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By *rank speaker OP   Man
over a year ago

Worcester

Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

I don’t know if it helps but I have an irregular heartbeat which make me more prone to the possible danger of clots so take aspirin and statin but to honest the danger of not taking a vaccine against Covid outweigh a possible side effect.

So my advice is go for it

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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago

bournemouth


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

Yep the vaccine is saving millions of lives, if you're worried take half an aspirin or speak to your doctor

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By *oved Up 2Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

If you're concerned speak to your GP. I think these actions are likely politically motivated. Look at the countries that are ceasing use, their cases are rocketing, whereas they're dropping here. The vaccine works well IMO.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

If you read the actual data it suggests that no more people have the blood clots from taking the vaccine than those that haven't. So no increased risk of it but if your concerned speak with your GP

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

So.last weel the EU are moaning as AZ are struggling to supply to them then suddenly this week the EU are getting problems with the same.

Bit like believing Meghan and Harry really....

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By *ady7Woman
over a year ago

Hereford

My view is , the contraception pill can also possibly cause blood clots but people still use it . It's not going to happen to everyone and like someone discuss it with gp

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

A work colleagues mum has had severe blood clot issues and had the AZ vaccine around 4 weeks ago and is doing just fine.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I take clopedigrel to thin my blood OP and I‘ve had the Oxford jab and am not particularly concerned.

The sort of figures they are talking about aren’t, I believe, of any consequence.

No vaccine is risk free and has to be balanced against greater risks of the disease/ virus that is trying to be controlled.

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


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

Yep the vaccine is saving millions of lives, if you're worried take half an aspirin or speak to your doctor"

If he is prone to blood clotting .

I would be sure the specialist he is seeing for his clotting would know more than rob of a fab .

Who suggest he takes half an aspirin

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Warwick


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

If I were you I would go for it. If you work out the numbers 17M have had the AZ vaccine in UK and Europe and there are about 40 blood clot cases. Approximately 1 in 1000 have a blood clot during their lifetime. If you assume the 17M have on average had the vaccine for two months- that equates to about 1/500 of a lifetime. So you would normally expect 17M divided by 1000 divided by 500 cases without any vaccine = 34. However the vaccine has been given largely to older and more vulnerable people so you would expect more. If there have only been 40 cases with clots that seems lower than would be expected in normal circumstances!

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

Fact no increase in blood clots than normal fact % of clots is allmost the same after people have had phizer vaccine.

I see this as European empire plan to get back at us for leaving.

They are cutting off there noses to spit there face cannot wait for my second Oxford jab the more for us,please everyone go get your vaccine when invited

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The good balance is that the vaccine has now been given to millions of people and there doesn't appear to be any unusual levels of problems. The blood clotting appears to be below or at typical levels seen in the general population. As the vaccines have largely been given to people who are more prone to blood clots, higher levels than currently seen would have been expected, due to their natural frequency of occurrence.

Macron said some comments that were poorly thought through. There's some politics involved and it deflects too from low levels of vaccine delivery.

Stick with the evidence. Nothing appears out of the ordinary

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

I think it's absolute nonsense and a smokescreen for the ineptitude and inability of the EU to provide the vaccine in sufficient quantities. All you have to do is look at the figures

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


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

If I were you I would go for it. If you work out the numbers 17M have had the AZ vaccine in UK and Europe and there are about 40 blood clot cases. Approximately 1 in 1000 have a blood clot during their lifetime. If you assume the 17M have on average had the vaccine for two months- that equates to about 1/500 of a lifetime. So you would normally expect 17M divided by 1000 divided by 500 cases without any vaccine = 34. However the vaccine has been given largely to older and more vulnerable people so you would expect more. If there have only been 40 cases with clots that seems lower than would be expected in normal circumstances!"

Exactly this.

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By *heltenhamBiGuyMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

There are cases of blood clotting too in the Pfizer vaccinations, but for some reason that is not reported.... there's some EU skull duggery going on methinks

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

If you're concerned about your specific case, you should speak to your GP.

