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

[PamfromTx]

How many of you will be getting the vaccine booster shot?

There’s understandable confusion about whether a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine is necessary. At this time, the CDC recommends that those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and who received two doses of a mRNA COVID vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), get a third dose of the same COVID vaccine to increase their protection (immunity) against serious illness, hospitalization and death. The third dose should be given at least 28 days after the second dose of COVID vaccine.

People who are immunocompromised and who received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine are NOT recommended to receive an additional dose of COVID vaccine at this time.

 

[Aunt Bea]

As soon as the J&J booster is available I will take it.

 

[feywon]

I probably will, need to check availability.

 

[WhatInThe]

As a basic rule I thought they just approved for those 65 plus and the compromised if recommended by doctor. They're already on 4 in Israel

 

[Oldntired]

As soon as it’s available at the pharmacy.

 

[Pecos]

My wife and I got our Booster shots on 16 Sept. We did not have any ill effects other than sore arms and that only lasted about 3 days. We scheduled ours through the same CDC website that we used to get the first two.

 

[MarciKS]

I will when they offer it to us at work.

 

[Buckeye]

Count me in.

 

[WheatenLover]

Yes, hopefully next week.

 

[Sunny]

I don't know. I will consult my doctor and go by his advice, when the booster is available.

 

[SmoothSeas]

absolutely... positively...

the science is on our side...

 

[Jackie23]

Yes, in November.....I've had the two Pfizer shots and last week had my annual flu shot.

 

[PamfromTx]

Yes, in November.....I've had the two Pfizer shots and last week had my annual flu shot.

[/QUOTE]
I keep forgetting to ask my family doctor if there is a time span to receive the flu shot and the Pfizer booster. Do you know, @Jackie23 ? I'm due the booster in October.

 

[Jackie23]

I asked my doctor that.....she said it did not matter...(???)
Anyway for me, I'm thinking I'll be good with November.

 

[Jules]

I’ll wait for the advice of BC’s chief medical officer. When she said 65+ should have it, I’ll get it.

 

[Kaila]

@PamfromTx
They originally suggested (several months ago)
that people get them a few weeks separate from other vaccines, just in case some unexpected reason was discovered. (such as the immune system might have been overworked, not any interaction!)

But now that there is much more known, that has been dropped, and they say you can get the flu shot and the covid booster, at the same time.
Some people might still prefer to space them out, and that is fine too.

 

[Kaila]

Yes, I will get one, and so will my helper, who is older than me.

 

[AnnieA]

Is anyone going to have antibodies tested before the booster? Antibodies aren't cookie cutter and the schedules will possibly be based on an average. Some people never develop antibodies post vaccine and people lose protection in different time frames.

 

[Chris21E]

Looks like maybe November and the flu soon...

 

[Don M.]

We got the Moderna shots early this year, and so far it looks like this "brand" is showing the best long term effectiveness. However, we continue to watch the news, and if/when a booster becomes available, we will give it strong consideration. We'd rather have a couple of days with a minor sore arm, than risk getting sick. I suspect that as this virus mutates, it will be necessary to get annual "boosters", much like the flu shots.

 

[fmdog44]

Yes hoping it will cure the three extra toes growing on my left foot as a result of the first two Covid shots.

 

[Jeweltea]

Yes, when it is approved. I got Moderna.

 

[Shero]

When the appropriate time comes, YES!

 

[Ruthanne]

 

[Ruthanne]

I 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.