The analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford’s DataLab and LSHTM used a platform called OpenSAFELY, which allows secure studies to be done on electronic NHS health records. It found further disparities in vaccine uptake at least in the early stages of distribution. Vaccination rates in the most well-off areas were 44.7% in the first five weeks, compared with 37.9% in the most deprived areas, with lower rates among people with severe mental illness (30.3%), dementia (30.9%) and learning disabilities (28.1%). … [Read more...] about Concern over ‘worrying’ disparities in Covid vaccine coverage in England
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Vaccinated people could become Covid-19 super-spreaders by believing they are immune from transmitting the virus and abandon social distancing
The two vaccines are considerably different in how they operate. The Astra Zeneca product operates like most vaccines - putting a small amount of the weakened virus into the body so the immune system can create antibodies which destroy it, so if a subsequent real infection of the virus enters the system, the antibodies are already present and ready to attack it. … [Read more...] about Vaccinated people could become Covid-19 super-spreaders by believing they are immune from transmitting the virus and abandon social distancing
Corrie’s Beverley Callard vows to wear Liz McDonald’s heels again to film ‘a fitting sendoff’ for her character following horror surgery… as she aims to walk again by the end of 2020
Someone else added: 'So apparently Liz won't be returning to Corrie and last night's episode where they mentioned she had gone to Spain will be the last we hear about her. LIZ MCDONALD DID NOT DESERVE AN OFF-SCREEN EXIT' … [Read more...] about Corrie’s Beverley Callard vows to wear Liz McDonald’s heels again to film ‘a fitting sendoff’ for her character following horror surgery… as she aims to walk again by the end of 2020
One in three women missed smear tests in Covid lockdown – putting them at risk of cancer
Athena added: "Cancer doesn’t stop during a pandemic and delays to referrals and to diagnosis can be devastating. If you have any concerns or worries about booking or attending an appointment, chat to your GP surgery or call our nurse-led information service Ask Eve. We’re here and open for you.” … [Read more...] about One in three women missed smear tests in Covid lockdown – putting them at risk of cancer
Man’s huge head cyst explodes covering doctor in pus in nauseating Bad Skin Clinic clip
Starting work on the process, she squeezed the cyst and told him: "Gosh, it's totally straining against the skin, it is desperate to come out. So these all do look like and feel like pilar cysts, so I'm not worried about them from a nasty lump point of view at all." … [Read more...] about Man’s huge head cyst explodes covering doctor in pus in nauseating Bad Skin Clinic clip