RickS Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 https://www.discoversma.com/news/healthfitness/pfizer-vaccine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I can't imagine that MX is prepared and/or able to keep the vaccine stored at minus 70 degrees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 No kidding. I can just imagine all the countless things that could go wrong during transport and the attitude-"Oh well, the temperature went up to minus 40 for a few hours because the truck broke down, but hey, who's going to know?", Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 12:12 AM, ibarra said: I can't imagine that MX is prepared and/or able to keep the vaccine stored at minus 70 degrees. I whole heartedly agree with this sentiment BUT the article says that Pfizer will be in charge of the supply chain/refrigeration for their vaccine in Mexico. Just as they are/have contracted with United Airlines to ship the vaccine out of Wisconsin and Michigan where it is being produced... not relying on the US Government or normal commercial carriers. Too risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 16 hours ago, ibarra said: I can't imagine that MX is prepared and/or able to keep the vaccine stored at minus 70 degrees. I think MX will be ready when the stores can keep their ice cream and other frozen goods "cold". The distribution network to ensure this drug remains stable is a BIG challenge for a country like MX. (We yet have to get the traffic signals at the Walmart installed). Or come to think about it.... maybe Walmart would be the best people to store and distribute it!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 You may have missed the part about Pfizer 'retaining control' of the shipment and logistics of their vaccine. I think that the Gov. of Jalisco just announced that the University of Guadalajara, that HAS super coolers, will be in charge. Still in all it will be a daunting challenge for Mexico to get this -70 C vaccine out to the masses. Putin's Sputnik..... well that's yet another kettle of fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 It is a daunting challenge for all including the States let alone Mexico.. Good luck to us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattoleriver Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I heard somewhere that the Pfizer vaccine was cheaper than the Moderna vaccine but was more susceptible to being damaged in storage. The proposed plan (U.S.) was to supply the Pfizer vaccine to areas of denser population which would have the specialized storage facilities and to distribute the Moderna vaccine outside of large population centers where fewer/none of the specialized storage facilities exist. This approach helps to utilize the strengths of both vaccines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Patience is the key here. Carlos Slim Foundation has partnered with AstraZeneca to produce vaccine in Mexico for Mexico and Argentina ready in early 2021. Hopefully the dosage issues will have been resolved and wide-spread vaccination can proceed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Covid vaccinations to begin this month; gov’t buys 34mn doses from Pfizer The first 250,000 doses are expected to be delivered this month. https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/covid-vaccinations-to-begin-this-month/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, MtnMama said: Patience is the key here. Carlos Slim Foundation has partnered with AstraZeneca to produce vaccine in Mexico for Mexico and Argentina ready in early 2021. Hopefully the dosage issues will have been resolved and wide-spread vaccination can proceed. Patience is something in short supply when you're so old you do not buy green bananas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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