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Replying to @nw_nicholas @HeldinEU
I'd recommend reading this Cochrane Review (gold standard of reviews, apparently) before you settle on a decision. There's a reason so many NHS workers refuse the flu jab, despite the inordinate level of pressure imposed upon them. > https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD001269.pub6/full …
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This study was based on healthy individuals John. Dangerous to advise when you do not know the medical history of the individual.
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All I've advised is to read the Cochrane review before settling on a decision. Does that seem unreasonable?
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Yes John it does because not all will understand the study and may deter them from getting a life saving vaccination. How many will read that report and miss that it’s carried out in patients with no health issues?
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@nw_nicholas, it's that he's not daft. I'm sure he can discern the right thing to do for himself, whether from the likely computer-generated letter he received, from the Cochrane review, or from a healthcare professional. He's a big boy.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
I do have COPD though, which is why I was sent the letter....(Stage 2)
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Then it's worth finding out if that makes a difference. Although it won't alter the lack of science underpinning the evidence presented. And I'm not sure that results from people in good health makes the case any stronger for use with ill patients. Depends on each case I suppose.
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there are lots of studies out there underpinning the need for those with health issues to get their flu jab. Here one for COPDpic.twitter.com/MrcYoJD6Rf
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Seems there are just 6 studies for flu jab specific to COPD, with only 2,469 participants combined, producing evidence of moderate quality, but the most recent of those is 14yrs old. And of course my point about selectively hiding half the evidence stands.https://www.cochrane.org/CD002733/AIRWAYS_influenza-vaccine-people-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd …
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