Government adjusts COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has adjusted its vaccine distribution plans, to accommodate the fluid COVID-19 situation in the country, saying the focus now is on giving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to as many people as possible.

 

Public Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattiphum Wongrajit said the ministry has decided that the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine will now be administered 16 weeks after the first dose, as opposed to 10 weeks, insisting that the delay will not have a negative effect on the immune response to COVID-19.

 

He said those scheduled to receive their first dose in June will receive their second shot around October, adding that the government has ordered 3 million doses from Sinovac, which will start to arrive next month.

 

Dr. Kiattiphum made the remarks after a number of hospitals announced that they will not be able to administer the second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine in time to those who have received their first shot.

 

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[Scrotebike]

Goodness me!

[RotBenz8888]

Haydays for vaccin tourist companies. 

[Andrew Dwyer]

So , those who have had the first shot of AZ will now have to wait 16 weeks for the second shot ……… but they have ordered  another 3 million doses of Sinovac  ……. just in case !!

 

Anyone reading anything between the lines here ??

[thaiwally]

It's ok for the PM to get his 2nd vaccine shot after 10 weeks, but us mere mortals will have to wait 16 weeks! 

 

[BestB]

In other words yet another fark up and all that was said is not going ahead 

[fondue zoo]

36 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

a number of hospitals announced that they will not be able to administer the second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine in time

 

When and where was this announced?

[ThailandRyan]

Another day another uturn, daily changes to be daily occurrences it appears 

[wensiensheng]

Hmm. The rosy picture painted by the authorities when they release those power point slides showing all the millions of vaccines that will be arriving starting from June, seems not so rosy any more. June is fast approaching and so the bluff has been called, or so it seems.

 

delaying the second shot is a valid strategy, most notably used in the UK when they were in very desperate straits. So I can see the reasoning being used.
 

Where there is a disconnect however is that the overall situation in Thailand is being presented as being under control and with plenty of vaccines available. In fact, if my memory serves me correctly,  the health minister himself stated only recently that anyone who wants a vaccine, can get a vaccine.

 

I’m a little concerned about the 4 month gap. I think the UK only stretched it to 3 months, but I may be wrong on that. I appreciate the reassurance from the Thai authorities saying that it doesn’t reduce the effectiveness, but I will be doing a little research to try and get that point independently corroborated.

 

all in all? Another piece of the jig saw puzzle that is somewhat concerning.

 

update:

 

my memory didn’t fail me. UK stretched it to 12 weeks, now reducing it to 8 weeks because of the prevalence of the Indian variant.

 

no indication yet of whether the 16 weeks Thailand is proposing is acceptable.

 

[mtls2005]

When will it be "tweaked" to 24 weeks?

 

This assumes you can get the first shot.

 

 

Again, with the sign in the bar....

 

"Free Beer Tomorrow"

 

 

[rabas]

49 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

So , those who have had the first shot of AZ will now have to wait 16 weeks for the second shot ……… but they have ordered  another 3 million doses of Sinovac  ……. just in case !!

 

Anyone reading anything between the lines here ??

 

Incomprehensible government statement line  1.

 =========>    Anutin   

Incomprehensible government statement line 2.

 

[Phuketshrew]

They are just paving the way for significant delays in the local production of AZ.

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

They are just paving the way for significant delays in the local production of AZ.

Spot on.

Already 'announced' in another publication.

[sammieuk1]

The fluid situation is missing just one thing ..fluid ????

[DLock]

Stretching a vial of 10 shots to 12, and stretching the time between doses to 16 weeks, and injecting a vaccine that has not been approved by The WHO...

 

...what's there to worry about?

[newnative]

It's never good news any time a government plan is 'adjusted'. 

[mtls2005]

4 minutes ago, newnative said:

It's never good news any time a government plan is 'adjusted'. 

 

 

As if there ever was "a plan".

 

 

[faraday]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

saying the focus now is on giving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to as many people as possible.

 

 

Wow, they really are clever...

 

Who would have thought that vaccinating people quickly is important?

 

*Post contains nuts*

[1duckyboy]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

focus now is on giving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to as many people as possible.

 

Farang/expats too?

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

So , those who have had the first shot of AZ will now have to wait 16 weeks for the second shot ……… but they have ordered  another 3 million doses of Sinovac  ……. just in case !!

