Delaying second Covid vaccine cuts death toll by up to a FIFTH, study finds

The decision to delay second Covid vaccine doses in the UK saved thousands of lives, more research has found. A study published in the British Medical Journal modelled how fatality rates are impacted when second jab appointments are pushed beyond the recommended regimen.  Scientists estimated deaths would be slashed by up to a fifth if … Read more

Magda Szubanski flashes a smile despite Nine delaying the launch of her new show The Weakest Link

Channel Nine has delayed the premiere date for quiz show reboot The Weakest Link, hosted by Magda Szubanski. But despite the set back, the 60-year-old comedian still managed to flash a smile as she stepped out in Melbourne on Thursday. The Kath & Kim star kept warm in a black puffer jacket, a red jumper and … Read more

Delaying the second dose of Novavax’s Covid vaccine by up to 12 weeks should be ‘fine’

Professor Paul Heath said a 12-week dosing gap would most likely not make the Novavax jab less effective Novavax’s Covid vaccine will ‘probably’ still be effective if the second dose is delayed by up to 12 weeks, according to one of the firm’s top scientists.  Professor Paul Heath argued that ‘basic immunological principles’ suggested the … Read more

Covid UK: Boris Johnson accepts delaying first lockdown was a mistake

Boris Johnson has made the admission to close allies, it has been suggested Britain’s first coronavirus lockdown came late because the Government’s scientific advisers were using out-of-date data, close allies of Boris Johnson have claimed. As the first anniversary of the March 23 shutdown approaches, senior sources have insisted Mr Johnson would act ‘harder, earlier … Read more

Delaying second dose of the Coronavirus vaccine saves lives, says data set to be published

Real life data shows the vaccine IS saving lives in the UK: Real-world data shows inoculations ARE reducing infections and deaths, top advisor reveals Data set to be published by Public Health England ‘justifies’ delay of second jab Those already given the injection are experiencing high levels of protection  Professor hails results, calling the scheme’s … Read more

Delaying second dose of the Coronavirus vaccine saves lives, says data set to be published

Real life data shows the vaccine IS saving lives in the UK: Real-world data shows inoculations ARE reducing infections and deaths, top advisor reveals Data set to be published by Public Health England ‘justifies’ delay of second jab Those already given the injection are experiencing high levels of protection  Professor hails results, calling the scheme’s … Read more

Maya Jama needed a biopsy and is having her cervical cells ‘monitored’ after delaying smear test

Maya Jama has urged her fans to book their smear tests after suffering complications through delaying her own.  Addressing her Instagram followers on Monday, the 26-year-old presenter revealed that she has suspected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) as a result of putting off her test for a year.  CIN is an abnormal changes of the cells … Read more

Elon Musk bashes FAA for delaying SpaceX’s Starship SN9’s first flight test over safety concerns

‘Humanity will never go to Mars’: Elon Musk bashes FAA for delaying SpaceX’s Starship SN9’s first high altitude test over safety concerns SpaceX was set to launch its Starship SN9 rocket Thursday but it was canceled Elon Musk posted a tweet bashing the FAA for its regulatory structure The tweet suggests that the FAA is … Read more

Elon Musk bashes FAA for delaying SpaceX’s Starship SN9’s first flight test over safety concerns

‘Humanity will never go to Mars’: Elon Musk bashes FAA for delaying SpaceX’s Starship SN9’s first high altitude test over safety concerns SpaceX was set to launch its Starship SN9 rocket Thursday but it was canceled Elon Musk posted a tweet bashing the FAA for its regulatory structure The tweet suggests that the FAA is … Read more

GP claims delaying second dose of Pfizer vaccine beyond three weeks is an ‘unlicensed trial’ 

GP claims delaying second dose of Pfizer vaccine beyond three weeks is an ‘unregulated and unlicensed trial’ Dr Rosie Shire, of Doctors’ Association UK, raised concerns over Pfizer delay  She called for information on immunity delivered if doses given 12 weeks apart Matt Hancock defended decision to delay doses as ‘essential’ to save more lives … Read more