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Has the COVID vaccinations stopped in Chiswick

I might be wrong, but the Covid 19 vaccinations were all systems go a couple of weeks ago, but seem to have slowed down or even stopped at this end of the Borough.Surprised to hear on the news this morning about India’s roll out of the Oxford vaccine as it’s manufactured there.I thought the Government said , that the Oxford vaccine was meant to be manufactured by company’s in the UK.If this is the case, it doesn’t look that good for the UK vaccination roll out.

Bernard Allen ● 1196d27 Comments

What vaccine are they giving at Chiswick? Raab being evasive about possibility of second dose and length of gap. Pfizer and others insist on two jabs, no more than 3 weeks between and not to mix vaccines

Helen Martin ● 1191d

Mandy - where did you get the information that the Chiswick Health Centre has not had any vaccine (Pfizer or the Astra one) for the last two weeks???  Someone on here reported that on 16th Jan an inoculation was given there, so what is the current situation???  Is there any vaccine or isn't there?

Jennifer Selig ● 1193d

Have the Pfizer vaccine injections stopped altogether in Chiswick (specifically the Health Centre) and also at other nearby centres?

Jennifer Selig ● 1193d

The Indian Government will stockpile the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine until March as part of a nationwide vaccination drive, delaying its wider distribution to the developing world. The Serum Institute of India (SII), which has gained a licence to produce at least one billion doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, was granted emergency use authorisation by the Indian Government on Sunday on the condition that it doesn’t export the shots.Global health experts have expressed concern that the move means “the pharmacy of the developing world has shut its doors” – India is the largest producer of generic medicines in low- and middle-income nations.But within the country, which has suffered the world’s second-largest Covid-19 epidemic, the urgency to rapidly roll out a mass-vaccination program to India's 1.38 billion citizens is mounting.Though the number of new daily cases has fallen to their lowest in six months in India, the presence of the highly contagious UK strain of Covid-19 has led to fears of a new surge.  “India’s Covid-19 warriors – frontline health workers and essential service providers – will now be protected by the vaccine,” said Dr Jyoti Joshi, the Head of South Asia at the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy. “This is welcome news as India is among the worst affected countries by the virus.”https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/pharmacy-developing-world-shuts-doors-india-stockpiles-oxford/

Bernard Allen ● 1193d

reported on 2nd JanuaryBritish drugmaker AstraZeneca says it will boost production of the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Oxford University to two million doses a week by the middle of January.The U.K. government had given its approval to the vaccine earlier in the week, and had initially ordered 100 million doses.According to the Times, an unnamed member of the Oxford/AstraZeneca team said production was expected to reach a total of 1 million doses by the end of next week.AND for a little light reading, from the Spectatorhttps://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-eu-s-vaccine-shambles-is-turning-into-a-re-run-of-the-euro-crisis

James Roy ● 1193d

That's right. But when will it be produced in the UK. I cannot find a date. Do you have any info. Surely this will boost our exports.

Nicholas Beard ● 1193d

Bobbie - have you seen the film 'October Sky' from the book 'Rocket Boys'? It's a goody. Starts with Sputnik.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Sky

Ken Munn ● 1193d

Reported on 4th JanuaryThe Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine is mainly being produced in the UK, though other sites across Europe are being used to manufacture the first doses of the jab.Ian McCubbin, manufacturing lead for the UK's Vaccine Taskforce, said the first batches would be made in Europe.He said: "The initial supply - and it's a little bit of a quirk of the programme - actually comes from the Netherlands and Germany."But he confirmed that, once that is supplied, the supply chain will be completely UK-based.

James Roy ● 1193d

I rather fancy 'Sputnik' in my arm. After all, there's such a flurry of 'what's the best one to have' isn't there? One remembers so well when the original Sputnik passed over The Pilgrims Way in Kent in 1957 where as a kiddie where I lived we were exercised from the hype to see that 'Pilgrim Russian Star' passing overhead.

Bobbie Carnegie ● 1193d

Thanks Jim I am on the case Hopefully get sorted

Jon morris ● 1193d

Bernard it should also be noted that Pfizer is scaling back their production in order to increase it later. I am not saying any of this will effect your area. I realise this is all very controversial but this is what I have found out.

