Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
GidMK's profile
Health Nerd
Health Nerd
Health Nerd
Verified account
@GidMK

Tweets

Health NerdVerified account

@GidMK

Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

Sydney, New South Wales
theguardian.com/profile/gideon…
Joined November 2015

Tweets

  • © 2021 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 21

    Something worth noting in the COVID-19 vaccine debate is that, at an individual level, the difference between a 62% effective vaccine that prevents severe disease and a 95% effective vaccine that prevents severe disease is essential nil

    3:03 AM - 21 Jan 2021
    • 14 Retweets
    • 95 Likes
    • Alan Jenkins Dang and Blast! Jasmin vom Walde Sharon Moon Untitled Sue Ieraci Suzanne Currie Rupert Beale Dolce Kenneth Daniel
    9 replies 14 retweets 95 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 21

        From a population health perspective, the difference is potentially large, but to the average person being immunised the difference between not getting COVID-19 at all and having a mild/asymptomatic infection is modest

        2 replies 2 retweets 51 likes
        Show this thread
      3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 21

        Obviously, this calculus changes for the most vulnerable people and healthcare workers, but for everyone else at an individual level the specific vaccine you get probably doesn't matter as much as people have been implying

        5 replies 4 retweets 57 likes
        Show this thread
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. TMedia‏ @TurkeyMedia Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        It’s a long shot to say AZ prevents severe disease. Its inconclusive the data

        1 reply 0 retweets 7 likes
      3. TMedia‏ @TurkeyMedia Jan 21
        Replying to @TurkeyMedia @GidMK

        TMedia Retweeted Tash Robinson

        https://twitter.com/nc_robinson/status/1351638832156852225 …

        TMedia added,

        Tash RobinsonVerified account @NC_Robinson
        Statements that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine prevents death “100 per cent of the time” are not based on evidence, according to infectious diseases physicians and statisticians who have closely examined published clinical trial data https://www.theaustralian.com.au/science/astrazeneca-covid19-vaccine-claims-not-evidencebased/news-story/401d82d8f353b6239372ca9b4f557161 …
        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. David Penington  💉 💉AZ #NotABotOrTrot‏ @DavidPenington2 Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        I also doubt the "prevents severe disease" for AZ vax. The study was vastly underpowered to show that, and the interim results even more so.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Futzliputzli‏ @futzliputzli Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        And why is that? 😳

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Rachel in Florida‏ @florida_rachel Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        I thought those numbers meant a 5% chance of severe disease and a 38% chance of severe disease after vaccination?

        2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Sarah Rosenberg‏ @sarahmrose Jan 21
        Replying to @florida_rachel @GidMK

        It's % reduction in probability of contracting it *relative to those who do not receive the vaccine*. But the fraction who contract it even without the vaccine is relatively low.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Show replies
      1. scott rosenstein‏ @scottrosenstein Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        This message seems to be completely lost in the debate

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. TermitesBeGiant‏ @TermitesBeGiant Jan 21
        Replying to @GidMK

        Could you clarify? Do you mean, e.g., the first one is 62% effective at preventing severe disease, or do you mean it's 100% effective at preventing severe disease and 62% effective at preventing Covid of any severity?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2021 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info