Starting July 27, at least 1,000 Atlantans will join a historic vaccine trial. Should you be one of them? (how much, health)

[LynnHarris1]

Last week, scientists reported that the first COVID-19 vaccine trial in humans showed an immune response - Now, a new phase begins, and Atlantans can volunteer for the study that will ultimately show whether or not this vaccine will help combat the pandemic..."

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/heal...t-at-immunity/


SOURCE: Atlanta Magazine

[Need4Camaro]

As much as I want a vaccine, I'm 'probably' going to sit that out and keep wearing my mask and social distance until I see clear results as to the outcome... ...although I greatly applaud those brave enough to pioneer into it.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

As much as I want a vaccine, I'm 'probably' going to sit that out and keep wearing my mask and social distance until I see clear results as to the outcome... ...although I greatly applaud those brave enough to pioneer into it.

Same here.

[markjames68]

Excellent, but aside from the fact that half will unknowingly get a placebo, this worries me a bit -

“In the spring, the first trial, known as Phase 1, expanded to include older adults, and Phase 2 enrolled 600 people, split between those 18 to 55 years old and older adults. Results of those studies haven’t yet been reported.”

At the very least people signing up should be privy to a summary of the Phase 2 results.

[LynnHarris1]

Originally Posted by markjames68

Excellent, but aside from the fact that half will unknowingly get a placebo, this worries me a bit -

“In the spring, the first trial, known as Phase 1, expanded to include older adults, and Phase 2 enrolled 600 people, split between those 18 to 55 years old and older adults. Results of those studies haven’t yet been reported.”

At the very least people signing up should be privy to a summary of the Phase 2 results.

Totally agree with this...

[ATLTJL]

And why would you sign up to be a guinea pig for a vaccine developed by a company with a $30 billion market cap that will probably pay you very little or nothing?

Think of how much they'll make if it works. You ought to get paid a lot to help them get there.

[Atlanta Scientist]

I will be volunteering.

[M3Guy]

Nope

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by Atlanta Scientist

I will be volunteering.

If you get selected please report back on the process and how you are doing, maybe start a new thread on this. Thanks for stepping up.

[Atlanta Scientist]

Originally Posted by markjames68

If you get selected please report back on the process and how you are doing, maybe start a new thread on this. Thanks for stepping up.

I will keep the forum informed. In this crazy covid world, I wanna do whatever I can to help clamp down on this virus.