Covid-19 Vaccine Research, Development, Ingredients and Reactions

[SUNRAY]

Wow! A Covid19 vaccine made using the measles virus!!!

 

https://www.pnas.org/content/117/51/32657 The

 

COVID-19 pandemic has already caused over 1 million deaths. Therefore, effective vaccine concepts are urgently needed. In search of such a concept, we have analyzed a measles virus-based vaccine candidate targeting SARS-CoV-2. Using this well-known, safe vaccine backbone, we demonstrate here induction of functional immune responses in both arms of adaptive immunity, yielding antiviral efficacy in vivo with the desired immune bias. Consequently, no immunopathologies became evident during challenge experiments. Moreover, the candidate still induces immunity against the measles, recognized as a looming second menace, when countries are forced to stop routine vaccination campaigns in the face of COVID-19. Thus, a bivalent measles-based COVID-19 vaccine could be the solution for two significant public health threats.

[Sofia]

5 hours ago, SUNRAY said:

Wow! A Covid19 vaccine made using the measles virus!!!

 

https://www.pnas.org/content/117/51/32657 The

 

COVID-19 pandemic has already caused over 1 million deaths. Therefore, effective vaccine concepts are urgently needed. In search of such a concept, we have analyzed a measles virus-based vaccine candidate targeting SARS-CoV-2. Using this well-known, safe vaccine backbone, we demonstrate here induction of functional immune responses in both arms of adaptive immunity, yielding antiviral efficacy in vivo with the desired immune bias. Consequently, no immunopathologies became evident during challenge experiments. Moreover, the candidate still induces immunity against the measles, recognized as a looming second menace, when countries are forced to stop routine vaccination campaigns in the face of COVID-19. Thus, a bivalent measles-based COVID-19 vaccine could be the solution for two significant public health threats.

Yes recombinant or used as backbone

i think everybody has noticed the actual vaccines being used are emergency ones

A regular use vaccine is needed

[SUNRAY]

On 4/30/2021 at 5:48 AM, Sofia said:

regular use vaccine

Sofia,  what would be considered a "regular use vaccine"?

[Sofia]

3 hours ago, SUNRAY said:

Sofia,  what would be considered a "regular use vaccine"?

Vaccines that governments may want to use in the future in regular basis

like the flu jab 

see?

[Qapla]

Would a tetanus shot be considered a regular use vaccine?

 

 

[Sofia]

3 hours ago, Qapla said:

Would a tetanus shot be considered a regular use vaccine?

 

 

In certain countries it is

i vê read today that MODERNA is developing a vaccine for corona and flu at same bottle

also Pfizer is developing a lighter version of its vaccine to be able to be stored  inside a normal fridge  or freezer 

Edited May 2, 2021 by Sofia

[lovjahupepl]

Those that have gotten a shot please don't let your guard done.

 

 

[New World Explorer]

Sister from India asked me if Sputnik Vaccine is ok for Jehovah's people. 

I have never investigated this subject myself and any ingredients of Russian vaccine (we don't have Sputnik here) 

Please assist me with answers - thank you (I will do my homework also)

[Shawnster]

24 minutes ago, New World Explorer said:

Sister from India asked me if Sputnik Vaccine is ok for Jehovah's people. 

I have never investigated this subject myself and any ingredients of Russian vaccine (we don't have Sputnik here) 

Please assist me with answers - thank you (I will do my homework also)

Greg, thank you for your concern. Your best bet is to research the ingredients for yourself. 

 

https://www.precisionvaccinations.com/vaccines/sputnik-v-vaccine

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=sputnik+vaccine+ingredients&oq=sputnik+vaccine+ingredients+&aqs=chrome..69i57.11586j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

It seems the announcements from the Organization have been based on the vaccine available in the particular Branch territory. Since Sputnik vaccine is not used in the US, the US branch did not announce anything about that specific vaccine.  So, another option for you is to hear from someone who lives in a branch territory where Sputnik is used. 

 

Lastly, there was a lot of misinformation being spread when the vaccines were introduced. Many Christians were exposed to fake news and this made them scared. The fact is VACCINES DO NOT USE BLOOD. Period. No vaccine uses blood regardless of its intended use.  However, due to the need for reassurance and to combat fake news, the FDS did their part and researched the ingredients of the vaccines to reassure the flock that takkng these vaccines do not compromise Christian principles. 

[New World Explorer]

9 minutes ago, Shawnster said:

Greg, thank you for your concern. Your best bet is to research the ingredients for yourself. 

