| I got the booster in March, then got covid in late May. Turned out fine, it was an exceptionally mild case, which I attribute to the second booster, so I'm glad I got it. |
I agree with pp that you are the selfish one. If is extremely selfish of you to expect everyone to put their lives on hold or decrease their quality of life, because of your health issues. I'm sorry for your predicament, but it's entirely on you and your family. |
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The latest version of Moderna (not yet available) has an Omicron part + regular vaccine. It did really well in studies.
Looks like that might be the version out in the fall. I have had one booster (last Nov.). I'm trying to be careful and wait until fall to get my next booster. I don't do all the stuff OP mentioned. Try to stay away from crowds, or at least be in large venues with high ceilings and more air circulation. Far as I know, I haven't had it yet. I do not usually mask unless it is required at a doctor's office. I will wear a mask on plane trips this summer. Just too many people in tight quarters. It can't hurt -- and it might help... even a little. |
The PP is not objecting to OP not getting a booster, but to her working with kids, going to the gym, eating indoors, etc., all maskless. She needs to come to terms with the fact that she needs to protect herself, and that she can't keep calling people selfish and childish for just going back to normal human lives. |
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No boosters for me.
47 yo female. Got two shots and had Covid. Covid counts for me ad my booster. I will not be getting any additional shots, no matter what Pfizer thinks I should do. |
| 50 + female here. Just got my second Pfizer booster last weekend. I have not had covid yet. I am fine with getting a booster every 6 months or so if recommended. I had my booster Friday evening and had flu like symptoms all weekend, along with the sore arm. |
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No, it isn't even a question if you're under 50 and healthy.
You aren't eligible, and no one is recommending you get a booster. I expect to get one this fall, a new formula. FDA will be discussing plans for fall later this month: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-announces-tentative-advisory-committee-meeting-schedule-regarding |
| You're not eligible for one FOR A REASON. There's not good evidence that it is significantly beneficial. Just chill. |
| I am about your age and healthy. I’ll get a second booster shot when I’m eligible. I vaccinated and will be boosting my 5 year old too. |
I expect to be decent human beings and take basic precautions. If you were a decent person and could take even basic precautions to stop the spread, it would increase others quality of life. But, clearly we see who you are. |
I am selfish by taking precautions? Your logic makes no sense. My kids have already lost a parent. They don't want to lose two. |
You are insane, and so clearly the selfish one. I say this as a woman who lost a parent myself as a child. We're not talking about having covid and going out and about normally. If you have no indication you're sick... there's no reason you can't live your life totally normally, including not wearing a mask on planes, working in schools, going to gyms, meeting friends, and living your life. |
My guess is by the time this booster comes our, omicron will be over and we’ll be onto our next mutation, making this ineffective. |
You're hopelessly naive. The world you're hoping for isn't coming back, masks or no masks. |
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Personally, I plan to treat ongoing Covid boosters like flu shots and take them whenever I’m “supposed” to take them. I’ve never had the flu either (at least not seriously enough to see a doctor), but I still get the shots because I figure it can’t hurt.
That said, I’m eligible (50) but haven’t done the 2nd boost yet. I thought it made sense to give a little time for the first booster’s protection to wane, and/or time any new boost for before travel or other events that might have a higher likelihood of exposure. |