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Warwick


"If you're concerned about your specific case, you should speak to your GP. "

Absolutely

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

Well my mom had it a few weeks ago and she is fine

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By *ill_684Man
over a year ago

Usually somewhere in Wales

No risk at all

Numbers are low, and remember that all vaccines and medicines carry a very small risk

Statistically, You’re more likely to have a reaction to Paracetamol (if you read the drug sheet you’d never take them!)

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By *he Ring WraithMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I rarely believe anything UK politicians say, so there is no way i am going to take notice of the German / French / Spanish or whoever leaders.

This is politics they are playing with the lives of their people .... Oh yeh where have we heard this before Boris.

It wouldnt surprise me to find that in the next couple of weeks there is a 'european vaccine' developed by one of the countries slating this one.

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Warwick


"No risk at all

Numbers are low, and remember that all vaccines and medicines carry a very small risk

Statistically, You’re more likely to have a reaction to Paracetamol (if you read the drug sheet you’d never take them!) "

Yes, between 1 and 2% have reactions to paracetamol . Most are not serious but the serious cases far exceed the serious reactions to the vaccine

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By *atandasmileMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I think this probably counts as good news and from a knowledgeable source (quoting from a statement from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis):

"International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) recommends that all eligible adults continue to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, despite the recent decisions by Denmark, Norway and Iceland to at least temporarily suspend the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine due to reports of thrombosis.

At this time, the small number of reported thrombotic events relative to the millions of administered COVID-19 vaccinations does not suggest a direct link."

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By *atandasmileMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Probably worth adding this quote from further down - it addresses the OP's point about being prone to blood clotting.

"Based on all available data, the ISTH believes that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination strongly outweigh any potential complications even for patients with a history of blood clots or for those taking blood thinning medications."

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


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

Yep the vaccine is saving millions of lives, if you're worried take half an aspirin or speak to your doctor

If he is prone to blood clotting .

I would be sure the specialist he is seeing for his clotting would know more than rob of a fab .

Who suggest he takes half an aspirin "

Whilst I generally agree with this point, I had my vaccine as the news was breaking on the blood clotting and having had PEs 18 years ago I asked the nurse for advice. She suggested I take an aspirin a day for a couple of weeks if I was worried, although did reassure me there was nothing to worry about. Rob may be into something......

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By *Just meMan
over a year ago

york


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

There is no need to be concerned. The incidence of blood clots are actually lower in the vaccinated group compared to the general population. If you get covid then you are highly likely to get a blood clot and will be automatically started on anticoagulant therapy.

It is highly likely that the EMA in the EU will state today that there is no evidence of any issue and patients identified already had issues with clots forming.

If you think about it, this is like saying that we will blame the vaccine for a patient having cancer that was there already.

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By *Just meMan
over a year ago

york


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

Yep the vaccine is saving millions of lives, if you're worried take half an aspirin or speak to your doctor

If he is prone to blood clotting .

I would be sure the specialist he is seeing for his clotting would know more than rob of a fab .

Who suggest he takes half an aspirin "

If he is prone to it then he should be under review anyway and most likely on some form of anticogulant treatment and monitoring.

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By *Just meMan
over a year ago

york


"So.last weel the EU are moaning as AZ are struggling to supply to them then suddenly this week the EU are getting problems with the same.

Bit like believing Meghan and Harry really.... "

I wonder if they actually know which vaccine they were given!

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By *Just meMan
over a year ago

york


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

This was taken fro a BMJ article.... A spokesperson for AstraZeneca said, “Patient safety is the highest priority for AstraZeneca. Regulators have clear and stringent efficacy and safety standards for the approval of any new medicine, and that includes Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca.

“An analysis of our safety data of more than 10 million records has shown no evidence of an increased risk of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis in any defined age group, gender, batch or in any particular country with Covid-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca. In fact, the observed number of these types of events is significantly lower in those vaccinated than what would be expected among the general population.”

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

The reason some have had clots is based on genes just same as those who had a allergic reaction in my understanding the vaccine is effective and safe as you can see number of high age people are not rapidly dying genes have a very important part of each and every human being and are not the same are many ways to control the thinning of blood without medication but some are controlled better with but I'd consult either the doctor or specialist to put your mind at ease ....

