Covid Vaccines -- Number of Shots (flu shot, infected, advantage, physician)
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Frankly, I did not want to take the vaccine because I felt it was developed much too quickly, and I was worried what negative results may result far down the line. However, it seemed the lesser of two evils as I did not want to end up in intensive care on a respirator. Most of my friends felt the same way. So, I had both Pfizer shots and a booster, and so did most of my friends. However, I know at least 10 people who have all contracted Covid despite having had both shots and a booster.
One of my friends contracted two strains of Covid at once. This was at the beginning of the pandemic. She had not had the shots at this point. She was quite ill for at least a month. She told me that by the end if she thought she would have had to suffer through two more weeks of it, she would rather have died. It was that miserable. Luckily, she began to recover at the end of four weeks. She did get the shots afterward. One man I know contracted it and recovered and then contracted it again a few weeks after his first recovery.
Anyway, now, they are advising anyone 50 or over to have a second booster shot. I am not keen to have it, and none of my friends are keen to have it either especially in light of how many people who contracted Covid after having had both shots and a booster. What do you think? If you had both shots and a booster, will you have a second booster now?
General guidelines are made because it is unpredictable how long any given individual's immunity against the virus will hold up.
Just to reiterate that the intended purpose of the vaccine was to prevent serious complications and death in people. There again certain segments of the population needed it more than others in general. Most had risk factors but not all.
As far as being developed too quickly no steps were left out and the argument about negative effects down the line with time is not really based on historical precedence since most vaccine reactions happen within 6 weeks of getting any vaccine. That's the case with the heart complications being reported in a few vaccine recipients. Moderna has more complications with regards to that aspect than Pfizer so take Pfizer if that is your concern and you are in that young age group.
In the end it's your call but if you have any risk factors then I would not hesitate.
Not to mention that this is a step you can take to protect people other than yourself. Something too many people seem to forget...this is bigger than me, me, me. YOU may convince yourself you aren't at higher risk for complications but not everyone you come in contact with may share your good fortune.
Last edited by Parnassia; 06-06-2022 at 02:48 PM..
Anyway, now, they are advising anyone 50 or over to have a second booster shot. I am not keen to have it, and none of my friends are keen to have it either especially in light of how many people who contracted Covid after having had both shots and a booster. What do you think? If you had both shots and a booster, will you have a second booster now?
Not to mention that this is a step you can take to protect people other than yourself. Something too many people seem to forget...this is bigger than me, me, me. YOU may convince yourself you aren't at higher risk for complications but not everyone you come in contact with may share your good fortune.
That's correct and what I meant by doing a risk assessment. If you are a caregiver or live with the elderly then do it for them. Do it for others.
If you live alone and live a solitary lifestyle then it is less risky for you and others. If you go out all of the time and mingle with everybody then you will catch it and pass it.
Vaccination reduces transmission of the virus but one needs to be up to date and immunized. Too bad we still have these definitions of fully vaccinated vs recommended vaccines.
I had two shots (Moderna), the first booster, and also the second booster. I live a reasonably unsocial life, but I do occasionally have to interact in person with relatives, friends, and colleagues, so I do whatever I can to keep my immune system prepared. I take the flu shot for much the same reason.
I had two shots (Moderna), the first booster, and also the second booster. I live a reasonably unsocial life, but I do occasionally have to interact in person with relatives, friends, and colleagues, so I do whatever I can to keep my immune system prepared. I take the flu shot for much the same reason.
I am the same as you. I just can't imagine just thinking about myself and solely concerned about myself. I wouldn't feel right and would feel terrible if I had not done my best to prevent myself from getting infected and thus capable of spreading it to any loved ones, relatives, or strangers. Eventually, it very well might end up costing someone's life if that happens.
My hubby and I have received both initial vaccines and a booster. Two weeks ago we got the second booster (all Moderna) because we are in our 60's and have a couple of medical conditions. A week ago we went to a family funeral and the next day received a text from a relative (whom we sat next to for a period of time) that they tested positive. So far we have tested negative twice and do not feel ill at all. So I think we did the right thing for us by following the vaccine guidelines.
I think Medical Lab Guy is providing excellent information. I discussed the second booster with my son who is a pulmonologist/critical care physician. He felt it was not critical that I get the second booster, but felt there was some advantage. I decided to hold off until this month to extend my immunity. My first three shots were Moderna, and I'm thinking about getting Pfizer for my second booster.
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