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Post by christine58 on Mar 29, 2022 23:44:37 GMT
Just not sure about getting this fourth shot. What’s everyone else’s thoughts? I see my primary care physician on April 8 so I may add that to my list of things to talk to her about.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 29, 2022 23:48:21 GMT
My side effects from the 3 shots I've had have been minimal. I plan on getting the 4th. I'm 60, and have several underlying health conditions. I was picking up a prescription today and asked if I coud do a "walk up" for it since I was there and the pharmacy (seemingly) was quiet. Nope. So, I'll sign up this evening for later in the week.
I know the effectiveness of a 4th shot is somewhat in question, but for me, there is no known downside to having it.
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 29, 2022 23:50:14 GMT
I’m getting it.
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Post by mom on Mar 29, 2022 23:51:58 GMT
I won't be. I was fine on the first two shots but with the third I had a baseball size lump in my armpit for over a week. It hurt like hell, was hot, and I felt miserable. I've yet to ever test positive for Covid so I plan on using my mask when need be and going about my day.
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Post by Linda on Mar 29, 2022 23:53:42 GMT
I'll get it - I'm 51 and high risk and in the privileged position of being able to take a day off from life to sleep it off (if side effects are like my previous 2 + booster)
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Post by peabay on Mar 29, 2022 23:56:10 GMT
I'm going to wait a bit; talk to my doctor - I would imagine if it's recommended and if our numbers spike I'll get it. But I'm going to wait and see a bit. I don't have any issue with it - I just want to make sure I don't get it too early and then feel like I'm not protected come wintertime.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2022 0:13:18 GMT
Well I can't get anymore so that helps me in deciding.
Dh is on the fence. We need to protect dd but data shows the 4th isn't needed as of now and not helping to create an uptick in your immune system.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2022 0:14:53 GMT
I won't be. I was fine on the first two shots but with the third I had a baseball size lump in my armpit for over a week. It hurt like hell, was hot, and I felt miserable. I've yet to ever test positive for Covid so I plan on using my mask when need be and going about my day. Mine lasted over a month for shot 2. Still dealing with it from shot 3. No linger swollen. Just hurts every now and then. Getting another mammogram and u/s to check on it.
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Post by SockMonkey on Mar 30, 2022 0:16:06 GMT
If I'm eligible, I will get it. I haven't gotten COVID yet, and if it helps me avoid it, I'm in.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 30, 2022 0:22:09 GMT
Pulmonologist said yes . I have had 3 Pfizer he said get Moderna. Waiting for the time frame for now, 4 months would be now, 6 months a wait.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 30, 2022 0:25:04 GMT
I will probably wait a little, although what I am hearing about BA2 isn't great.
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Post by J u l e e on Mar 30, 2022 0:29:49 GMT
I had my booster three months ago, so I can wait a bit. I’ve never tested positive for covid and would like to keep it that way. It’s just a timing issue for me.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 30, 2022 0:56:13 GMT
Im already eligible as an immunocompromised person, I just havent scheduled it yet. I am absolutely going to do anything I can to prevent getting this disease and to be able to resume normal life. I know too many people who have lost loved ones and far too many with Long Covid to not do everything in my power to protect myself and others.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 30, 2022 0:58:38 GMT
I'm absolutely getting it. My fully vaccinated and boosted young adult dd has been sick for over a week with covid. I'm taking whatever protections I can get.
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Post by kibblesandbits on Mar 30, 2022 0:59:26 GMT
Nope.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 30, 2022 1:05:25 GMT
I get some pretty bad side effects, but I will get it ASAP.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 30, 2022 1:18:00 GMT
I will probably wait a little, although what I am hearing about BA2 isn't great. Just read this “There's no evidence the BA.2 variant results in more severe disease, nor does it appear to be more likely to evade our immune protection," she said. "However, it does have increased transmission in comparison to the related BA.1 omicron variant that circulated in the U.S. this past winter." This is a quote from the director of the CDC
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Post by Monica* on Mar 30, 2022 1:22:51 GMT
I had Alpha in Jan of 21, then three vaccines, then Omicron in January this year two months after my last shot. I feel like I might be set for a while with antibodies. Obviously the booster didn't prevent me from getting it again, but I was way less sick than the first go round. Significantly. So the booster was worth it. I will most likely get the 4th but I am in no rush since I have a recent track record if that makes sense. I am hoping that having just had Omicron that that might help protect me from the sub variant.
