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This is behind a paywall- the message is frightening for us older folks: the article states that 9 out of 10 deaths from Covid are people over 65
Excellent article, thanks for posting. Here is a gift link for anyone who'd like to read it:
This is behind a paywall- the message is frightening for us older folks: the article states that 9 out of 10 deaths from Covid are people over 65
Thank you for the gift link. An important read, IMO.Excellent article, thanks for posting. Here is a gift link for anyone who'd like to read it:
As an elderly person myself (late 70s), I didn't realize that 9 out of 10 deaths are in people over 65. But I am grateful for the protection from good masks and from the vaccines and 3 boosters I have received. IMO, it's a pity that so many elderly folks have not had the most recent (bivalent) booster. They will need it this winter, I think.
Excellent article, thanks for posting. Here is a gift link for anyone who'd like to read it:
As an elderly person myself (late 70s), I didn't realize that 9 out of 10 deaths are in people over 65. But I am grateful for the protection from good masks and from the vaccines and 3 boosters I have received. IMO, it's a pity that so many elderly folks have not had the most recent (bivalent) booster. They will need it this winter, I think.
Excellent article, thanks for posting. Here is a gift link for anyone who'd like to read it:
As an elderly person myself (late 70s), I didn't realize that 9 out of 10 deaths are in people over 65. But I am grateful for the protection from good masks and from the vaccines and 3 boosters I have received. IMO, it's a pity that so many elderly folks have not had the most recent (bivalent) booster. They will need it this winter, I think.
This statement surprised me:
“He noted that studies have shown longer intervals between Covid vaccine doses can lead to higher antibody levels.”
I'm not sure- right now I am 4 months since my last booster. Before this last booster, it was 8 months since the one before and 8 months from the 2nd vaccine to the first booster. I probably won't wait 8 months this time, but I think I can wait another month or so to get the new Bivalent. What do you think about how long one should go between boosters. I just feel uncomfortable getting them too often.Is that a good thing?
I'm not sure- right now I am 4 months since my last booster. Before this last booster, it was 8 months since the one before and 8 months from the 2nd vaccine to the first booster. I probably won't wait 8 months this time, but I think I can wait another month or so to get the new Bivalent. What do you think about how long one should go between boosters. I just feel uncomfortable getting them too often.
Sounds like cases are increasing in china- not so sure this oral vaccine works very well and China has refused to use the Mrna vaccine.“The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free as a booster dose for previously vaccinated people…”
“Scientists hope that such "needle-free" vaccines will make vaccination more accessible in countries with fragile health systems because they are easier to administer. They also may persuade people who don't like getting a shot in the arm to get inoculated.”
China debuts oral, aeriosolize COVID vaccine
China debuts oral, aeriosolize COVID vaccine
I don’t recognize the above source
Here is another source about the same subject but is behind a paywall if you’ve used up all your free articles:
Afraid of needles? China using inhalable COVID-19 vaccine - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl...9cea50-5501-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
Didn’t Biden say that the pandemic was over? No masks in doctors offices here in a long time.My husband went to the ophthalmologist office and no masking required-docs and staff no masks.
I am puzzled by this lack of recognition that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. By the way if
It were me visiting this office i would have worn a mask.
I have Kaiser Permanente for my health plan, and they have been still requiring us to wear masks when entering any of their facilities, regardless of vaccination status. I appreciate that.My husband went to the ophthalmologist office and no masking required-docs and staff no masks.
I am puzzled by this lack of recognition that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. By the way if
It were me visiting this office i would have worn a mask.
Didn’t Biden say that the pandemic was over? No masks in doctors offices here in a long time.
Coincidentally, DH has an appointment with an ophthalmologist later this morning (Millman-Derr). When they called on Monday to confirm his appointment, he was reminded to wear a mask. We were not required to wear masks in our dentist's office in mid-October. My primary care physician's office still requires masks, and the Beaumont building where DH swims requires masks when entering or leaving the building but not in the aquatic center or gym because the rest of the facility houses medical offices.My husband went to the ophthalmologist office and no masking required-docs and staff no masks.
I am puzzled by this lack of recognition that we are still in the midst of a pandemic. By the way if
It were me visiting this office i would have worn a mask.
The same parent that has a sick child (fever, flushed face, coughing and runny nose) who is not allowed to attend school for those reasons but brings them in for an hour or two “because it’s picture day”!It's so lovely to be the ONLY person masked at Target, Cracker Barrell (just went to the store part,not to eat) and Chick-Fil-A (went in to order a milkshake to go). I was on the Retirement Home's bus for some shopping, otherwise I would have used drive up at the fast food place...but anyways, I was behind a little boy and his mother in line and the boy was obviously sick and coughing and she only ordered chicken soup for him...so why do people take thier sick kids out???
Why is no one wearing masks during this busy shopping season?
Dr Nick Coatsworth says world in most perilous moment of the pandemic
Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth said the Chinese government's inability to get elderly residents vaccinated means the 'genie is out of the bottle'.www.dailymail.co.uk
More to worry about-- I was wondering what will happen globally if China goes out of control with the virus for reasons noted in this article.
I would always get what's available, especially with my personal health/situation and experience top of mind.I think you should go ahead and get the bivalent booster now. MOO