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By *rank speaker OP   Man
over a year ago

Worcester

Thanks so much for the generally positive response to this thread. I am actually on blood thinning meds anyway due to a previously diagnosed condition so am actually not to worried so much for myself. I was just really putting it out there for discussion. I'm so glad the majority seem to be the same as me and feel it's probably more politically motivated than actually medically evidence based. I'm so sorry this mess has been hijacked by so many politicians for their own agenda?

Thanks again everyone. Best of luck going forward

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By *elinecdTV/TS
over a year ago

Nr Blackburn

I had the AZ early Feb, zero reactions or problems, very happy to have my second dose.

As many have said there are political issues at play, propaganda for European residents.

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By *irtylittletramp100TV/TS
over a year ago

Notts


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

i wouldnt worry at all, im not even sure why its a story! every medical organisation is supporting its use, think its a political football rather than a medical issue

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


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?"

The clotting of the blood accurs within the first few hours....are you ok? Good then your be alright

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

It's all a load of bollox!

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

If they want to suspend it, then that’s their choice... personally I think it’s political.. the Europeans are very good at biting their noses off to spite their face ... so good luck to em and it means more for us and to get the program finished in the Uk .. and keep supplying 3rd world country’s.. would u want the Russian or Chinese jab?

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


"Fact no increase in blood clots than normal fact % of clots is allmost the same after people have had phizer vaccine.

I see this as European empire plan to get back at us for leaving.

They are cutting off there noses to spit there face cannot wait for my second Oxford jab the more for us,please everyone go get your vaccine when invited"

i don’t understand how they would be getting back at us or what being political about this would achieve? is the oxford vaccine not being done at cost? so if we don’t distribute more then we haven’t lost out anyway?

they have just paused to do their due diligence , however for women already taking the pill our risk is already much higher than this vaccine so makes no difference to me unless a doctor tells me layering each on top of the other increases risk again so recommends pill takers to get the other one

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By *igh wide and handsomeMan
over a year ago

Dagenham

So, if countries really are pausing the vaccine for 'political' reasons, whilst causing more death, doesn't this make any conspiracy theory more plausible??

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol


"So, if countries really are pausing the vaccine for 'political' reasons, whilst causing more death, doesn't this make any conspiracy theory more plausible??"

No

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By *igh wide and handsomeMan
over a year ago

Dagenham


"So, if countries really are pausing the vaccine for 'political' reasons, whilst causing more death, doesn't this make any conspiracy theory more plausible??

No"

Because it sounds like a mad conspiracy theory.

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

The EU Covid Passport next

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


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i don’t understand how they would be getting back at us or what being political about this would achieve? is the oxford vaccine not being done at cost? so if we don’t distribute more then we haven’t lost out anyway?

"

The political ramifications are clear. The EU has messed up their vaccine rollout in a big way. There are leaders that need to try and justify the slow rollout and need to try and justify why they’ve spent months rubbishing their vaccine.

This is quite long but feel free to read if you have time.

1. The EU failed to negotiate and procure a steady supply of vaccines in time. Thus putting them at the back of the queue and contributing to shortages.

2. AstraZeneca claim the EU did not worm to help iron out the supply chain and fund factories and development. Instead choosing to spend months trying to negotiate the price of something that was already being sold at cost price. Again causing further delays.

3. The EU didn’t keep to their side of the contract, about doing their best efforts to ensure that the supply of goods, ingredients, staff, parts and everything vital to the supply chain was organised. Leading to hiccups and delays (the U.K. had the same issues but ironed them out months earlier due to better preparation).

4. The EU risked ruining peace in Northern Ireland in an attempt to pressure the U.K. into giving the EU our vaccine supply.

5. The EU said the AstraZeneca vaccine didn’t work in over 65’s, thus putting off tens of millions from taking it and delaying the roll out, even after it was declared effective.

6. In response to AstraZeneca shortages in the EU, Macron came out said it didn’t matter because AZ was “quasi ineffective” damaging confidence in the vaccine even further. Citing “German sources” which we later learned was a total fabrication.

