delgarcon Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 16 hours ago, Trujillo said: I know a man who has had 4 shots of variously available vaccines here in Chiang Mai. I'm not sure if this is sound reasoning but then, perhaps he's taken the "common sense" message about adding masks for added protection. More is better. Is this a common practice in other countries (Western countries)? I have no idea. I'm not at all sure about mixing medicines/doses. I'm trying to think of other situations and medicines that we do this with. Do we do this with seasonal influenza? I don't know; I've never had a flu shot (and incidentally, have not had the flu for at least two decades). This is just my opinion and I have no links to offer pro or con. By the way, I'm not sure this fellow I mention is finished loading up on vaccine injections. Now with this buzz about boosters, I will have to ask him and report back. I'm not sure about other countries, but in Canada they have done mixed Pfizer/Moderna and mixed AstraZeneca/mRNA, apparently with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 18 hours ago, Henryford said: Can anyone reference for me the scientific papers where they have tested the effect of mixing different vaccines? Well that's the real problem right there. There's No testing available....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 20 hours ago, Scrotobike said: Yea gods - more mix and matching! Here's the lowdown: Recommendations for receiving the vaccine- Those who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine 28 days apart.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine starting 1 month after. The first and second doses of the Moderna vaccine should be received 28 days apart.- Those who received both doses of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after the second Sinopharm or Sinovac dose.- Those who received 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac vaccine and 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine have the same protection as those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine can be received as a booster dose 6 month after the second dose.- Those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 6 months after. 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are effective in providing protection against all variants of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the Delta variant.- For those who received anmRNA vaccine, such as 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, there is information that the vaccine loses its effectiveness starting 8 months after administration. We recommend reserving 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose to receive during quarter 2 of 2022 (April to June 2022).- We do not recommend receiving a fourth dose of any COVID-19 vaccine until there is guidance provided by the government authorities. And don't forget, the folks behind Thai Asstra Zeneca have plenty of their own brown envelopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack61 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I did hear on a recent podcast from Australia that there is some evidence that AZ followed by Pfizer shows some good results. More so than the other way round. Study is ongoing but looks positive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrotobike Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, Joules said: Here's the lowdown: Recommendations for receiving the vaccine- Those who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine 28 days apart.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine starting 1 month after. The first and second doses of the Moderna vaccine should be received 28 days apart.- Those who received both doses of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after the second Sinopharm or Sinovac dose.- Those who received 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac vaccine and 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine have the same protection as those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine can be received as a booster dose 6 month after the second dose.- Those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 6 months after. 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are effective in providing protection against all variants of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the Delta variant.- For those who received anmRNA vaccine, such as 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, there is information that the vaccine loses its effectiveness starting 8 months after administration. We recommend reserving 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose to receive during quarter 2 of 2022 (April to June 2022).- We do not recommend receiving a fourth dose of any COVID-19 vaccine until there is guidance provided by the government authorities. And don't forget, the folks behind Thai Asstra Zeneca have plenty of their own brown envelopes. Good grief that is loooong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 7 hours ago, rbkk said: Where you are but not nationwide. This is why they're go with the mixing and matching of vaccines, as there isn't enough of one particular vaccine to serve the country as a whole - even when cycling supplies are being received every month or so. A little bit of Sinovac here, a bit of AZ there, more Pfizer and moderna over there, blah, blah From say...two months ago, everyone I know here received their first dose of a particular type and were scheduled to receive another type as their second dose. Though, I believe currently the health officialdom is attempting to keep both doses of the same type. But not guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Joules said: Here's the lowdown: Recommendations for receiving the vaccine- Those who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine 28 days apart.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 2 doses of the Moderna vaccine starting 1 month after. The first and second doses of the Moderna vaccine should be received 28 days apart.