Thai PM gets first shot of AstraZeneca vaccine after safety scare

[Sumarianson]

13 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

And today three major countries in Europe have decided to stop using this vaccine.  Expect there may be a few second thoughts going around at this time.

 

 

 

Nevertheless, Thailand will push ahead regardless of the risk. 

[mbenson]

8 hours ago, ukrules said:

This is the route out of the COVID situation.

I'm glad Anutin / Prayuth have risen above the hysterics we're seeing in the EU, they are to be congratulated for that - a rare occurrence.

The EU is going to pay a huge price for their hesitancy in the coming 12 months.

I think they finally figured out that they need to quit screwing around, plus, it is AZ after all. They need to get going, and they need to counter any negative public opinion of the vaccines in general.

[Jalasko]

E.U. nations just can't stop being anti UK.

[Albert Zweistein]

Just in case the PM wants to know ; I am also feeling well after taking my Pfizer shot last Thursday.

[Soikhaonoiken]

Now Mr PM,  never mind boosting confidence, and get vaccinating the population of Thailand, 

[Destiny1990]

An adult looking person is taking an vaccine injection and the bystanders are clapping in their hands for encouragement or?

[daveAustin]

19 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

And today three major countries in Europe have decided to stop using this vaccine.  Expect there may be a few second thoughts going around at this time.

Surprised to see you pushing twaddle like this, lop. Total over-exaggeration by the usual euro suspects. Politically motivated and/or envy. Take your pick. I mean, when you have fewer than 40 people with an issue (likely unrelated) when literally millions have gone without incident... The reason it is highlighted over Pziser and others - which will have similar coincidences since statistically people have blood issues by default whether they have vaccine, pint of beer, an ice-crea, take your pick - is the above.

And, meanwhile, people in continental Europe are desperate to get some protection during their third wave, while out-of-touch politicians/bureaucrats mess with their lives.

Edited March 16, 2021 by daveAustin

[daveAustin]

But kudos to the bloke... thought this ridiculous getting-on-the-bandwagon 'pausing' malarkey would be the perfect excuse for his lot to do the sinovac thing. Fair play. Still can't stand him, but. :P

[lopburi3]

2 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Surprised to see you pushing twaddle like this, lop.

I was not intending to push anything - I stated a new and relevant fact.  Obviously some believe there is an issue but being from the former land of Trump can well understand it may be more political than medical.  If I had the chance to have that vaccine I would take it - but that is my opinion.

[ronaldo0]

How many has he had ? The photo I seen yesterday had him sitting in his vest getting a jab with 4 nurses and anutin standing behind him and a female giving him the jab .

[maxcorrigan]

I would imagine Uncle Tuu must be inline for another medal to go with his many after that heroic stunt and beamed around Thailand!

[Neeranam]

29 minutes ago, maxcorrigan said:

I would imagine Uncle Tuu must be inline for another medal to go with his many after that heroic stunt and beamed around Thailand!

What is heroic about a little <deleted>? 

[Neeranam]

8 hours ago, Albert Zweistein said:

Just in case the PM wants to know ; I am also feeling well after taking my Pfizer shot last Thursday.

Where did you get it? 

[raccos21]

So far, we only see the world politicians and leaders are getting the vaccines like it’s the beginning of vaccines endgame. However, there isn’t yet any actual data or evidence to know for sure whether the vaccines actually reduce infections amount of a symptomatic carriers. Good luck!

Edited March 17, 2021 by raccos21

[crazykopite]

But everyone else will get the Chinese vaccine If it’s that good why did the PM not have it 

[Dart12]

Saline?

Edited March 17, 2021 by Dart12

[pacman32]

On 3/16/2021 at 3:03 AM, Big Yuley said:

I hardly doubt it.

Just another massive over exaggeration from countries over absolutely nothing.

Just like the pandemic ????????????

[Albert Zweistein]

13 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Where did you get it? 

In s'Gravezande, April 16 the second one.

[Albert Zweistein]

45 minutes ago, Albert Zweistein said:

In s'Gravezande, April 16 the second one.

For your info ; it's in Holland. You could come over, the jabs are free.

[EricTh]

On 3/16/2021 at 1:36 PM, ikwiljou said:

" Thailand's health minister said on Monday the rollout would resume after many countries had said there were no blood clot issues with the vaccine. "

Don't they read the latest news from Europe and Indonesia?

They only read the news from WHO who said that 'Astrazeneca is safe'.

I tend not to trust WHO.

 

[EricTh]

12 hours ago, crazykopite said:

But everyone else will get the Chinese vaccine If it’s that good why did the PM not have it 

The Chinese vaccine was tested to be safe for age group 18-59 in Brazil , Turkey and Indonesia.

The Thai PM is over that age. There are  insufficient clinical trials for age 60 and above yet.

The Thai deputy PM Anutin is under that age and so he already took it late last month.

The Indonesian PM Joko also took it in January because he is 59 years old.

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by EricTh

[SiSePuede419]

Lots of dangerous countries on that list, like Russia.  What a joke.  You're confusing political stupidity with safety.

Tourism during a pandemic?

The whole pandemic started with one infected person going into a crowded seafood market.

Duh.

[daveAustin]

Is he dead yet? Just hoping that one in a billion hits its mark! ????

[edwinchester]

I live in a small village in Kanchanaburi Province.

My local health centre have just called me to ask if I want to have the covid-19 vaccine when they get their supply.

They do not know when it will arrive but it will be free of cost.

Edited March 22, 2021 by edwinchester