Booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine, yes or no?

My doctor said No and sent me this:

The CDC has approved third dose vaccinations for immunocompromised patients. Third dose vaccination is currently limited to those patients who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccination – it does not include J&J vaccine recipients at this time.

“Immunocompromised” includes patients who:

Are receiving treatments for solid tumors or blood cancers
Are taking immunosuppressing medications after a solid organ transplant
Are within 2 years of receiving CAR-T therapy or a stem cell transplant
Have primary immunodeficiencies -- rare genetic disorders that prevent the immune system from working properly
Have been diagnosed with advanced or untreated HIV
Are taking high-dose corticosteroids (more than 20 milligrams of prednisone or its equivalent daily), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, chemotherapy, TNF blockers or other immunomodulating or immunosuppressing biologics

Patients with chronic renal disease, live without a spleen, or who are receiving dialysis may also qualify.
 

Ruthanne said:
Saw hereI don't know at this point if I will get a booster shot. I wear a mask indoors at stores and other indoor places now and keep a distance from people. I don't go out much and never am I in a crowd. I have to hear more information on this to consider before I would get the booster if available to me.
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Same here,I have until November to decide. Fell asleep, now awake 3 am
 
I had my second Moderna vaccination in April, and my husband took the J&J around a month after I had mine. We will both be getting booster shots if recommended when the time is right and there is availability. I'm in no big rush, but I imagine I'll be getting mine in December or January.
 
SeaBreeze said:
I had my second Moderna vaccination in April, and my husband took the J&J around a month after I had mine. We will both be getting booster shots if recommended when the time is right and there is availability. I'm in no big rush, but I imagine I'll be getting mine in December or January.
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Same situation here - I have until December to decide because my second Moderna vaccine was in April. Will likely get the booster unless my doctor advises otherwise.
 
Just posted this in another booster thread....

Please, Please, Please!!! If you can afford it, have your antibody levels tested before a booster. Don't get one until waning antibodies show you actually need one.

As more data comes in, there are increasing incidences of adverse cardiac reactions to vaccines including myocarditis and pericarditis. Most recent data is from the University of Ottowa Heart Institute that is awaiting peer review.
 
AnnieA said:
Just posted this in another booster thread....

Please, Please, Please!!! If you can afford it, have your antibody levels tested before a booster. Don't get one until waning antibodies show you actually need one.

As more data comes in, there are increasing incidences of adverse cardiac reactions to vaccines including myocarditis and pericarditis. Most recent data is from the University of Ottowa Heart Institute that is awaiting peer review.
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I am beginning to wonder if, like the polio vaccine of the 1950s, this vaccine has some batches that are tainted, causing the cardiac problems. Not all those getting the booster or primary vaccinations are coming down with inflammation of the heart. Time for some studies into the various batches being released for public usage.
 
Lewkat said:
I am beginning to wonder if, like the polio vaccine of the 1950s, this vaccine has some batches that are tainted, causing the cardiac problems. Not all those getting the booster or primary vaccinations are coming down with inflammation of the heart. Time for some studies into the various batches being released for public usage.
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Could be, but I posted a summary of a Feb 2019 article in another thread that talked about inflammatory issues as a kink that needed to be worked out in mRNA vaccines.

The conclusion of that article also stated: "The next 5 years will be very important for the field of mRNA vaccines, with results from several human clinical trials providing a clearer understanding of the true prospects of the technology and insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the various mRNA technologies and delivery systems under development."

Covid put that in warp speed mode instead of 5 years, but there's seems to be room for improvement in the tech.
 
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How much does the Labcorp COVID-19 antibody test cost? (In our area)

Labcorp will bill the cost of the COVID-19 antibody test directly to your health plan if you are insured, or if you are uninsured, Labcorp will bill the appropriate government program. The cost of the test is $42.13 and is based on rates established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
 
Antibody tests may not tell the full story about whether to get a booster. So much is still unknown about this virus, including how well our immune systems build up and maintain defenses against it and how to interpret C-19 antibody levels with respect to immunity.

As the below article states, antibody tests may eventually be reliable indicators of Covid-19 immunity, but we're not there yet.

I hope the researchers working on this come up with answers very soon. We're all tired of this virus.
Nobody wants to choose between boosters every 8-12 months and the risk of breakthrough illness.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health...not-be-your-go-to-for-checking-covid-immunity
 
Just realized I have a problem. My semi-annual PCP visit is late November, I should get my flu shot then but my 3rd dose of Covid-19 should also be given then. Had decided to get the Covid dose then wait a month for my annual flu shot. Here's the problem my PCP is a staunch supporter of the opposition party, do I take his advice knowing that he may be biased?
 
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ManjaroKDE said:
Just realized I have a problem. My semi-annual PCP visit is late November, I should get my flu shot then but my 3rd dose of Covid-19 should also be given then. Had decided to get the Covid dose then wait a month for my annual flu shot. Here's the problem my PCP is a staunch supporter of the opposition party, do I take his advice knowing that he may be biased?
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No idea where in the world you live so it's hard to offer advice.
 

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