[Bri w]

Full trial data and subsequent efficacy in those inoculated in each of the vaccines is readily available. The MHRA approval data is also readily available, as is the adverse reaction data. Adverse reaction to the annual flu vaccine varies between 1% to 3%. Reaction to the Covid vaccines is currently running at less than 1%. Obviously long term reaction isn't yet known BUT we're talking about 4 months worth of data, that's all and we're 3 months into any possible obvious side effect without anything of note showing. And bare in mind, the vast majority of those vaccinated are a lot over 55. Any hysteria about it is just that, hysteria!!

Why are the EU saying the AZ vaccine isn't safe for over 55's? They're not. They are saying it wasn't tested to a level they are comfortable with. They're not wrong. The trial group didn't have enough over 55's in it. That doesn't mean its unsafe, only that the data to support its safe use isn't there. Personally, I think the EU are making a big show of it in an attempt to deflect away from the absolute balls-up they've made of acquiring and distributing the vaccine.

2.5 million dead, not counting those in the developing nations that don't record exact cause of death. Countless thousands with long Covid symptoms who will die early because of the virus.

I'll happily have the vaccine when offered.