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Me too. The variation in responses is interesting and perplexing. I can't help but envy those who have straightforward responses and an easy decision to have the next vacccine. I am due my fourth vaccine but cannot face it after three very different significant adverse responses. Fortunately my...

Thanks @Kitty. I'll have a think.

Are you insured if you were to accidentally damage a third party @Kitty. No aspersions on your drivingbut since I am out in my chair more often, it is something I should think about. Also damage to goods in shops.

A friend who is immunocompromised has just been called for her fourth vaccine which she will take because she hasn't had an adverse reaction to the first three. I am due my booster (a fourth after an additional primary vaccine) but my GP has said it is too risky after previous reactions. I was...

As am I but avoiding getting it becomes more difficult when covid restrictions are all removed as it looks as if they may be in UK before the end of this month. Which brings us to antivirals and other medication for covid referred to by Dr Shepherd in the statement a couple of posts back...

Thank you @Robert 1973 for engaging with Independent Sage in this way and for responding so clearly to its response, and to @Caroline Struthers for her quick challenge to Prof Reicher's comment. When your question was being read, I thought I saw engagement in the body language of several...

Moved post Has anyone looked into getting paxlovid (Pfizer's tablet treatment for covid) if they get a positive covid test? Covid is rearing its head in spades round here- 3 close friends diagnosed in a week. I haven't seen them physically for over a year but I do have two medical...

Paxlovid Medicines Regulator UK approves Pfizer paxlovid as a treatment for covid. It has a high success rate if taken early in the illness. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/31/uk-medicines-regulator-approves-pfizers-life-saving-covid-pill-paxlovid

. My recently acquired power chair, which I control, does have the facility for attendant driving by moving the drive unit to the back of the wheelchair, but we have never actually tried it because I am so comfortable driving and this does bring a wonderful feeling of freedom. Gratefully, I...

I felt such relief today when it was announced that there will not be a fourth vaccination in the immediate future. I am coming up to the first anniversary of my first AZ, and since then have pondered and oscillated about having the next vaccine. I have now had three all with unpleasant...

I bought a wheelchair from Wheelfreedom in the summer. Be prepared to look independently. They seemed very keen for me to try a particular model which I quickly knew was not for me. I had to be persistent in pursuing my own choice, maybe because the staff member we were dealing with struggled...

From the MHRA on 31st Dec 2021 A COVID-19 treatment called Paxlovid (PF-07321332 and ritonavir) has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to be safe and effective at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in people with mild...

I believe paxlovid (Pfizer) has been approved in both US and UK, and molnupiravir ( Merk) in UK too. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/treatments-for-coronavirus/ I think the idea is that they can be used at home but I think we're a way from being ready to do that. edit...

Does anyone know the real status of LFTs.? Their reliability? I have seen much too little of my grandchildren over the last 21 months. This Christmas was to be bereft of their company and everyone felt miserable. We finally agreed a walk tomorrow half way between homes which is about an hour...

My GP surgery has told me that they will be giving boosters to the immunocompromised ( ie a fourth v) in January and they expect me to be called then. I will need to go to a hospital vaccination centre. I was vaccinated again 5 days ago, this time flu. I was very nervous after all the...

I have watched a lot of news today but have not heard more about the efficacy of current vaccines. Apart from some discussion on mandatory vaccination, most coverage has been about Johnson's flat, parties and a brief mention of his new daughter.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-new-long-acting-monoclonal-antibodies-pre-exposure Announcement of an AZ preexposure treatment for those who don't respond to the vaccine by making antibodies or who are unable to take the vaccine. "...

I hope the illness does not become severe @Arnie Pye, but that you have a mild form. Sending you very best wishes for a full recovery.

"The first at-home treatment for Covid is to be offered to patients by Christmas as ministers roll out the antiviral pill to help protect the most vulnerable from the omicron variant. Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary, is preparing to announce the start of a national pilot of Lagevrio, also...

Glad you are both doing well @Trish.