Nicholas Beard ● 1193d

Also Jon...when I spoke with 119 I was given a second jab appt for 12 weeks time at same venue.There may be advantages dealing via 119.

Jim Lawes ● 1193d

Jon. Could I suggest that someone phones 119 on her behalf and give her NHS number and dob.I received my C19 letter a few days ago..rang 119 yesterday and got a jab appt for 5 days time in Ealing.

Jim Lawes ● 1193d

I have just had my jab at Ealing town hall.  All very efficiently done.  Was there early and seen early.  Jolly good, but my concern is the delay in having the 2nd one and whether it'll even happen, as the government seem to be more concerned with numbers than efficacy.

Sarah Vickers ● 1193d

I think you will find Oxford is made in Germany and the Netherlands. That was for a short while, but is still going on. As for Moderna the first doses are going to the EU and USA. France got some last week.

Nicholas Beard ● 1193d

Yes Something not rightA lady in our street is her late 80s still no jab

Jon morris ● 1193d

Chiswick Health Centre haven't received any vaccine for the last 2 weeks.......we really are lagging behind in London

Mandy Waters ● 1193d

My sister who is in her 50’s had her jab yesterday in Cayman Islands 🤨 well it is British lucky thing.

Jayne Thorburn ● 1196d

Ah – that's the NHS for you Bernard, trying their hardest to keep everyone aboard with progress.  Sent with the best of intent then got stuck in the post – probably the result of too many posties off sick with covid..  Never mind - I think we'll all get the jab within the target time..PS:- liked your reply to the annoyingly daft local on the Farmer's Market thread..

Stuart Kerr ● 1196d

Hi StuartJust had two letters delivered this morning address to another member of my family.The one from the NHS has identified one of my family as they are in the age group who are among the first to get the vaccine.They should book as soon as possible using a website address or phone number free of charge. If you have had your your first vaccine dose already, Ignore this letter, the NHS will contact you when its time for your second dose.Your second dose will be given up two 12 weeks after your first.The member of my family has had the first dose The Letter from the Government is about shielding and contains this information.The vaccine is likely to make an important contribution towards protecting you from Covid-19. We expect to have been able to offer the first dose of the vaccine of the vaccine  to you by Mid-February.Letter dated 7 January Well it seems that someone is behind with there information or postal delays have in the delivery of these letters is not helping and could confuse some residents.   

Bernard Allen ● 1196d

The Oxford vaccine is being manufactured at multiple sites.  There is one the UK, but there are others on the continent, and in India.Some areas have had a lot more vaccinations than others.  My parents now live in Folkestone in Kent.  Apparently they have had very few there.

Al Webber ● 1196d

Actually not doing too bad at all Bernard, though London is lagging behind, globally the UK is doing a lot better than most countries, with Israel leading the way.

Russell Pearson ● 1196d

Hi Bernard,I do understand you.  I also think you can relax and expect the roll-out to be a success across the entire country with the Feb 15 target met for Groups 1-4.  I may be wrong but I don't think I will be.A far bigger worry would be if any of the covid mutations turned out to be substantially more clever than the current vaccines and rendered them far less effective.  But for that to happen covid would have to behave way beyond the virus norm.So fingers crossed and keep patient eh..

Stuart Kerr ● 1196d

Russel I might be a bit dim but I don’t won’t general info, more detailed info on the London boroughs.Was it just the practice nurse giving the jabs or the team that was there two weeks ago.Because I don’t trust our government to deliver on their promises over the vaccination roll out.

Bernard Allen ● 1196d

Vaccinations were being given at the Chiswick Health Centre yesterday.

Karen Foster ● 1196d

Data for vaccines - https://data.spectator.co.uk/city/vaccines

Russell Pearson ● 1196d

There have been no supplies. they hope for next week but not guaranteed. India has requestioned supplies made there (Oxford I think) for their own population. It is not clear if the manufacturers are being allowed to fulfil our orders. Pfizer have temporarily cut down as they upgrade their factorie in Belgium. As I understand it we only have one factory here  although there more previously. something to do with Gov policy on outsourcing to places like India. Also London has not had its' fair share according to the Mayor. He has now been told by the Minister that London will get more. But I don't believe anything this Government says

Iris Hill ● 1196d