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Hal Cohen

@hal_cohen

Scouser in exile working in the 'cloud'. Any views expressed here are my own, and are not the views of any past, current and future employers.

Joined May 2010
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A privilege to be at the Evusheld vigil yesterday, supporting the #Forgotten500K still shielding and taking precautions due a lack of response to vaccines and campaigning for government to provide Evusheld (drug that prevents / reduces impact of Covid). @FionaCLoud @kidneycareuk
Emily Wither (@ewither) profile pictureEmily Wither@ewither26 Oct 2022
For some, Covid vaccines are not effective - their only option is to keep shielding. But one drug could apparently solve all that. Today @bloodcancer_uk are asking gov to fund this special treatment for the #Forgotten500k at risk. Our piece for @5_News
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Today we launch our national campaign to get Evusheld for the #Forgotten500k alongside @Evusheld4theUK and 15 other charities. Please retweet and help us press the government to roll out Evusheld for the immunocompromised. See what we’re doing here 👇getevusheld.uk/500k/
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Great to be included in BBC article and on @BBCBreakfast - immunocompromised need clearer + quicker access to vaccine 4th doses, as well other treatments inc monoclonal antibodies and antivirals. Thanks to @kidneycareuk. Clip here (with @stephenmcadoo ) vimeo.com/657871329/8f8149d9…
Hal Cohen - BBC Breakfast 171221

Hal Cohen - BBC Breakfast 171221

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BBCKatharineDaCosta (@KatharineDC) profile pictureBBCKatharineDaCosta@KatharineDC17 Dec 2021
Some who shielded need support now say charities bbc.co.uk/news/health-596829…
Some who shielded need support now say charities

Some who shielded need support now say charities

Charities are calling for more support for patients with severely weakened immune systems.

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As cases rise again, we need to add focus on the non-vax treatments to allow normal lives to continue (or just restart!). 1) Make Ronapreve available to immunocompromised for prevention *which is that it was approved for* and on exposure, rather then needing to be admitted 1/2
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to get access. 2) Accelerate access to treatments like AZ long lasting antibodies. This will benefit the general population hugely (and reduce NHS pressure), not just the immunocompromised group. Very frustrating considering the treatments are already out there 2/2
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Great news re 3rd vaccine doses for immunosuppressed. Also v important we continue to look at other treatments. Priority needs to be make approved Ronapreve (monoclonal antibodies) available. Fortunate to be interviewed for BBC News today @kidneycareuk vimeo.com/596144802/8ff65c86…
Hal Cohen - Booster Jabs for Immunosuppressed - BBC News 01/09/21

Hal Cohen - Booster Jabs for Immunosuppressed - BBC News 01/09/21

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Pleased to be joining this important meeting this afternoon with @hal_cohen as one of the invaluable people giving testimony about being vulnerable #immunosuppressed #Covid
APPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics (@APPG_VGP) profile pictureAPPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics@APPG_VGP21 Jul 2021
Join us today at 3pm for our webinar on persistent vulnerability through Covid-19 with the expertise of @rowntron, @drlennardlee and @AlisonBirtle, alongside two invaluable patient testimonies. Follow the link below for more information and to sign up! appg-vulnerablegroups.org/me…
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#COVID-19: #Charities see much anxiety among clinically vulnerable, ahead of legal restrictions being lifted on 19 July @kidneycareuk @hal_cohen via @SkyNews news.sky.com/story/covid-19-…

COVID-19: Charities see 'tidal wave' of anxiety among clinically vulnerable, ahead of legal...

Charities see spike in number of clinically vulnerable people calling for help, particularly those who are immunosuppressed and for whom the vaccine doesn't work.

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Privileged to speak to BBC News yesterday on what those of us who are immunocompromised and clinically extremely vulnerable need: Mandates on masks, employer support, access to trials of vaccine boosters and alternative treatments. Interview here: vimeo.com/573946115/797046ca…
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Hal Cohen - BBC News 120721

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As we approach 19 July & a return to workplaces we're working with 15 other leading health charities to call on the government to do more to support those who may not have as much protection from their vaccines kidneycareuk.org/news-and-ca… #SafeAtWork
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Replying to @EricTopol
Really exciting - we need to start measuring serology on all admissions... #COVID19 #Regeneron #recovery #immunosuppressed @mkwillicombe @UKCICstudy #OCTAVE study @ImperialNHS @MHRAgovuk @NHSEngland access needed now! @FionaCLoud @hal_cohen
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The message even stronger when it comes from our #immunosuppressed #kidney #patients need access to 3rd doses #CovidVaccine now, should be included in #vaccine #Trials & need guidance on protection re work etc. Kudos @hal_cohen @FionaCLoud - itv.com/news/london/2021-06-… @kidneycareuk
Patient's concern for staying safe from Covid in a world opening up | ITV News

Patient's concern for staying safe from Covid in a world opening up | ITV News

Hal Cohen had both his coronavirus jabs but because of his condition doesn't know how well they have worked. | ITV News London

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Tweeting after a long time to say huge ongoing thanks @ImperialTxGroup for looking after me over the years. Special mention to @mkwillicombe for answering all my questions, @kidneydoc101 for all the support and jabbing me yesterday, and super surgeon and photographer @frank_dor
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I wrote something about Liverpool winning the league and why it means so much to me. I know everyone has their own personal story, this one is more about life, health and my heroes than it is about football. medium.com/@hal_cohen/life-a…
Life and football — Why this league win means so much to me

Life and football — Why this league win means so much to me

A historic league title for millions of Reds around the world. Fully deserved, and mathematically secured (no feared asterisk arising from…

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⚽️ #FootballAid18 Available Now! 🗓️ Events incl. our 1st @MLS club @ChicagoFire & 1st Welsh club @SwansOfficial! ➡️ footballaid.com/news/footbal…
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Up the mighty reds!
I've never seen a Liverpool team this fluidly impressive going forward. But I've seen a Liverpool team defend this badly, many many times
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The best Hodgson vine without doubt. My sympathies on the Vine shutdown news to @vonstrenginho and the world teapawt.net/vonstrenginho/status/5…
Kristian (@vonstrenginho) profile pictureKristian@vonstrenginho15 Nov 2014
When you celebrate 100 caps. vine.co/v/O51P6EiahFx
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Zonal Marking Is Terrible Klaxon
Disappointing not to beat a poor United team. Mourinho's right tho: Liverpool should take the criticism, we couldn't get through them enough
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