7. Merkel said she wouldn’t take AstraZeneca because she’s over 60. Suspicion and mistrust grows.

8. German news falsely reported that AstraZeneca was only 8% effective, and that news was perpetuated throughout the EU, thus damaging confidence even more.

9. Doctors and nurses in Germany and France went on strike saying they don’t want the AZ vaccine because of side effects and lack of protection. Macron and Merkel then amplify these stories of doctors having “time off work”after having a dose, and imply that the vaccine is dangerous.

10. The EU laugh at the U.K. for delaying doses, claiming it is dangerous, ineffective and bad leadership. When evidence arrives that proves it’s a good strategy, the EU do not acknowledge it or adjust their strategy. They continue at a snails pace.

11. The WHO says vaccine is safe to use in all ages. Some EU states try to encourage public to take it but the public are now too scared.

12. After months of fear mongering, 80% of the AstraZeneca stockpile in the EU sits unused. Doctors and nurses cannot persuade the public to take it. Politicians are under pressure to explain why they got it so wrong.

14. Some AZ recipients get bloodclots, less than would be expected in the general population. Even Less than was seen in the Pfizer group.

15. Some European nations investigate reports of clots. The WHO say continue vaccinating, there is little risk. Despite this. France business minister calls Spain, Germany and Italy to escalate situation and they co-ordinate to suspend the AZ vaccine (four countries that already had terrible public uptake due to fearmongering). They don’t suspect Pfizer despite there being more bloodclots among Pfizer recipients.

16. Many other countries around the world have blocked vaccine in reaction to European panic.

17. EU leaders now conveniently have an excuse for all of the delays, poor uptake, shortfall in delivery and things that have gone wrong. By labelling as dangerous they can seem like heroes for not rushing it out quickly, and also by pausing they can justify why they still have 80% of the vaccine stockpiled.

18. (Not happened yet) results show AZ is fine, the European public won’t accept it because of all the negativity the EU has spread. A Third wave of Covid strikes Europe and new mutations and more deaths occurs because some politicians were too afraid to admit their mistakes.

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


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i don’t understand how they would be getting back at us or what being political about this would achieve? is the oxford vaccine not being done at cost? so if we don’t distribute more then we haven’t lost out anyway?

The political ramifications are clear. The EU has messed up their vaccine rollout in a big way. There are leaders that need to try and justify the slow rollout and need to try and justify why they’ve spent months rubbishing their vaccine.

This is quite long but feel free to read if you have time.

1. The EU failed to negotiate and procure a steady supply of vaccines in time. Thus putting them at the back of the queue and contributing to shortages.

2. AstraZeneca claim the EU did not worm to help iron out the supply chain and fund factories and development. Instead choosing to spend months trying to negotiate the price of something that was already being sold at cost price. Again causing further delays.

3. The EU didn’t keep to their side of the contract, about doing their best efforts to ensure that the supply of goods, ingredients, staff, parts and everything vital to the supply chain was organised. Leading to hiccups and delays (the U.K. had the same issues but ironed them out months earlier due to better preparation).

4. The EU risked ruining peace in Northern Ireland in an attempt to pressure the U.K. into giving the EU our vaccine supply.

5. The EU said the AstraZeneca vaccine didn’t work in over 65’s, thus putting off tens of millions from taking it and delaying the roll out, even after it was declared effective.

6. In response to AstraZeneca shortages in the EU, Macron came out said it didn’t matter because AZ was “quasi ineffective” damaging confidence in the vaccine even further. Citing “German sources” which we later learned was a total fabrication.

7. Merkel said she wouldn’t take AstraZeneca because she’s over 60. Suspicion and mistrust grows.

8. German news falsely reported that AstraZeneca was only 8% effective, and that news was perpetuated throughout the EU, thus damaging confidence even more.

9. Doctors and nurses in Germany and France went on strike saying they don’t want the AZ vaccine because of side effects and lack of protection. Macron and Merkel then amplify these stories of doctors having “time off work”after having a dose, and imply that the vaccine is dangerous.

