Re: Swine flu jab..

Harold wrote:
> SWMBO and I had a call from the surgery yesterday, and today we went and
> had our swine-flu jabs.

> Not sure whether to be re-assured or concerned that they asked us to
> sign consenting forms for a number of follow-up calls to check on any
> reactions.
> Is this just good after-care, or are they seriously worried about the
> likelihood of reactions to the vaccine?

The penny has just dropped!
We were given our jabs by Eddie, the Clinical Trials Nurse/Manager, not
one of the normal practice nurses.
http://www.pulteney.co.uk/staff.aspx?n=1&p=L81068
The practice has a small section that carries out clinical trials for
pharmaceutical companies using volunteer patients. (Lucrative I guess!).
In this case GlaxoSmithKline wanted immediate info on any reactions to
the vaccine from cross-section of patients. SWMBO had volunteered us
during a previous routine visit, which meant we got the vaccine earlier
than otherwise. I should add that the priority groups are not
compromised. They are getting the vaccine from the normal practice nurses.

Some years ago, my wife had a problem that needed anti-biotics and was
asked by the clinical trials nurse if she would try out a new one. The
company concerned paid for an immediate health check from a local
private hospital, which discovered that she had Cardiomyopathy which if
left untreated could have been fatal. We have been willing participants
in clinical trials ever since :-)


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Harold
MEPIS Linux
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