 

https://www.precisionvaccinations.com/vaccines/sputnik-v-vaccine

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=sputnik+vaccine+ingredients&oq=sputnik+vaccine+ingredients+&aqs=chrome..69i57.11586j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

It seems the announcements from the Organization have been based on the vaccine available in the particular Branch territory. Since Sputnik vaccine is not used in the US, the US branch did not announce anything about that specific vaccine.  So, another option for you is to hear from someone who lives in a branch territory where Sputnik is used. 

 

Lastly, there was a lot of misinformation being spread when the vaccines were introduced. Many Christians were exposed to fake news and this made them scared. The fact is VACCINES DO NOT USE BLOOD. Period. No vaccine uses blood regardless of its intended use.  However, due to the need for reassurance and to combat fake news, the FDS did their part and researched the ingredients of the vaccines to reassure the flock that takkng these vaccines do not compromise Christian principles. 

Thank you Shawn, appreciate your response.

Yes, I am doing "digging" myself also, but have posted the question here as this forum is truly international, helping me to construct a reply (This sister got "stuck" in India, she normally attends my congregation)  

[Shawnster]

33 minutes ago, New World Explorer said:

Thank you Shawn, appreciate your response.

Yes, I am doing "digging" myself also, but have posted the question here as this forum is truly international, helping me to construct a reply (This sister got "stuck" in India, she normally attends my congregation)  

You can always call the branch. Here is a list of countries using Sputnik. Any of these Branches would have the information. I can understand not calling US or Australia Branch if Sputnik is not used there 

 

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1123927/sputnik-v-exports-from-russia-by-country/

Edited May 3, 2021 by Shawnster

[Shawnster]

2 hours ago, New World Explorer said:

Thank you Shawn, appreciate your response.

Yes, I am doing "digging" myself also, but have posted the question here as this forum is truly international, helping me to construct a reply (This sister got "stuck" in India, she normally attends my congregation)  

Hey, Greg, please check your inbox as it might be full. A member said you were unable to receive pm's. 

[Astrid]

5 hours ago, New World Explorer said:

Sister from India asked me if Sputnik Vaccine is ok for Jehovah's people. 

I have never investigated this subject myself and any ingredients of Russian vaccine (we don't have Sputnik here) 

Please assist me with answers - thank you (I will do my homework also)

Hi Greg, in Austria we had the announcement about the sputnik vaccine, it contains no blood. Same choice of words as in then announcements about the other vaccines. 🙂

[New World Explorer]

3 hours ago, Astrid said:

Hi Greg, in Austria we had the announcement about the sputnik vaccine, it contains no blood. Same choice of words as in then announcements about the other vaccines. 🙂

Thank you Astrid, good to know. 

[Naturale]

Brazil rejects Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in blow ...

7 days ago — The ruling from Brazil's health agency cited a range of concerns including what it said was a lack of quality control and efficacy data.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/04/27/sputnik-vaccine-brazil-russia-coronavirus/

[Sofia]

Hello!

Here´s the latest research about corona  :  :

 

Smarter testing?

An extensive review of more than 30 studies suggests that saliva is as sensitive as nasopharyngeal swabs for PCR-mediated SARS-CoV-2 detection, and much less costly. Thus, saliva samples could replace nasal swabs in most populations being tested.

A study in England shows that regular testing of a random population within the community can quickly detect SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks even if the number of infections is low. This surveillance at the community level could speed up public health responses.

Zooming in on COVID pathology

Several studies published this week look at the single cell level to get a better overall picture of the damage caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. One study found profound alterations in different cell types obtained from the lung of people who died from COVID-19. Another study analysed single cells beyond the lung (kidney, liver, and heart and found similar results, while experiments with “intestines in a dish” showed that SARS-Cov-2 infection interfered with the immune response in the gut. Another single-cell study focusing on cerebral spine fluid identified SARS-CoV-2 antibodies that can also target neural antigens, suggesting that the neurologic sequalae of COVID-19 may have an autoimmune origin.

Behind the loss of smell

The loss of smell in many patients may be the results of virus that infects and persists in the human olfactory epithelium, which may in turn lead to prolonged inflammation, according to a study.

Obesity: risk confirmed

A study in the US found that, at a body mass index (BMI) above 23, there is a linear increase in COVID-19 hospitalisation and death. The risk was particularly notable in people younger than 40 years and in people of Black ethnicity. Another study with over 70,000 patients in Mexico shows that obesity alone increased almost three-fold the risk of dying of COVID-19. Having other diseases such as diabetes increased the risk even further.

A select group of superneutralisers

A study in convalescent individuals shows a large variation in the capacity of their antibodies to neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Around 3% were “superneutralisers”, 21% were high neutralizers, 45% were average, 10% were low and 20% were non-neutralisers.

