22-07-2020, 01:41 PM
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Am I the only one who mis really worried, about the introduction of an Anti-Virus, on the basis that so may appear to be in a reckless race to get there first?There's so much money in it (although the drug companies are probably putting the cure before the money) that the opportunities to go too early are very obvious.
Still, I applaud those who queue up to be guinea pigs!
I like to stand just behind the last person in the queue!
22-07-2020, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tedc
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Am I the only one who mis really worried, about the introduction of an Anti-Virus, on the basis that so may appear to be in a reckless race to get there first?There's so much money in it (although the drug companies are probably putting the cure before the money) that the opportunities to go too early are very obvious.
Still, I applaud those who queue up to be guinea pigs!
I like to stand just behind the last person in the queue!
I'd feel more comfortable if they came up with an effective treatment that reduced the symptoms and ruled out the risk of ventilation by the use of already tried and tested drugs.
I'd go for that over a vaccine any day.
This way there seems to be little time to analyse any long term risk or side effects.
22-07-2020, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Morticia
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No ... you're not alone. I think the same. I'd feel more comfortable if they came up with an effective treatment that reduced the symptoms and ruled out the risk of ventilation by the use of already tried and tested drugs.
I'd go for that over a vaccine any day.
However, the treatment of viral infections has proved more challenging. For some viral diseases, such as herpes simplex virus infections, HIV/AIDS, and influenza, antiviral medications have become available, but drug-resistant microbes have been created as a result.
22-07-2020, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Solasch
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Vaccines have been around since the beginning of the 20th century. They've drastically reduced the number of new cases of viral diseases such as polio, measles, and chickenpox. In addition, vaccines can prevent such infections such as the flu, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), and others.However, the treatment of viral infections has proved more challenging. For some viral diseases, such as herpes simplex virus infections, HIV/AIDS, and influenza, antiviral medications have become available, but drug-resistant microbes have been created as a result.
Vaccines are fantastic .... they've just about eradicated a great many diseases , life threatening diseases but there have also been one or two well known mishaps ...... such as Thalidomide.
Do I think the pharmaceutical companies will be rushing to get out a viable vaccine ?
You bet I do.... Aside from the obvious health and welfare of the world I'm sure there's also a great deal of rivalry due to profits, pipping the competition at the post. Millions, even billions, will be made over this.
I hope no corners are cut.
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