted with a finger stick blood sample.”

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"The Superdrug ones are £69 so not too bad, although accuracy is only 97.5%, might be worth a go for anyone that thinks they have had it.

https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/coronavirus-antibody-test-kits.html

I got a 24hr holiday for posting links"

The test cost is £49. That's the cost of the kit, the processing, return delivery and results. Anything else is service. My GP charge £95, the benefit they are unlikely to be scammed and buy a duffer online like us. Superdrug change a bit less.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Caveat emptor.

Sorry you're wrong.

Abbot diagnostics, the manufacturer of the kit, have issued a statement that their kit is not designed and validated for "home use"

Unless they have retracted it in the last 24 hours.

Bupa , WHO and my GP all advise differently , BUPA pay for it so I’m going with their advice

“Superdrug seems to be playing on people’s fears and that’s not right. What people really need is a readily available, easy to use test that’s accurate. They deserve nothing less.”

A spokesman for Superdrug said: “The price is reflective of the cost price that we pay for the testing.”

Michael Henry, Superdrug’s healthcare director, said the firm had decided to launch the test because “we’re confident of its reliability and accuracy”.

However, Abbott said that, while the test has demonstrated a 99.6 per cent specificity rate when the blood is taken by a medical professional, it has no data relating to at-home use.

A spokesman said: “The test is not intended for use as a home test and it should not be conducted with a finger stick blood sample.”"

They have to say that to cover there back and for insurance, but in reality if you send your blood it can be tested fine, lots of biotech products already do this over the internet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

Mistress!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

Mistress!! "

Alright mate...I thought you'd fecked off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

Mistress!!

Alright mate...I thought you'd fecked off

I did, it won't be long before I'm fecking off again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

Mistress!!

Alright mate...I thought you'd fecked off

I did, it won't be long before I'm fecking off again"

I come back on for the lockdown...cant get out of the country ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Abbott does not have any data to support that finger stick blood samples can be used with our test. The use of the Abbott name, our data and our materials by any companies in connection with these home tests has not been authorised by Abbott, and we regard them as misleading in that these sites imply Abbott condones the use of finger stick samples with our test.

"This is false and not correct. We took immediate action upon learning of this and have taken steps to have companies remove our name from their website and retract any misleading information relating to our test."

Looks like Superdrug might be in the shit!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

""Abbott does not have any data to support that finger stick blood samples can be used with our test. The use of the Abbott name, our data and our materials by any companies in connection with these home tests has not been authorised by Abbott, and we regard them as misleading in that these sites imply Abbott condones the use of finger stick samples with our test.

Looks like Superdrug might be in the shit!!!"

Aha.. I looked for them on thier website this morning,after hearing Jeremy vine saying he bought one...feck all there to see so they must have pulled them.

I wonder how much they made though eh

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

Hmmm...bargain!

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

To be honest I'm just going with the flow.Until they can prove immunity, if you have the antibodies, I see no point in it

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

According to the bbc the goverment study indicates that 5% have antibodies which is promising

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to the bbc the goverment study indicates that 5% have antibodies which is promising

Still 95% to catch it from then...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

To be honest I'm just going with the flow.Until they can prove immunity, if you have the antibodies, I see no point in it

I wouldn't mind one as I had pneumonia in February...just to know if..

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"How much??? I am certainly in no rush of spending that much money on a test. Especially that there is no guarantee it would prove any immunity to Covid-19. ,

no point is there

Now if it was just a fiver eh

To be honest I'm just going with the flow.Until they can prove immunity, if you have the antibodies, I see no point in it

I wouldn't mind one as I had pneumonia in February...just to know if..

"
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Yes, I get that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a really bad virus for four days 2/3 weeks before lockdown

I had all the symptoms, dry cough, sore throat, head aches and high temperature. I have worked through the lockdown but I still dont mind paying for piece of mind. I did try and order but they were sold out

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

If I thought I have had it and wanted out of lockdown I'd gladly pay it!

Unfortunately I don't think I have had it, and it's my asthma that is my worrying factor.

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

It depend on what side the accuracy falls, if the test is giving false positives it is crap as you could then take risks thinking you were safe. If the test giving false negatives then you are no worse off than not doing the test.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to the bbc the goverment study indicates that 5% have antibodies which is promising

Still 95% to catch it from then..."

I do think that more people have already had this than 5%.

They have only just added loss of taste as a symptom for example which in the early days would have resulted in more people being tested .. a possibility more people have got covid. It will certainly be interesting when all NHS staff and health workers are tested ..the more tested the better chance of accurate extrapolation.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

As these things go, the Superdrug test isn't costly. It just goes to show how much medical procedures actually cost and how we must continue to support the NHS.

