The FDA is expected to approve covid19 vaccine booster shots for the immunocompromised within the next 48 hours.
I'm going to schedule mine as soon as it's possible. Most likely, next week.
I ain't playin' with this bullshit.
Hoax, my ass.
Y'all better line up to do the same.
If you think the delta variant is bad, just wait until the lamda variant starts to spread.
- Edited to correct error.
It's the FDA, and not the CDC, which is expected to approve the booster.
29
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
9 comments
Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I'm just over the border in Alablammama...I hope they open up for Boosters. I got the Phizer and my son got the J&J.
phoenixone1
Level 8
Aug 12, 2021
1
I've been hoping for this. I was vaccinated in February, and a lot of Phfizer materials state a 6-month efficacy before effectiveness diminishes. I got a cold with a bad cough last week, so it's been on my mind.
Lauren
Level 8
Aug 11, 2021
6
First shot in March, second in April.
I'm calling next week to schedule my booster.
@KKGator I am not immunocompromised, but I got my shots in that same time period, so their effectiveness may run out sometime fall..
@TomMcGiverin I was thinking much the same. However, since I do have some health issues, a booster seems like a wise choice.
In my state, 9% of the current cases are in vaccinated people, so that tells me that the antibodies might be wearing out in some of the earliest vaccinated folks or those who somehow have a diminished response, so this is good news!
I wish the media would address whether the "break through" cases are in fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or those vaccinated more than 6 months ago, or have underlying conditions, etc. That would be helpful in swaying more people to take the vaccine, instead of having those people think there is no use in getting vaccinated, since so many breakthroughs are happening.
I got mine in March/April, so if they determine I should get a booster at a particular date, I sure will! I'm exposed to maskless recent travelers every day in my work and though I'm being super careful, I don't want to take any unnecessary risks. I'll take the booster, but I won't jump ahead of anyone else who is deemed needing it before me. We have a pretty efficient roll out in my county, so I'm sure there will be guidelines.
Julie808
Level 8
Aug 11, 2021
4
I've been following the reporting pretty closely, and they have been breaking down the new cases.
It's hard knowing which outlets are putting the facts out. It's even harder when you have a real life (which I do not), and don't have a whole lot of time to compare stories for veracity (which I have plenty of).
@KKGator My county has an "ask the doctor" line, so I just posed the question to her. Hopefully the breakthrough cases are not in recently fully vaccinated folks, but in the first vaccinated and those with suppressed immune systems, so more people will be enticed to take their first vaccine or the boosters. We need a jolt - as my county is seeing record high numbers - and we are used to having zero for months on end. Thanks for the info - it's a light at the end of the tunnel for some.
I am not immunocompromised, so I am going to wait til it is recommended for everyone to have an additional shot, or maybe if they think the over 60 set should have an additional shot. I am willing to wait for those more in need than I am to have another shot.
HippieChick58
Level 9
Aug 11, 2021
4
I'm in the same boar as you, I will wait until my primary doc recommends it. I was vaxed in Mar. April, so my shots should still be effective for a while longer.
Personally I don't want to get in line and get the booster that might have gone to someone who really needed it. When they start recommending it for everybody, yeah, I'm there.
I expect that my texts from the CDC will tell me if they're recommending me for a booster shot, just like they ask me how my health is once a month. Maybe I'm putting too much faith in the CDC, but they seem pretty on the ball so far (now that they're allowed to do science again).
Paul4747
Level 8
Aug 11, 2021
2
Enjoy being online again!
Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.Create your free account
Share this post
Categories
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.