Why are we focusing on boosters instead of the unvaccinated?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

Those antibodies are only going to protect you against the strain of Covid you had. If you want protection from delta or any other strain, you need a vaccine.

+1. Friend of mine has now had covid twice. Second time around she had worse symptoms.

Sure.

All I know is, my antibodies are still present, 9 months later. My fully vaccinated aunt no longer has any antibodies. People say the vaccine is better but something isn’t adding up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All valid points. The fact is, nobody knows whats next. Buckle up.

+1 Without boosters, we may all end up virtually unvaccinated.

+1 or worse the previous vaxed are more weakened by a not working vaccine.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

This isn't meant to be a snarky question I promise. What harm do you see in getting the vaccine even if you might not need it as much as others due to your antibody status? If having had covid already your body is already somewhat protected, why not get the vaccine and get extra extra protected?

To me it's likes someone giving you $1000 free money and you saying nah I'm good, the $100 I already have is plenty for me.

What's your reasoning?

Don't fix what isn't broke. My odds of getting seriously sick from covid are pretty much slim to none at this point. Why would I get the vaccine?

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

This isn't meant to be a snarky question I promise. What harm do you see in getting the vaccine even if you might not need it as much as others due to your antibody status? If having had covid already your body is already somewhat protected, why not get the vaccine and get extra extra protected?

To me it's likes someone giving you $1000 free money and you saying nah I'm good, the $100 I already have is plenty for me.

What's your reasoning?

Don't fix what isn't broke. My odds of getting seriously sick from covid are pretty much slim to none at this point. Why would I get the vaccine?

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Dumb. Negative 1

[Anonymous]

The unvaccinated are selfish morons, and any energy spent trying to convince them is wasted. I'm happy to reallocate their shots as boosters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

Those antibodies are only going to protect you against the strain of Covid you had. If you want protection from delta or any other strain, you need a vaccine.

+1. Friend of mine has now had covid twice. Second time around she had worse symptoms.

Sure.

All I know is, my antibodies are still present, 9 months later. My fully vaccinated aunt no longer has any antibodies. People say the vaccine is better but something isn’t adding up.

All you know is that you haven’t had covid yet. Maybe your aunt is immunocompromised.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What will it mean to be "fully vaccinated?" Three doses for everyone? Three doses only for the vulnerable and immunocompromised? A booster within the past 6 months? I think it will get very complicated.

I have been wondering about this too, especially with more and more vaccine mandates coming into play. For the purposes of "you must be fully vaccinated or have a test to... work... go to the theater... whatever..." - does that mean two shots now but the requirement will be 3 in a few months?

I think 2 with the second no more than 6 months old will become the standard for most of the population. The immunocompromised and those in high risk jobs like nursing home care will be strongly encouraged to get 3 shots a year. At some point, it will seem natural to us to set a reminder in our phone to get a booster the next Target run.

I think if you expect that the majority of people are going to consistently get 2-3 covid vaccine shots per year, you're going to be in for disappointment.

I'd be surprised if more than 2/3rds or so of people who are currently vaccinated end up getting the booster shot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The unvaccinated are selfish morons, and any energy spent trying to convince them is wasted. I'm happy to reallocate their shots as boosters.

Considering the fact that 2 shots within 3 weeks of each other are not enough to last more that 6-8 months and now a third shot is being called for, perhaps they should rethink the recommended spacing. Hesitant people aren't getting on board when they're already down by 3 shots. What if 2 shots spaced 8 weeks to 6 months apart would be more effective long term and more palatable short term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

Those antibodies are only going to protect you against the strain of Covid you had. If you want protection from delta or any other strain, you need a vaccine.

+1. Friend of mine has now had covid twice. Second time around she had worse symptoms.

Sure.

All I know is, my antibodies are still present, 9 months later. My fully vaccinated aunt no longer has any antibodies. People say the vaccine is better but something isn’t adding up.

All you know is that you haven’t had covid yet. Maybe your aunt is immunocompromised.

