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So, I'm seeing a lot of worry & outright fearmongering about the #COVID19 vaccine. I'm not entertaining the amti-vax, microchip & secret control crowds - they're beyond hope. This is about "it's untested/been rushed/we can't trust the process/it's unknown science/etc. #vaccine
All vaccines have the same stringent standards & test phases, but usually the developers have to wait for funding for said phases. Several Covid vaccines are in stage 3 - human testing. This is what happens when you fund science properly and cut #research red tape.
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesWork
It's also a wonderful example of what happens when scientists are able to freely collaborate. 
As for long term effects. These are calculated via modelling & prediction. #COVID19 vaccines are based on existing coronavirus vaccines like the #FluVaccine and SARS.
@NIHRresearch
As for long term effects. These are calculated via modelling & prediction. #COVID19 vaccines are based on existing coronavirus vaccines like the #FluVaccine and SARS.
@NIHRresearch
Data already exists to help our predictions. There's still a bit of the unknown, unfortunately, but researchers can & do minimise risks to make it as safe as possible - like the annual flu vaccine. Of courses this is all heavily regulated & inspected to make sure it's done right.
So to summarise: this is a science-led, independently-verified #vaccine using a process that's been streamlined not shortcut due to the unprecedented situation of a global pandemic far deadlier than the flu with complex, lifelong complications unlike anything we've seen before.
As a Covid survivor living through this, & a nurse who's seen too many people die or be changed forever, I can't wait for it to be approved (if it is) & made available because I wouldn't wish Covid on anyone. 
This post isn't designed to scare or shame, but provide information.
This post isn't designed to scare or shame, but provide information.
Whether or not you have the #vaccine is your decision to make. Noone is denying that. But a little knowledge goes a long way in making an informed choice. I hope this has helped.
And to all those working tirelessly to perfect it - including the volunteers testing it - thank you.
And to all those working tirelessly to perfect it - including the volunteers testing it - thank you.
For anyone interested, here's a link to more information. Take care of yourselves. 
#VaccinesWork @nurses_united
@WeRGlobalNurses @StNurseProject @WeNurses @WeStudentNurse @NursingNotesUK
@NHSMillion @VoiceofNursing_
@RCNNorthern @rcni @150Leaders https://vaccination-info.eu/en/vaccine-facts/approval-vaccines-european-union
#VaccinesWork @nurses_united
@WeRGlobalNurses @StNurseProject @WeNurses @WeStudentNurse @NursingNotesUK
@NHSMillion @VoiceofNursing_
@RCNNorthern @rcni @150Leaders https://vaccination-info.eu/en/vaccine-facts/approval-vaccines-european-union
That feeling when you read back a thread and realise you made a typo in the first post.....