As for why one might take the test? It would be somewhat reassuring to know that you have had C19, survived and have antibodies....and therefore hopefully (some) immunity.

I know a couple of people who are pretty damned sure they've had it, but without a test they can't be totally sure. In one case the guy had bad symptoms and was almost hospitalised....his wife had very mild symptoms for just a couple of days....would be good for both to get tested. He's 99% likely to have had it from the symptoms but she really can't be sure.

But...there will also be tests available on the NHS. Initially to care workers but eventually to all. Whether you spend the money depends on various factors....how likely it is you had the C19 illness, how much money you have, how worried you are etc.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come."

Read the ifs

If it's not going to prevent reinfection a dentist who has had it is going to get it again

IF it is then welcome to two tier societies

It was made blatantly clear on the other thread it could not be used to guarantee immunity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come.

Read the ifs

If it's not going to prevent reinfection a dentist who has had it is going to get it again

IF it is then welcome to two tier societies

It was made blatantly clear on the other thread it could not be used to guarantee immunity

If there is no immunity there will be no vaccine either. Then you keep getting it till it kills you or it kills your entire family ...

This virus isn't unique .. Spanish flu was more dangerous and burnt out eventually.

If it's a two tier system for a bit then so what... We cannot bunker down till everyone has been innocuoated in the entire world.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"According to the bbc the goverment study indicates that 5% have antibodies which is promising

Still 95% to catch it from then..."

You missed the point .. ah well

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come.

Read the ifs

If it's not going to prevent reinfection a dentist who has had it is going to get it again

IF it is then welcome to two tier societies

It was made blatantly clear on the other thread it could not be used to guarantee immunity

If there is no immunity there will be no vaccine either. Then you keep getting it till it kills you or it kills your entire family ...

This virus isn't unique .. Spanish flu was more dangerous and burnt out eventually.

If it's a two tier system for a bit then so what... We cannot bunker down till everyone has been innocuoated in the entire world."

What would your moral stand point be on people becoming deliberately infected to have the greater freedoms ? And be assured IF an antibody based divide was created many will .I mean would x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come.

Read the ifs

If it's not going to prevent reinfection a dentist who has had it is going to get it again

IF it is then welcome to two tier societies

It was made blatantly clear on the other thread it could not be used to guarantee immunity

If there is no immunity there will be no vaccine either. Then you keep getting it till it kills you or it kills your entire family ...

This virus isn't unique .. Spanish flu was more dangerous and burnt out eventually.

If it's a two tier system for a bit then so what... We cannot bunker down till everyone has been innocuoated in the entire world.

What would your moral stand point be on people becoming deliberately infected to have the greater freedoms ? And be assured IF an antibody based divide was created many will .I mean would x"

How would you deliberately infect yourself?

The greater freedoms I mentioned are predominantly in health care. So morally I have no objections to that.

If there was a vaccine then there would be a vaccine devide also. Where does this end ? We either move forward or hide for ever...

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"According to a thread the other day.knowing personally if you have had it is absolutely pointless

Obviously the entire population should be tested free for exceptionally useful virus statistical data

IF , IF ,

If at any juncture the test is seen as individually useful it would ONLY be because it gave lasting immunity and an ability to do things you could not if you did not have immunity

Thus

Its worthwhile two tier society

Or it's only for statistics

It would certainly be helpful to get dentists back to work for one example .. plus why not find out from a personal level. The alternative is to remain fearfull for years to come.

Read the ifs

If it's not going to prevent reinfection a dentist who has had it is going to get it again

IF it is then welcome to two tier societies

It was made blatantly clear on the other thread it could not be used to guarantee immunity

If there is no immunity there will be no vaccine either. Then you keep getting it till it kills you or it kills your entire family ...

This virus isn't unique .. Spanish flu was more dangerous and burnt out eventually.

If it's a two tier system for a bit then so what... We cannot bunker down till everyone has been innocuoated in the entire world.

What would your moral stand point be on people becoming deliberately infected to have the greater freedoms ? And be assured IF an antibody based divide was created many will .I mean would x

How would you deliberately infect yourself?

The greater freedoms I mentioned are predominantly in health care. So morally I have no objections to that.

If there was a vaccine then there would be a vaccine devide also. Where does this end ? We either move forward or hide for ever..."

How to deliberately infect

Many ways

Go on a fab date go on the tube visit people who post on the internet for a fee dismiss all social distancing

And if you think the only benefits of proven immunity would be medical I'd suggest you're mistaken

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