10. The EU laugh at the U.K. for delaying doses, claiming it is dangerous, ineffective and bad leadership. When evidence arrives that proves it’s a good strategy, the EU do not acknowledge it or adjust their strategy. They continue at a snails pace.

11. The WHO says vaccine is safe to use in all ages. Some EU states try to encourage public to take it but the public are now too scared.

12. After months of fear mongering, 80% of the AstraZeneca stockpile in the EU sits unused. Doctors and nurses cannot persuade the public to take it. Politicians are under pressure to explain why they got it so wrong.

14. Some AZ recipients get bloodclots, less than would be expected in the general population. Even Less than was seen in the Pfizer group.

15. Some European nations investigate reports of clots. The WHO say continue vaccinating, there is little risk. Despite this. France business minister calls Spain, Germany and Italy to escalate situation and they co-ordinate to suspend the AZ vaccine (four countries that already had terrible public uptake due to fearmongering). They don’t suspect Pfizer despite there being more bloodclots among Pfizer recipients.

16. Many other countries around the world have blocked vaccine in reaction to European panic.

17. EU leaders now conveniently have an excuse for all of the delays, poor uptake, shortfall in delivery and things that have gone wrong. By labelling as dangerous they can seem like heroes for not rushing it out quickly, and also by pausing they can justify why they still have 80% of the vaccine stockpiled.

18. (Not happened yet) results show AZ is fine, the European public won’t accept it because of all the negativity the EU has spread. A Third wave of Covid strikes Europe and new mutations and more deaths occurs because some politicians were too afraid to admit their mistakes."

so thats a long list of issues for Europe (some of them not even political but i guess a long list was more effective for your point)

how is any of it “getting back at the UK”(presumably for brexit) which is what the post i replied to and you cropped out said?

why do we care if they mess up, are slow and haven’t made as much progress, slag off our vaccine, even stop using it - if we are providing at cost then we don’t stand to make a profit anyway so it just lets us carry on supplying and sorting out our own country, if they mess up on their own vaccine rollout and cut off their nose to spite their face why do we care?

People were so desperate to leave but like a bitter ex watching through a friends facebook after the divorce still want to keep score

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


"

i don’t understand how they would be getting back at us or what being political about this would achieve? is the oxford vaccine not being done at cost? so if we don’t distribute more then we haven’t lost out anyway?

The political ramifications are clear. The EU has messed up their vaccine rollout in a big way. There are leaders that need to try and justify the slow rollout and need to try and justify why they’ve spent months rubbishing their vaccine.

This is quite long but feel free to read if you have time.

1. The EU failed to negotiate and procure a steady supply of vaccines in time. Thus putting them at the back of the queue and contributing to shortages.

2. AstraZeneca claim the EU did not worm to help iron out the supply chain and fund factories and development. Instead choosing to spend months trying to negotiate the price of something that was already being sold at cost price. Again causing further delays.

3. The EU didn’t keep to their side of the contract, about doing their best efforts to ensure that the supply of goods, ingredients, staff, parts and everything vital to the supply chain was organised. Leading to hiccups and delays (the U.K. had the same issues but ironed them out months earlier due to better preparation).

4. The EU risked ruining peace in Northern Ireland in an attempt to pressure the U.K. into giving the EU our vaccine supply.

5. The EU said the AstraZeneca vaccine didn’t work in over 65’s, thus putting off tens of millions from taking it and delaying the roll out, even after it was declared effective.

6. In response to AstraZeneca shortages in the EU, Macron came out said it didn’t matter because AZ was “quasi ineffective” damaging confidence in the vaccine even further. Citing “German sources” which we later learned was a total fabrication.

7. Merkel said she wouldn’t take AstraZeneca because she’s over 60. Suspicion and mistrust grows.

8. German news falsely reported that AstraZeneca was only 8% effective, and that news was perpetuated throughout the EU, thus damaging confidence even more.

9. Doctors and nurses in Germany and France went on strike saying they don’t want the AZ vaccine because of side effects and lack of protection. Macron and Merkel then amplify these stories of doctors having “time off work”after having a dose, and imply that the vaccine is dangerous.

