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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why PP?  What is it about this booster just curious?[/quote]

My doctor and my kids' pediatrician weren't against the booster by any means, but they said not to expect it to have much of a benefit after about 2-3 months. I already knew that, but was a bit surprised they were both so up-front about it.[/quote]

Was he/she/they suggesting re-vaccinating every three months??[/quote]

No. I'm not that pp, but you definitely want to get the vaccine before respiratory virus season, when you will be indoors with more people. It's the same with the flu shot. [/quote]

There's a huge spike in flu cases in the winter, but only a relatively small increase in covid cases. It's really not comparable.[/quote]
Per the Washington Post, there is currently a Covid 19 spike occurring.[/quote]

Define "spike." A 20% increase isn't a spike, particularly when it comes at an expected time of year. [/quote]
In what world is 20% not a spike? It’s an absurd comment.
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Look at what happens with flu cases every winter. That's a spike. Or the Delta and Omicron surges. A 20% increase isn't even noticeable except by looking at reported data.[/quote]

What are you even talking about with your 20% increase? Locally, we are heading to the second worst wave ever (currently at about last year's peak already, with New Years to go). And cases all year round - unlike the flu.[/quote]

No, nobody anywhere is in the “second worst wave ever.” [/quote]
Agreed. The "second worst wave ever" claim stems from a misinterpretation of wastewater data.

From a different thread: 
The "second largest wave" argument centers on wastewater readings. While WW is useful for seeing trends, it is not able to provide precise estimates of caseload magnitude. Many things can influence WW readings. Different variants can cause differing amounts of shedding and have shorter/longer windows for PCR confirmation. WW testing is also evolving, with improved methods of concentration and extraction being used, which could account for greater detection relative to prior years. WW readings should be used in concert with other indicators to assess trends and should not be used as an absolute caseload measure.

[b]The key variables that matter are covid hospitalizations and deaths [/b]which are currently the smallest they have been in the winter season since covid emerged. 
Hospitalizations: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#trends_weeklyhospitaladmissions_select_00
Deaths: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#trends_weeklydeaths_select_00[/quote]

Maybe only hospitalization and death matter for purposes of public health action, but the overall level of COVID in a community, as reflected by wastewater samples, is still relevant for those who want to avoid becoming infected or infecting others. It's great news that we are seeing high levels of COVID in wastewater that does not correspond with a huge increase in serious illness, and that might be reason enough for people not to care. Others may be willing to curtail activities, test when sick, or mask during these waves. Not everyone minds taking precautions, especially when COVID levels are high.[/quote]

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