Dosing ERROR by researchers in the AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine trial boosted its success rate to 90%, firm’s vice-president reveals AstraZeneca scientist Mene Pangalos says ‘serendipity,’ led to a break through ‘Mistake’ helped scientists discover half-dose was more effective than a full one More analysis needed to explain why an initial lower dose was more effective … Read more
There are already two other vaccines – why’s this a big deal? Such strong results from the Oxford-AstraZeneca team gives Britain – and the world – real hope of an end to the pandemic early next year. While the Pfizer and Moderna jabs will play a vital role, the Oxford vaccine is much better suited … Read more
Giving pregnant women an injection of sterile water into their lower back has been shown to ease pain during childbirth. A teaspoonful of water is injected just under the skin, at four points around the bottom of the spine, when there is severe backache. New research suggests the jabs significantly reduce back pain for all … Read more
Ashley James has told fans she has been for her flu and whooping cough vaccinations after receiving her advice from her midwife. The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, who is currently 32 weeks pregnant with her first child, explained that she went for the jabs after learning it will help to protect her and … Read more
Plans are being drawn up for the long-awaited jab to be administered by GPs, teams visiting care homes and at-scale centres, reports GP publication Pulse. NHS England hasn’t confirmed reports.
Make sure children get lifesaving jabs to avoid piling more pressure on the NHS, parents are urged Parents are not taking their children for routine vaccinations during pandemic Only one in four feel comfortable taking their child to a GP surgery for jabs ‘National effort’ to vaccinate will help to relieve long-term pressures on the NHS … Read more
Drive-through flu vaccines are set to be given in doctors’ car parks in a bid to stop a potential second wave of coronavirus combining with winter illnesses. Ministers are planning to get more than 30million people vaccinated against the flu to protect the NHS from the threat of double viruses later this year. Experts have … Read more
Doctor distracts baby with tickles and a silly tune as he gives the five-month-old his first jabs in adorable video Dr. William Gerba distracted five-month-old Noah with his fun comedy routine He lightly tickles and pokes the baby while humming to him before the jab Mother Siphora Bangiyeva, 28, shared video on Tik Tok and … Read more
The Government is aiming to double its winter flu vaccination programme in England to 30million people, with free jabs for everyone aged 50 and over and children under 11. Last year, around 15million people received a jab against seasonal flu but ministers hope this will rise to 30million this winter. Experts are concerned about the … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Thousands of children miss out on jabs because their mothers ‘have mental health problems’ By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 4 July 2020 At least 5,000 children in the UK miss out on potentially lifesaving vaccines every year because their mothers have mental health … Read more