Thread by @drstephcoughlin

#primarycare teams are being asked about the effectiveness and risks of the different #CovidVaccine

Here is some helpful information, all in one place.

@NikkiKF @SonaliKinra @DrUrsulaM @KirenCollison @PrimaryCareNHS @rcgp @LondonwideLMCs @BMA_GP

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How effective is the #PfizerVaccine? What information do people want to know?

Source: ed.ac.uk/files/atoms/fi…

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How effective is the #AstraZeneca vaccine?

Source: ed.ac.uk/files/atoms/fi…

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What are the most common side effects with the #PfizerVaccine and #AstraZeneca vaccine? What can people expect after having the #CovidVaccine?

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What are the risks of blood clots with #AstraZeneca vaccine for those with low exposure risk?

#CovidVaccine
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What are the risks of blood clots with #AstraZeneca vaccine for those with medium exposure risk?
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What are the risks of blood clots with #AstraZeneca vaccine for those with high exposure risk?
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How can we put this risk into context in a way people can understand? How can we reassure people?

#CovidVaccine

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And we must not forget that the of those people who get #COVID19

7.8% get pulmonary embolism
11.2% get a DVT
23% admitted to ITU get clots
1.6% will have a stroke
30% get low platelets

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@PHE_uk have put together a very clear information leaflet for patients and staff team. Very helpful to share
as part of the discussion with patients on #CovidVaccine

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
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