Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the officials.
We know how hard you're working to get the message out about the vaccine. I think there are some challenges. Can I put a few on the table?
On what date will the non-adjuvanted vaccine be made available to pregnant women? Is the Australian vaccine the same as the Canadian vaccine? What data indicates that the adjuvanted vaccine is as safe as the non-adjuvanted vaccine for pregnant women? The reason I'm asking is that I have a friend who is 21 weeks pregnant. She has worked in pandemic preparedness. She knows the field. She's talked to 10 obstetricians and six nephrologists. She has questions and she's just over at.... I think people need some reassurance. What is the possible impact of the adjuvanted vaccine on mother and fetus?
I think there are questions for immunocompromised people--those who are taking chemotherapy, those who are HIV positive. Should they be getting the vaccine, and if so, which one?
What about people who have autoimmune conditions? I mean, if the adjuvant helps the body develop a stronger immune response by increasing the inflammatory response...how might the adjuvant boost? Is it local? Is it systemic?