Wishes that won´t come true

[aslowdodge]

Originally Posted by DaveWA

I was going to reply to the query about immunity after vaccination but found this item from the Mayo clinic which covers it well. Basically you can be a carrier whilst not sick, you may be unlucky and be in the 4-5% who dont get immunity from the vaccine or you may contract a different variant not treated by the vaccine. Summary, we all still need to be carefull till it is fully under control.

Mayo Clinic
After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, it's still important to take safety precautions, such as avoiding close contact with others, to prevent the spread of the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Further research is needed to understand the immunity that a COVID-19 vaccine provides and how long protection lasts before experts will consider changing current safety recommendations.

After you get both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, it takes about two weeks for your body to build up protection. But even then you could become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Keep in mind that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is 94.1% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus. While your risk of getting the COVID-19 virus after being vaccinated is low, it is possible.

It's also not clear if the COVID-19 vaccines reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a result, it's not known if a person who is vaccinated could be a carrier of the COVID-19 virus and spread it to others, even if he or she doesn't become sick. More research is needed to determine if you are still contagious after being vaccinated.

So does that mean the person is carrying the virus on their bodies, but don’t get sick and that’s how they transmit it?

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by aslowdodge

So does that mean the person is carrying the virus on their bodies, but don’t get sick and that’s how they transmit it?

You know what - sorry but at some point I just have to live my life.

I mean, if I'm not sick, have no known exposure to the virus, etc. I am just going to live life within the parameters of the law and local regulations.

It's like a no win situation otherwise. "Get the vaccine. No, you shouldn't get tested if you don't have symptoms. But keep living as if you are sick with COVID 19."

[marid4061]

I will probably never have my dream house in my dream neighborhood. At nearing retirement age do I want a $200,000 mortgage or a $100,000 mortgage when we sell and move? We would rather have the extra money each money for traveling or other things. I know I am fortunate to have what I do. But, I always just wanted that dream home. The only way I would get it is to move to a lower cost of living area and I want to stay near our children, family and friends. So, not going to happen.

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by aslowdodge

So does that mean the person is carrying the virus on their bodies, but don’t get sick and that’s how they transmit it?

That's been the case since day 1 with Covid... Asymptomatic Super Spreaders.

Was very interesting to follow the details of the Covid police in other countries, such as the gal in Singapore who got a call at 3AM from Covid detective. "You were in Taxi x for 6 minutes today, you are under immediate quarantine, stay put, we are on our way with contractual documentation for your isolation."

And the Brit who had been to a business meeting in Asia, flew home, then spent a weekend at ski Chalet in Switzerland, infecting 47 people from several countries before he had any symptoms.

Of course, one yr later... the USA is still unable to trace contacts.

[flyingsaucermom]

Originally Posted by jean_ji

You skipped the vegetables and went straight to dessert!

Haha! So true.

My kids are still kids, but I can already sense the magic of having grands (biological or not).

[KathrynAragon]

OK so according to the CDC, the flu can be spread to others for one day before symptoms appear. COVID 19 can be spread two days before symptoms appear. Both the flu and COVID 19 can be asymptomatic or have mild symptoms that many people would either ignore or "power through." Either one can kill someone. COVID 19 seems more contagious but the flu is pretty darn contagious too.

[Boompa]

Moving back to San Francisco. I didn’t buy because I didn’t know how much I would be making in retirement. Now that I know I could have afforded it, the price has quadrupled.