(08-18-2021, 05:06 AM)PaulP link Wrote:Not an anti vaxxer, but maybe not relying on the best available information to make a decision IMO. I would check with your wife's GP, and see what they say. They may on certain occasions recommend one or the other.

(08-18-2021, 05:24 AM)madbluboy link Wrote:The government website says
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer (Comirnaty) is preferred in adults aged under 60 years.
In people 60 years and over, ATAGI continue to advise that the benefits of vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks associated with vaccination.
This recommendation is based on:

the increasing risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 in older adults (and hence a higher benefit from vaccination), and
the increased risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia following AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 60 years.
There appears to be a small risk of TTS in people 60 years and over, but this risk appears to be lower than in younger people. Cases overseas have been reported at all ages.

If you are under 60 years of age and have already had your first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, and did not experience abnormal side effects, ATAGI recommends you still receive your second AstraZeneca dose. This will provide you with greater coverage against severe illness from COVID-19.

People who are considering vaccination with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should be aware of this potential complication as part of providing informed consent.

The COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine can be used in adults aged under 60 years where the benefits clearly outweigh the risk for that individual and the person has made an informed decision based on an understanding of the risks and benefits.

If you are aged 18-59 years of age, you can choose to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine:

following an appropriate assessment of suitability by a qualified health professional; and
if you provide verbal or written consent.

(08-18-2021, 04:41 AM)flyboy77 date Wrote:Meanwhile, data out of Israel shows that vaccine 'efficacy' past 6 months is poor.

(08-18-2021, 05:29 AM)DJC date Wrote:“In today's CoronaCheck, we explain how statistics concerning COVID-19 cases among vaccinated people can mislead.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-06/coronacheck-israel-higher-numbers-vaccinated-people-infected/100353540

It’s always good to have an expert untangle the metrics ??

Quote:In her blog post Professor McGowan outlined a situation in which 90 per cent of a group of 20 people were vaccinated. Four people in the group contracted COVID-19, including two who were unvaccinated and two who were, which means that 50 per cent of the infections were among vaccinated people.

By another measure, however, the same scenario showed that 100 per cent of unvaccinated people got sick, compared to just 11 per cent of vaccinated people.

In this case, the vaccine would be seen to be 89 per cent effective.

(08-18-2021, 08:46 AM)PaulP link Wrote:https://www.sydney.edu.au/marie-bashir-institute/news-and-events/news/2021/08/05/should-i-wait-for-pfizer-the-case-for-astra-zeneca-now.html

An open letter of sorts, signed by various medical professionals, summarising why you should take whatever vaccine is available to you, rather than waiting for Pfizer. Dated 5th August.

(08-18-2021, 08:47 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Raise the bat Pauly, you've made the triple ton of pages.