COVID-19/new coronavirus thread

[mandy18]

Originally Posted by donvito72

I don't know why anyone cares. I've said it before and I'll say it again - once I'm vaccinated, I couldn't care less what anyone else does. If they want to not get vaccinated and risk the consequences of the virus, that's their cross to bear. I'm certainly not going to spend my time concerning myself with what others does, certainly not when I'm vaccinated.

My only concern is the easing of restrictions understanding people can get vaccinated but aren’t. It seems there’s an incredible amount of focus on herd immunity and I don’t want to get stuck in mandate limbo because we haven’t reached it.

[Noles20]

Originally Posted by DMBstandUP1984

Pfizer or Moderna?

Originally Posted by laura22

first or second?

Moderna. 2nd dose.

[Noles20]

When I heard about wearing 2 masks, the first thing I thought of was "Seven Minute Abs!"

[donvito72]

Originally Posted by mandy18

My only concern is the easing of restrictions understanding people can get vaccinated but aren’t. It seems there’s an incredible amount of focus on herd immunity and I don’t want to get stuck in mandate limbo because we haven’t reached it.

Right - but at a certain point, vaccines will be readily available to who wants them - and at that point, it's all personal choice. If they don't want to get it...oh well. Good luck, I guess.

[prdstmnky36]

Originally Posted by Noles20

When I heard about wearing 2 masks, the first thing I thought of was "Seven Minute Abs!"

Hahaha, this is awesome!!

[TheLastStop123]

anecdotal, but I read on twitter today of many "long covid" folks sharing that the first dose of the vaccine has made them feel a lot better

[drakan]

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

anecdotal, but I read on twitter today of many "long covid" folks sharing that the first dose of the vaccine has made them feel a lot better

I'm listening.

[Beefsteak1138]

Stop panicking about the COVID-19 variants, says UCSF's Monica Gandhi

https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorsp...o-15961073.php

In a nutshell, the vaccines are still extremely effective in preventing severe illness/death with the variants. The decrease in efficacy is seen in mild cases, so more people may end not feeling well but will not end up in the hospital or dead. This messaging is important.

[drakan]

Originally Posted by Beefsteak1138

Stop panicking about the COVID-19 variants, says UCSF's Monica Gandhi

https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorsp...o-15961073.php

In a nutshell, the vaccines are still extremely effective in preventing severe illness/death with the variants. The decrease in efficacy is seen in mild cases, so more people may end not feeling well but will not end up in the hospital or dead. This messaging is important.

30% won't get the vaccine according to a recent poll. That is like 100 million people. That's millions of chances for new variants to take hold. That's still millions of people who could get really sick.

[Beefsteak1138]

Sorry, but you choose not to take the vaccine then and you get COVID then it's your own fault and I have no sympathy.

[Beefsteak1138]

...but that's my point. The messaging around vaccines needs to be improved and maybe that 30% of not smart people can be reduced.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

anecdotal, but I read on twitter today of many "long covid" folks sharing that the first dose of the vaccine has made them feel a lot better

Amazing what a reduction in anxiety can do for overall health.

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by dmbmuskie

Amazing what a reduction in anxiety can do for overall health.

yeah, I don't think that's what it is

[BTBaboon]

My in laws are “long haulers”. They got COVID super bad in mid December. They still have serious fatigue, respiratory struggles when doing tasks that were not previously something that required much exertion, and chronic coughs.

Hoping they experience symptom relief when they get vaccinated.

[cazzie34]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

My in laws are “long haulers”. They got COVID super bad in mid December. They still have serious fatigue, respiratory struggles when doing tasks that were not previously something that required much exertion, and chronic coughs.

Hoping they experience symptom relief when they get vaccinated.

Have muskie tell them it's anxiety. Suck it up, buttercups.

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

My in laws are “long haulers”. They got COVID super bad in mid December. They still have serious fatigue, respiratory struggles when doing tasks that were not previously something that required much exertion, and chronic coughs.