10. The EU laugh at the U.K. for delaying doses, claiming it is dangerous, ineffective and bad leadership. When evidence arrives that proves it’s a good strategy, the EU do not acknowledge it or adjust their strategy. They continue at a snails pace.

11. The WHO says vaccine is safe to use in all ages. Some EU states try to encourage public to take it but the public are now too scared.

12. After months of fear mongering, 80% of the AstraZeneca stockpile in the EU sits unused. Doctors and nurses cannot persuade the public to take it. Politicians are under pressure to explain why they got it so wrong.

14. Some AZ recipients get bloodclots, less than would be expected in the general population. Even Less than was seen in the Pfizer group.

15. Some European nations investigate reports of clots. The WHO say continue vaccinating, there is little risk. Despite this. France business minister calls Spain, Germany and Italy to escalate situation and they co-ordinate to suspend the AZ vaccine (four countries that already had terrible public uptake due to fearmongering). They don’t suspect Pfizer despite there being more bloodclots among Pfizer recipients.

16. Many other countries around the world have blocked vaccine in reaction to European panic.

17. EU leaders now conveniently have an excuse for all of the delays, poor uptake, shortfall in delivery and things that have gone wrong. By labelling as dangerous they can seem like heroes for not rushing it out quickly, and also by pausing they can justify why they still have 80% of the vaccine stockpiled.

18. (Not happened yet) results show AZ is fine, the European public won’t accept it because of all the negativity the EU has spread. A Third wave of Covid strikes Europe and new mutations and more deaths occurs because some politicians were too afraid to admit their mistakes.

so thats a long list of issues for Europe (some of them not even political but i guess a long list was more effective for your point)

how is any of it “getting back at the UK”(presumably for brexit) which is what the post i replied to and you cropped out said?

why do we care if they mess up, are slow and haven’t made as much progress, slag off our vaccine, even stop using it - if we are providing at cost then we don’t stand to make a profit anyway so it just lets us carry on supplying and sorting out our own country, if they mess up on their own vaccine rollout and cut off their nose to spite their face why do we care?

People were so desperate to leave but like a bitter ex watching through a friends facebook after the divorce still want to keep score "

Every point was political, each decision was made by politicians.

The getting back at us part - I probably should have included an additional part. We were invited to join the EU vaccine scheme early last year, and after consideration we turned it down.

I read an interview with an MEP who said the attitude was very much “silly Britain trying to do it alone. We’ll show our members why we’re better together”.

Our rollout is going brilliantly, thankfully. But on the flip side Europe’s isn’t going well. So some politicians have to justify that by rubbishing the U.K. and throwing doubt at as many aspects of our rollout as possible.

I don’t think it’s about getting direct revenge on us, but it’s more about trying to sow seeds of doubt and damage our reputation. Are they doing that because they hate us ? I don’t think so, but I do think they’re doing it to make themselves look good and to try and cover up their mistakes

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

Google "Blood clot fears: how misapplication of the precautionary principle may undermine public trust in vaccines"

For a rather good article on the issue.

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By *69BANMan
over a year ago

Reading

Just had my first dose of the AZ vaccine here in Finland, good to see them not paying attention to the other Nordic countries!

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

The UK government have an indemnity clause saying they are not responsible for any vaccine side effects. The other countries do not.

The UK government is being less than honest to its population and the other governments are being cautious because the payments, if proven, would make them unelectable.

It’s all about populism rather than health .

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


"The UK government have an indemnity clause saying they are not responsible for any vaccine side effects. The other countries do not.

The UK government is being less than honest to its population and the other governments are being cautious because the payments, if proven, would make them unelectable.

It’s all about populism rather than health ."

That’s not true. People keep spreading that misinformation. The U.K. have an indemnity clause saying the government won’t sue companies, and they won’t sue those doctors nurses and pharmacies that administer the jab. They had to do that clause to reassure third parties and speed up the process.

As a person receiving the jab you can still take legal action and claim. You are still legally protected. You still have rights. Our government are essentially acting as an insurance company and will handle any payouts and legal work where required.

In short, if something were to go wrong then you complain to the government instead of AZ or Pfizer and the gov will take responsibility.