- Those who received both doses of the Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after the second Sinopharm or Sinovac dose.- Those who received 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can receive 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 3 months after.- Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac vaccine and 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine have the same protection as those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine can be received as a booster dose 6 month after the second dose.- Those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can receive the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose 6 months after. 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are effective in providing protection against all variants of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the Delta variant.- For those who received anmRNA vaccine, such as 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, there is information that the vaccine loses its effectiveness starting 8 months after administration. We recommend reserving 1 dose of the Moderna vaccine as a booster dose to receive during quarter 2 of 2022 (April to June 2022).- We do not recommend receiving a fourth dose of any COVID-19 vaccine until there is guidance provided by the government authorities. And don't forget, the folks behind Thai Asstra Zeneca have plenty of their own brown envelopes. Sounds like those with AstraZeneca x 2 are headed down a good path, and a solid 'full series' vaccine certificate for International travel as well..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatfarmer Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 18 hours ago, spidermike007 said: So, when is the Pfizer going to be available to Thais? Thais are considered important, right? If they are willing to pay for it, make it available. Already available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatfarmer Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 18 hours ago, rbkk said: In that order? It does make a difference. The most beneficial order is AZ then Pfizer. The study on which the advice was based was done in that order.“It appears that the Pfizer vaccine boosted antibody responses remarkably in one-dose AstraZeneca vaccinees. "https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01359-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: Sounds like those with AstraZeneca x 2 are headed down a good path, and a solid 'full series' vaccine certificate for International travel as well..... Until you're required a booster.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Until you're required a booster.... Yes, see what the 'experts' ( not only Thai experts ) say regarding boosters / brand, and time frame after your second jab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickthompson Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 23 hours ago, Henryford said: Can anyone reference for me the scientific papers where they have tested the effect of mixing different vaccines? Currently no major medical organizations recommend this as a regular practice. Websites for WHO, EMA, NHS and the FDA all recommend it in a "trial setting" only until further research confirms that it is safe and effective. Many studies are currently being done, but have not heard of any large peer-reviewed ones that have been completed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 hours ago, CANSIAM said: Sounds like those with AstraZeneca x 2 are headed down a good path, and a solid 'full series' vaccine certificate for International travel as well..... It should be but in reality it's not. It is only in Thai Language. The English has been left blank. No passport number is shown. The address section is again only in Thai script. When I returned to the hospital, to have the missing information added, they said they couldn't enter any English because they didn't have the English version of the computer program. Said they would ring me. I've now been waiting 7 days for a call. Nothing. At a loss really with what to do next. Certainly unsuitable for travel even though I have had my 2 doses of AZ at 12 weeks interval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, rbkk said: It should be but in reality it's not. It is only in Thai Language. The English has been left blank. No passport number is shown. The address section is again only in Thai script. When I returned to the hospital, to have the missing information added, they said they couldn't enter any English because they didn't have the English version of the computer program. Said they would ring me. I've now been waiting 7 days for a call. Nothing. At a loss really with what to do next. Certainly unsuitable for travel even though I have had my 2 doses of AZ at 12 weeks interval. My first AZ jab certificate is English and Thai, the second should be the same. You could try taking your jab certificate and get the International Vaccine Passport book that will be English. I'll be trying to get it. ( keep ringing them back, find out who has an English program version ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: My first AZ jab certificate is English and Thai, the second should be the same. You could try taking your jab certificate and get the International Vaccine Passport book that will be English. I'll be trying to get it. ( keep ringing them back, find out who has an English program version ) My 1st was a piece of paper folded in half. The 2nd is different, it says "Thailand National Certificate of Covid-19 vaccination" so more official looking (?). Also it says 'signature of certificate authority' at the bottom but has been left blank. No human signature anywhere. There is though an easily copied rubber stamp. I asked at the hospital about a signature but they said 'no can do' only available from Bangkok. i'm guessing the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Perhaps with Thailand 4.0, 'Signatures' are being phased out! Edited September 6, 2021 by rbkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, rbkk said: My 1st was a piece of paper folded in