 

Anyone reading anything between the lines here ??

Unattractive for someone waiting on a vaccine passport and a trip to another country where one is required.

[mtls2005]

3 minutes ago, 1duckyboy said:

 

Farang and expats too?

 

 

Yes. You too cannot have a vaccine.

 

But, thanks to the government's efforts, you can register for one.

 

Mission Accomplished.

 

 

 

 

[Benmart]

In the land of illusion, issuing declarations, decrees, pleas, threats, orders and announcements are fertile ground for "misunderstandings", retractions, back-stepping and downright lies. With no system of accountability, the cycle repeats itself unchecked.

[newnative]

9 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

 

As if there ever was "a plan".

 

 

   Oh, there are plans.  Every day a new plan, usually changing the plan from the day before.  Plan, plan, plan.  A plan for this.  A plan for that.  Plan, plan, plan away.  Never any action.  

[mtls2005]

11 minutes ago, Benmart said:

With no system of accountability, the cycle repeats itself unchecked.

 

"Accountability" is only applied for someone named Shinawatra, evidently.

 

All others pass Go and collect 200,000,000 baht. And don't forget your free watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Happyman567]

The Covid situation is not good i will admit that but think of this fellow readers there is  a silver lining involving covid . Doctors and scientists have for years being trying to find a vaccine to cure the  FLU Yes the flu which nobody talks about any more Looks like the covid has eradicated the flu in this world and taken over. So the world is flu free Hahahhahhhhaa I am sure the 650,000 people who died of the flu in Asia in 2018 and it never gets a mention would of been happy to hear this news

[ThailandRyan]

16 minutes ago, newnative said:

   Oh, there are plans.  Every day a new plan, usually changing the plan from the day before.  Plan, plan, plan.  A plan for this.  A plan for that.  Plan, plan, plan away.  Never any action.  

Are they truly plans or are they just schemes in the land of hubs, just saying for a friend

[ThailandRyan]

5 minutes ago, Happyman567 said:

The Covid situation is not good i will admit that but think of this fellow readers there is  a silver lining involving covid . Doctors and scientists have for years being trying to find a vaccine to cure the  FLU Yes the flu which nobody talks about any more Looks like the covid has eradicated the flu in this world and taken over. So the world is flu free Hahahhahhhhaa I am sure the 650,000 people who died of the flu in Asia in 2018 and it never gets a mention would of been happy to hear this news

The flu is still around Sir.  Just reduced because of the wearing of masks, washing hands and social distancing.  So go ahead and try again to use the old conspiracy theory that the Flu has vanished because of Covid.  Enjoy your day.

[Danderman123]

8 minutes ago, Happyman567 said:

The Covid situation is not good i will admit that but think of this fellow readers there is  a silver lining involving covid . Doctors and scientists have for years being trying to find a vaccine to cure the  FLU Yes the flu which nobody talks about any more Looks like the covid has eradicated the flu in this world and taken over. So the world is flu free Hahahhahhhhaa I am sure the 650,000 people who died of the flu in Asia in 2018 and it never gets a mention would of been happy to hear this news

Hmmm.. Seems like you have your own set of numbers for influenza. Or your internet friends have lied to you again. 

[4MyEgo]

14 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

They are just paving the way for significant delays in the local production of AZ.

 

Could it also be to create more panic and push those who don't want the Chinese vax to get that ?

[4MyEgo]

14 minutes ago, Happyman567 said:

The Covid situation is not good i will admit that but think of this fellow readers there is  a silver lining involving covid . Doctors and scientists have for years being trying to find a vaccine to cure the  FLU Yes the flu which nobody talks about any more Looks like the covid has eradicated the flu in this world and taken over. So the world is flu free Hahahhahhhhaa I am sure the 650,000 people who died of the flu in Asia in 2018 and it never gets a mention would of been happy to hear this news

 

You know people will think your a conspiracy theorist unless you can back up what your saying, and then when you do back it up, then what, will they listen and acknowledge what you just pointed out.

 

I think people are in a real panic and are forgetting about their immune systems and other alternatives, it's a full on drive for vaccinations, day in, day out, each to their own.

 

44,549 people died in Thailand alone in 2018 from Influenza & Pneumonia in 2018.

 

https://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/thailand-influenza-pneumonia