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Post by finaledition on Mar 30, 2022 1:26:45 GMT
I’m not going to get it at this time. I have no underlying health conditions and am on the younger side of the range. I also feel like we are headed into a season where transmission tends to be low in my area. If this changes I will reconsider, but if I get one now then I’ll likely be recommended to get one in 6 months and maybe the vaccine/treatment/etc… will be different by then. I’m willing to sit this recommendation out.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 30, 2022 1:29:55 GMT
My county had new cases yesterday, 2 in my town. We currently have zero hospitalizations. I keep thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea since we plan to travel to Europe in May. I'll likely email my doctor and get his thoughts.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 30, 2022 1:36:52 GMT
I just checked my provider's website. They have an announcement that the 4th shot was approved and recommended by the CDC, but are not up and running yet to take appointments for it yet. They said as soon as they can get their eligibility criteria for the 4th shot, they will start taking appointments. I will just keep checking back.
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Post by Sarah*H on Mar 30, 2022 2:35:08 GMT
I'm not eligible yet - I'm only 49. And I initially thought I would jump to get it when eligible which I guess will be in the fall. But now I agree more with Deirdre, I think I will wait until things are more dire. I've made it this far. I have no concerns with getting another booster, I just want to do it at a time that maximizes its effectiveness against the risk.
My answer may change if/when the CDC changes the guidance for masks in airports and on planes.
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 30, 2022 2:49:11 GMT
My side effects from the 3 shots I've had have been minimal. I plan on getting the 4th. I'm 60, and have several underlying health conditions. I was picking up a prescription today and asked if I coud do a "walk up" for it since I was there and the pharmacy (seemingly) was quiet. Nope. So, I'll sign up this evening for later in the week. I know the effectiveness of a 4th shot is somewhat in question, but for me, there is no known downside to having it. This is where I sit also. I haven't had any side effects, so more protection seems like a good idea. I may wait a bit and see how things play out.
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Post by tincin on Mar 30, 2022 2:50:00 GMT
I’m uncertain why a fourth microchip is warranted but in for a penny, in for a pound. Four microchips it is! 😂 I’ve very cautious and I’ve avoided it so far and I’d just as soon never have it. In my inner circle of about 15 people only 2 have had it. I have my 4 yo DGD twice a week and won’t risk exposing her. Her 4 yo cousin was just removed from a ventilator yesterday in PICU. They came close to losing him. I can’t imagine that experience.
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 30, 2022 2:50:06 GMT
I’ll get it. Have zero desire for my long Covid to get worse. Or worse.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 30, 2022 2:56:46 GMT
I'm not eligible yet - I'm only 49. And I initially thought I would jump to get it when eligible which I guess will be in the fall. But now I agree more with Deirdre, I think I will wait until things are more dire. I've made it this far. I have no concerns with getting another booster, I just want to do it at a time that maximizes its effectiveness against the risk. My answer may change if/when the CDC changes the guidance for masks in airports and on planes. This is pretty much me exactly, except I am not 49. I have 2 days to go as a 48 year old and I’m going to claim them dang it! But DH has had his 4th because he is immunocompromised and we are stringent in wearing our masks. SoI think I’m going to hold off until our area and the surrounding are really having issues again. Just because I want my body to be it’s strongest to fight another surge, not when things are fairly calm and my social activities are outside.
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Post by Loydene on Mar 30, 2022 3:42:31 GMT
We are getting it. My sister, who is a scientist and is closely following all the scientific information, believes that Omicron BA2 is going to be a problem. While the current vaccines won't, necessarily, address BA2 --- it can't hurt.
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Post by lucyg on Mar 30, 2022 3:58:27 GMT
I’ll get it as soon as Kaiser tells me to. We’ve lost too many people in this family over the past couple of years already (none to COVID) … I don’t want to see (or experience) any more unnecessary deaths.
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Post by TXMary on Mar 30, 2022 4:27:17 GMT
DH and I (62 and 60) will both get it but need to figure out the best timing. Neither one of us has had Covid so far and will do everything we can to keep it that way. I see my doctor in May and will discuss it with her but she’s new to me as my doctor left. We are planning to go to Ireland/Scotland in August so need to figure out the best time for us to get the latest booster for the best protection.
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 30, 2022 4:46:18 GMT
I’m a solid hell no to anymore boosters for me. 3 Pfizer injections in with Covid before the 3rd. I had bad 3 day body aches and fever reactions to the 2nd and 3rd injection and spent 3 days checked out with a super high fever and sinus mess from Covid. I’m done.
DH has 2 Pfizer injections, no booster and didn’t get Covid when I had it (at least he has never tested positive, not sure if he’s actually had it)
DD, 10 is not vaccinated and had Covid when I had it.
DS, 6 is not vaccinated and has never tested positive.
We were all snuggled together and sharing food/drink when I had it because we didn’t know until fêter the fact.
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