One dose, two doses

An analysis by the US CDC shows that one vaccine dose decreased hospitalisation of adults above 65 years by 64%, while both doses (full vaccination) decreased it by 94%.

A study with healthcare workers shows that individuals who were previously infected produce neutralizing antibodies that are effective against B.1.1.7 (“British”) and B.1.351 (“South African”) variants after one vaccine dose. In contrast, healthcare workers without history of infection showed reduced immunity against these variants after one single dose, confirming the need for two doses in these individuals.

According to a modelling study, one-dose strategies may reduce infections in the short term but may increase the potential for viral evolution if the immune responses are suboptimal and the virus continues to replicate in some vaccinated people.

Vaccines and transmission: much-awaited results

A study in England shows that one single dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines can cut household transmission by 50%. The study was the first to follow household contacts of infected individuals who were previously vaccinated or not.

Edited May 4, 2021 by Sofia

[califlorican]

On 5/3/2021 at 1:30 AM, lovjahupepl said:

Those that have gotten a shot please don't let your guard done.

 

 

Yes, sadly the vaccine was never going to prevent 100% of people from getting sick. That’s why the CDC still says we need to wear face coverings indoors if we’re with anyone who isn’t vaccinated (or if we don’t know whether they are), or outdoors when there are a lot of people. It’s expected that some breakthrough cases will occur. It’s like the flu vaccine- it doesn’t prevent 100% but it does protect the most vulnerable!
 

It’s good to note, for anyone concerned, that in the USA there have only been 9245 breakthrough cases out of 95 million people vaccinated. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated people over 65 are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than those who aren’t vaccinated, and partially vaccinated people are 64% less likely to be hospitalized with it! (Edit: I see these stats have already been mentioned above as well!)

Edited May 4, 2021 by califlorican

[Sofia]

https://www.wsj.com/articles/declining-a-covid-19-vaccine-risks-penalties-in-some-countries-11613998997?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR1hizV6fFiTBFx1HdMLfVewiE4mxAP1vTffle5NEa9Azp6Df7d16g3YUiw_aem_AQyZTrvoMjlr5R--WfBXJLtnCWN1n8x36NOEROhjzAnhYKv536npmcW5r1Jzl2-s545RIL25NJDqmEZJf6a9qIH_n7fASjxYlxT3lCx9gEUJFA

 

Declining a Covid-19 Vaccine Risks Penalties in Some Countries 

Indonesia levies fines, while other governments warn of restricting access to travel and public places

 

 

[WilliamChew]

Why vaccinated individuals can still get infected with Covid-19 | Experts Explain
May 5,2021
Interview of Dr Leong Hoe Nam an infectious disease specialist (Singapore)
 

(Background: The Tan Tock Seng hospital in Singapore had an outbreak of 40 covid-19 patients. So Singapore has now tightened gatherings to max of 5 instead of 8 previously)

 

He explains why a 3rd dose would be a good thing:

 

When you have the first dose, you have this amount of antibodies. 

With the second dose you have this amount of antibodies.

When you have a third dose you have high whopping amount of antibodies.

 

This is why he feels: Eventually covid19 will fade away as yet another common virus.

 

Those who are interested can read the transcript here:

Spoiler

Q: Can we still get infected after we are vaccinated?

 

A: So if i've been vaccinated, and i've been exposed to the virus, the virus will try to overcome the immune system and infect.

If the immune system is on a weaker side they'll infect, and depending on the amount of immunity there is, it will have varying severities.

If i have a robust immune system with high amount of antibody levels this will in turn block not only the first infection, but the second and third infections.

Hence you have heard of companies talking about having a third dose. 

When you have the first dose, you have this amount of antibodies. 

With the second dose you have this amount of antibodies.

When you have a third dose you have high whopping amount of antibodies.

These antibodies will be like a gpmg, general purpose machine gun that will tear down all viruses even if it's mutated.

You see at the end of the day that we need to depend on the immune system to cope with this new viral adaptation. 

Eventually covid19 will fade away as yet another common virus.

 

Q: What you're saying is the vaccination will not prevent us from getting infected?

 

A: The vaccine unfortunately is not 100%. Other vaccines, chicken pox,
measles, there are some failure rates.

Vaccinations changes from a severe illness to a moderate illness. From a moderate illness to a mild illness and a mild illness to no illness at all. 

In fact if you look at those people who became infected despite
vaccination majority of them do not have any symptoms.

They were screened and they were found to be positive.