If other countries didn’t have that clause then it gives them even less reason to be cautious, because they can just pass on any charges to those companies.

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

I’m afraid it is indeed true- I have read it. It was circulated in mid 2020 before any vaccine was produced but after the work was started.

I sincerely hope it was retracted but I was told earlier in the month that it had not been.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"The UK government have an indemnity clause saying they are not responsible for any vaccine side effects. The other countries do not.

The UK government is being less than honest to its population and the other governments are being cautious because the payments, if proven, would make them unelectable.

It’s all about populism rather than health ."

Government liability for vaccine injury is long standing in many countries. It's just the way it works. It's a non story being hyped by people with an agenda

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By *iveralandssklpMan
over a year ago

Turkey


"I don’t know if it helps but I have an irregular heartbeat which make me more prone to the possible danger of clots so take aspirin and statin but to honest the danger of not taking a vaccine against Covid outweigh a possible side effect.

So my advice is go for it "

Really sensible advice Thank you

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By *ighlander80884Man
over a year ago

Inverness

More people suffer from blood clots from taking HRT and the pill than they do from taking the Astrazenica vaccine.

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


"The UK government have an indemnity clause saying they are not responsible for any vaccine side effects. The other countries do not.

The UK government is being less than honest to its population and the other governments are being cautious because the payments, if proven, would make them unelectable.

It’s all about populism rather than health .

Government liability for vaccine injury is long standing in many countries. It's just the way it works. It's a non story being hyped by people with an agenda"

I agree in that it’s about populism. The agenda is from the governments in the ‘not on our watch’ stance but also, the vaccine does have a propensity to cause clotting due to corona virus’ modus operandi.

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By *exy Pretty FeetCouple
over a year ago

Live in Scotland Play in England


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

If I were you I would go for it. If you work out the numbers 17M have had the AZ vaccine in UK and Europe and there are about 40 blood clot cases. Approximately 1 in 1000 have a blood clot during their lifetime. If you assume the 17M have on average had the vaccine for two months- that equates to about 1/500 of a lifetime. So you would normally expect 17M divided by 1000 divided by 500 cases without any vaccine = 34. However the vaccine has been given largely to older and more vulnerable people so you would expect more. If there have only been 40 cases with clots that seems lower than would be expected in normal circumstances!"

The current issue in Germany is that about 6 people too many developed a rare and specific type of thrombosis that warrants further investigation at this stage... they suffered sinus vein thrombosis which would not normally occur at rate in that (younger) age group.

It seems sensible to pause while this is investigated otherwise im sure in the long term, not doing so would have greater implications for the vaccine programme.

It's definitely not easy keeping everyone happy but sometimes you just gotta play it safe...for a little while. Im sure the AZ vaccination rollout in the EU will resume soon enough

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By *eicsbimaleMan
over a year ago

loughborough

Apparently another problem has arisen, the vaccine attracts moving objects, a man leaving a vaccination center in Russia was hit by a bus, so the have stopped all vaccinations as well

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


"So.last weel the EU are moaning as AZ are struggling to supply to them then suddenly this week the EU are getting problems with the same.

Bit like believing Meghan and Harry really.... "

Report in Telegraph, yesterday.

Italian Medicines Regulator has admitted it is all political.

Short of supplies due to beauracratic cock ups in placing orders late. So suspend use to "hide" the real reason.....genius!

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By *exhillboyMan
over a year ago

Vilamoura Portugal

So despite the European Medical Council saying not to suspend the vaccine many countries think it is more important to try and make a point against the UK than it is to keep their people alive. I guarantee that the deths caused by the suspension of the vaccine far outweigh any slight risks there may be in the vaccine. It is political brinksmanship in its worst guise killing their own people. So Sad

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

Well they have given it the green light,although they have still left some doubts about the colts...the bloody clots

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By *ax777Man
over a year ago

Not here

According to BBC just now:

“A review by the EU's medicines regulator has concluded the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is "safe and effective", and its benefits outweigh the risks.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) found the vaccine was "not associated" with a higher risk of blood clots.

But it said it would continue to study the possibility of such links.”