half. The 2nd is different, it says "Thailand National Certificate of Covid-19 vaccination" so more official looking (?). Also it says 'signature of certificate authority' at the bottom but has been left blank. No human signature anywhere. There is though an easily copied rubber stamp. I asked at the hospital about a signature but they said 'no can do' only available from Bangkok. i'm guessing the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Perhaps with Thailand 4.0, 'Signatures' are being phased out! Looks like unfortunately a hospital WITHOUT administration know how.......... Edited September 6, 2021 by CANSIAM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 hours ago, goatfarmer said: Already available. I have only seen availability of Pfizer or Moderna to Thais over 40, or those with pre-existing conditions. Can you provide any info about where one could find this? Also, does anyone have any info about the links to where I can get the vaccine card, they have been talking about? Have been double vaxxed already with Pfizer. Thanks. Got the letter from the hospital, but keep hearing about the yellow booklet, or a vaccine card. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: I have only seen availability of Pfizer or Moderna to Thais over 40, or those with pre-existing conditions. Can you provide any info about where one could find this? Also, does anyone have any info about the links to where I can get the vaccine card, they have been talking about? Have been double vaxxed already with Pfizer. Thanks. Got the letter from the hospital, but keep hearing about the yellow booklet, or a vaccine card. Thanks. Ditto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, rbkk said: Ditto Heard today about a program, where Pfizer is available for all Thais, who will be traveling overseas, with proof of travel. Looking into it. Can follow up with details, if needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 9:04 AM, stupidfarang said: What concerns me is it is AstraZeneca vaccine is a viral vector vaccine and Moderna/Pfizer is a mRNA vaccine so I would like to know if it is safe to mix the two different types. True and this is a concern for me as well. My 2nd shot is October 15, so If I get the Pfizer, I'll let you know. I got annual flu shots in the US for around 20 years so am used to the traditional vaccines, never had the mRNA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Sounds like a good mix , but I dont think Pfizer will be here until the first of the year. This like Moderna was ordered to late this year according to both Manufactures to be delivered this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Originally scheduled to receive a second shot of AZ 22nd October. Asked if it could be changed to Pfizer. Received OK after 2 week wait, Appointment for 3rd October, Pfizer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Joules said: Those who received 1 dose of the Sinovac vaccine and 1 dose of the AstraZeneca vaccinehave the same protection as those who received 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. I'm having trouble believing this. I'm guessing as Thailand is the only country doing this mix it must be Thai research...... Edited September 6, 2021 by rbkk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, mahtin said: Originally scheduled to receive a second shot of AZ 22nd October. Asked if it could be changed to Pfizer. Received OK after 2 week wait, Appointment for 3rd October, Pfizer. I do hope the Pfizer arrives and can be distributed by your appt date. When it was first announced they said 3rd quarter. Perhaps things have changed and I missed the earlier arrival announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 30 minutes ago, rbkk said: I do hope the Pfizer arrives and can be distributed by your appt date. When it was first announced they said 3rd quarter. Perhaps things have changed and I missed the earlier arrival announcement. The Bangkok Hospital (Khon Kaen) is pretty good. The doctor called Saturday evening. Later, email from nursing admin. Fairly confident that there will be another brown plastic envelope with my name on it this time too, (Not ass-u-me-ing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidfarang Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, club said: Sounds like a good mix , but I dont think Pfizer will be here until the first of the year. This like Moderna was ordered to late this year according to both Manufactures to be delivered this year Pfizer is already here in Thailand, I had a shot two weeks ago and my second shot is next week. Wifes mother and also grandmother have been lucky and they have had two shots each of AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidfarang Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Skallywag said: True and this is a concern for me as well. My 2nd shot is October 15, so If I get the Pfizer, I'll let you know. I got annual flu shots in the US for around 20 years so am used to the traditional vaccines, never had the mRNA I had one Moderna jab in the UK and one Pfizer jab in Thailand both are mRNA my concern was mixing a Vector shot (AZ) with a mRNA shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, stupidfarang said: Pfizer is already here in Thailand, I had a shot two weeks ago and my second shot is next week. Wifes mother and also grandmother have been lucky and they have had two shots each of AZ The concern I and others here are having is in relation to the Thai Govt order of 10 million doses of Pfizer, originally slated for a 3rd quarter delivery (Between 1st September and 31st December 2021). Your doses I assume were/are from the 1.5 million donated by US, (extra 1 miilion doses donated=2.5 million) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, rbkk said: I'm having trouble believing this. I'm guessing as Thailand is the only country doing this mix it must be Thai research...... It makes no sense. Unless the government is lying because even most Thais dont want Sinovac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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