Hoping they experience symptom relief when they get vaccinated.

probably just anxiety

[prdstmnky36]

My sister just had her 2nd dose canceled for Friday, cause they don’t have any more doses. Awesome!

[mandy18]

Originally Posted by prdstmnky36

My sister just had her 2nd dose canceled for Friday, cause they don’t have any more doses. Awesome!

This happened a lot last week in PA.
It was a combo of weather and apparently the state sent out 55,000 second doses that were mislabeled and given out as first doses (it’s the same vial / dose, just earmarked for different people).

My parents were due to get their second dose this Friday. Over the weekend, it was cancelled. On Monday, they got an email that more came in and they got their second dose today - 2 days ahead of schedule!

There’s time for your sister. If it’s Moderna, it’s really 28-42 days.

[prdstmnky36]

Originally Posted by mandy18

This happened a lot last week in PA.
It was a combo of weather and apparently the state sent out 55,000 second doses that were mislabeled and given out as first doses (it’s the same vial / dose, just earmarked for different people).

My parents were due to get their second dose this Friday. Over the weekend, it was cancelled. On Monday, they got an email that more came in and they got their second dose today - 2 days ahead of schedule!

There’s time for your sister. If it’s Moderna, it’s really 28-42 days.

She’s in DelCo, has another appointment on 3/5

[DMBstandUP1984]

Friday marks 1 year since the Biogen conference in Boston.


The OG super spreader

[ToySoldier#34]

Tough watch but this is well done

https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...SCBg4kU-1bYYKA

[diableri]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Tough watch but this is well done

https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...SCBg4kU-1bYYKA

Thanks for posting it. Of course I'm not an objective source but the video team did a decent job on telling this part of the story. Good on these folks with Valleywise for bucking the culture of hiding it all and letting people see even this small part of it.

Nurses are above and beyond. Most people will never have the slightest idea, that's because they're doing their jobs. If you have them in your life, try to do something extra for them if and when you can.

[Brohan_Santana]

I’m back bitch. JRS don’t run away you pussy

[DMBstandUP1984]

It’s Britney Bitch

[BTBaboon]

Weirdddd. We were just talking shit about you the other day and now you’re here. What a coincidence!

[BTBaboon]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a9/ba...bc3c8cdb21.gif

[Tiduwho]

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana

I’m back bitch. JRS don’t run away you pussy

How many dunks are you able to do now?

[WidespreadMule3]

Yesterday was rough. My best advice for anyone getting their second dose is take the day after off from work and life. Pretty severe muscle aches, chills, achey joints, hot flashes, headache, fatigue. Lasted about 18 hours total. Around 8 last night I finally got a fever. Albeit low (99.8) I could tell if I didn't take something I'd get worse. Took some medicine and passed out about an hour later.

Woke up this morning like nothing happened. My body feels tired, sorta like the day after you have stomach bug. But overall I feel night/day better.

[Whiteyxc514]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Yesterday was rough. My best advice for anyone getting their second dose is take the day after off from work and life. Pretty severe muscle aches, chills, achey joints, hot flashes, headache, fatigue. Lasted about 18 hours total. Around 8 last night I finally got a fever. Albeit low (99.8) I could tell if I didn't take something I'd get worse. Took some medicine and passed out about an hour later.

Woke up this morning like nothing happened. My body feels tired, sorta like the day after you have stomach bug. But overall I feel night/day better.

Glad you're doing much better today. Good advice for us all though.

[DMBstandUP1984]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Yesterday was rough. My best advice for anyone getting their second dose is take the day after off from work and life. Pretty severe muscle aches, chills, achey joints, hot flashes, headache, fatigue. Lasted about 18 hours total. Around 8 last night I finally got a fever. Albeit low (99.8) I could tell if I didn't take something I'd get worse. Took some medicine and passed out about an hour later.

Woke up this morning like nothing happened. My body feels tired, sorta like the day after you have stomach bug. But overall I feel night/day better.

Moderna?