 

Q: I see so does the effect of the vaccine stay in our immune system permanently
A: How i wish the antibodies will last on forever but it doesn't.
 
Like the natural infections, the antibodies will fade with
time.

Studies from Professor Wang Linfa's lab show that five groups of people are 
quickly identified after natural infection. 

30% of them will have long-lasting antibodies.
30% will have short lasting antibodies.
30% will have moderately lasting antibodies.
Of the last 10 percent, some do not mount any antibodies.

Some may have delayed response antibodies.

So using the same data we would thus assume that 30% after vaccination should have very good long-lasting antibodies and the rest unfortunately may need
to have repeated vaccinations. 

The repeated vaccinations could come as quickly as one year,
18 months and 24 months. 

 

Q: So how long does it take before we can see the effect of the vaccine?

 

A: Protection kicks in as quickly as 12 to 14 days after the first dose.

That's very important because immediately after the first dose, you have protection.

And when you have your second dose, it is a booster dose, your antibody levels are very, very high, you have great protection, not just against the primary infection, you're going to protect yourself against severe illness.

But very importantly, you may protect yourself, you're very likely to protect yourself against the mutants as well.

 

Q: In that case does the brand of the vaccine matter?

 

A: Currently we have at least five different brands of covet-19 vaccines.

They vary in efficacy, some very good at 94 or 95 percent, some at 50 to 60.

In fact if you look at the mutants, different vaccines would respond
differently. 

Certainly these are all made by different companies and there would in turn be different responses. Different individuals would respond differently
to these vaccines as well. 

Most definitely, in terms of allergies, some people will
be more allergic to this than the other and some tolerability of
the vaccines may differ.

 

Q: So if it doesn't prevent us from getting the virus, why should we still get
vaccinated? 

 

A: 95 vaccine efficacy, is that enough?

I'll be very delighted if my son scores 95 marks and above consistently.

But if he fails to get more than 95, do i take him out of school?

Do i take him out education?

No,  because even with 93% or 92%, my child is benefiting from education. 

And indeed even with 92% or 93% with mutant strains, the country, yourself, is benefiting from the vaccination.

We benefit from: A severe illness becoming a bad moderate illness. A moderate illness becoming a mild illness. Mild illness to nothing.

The other way of looking at it is,my son is still getting a bad failure
is going to end up with a good pass.

Perhaps not excellent, but a good pass nonetheless.

 

[Amygdala]

Maybe some have heard/read information, or know of someone, but I have a single friend who, because of her occupation, had the first AstraZeneca shot done one week before it was made law in Germany that no one under the age of 50 years are to be given it. In the meantime she still needs to take a 2nd jab. So looking at the other vaccines available. I haven’t found much info, but I assume it’s fine or she wouldn’t be offered an alternative? 

[califlorican]

16 hours ago, Lieblingskind said:

Maybe some have heard/read information, or know of someone, but I have a single friend who, because of her occupation, had the first AstraZeneca shot done one week before it was made law in Germany that no one under the age of 50 years are to be given it. In the meantime she still needs to take a 2nd jab. So looking at the other vaccines available. I haven’t found much info, but I assume it’s fine or she wouldn’t be offered an alternative? 

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/05/993882203/giving-2-doses-of-different-covid-19-vaccine-could-boost-immune-response
 

This article says experts actually think a “mix and match” of vaccines for each dose is a good thing and one they might implement in the future! 

[daydream]

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/world/germany-astrazeneca.html

 

Quote

 

May 6, 2021

BERLIN — Germany’s health minister said that the country would allow anyone 18 and older to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, removing restrictions that limited access to older people and those in certain professions, as the government tries to encourage more people to get vaccinated ahead of the summer.

 

Doctors should also be allowed to give the two doses quicker than the current standard of 12 weeks between jabs, Jens Spahn, the health minister, said at a news conference on Thursday, emphasizing the need to “exercise more pragmatic flexibility.” 

 

I don't know if this is the latest stand on the restriction or as in this case, the removal of the restriction. I think you would have the latest news on this matter. 

[Amygdala]

6 hours ago, Mclove said:

I don't know if this is the latest stand on the restriction or as in this case, the removal of the restriction. I think you would have the latest news on this matter. 

Yes. I found an article on the German news sites, so will send it to my friend. TY! 👌

[well]

Is there any announcement from any branch regarding Sinopharm? 

[On the huh]

Had my first jab.  Was given the Oxford AZ.  Initially felt fine.  But during the night, was cold, shivering, then hot.  Had an very intense dream.  Like having a fever.  My arm felt like someone punched me.  This morning, now I ache all over.