Is a vaccine going to make a difference?

[Florry]

Levels of protective antibodies in people wane "quite rapidly" after coronavirus infection, say researchers.

Antibodies are a key part of our immune defences and stop the virus from getting inside the body's cells.

The Imperial College London team found the number of people testing positive for antibodies has fallen by 26% between June and September.
They say immunity appears to be fading and there is a risk of catching the virus multiple times.

So if this is true surely a vaccine that is supposed to give you an immunity by building up antibodies is going to be pointless? Or am I missing something?

[Gabby]

I read this and wondered what the difference is between building up anti-bodies from catching the virus or from being vaccinated? Surely if catching the virus means the antibodies don’t stick around for long then surely tht would be the same from the vaccine, so what would be the benefit of the vaccine? :ne_nau:

[Westielover]

I read this and wondered what the difference is between building up anti-bodies from catching the virus or from being vaccinated? Surely if catching the virus means the antibodies don’t stick around for long then surely tht would be the same from the vaccine, so what would be the benefit of the vaccine? :ne_nau:

My thoughts too, which then leads us to the question how the hell are we ever going to get back to normal again?

[Louise]

I’ve pondered this so many times. Why is a vaccine better at providing long term immunity than our own bodies? I personally would prefer to put my faith in nature and the incredible complexity of my body.

[Melanie]

I certainly don’t think it’s worth having the vaccine and I definitely won’t be having it.

[Jasmine]

Would you even have the vaccine? I think there are not enough studies being done and no long term effects that can be monitored. I would not take the risk of having the vaccine even if it is the wonder drug they are saying it is.

[Monty]

I have yet to find anyone who is willing to have the vaccine so not sure how it is going to benefit everyone when most of the population don’t want it.

[Rene82]

I don’t honestly think it will, there is a huge amount of people that have been exposed and infected by Covid, these people will have built up their immunity, I think the vaccine will only offer benefit a very small proportion of society. But that has to be weighed up against the risks of that vaccine.

I personally will not be having the vaccine, I would rather wear a mask for the rest of my life than have that questionable vaccine.

[orchard_girl]

I've wondered about that too. The vaccine is in two doses, so I'm guessing that improves the long-term effect of the vaccine. I will be having the vaccine. The reason is, the probability of long-term adverse effects from a vaccine are going to be virtually zero. Vaccines are made every year for flu and other diseases too. They know how to make vaccines. What is unknown and starting to become apparent are the long-term effects of catching Covid... THAT I don't want to risk, for me or for my family. Now the vaccines aren't going to be 100% effective for everyone from the start, and maybe the effect reduces over time, but it would be very likely that if you were to catch Covid after being vaccinated that it would not be severe. I think it's brilliant that we have vaccines available.

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[cherry]

The latest news suggests that the most vulnerable may require a jab every 9 months. I think the availability of the jab is great and certainly for those at a high risk, but it would be nice to see longer trials to really ensure the vaccine is safe.

It comes to something when the US which are known for their vaccination policy are delaying rolling out the vaccine compared to the UK.

[Sarah]

I find it confusing that there is a push for people who have had the virus to still get the vaccine, what’s the point? Surely their bodies will do what our bodies have done since we ever existed and that is to build up T-calls and antibodies once exposed.

I prefer to put my faith in Mother Nature, rather than a synthetic version.

[cherry]

I know I’m resurrecting an old thread here, but since the OP, vaccines have no been administered to most people who want and can have them, only teenagers remain. It is muted in the press that the vaccine is having an impact, although I am not sure how they can truly tell so early on into another wave. One of the vaccine companies is suggesting that the effectiveness of the vaccine starts to wane after 6 months, therefore boosters are needed.

I know a few that have said they won’t have a booster, I think there was an initial belief that it would be one off jabs and freedom, that is not proving to be the case and in Germany and Israel reports are stating that vaccinated people are being admitted into hospital and they are still getting Covid. I’m not sure when and how this will end….maybe natural herd immunity is the answer, rather than having people so ‘protected’ against all the spreading bugs that evade our environment we should just get out there, discover those at highest risk and do what we can to protect them, but otherwise, go for it.

[Louise]

Interesting to look back on this question, some many months later to now know that the vaccines efficacy varies depending on whom you speak to, some would argue it has no effect, others would say we would be so much worse off without it.

whatever your stance it is undeniable that as new evidence, research and concerns are raised we will j]have a better picture to look back on and question whether vaccination was the right course of action to be taken in the middle of a pandemic, on a global scale.

[Tom32]

I had my vaccines, and still got covid and haven't felt well since, I feel like I'm on a constant treadmill to regain my health and certainly my sense of wellbeing.