*Delta Variant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

Those antibodies are only going to protect you against the strain of Covid you had. If you want protection from delta or any other strain, you need a vaccine.

+1. Friend of mine has now had covid twice. Second time around she had worse symptoms.

Sure.

All I know is, my antibodies are still present, 9 months later. My fully vaccinated aunt no longer has any antibodies. People say the vaccine is better but something isn’t adding up.

Antibodies aren't the only measure of immunity. T cells are a thing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What will it mean to be "fully vaccinated?" Three doses for everyone? Three doses only for the vulnerable and immunocompromised? A booster within the past 6 months? I think it will get very complicated.

I have been wondering about this too, especially with more and more vaccine mandates coming into play. For the purposes of "you must be fully vaccinated or have a test to... work... go to the theater... whatever..." - does that mean two shots now but the requirement will be 3 in a few months?

I think 2 with the second no more than 6 months old will become the standard for most of the population. The immunocompromised and those in high risk jobs like nursing home care will be strongly encouraged to get 3 shots a year. At some point, it will seem natural to us to set a reminder in our phone to get a booster the next Target run.

I think if you expect that the majority of people are going to consistently get 2-3 covid vaccine shots per year, you're going to be in for disappointment.

I'd be surprised if more than 2/3rds or so of people who are currently vaccinated end up getting the booster shot.

No one who knows anything about vaccines thinks that we are all going to need 2-3 COVID shots a year. Think of childhood vaccinations -- the kid gets 2-4 shots and a booster as a tween/teen. It can take multiple shots to establish good immunity, and then you don't need to keep doing that. My prediction is that, at most, it ends up being an annual shot, like the flu. Maybe a regular booster, like tetanus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am unvaccinated but have already had covid. My blood is still showing antibodies, 9 months later. Pretty sure I don't need a vaccine.

Those antibodies are only going to protect you against the strain of Covid you had. If you want protection from delta or any other strain, you need a vaccine.

+1. Friend of mine has now had covid twice. Second time around she had worse symptoms.

Sure.

All I know is, my antibodies are still present, 9 months later. My fully vaccinated aunt no longer has any antibodies. People say the vaccine is better but something isn’t adding up.

Antibodies aren't the only measure of immunity. T cells are a thing.

Awesome. So not only do I have antibodies from my infection. I also have T cells.

[Anonymous]

I know of 4 fully vaccinated people who caught covid in the last 2 weeks.

I know of ZERO people who had previously had covid and caught it again. Just sayin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What will it mean to be "fully vaccinated?" Three doses for everyone? Three doses only for the vulnerable and immunocompromised? A booster within the past 6 months? I think it will get very complicated.

I have been wondering about this too, especially with more and more vaccine mandates coming into play. For the purposes of "you must be fully vaccinated or have a test to... work... go to the theater... whatever..." - does that mean two shots now but the requirement will be 3 in a few months?

I think 2 with the second no more than 6 months old will become the standard for most of the population. The immunocompromised and those in high risk jobs like nursing home care will be strongly encouraged to get 3 shots a year. At some point, it will seem natural to us to set a reminder in our phone to get a booster the next Target run.

I think if you expect that the majority of people are going to consistently get 2-3 covid vaccine shots per year, you're going to be in for disappointment.

I'd be surprised if more than 2/3rds or so of people who are currently vaccinated end up getting the booster shot.

No one who knows anything about vaccines thinks that we are all going to need 2-3 COVID shots a year. Think of childhood vaccinations -- the kid gets 2-4 shots and a booster as a tween/teen. It can take multiple shots to establish good immunity, and then you don't need to keep doing that. My prediction is that, at most, it ends up being an annual shot, like the flu. Maybe a regular booster, like tetanus.

This is an entirely different type of vaccine. There is no guarantee they will operate like traditional vaccines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The unvaccinated are selfish morons, and any energy spent trying to convince them is wasted. I'm happy to reallocate their shots as boosters.

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