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By *rank speaker OP   Man
over a year ago

Worcester

I've just seen that too. Bloody politicians sticking their nose in when it's not needed?

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By *irtylittletramp100TV/TS
over a year ago

Notts


"Well they have given it the green light,although they have still left some doubts about the colts...the bloody clots "

think the eu leaders are the clots!

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By *lansmanMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"So.last weel the EU are moaning as AZ are struggling to supply to them then suddenly this week the EU are getting problems with the same.

Bit like believing Meghan and Harry really....

Report in Telegraph, yesterday.

Italian Medicines Regulator has admitted it is all political.

Short of supplies due to beauracratic cock ups in placing orders late. So suspend use to "hide" the real reason.....genius!"

The whole shitshow has been political from day one. There will be some folk twisting it round to blame the Tories when most countries have failures . This tribalism costs lives .. its the new political landscape unfortunately.

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By *anddXXXCouple
over a year ago

London

You're worried about a medical complication due to having a vaccine. Instead of consulting a medical professional, you ask a forum that is hosted on a website dedicated predominantly to people who wish to have sex with other people other than there own partner. And that is what it's come too. I'm sure all the warehouse workers, carers, office workers etc will tell you the answer you want to hear.

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By *irtylittletramp100TV/TS
over a year ago

Notts


"You're worried about a medical complication due to having a vaccine. Instead of consulting a medical professional, you ask a forum that is hosted on a website dedicated predominantly to people who wish to have sex with other people other than there own partner. And that is what it's come too. I'm sure all the warehouse workers, carers, office workers etc will tell you the answer you want to hear. "

just because i fuck every man in trousers doesnt mean im not a scientist! I could be doing some sort of scientific work on here, like comparing cock size to IQ!

Yes I am joking, ive found cock size and brain size are in no way related lol

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


"You're worried about a medical complication due to having a vaccine. Instead of consulting a medical professional, you ask a forum that is hosted on a website dedicated predominantly to people who wish to have sex with other people other than there own partner. And that is what it's come too. I'm sure all the warehouse workers, carers, office workers etc will tell you the answer you want to hear. "

people other than their own partner .... id be so glad to be the other half of that couple

lots of people use fab as an addition to their life rather than as escape from it - that addition doesn’t have to only take the form of banging

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By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Apparently the number of blood clots per 10million doses is marginally highr for Pfizer than AstraZeneca. But the key point is that neither of them are higher than the numbers for the general population not being vaccinated.

Clearly if you are worried talk to your GP, but medically this seems to be a non issue. It is a mix of Politics & Conspiracy and that always goes well

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol


"According to BBC just now:

“A review by the EU's medicines regulator has concluded the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is "safe and effective", and its benefits outweigh the risks.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) found the vaccine was "not associated" with a higher risk of blood clots.

But it said it would continue to study the possibility of such links.”

"

Well they have to keep justifying their massive paycheques

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


"Just watching reports of the suspension of the Astra vaccine in many countries. I appreciate it's probably an over reaction and possibly politically motivated in certain countries, however as I'm prone to blood clotting and have had this particular vaccine I can't help being slightly concerned.

Anyone got any positive views on this subject?

I think it's absolute nonsense and a smokescreen for the ineptitude and inability of the EU to provide the vaccine in sufficient quantities. All you have to do is look at the figures "

The WHO and outside countries have been condemning the EU's games now. One asked why Germany had only administered a fraction of what they already have? They haven't had a response. Maybe they have had to dispose a lot as the roll out wasn't taken up as well well as anticipated or their system of storage didn't compensate for this either.

Italian health officials said yesterday the country will administer just a single vaccine dose to those who have recently recovered from a Covid-19 infection, in a move aimed at saving shots amid low supplies.

The recommendation applies to both people who have fallen ill and those who were diagnosed but had no symptoms between three and six months ago.

I'm guessing this may have changes to the initial idea of the vaccine passport as the only way forward too.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

You know its all lies when it takes Pfizer to step in and tell the EU to shut up.

They just didn't pre order their supplies and used the scare to try to hide the fact that they didn't actually have any.

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