Is everyone getting boosters?

[Dancerinthedark01]

Are we all meant to have the one?

If so are people here keen to have one?

@Dancerinthedark01

I think that natural immunity is being discredited at worst and at best ignored because there seems to be an agenda, for some reason, to push vaccines.

Hmmmm I wonder what that could be?

Oh yes!

Maybe it's because vaccines are effective in giving people immunity and don't require people to actually be infected with the virus.

Not everything is an "agenda" or a conspiracy.

Tbh if you don't have a booster there wasn't much point having the first two vaccines, because they will wear off.

Had I realised it could be a 6 monthly thing I might not have put myself through having the first 2! I would also be more comfortable if I could have AZ rather than Pfizer for some reason, probably because I've already had it with no problems.

Why is there no choice about 3rd doses, as suggested above to have AZ for 3rd time rather than Pfizer? Is it just a supply problem? When the clot issue broke younger people were given a choice in that scenario. Why no choices now?

@containsnuts

Why is there no choice about 3rd doses, as suggested above to have AZ for 3rd time rather than Pfizer? Is it just a supply problem? When the clot issue broke younger people were given a choice in that scenario. Why no choices now?

It’ll either be because they’ve not been able to study 3x AZ yet, or mRNA x2 followed by AZ… or they have studied them and mRNA x3 & AZ x2 followed by mRNA is better.

Tbh if you don't have a booster there wasn't much point having the first two vaccines, because they will wear off.

We know antibody levels decline. You likely still have some adaptive immunity protection (T cells and memory B cells), but those will take a day or two to kick in, unlike the immediate protection antibodies provide.

@MissConductUS

Tbh if you don't have a booster there wasn't much point having the first two vaccines, because they will wear off.

We know antibody levels decline. You likely still have some adaptive immunity protection (T cells and memory B cells), but those will take a day or two to kick in, unlike the immediate protection antibodies provide.

So there is not much point in having the third vaccine either.
Following that argument to its logical conclusion means constant boosters for the forseeable.

So there is not much point in having the third vaccine either. Following that argument to its logical conclusion means constant boosters for the forseeable.

I think that restoring antibody levels and reinforcing the adaptive immune response is plenty of point, and I wouldn't call once or twice a year "constant".

If you don't want it, don't have it. Plenty of people are glad for the extra protection.

I think that restoring antibody levels and reinforcing the adaptive immune response is plenty of point, and I wouldn't call once or twice a year "constant".

I would. I can't think of a lot worse than having to have an injection twice a year. I'd rather take my chances with Covid

I can't think of a lot worse than having to have an injection twice a year.

I think that being hospitalized with covid would be worse, but to each her own.

Had my booster on Monday. Arm is hurting, but all is ok.

@PinkSparklyPussyCat

Tbh if you don't have a booster there wasn't much point having the first two vaccines, because they will wear off.

Had I realised it could be a 6 monthly thing I might not have put myself through having the first 2! I would also be more comfortable if I could have AZ rather than Pfizer for some reason, probably because I've already had it with no problems.

A jab every 6 months isn't sustainable. One a year along with a flu jab is fair enough.

Over 50s/CEV need it this year as much because the hospitals will be floored if the vaccines wane off in the vulnerable this winter.

More because the vulnerable had their 2nd jabs this year in the first quarter of this year which means it wanes off by winter. If from 2022 they start getting another jab from September then it'll last the winter next year (should the booster wear off as well).

I have no problem with getting jabbed twice a year, if need be. Hoping though that it is once a year along with my flu jab.

A jab every 6 months isn't sustainable. One a year along with a flu jab is fair enough.

I've never had a flu jab and probably never will.

More because the vulnerable had their 2nd jabs this year in the first quarter of this year which means it wanes off by winter. If from 2022 they start getting another jab from September then it'll last the winter next year (should the booster wear off as well).

Does that mean that because I had my second one in June I should still be fairly well protected in December?

I will have passed my isolation by a couple days when I'm due my covid booster. Not sure if I should leave it longer?

I had my covid booster and my flu jab together yesterday at work (healthcare worker) and have a rotten cold today

@anne2650

I will have passed my isolation by a couple days when I'm due my covid booster. Not sure if I should leave it longer?

Ideally you should wait 28 days after a positive Covid test (or start of symptoms).

Does that mean that because I had my second one in June I should still be fairly well protected in December?

Yeah, although Jan-Feb passes the 6 month mark and that's when things might be worst with Covid/flu.

I had my second jab in August so i'm quite relaxed for myself about this winter in terms of being well protected. I have my flu jab tomorrow.

If I was offered a booster around March time i'd be inclined to wait a few months if there's any signs of the booster waning off.

Thanks. I wasn't sure as I can't seem to find that info anywhere.

Healthcare prof here so getting mine next week.

@MissConductUS I'm sorry your teen had to go through it twice, but it's a good example of a mild case leading to little or no natural immunity

Thank you. It was not pleasant at all. It's worrying to think about the potential long-term effects on my child after having had this horrible virus twice. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. And if you have to get a severe case in order to develop any effective natural immunity, then that's all the more reason to vaccinate, prior Covid or not.

I had my second jab at the start of May. I want my booster done, but I’m not in any of the vulnerable groupings and not over 50. Covid is working its way around my workplace with hundreds of non-mask wearers in close contact with each other-I really would like the added protection from the booster.

Does that mean that because I had my second one in June I should still be fairly well protected in December?

Presumably, but the only way to know is to get your antibody levels tested. Or get the booster dose.

I'm not in the group that's due one but I'll be asking my GP to try and get me one come January when my current ones tail off.

@Scarcity20

If you have had covid natural immunity will last years. Mike yeadon speaks about it a lot but he's discredited from mainstream narrative even though he's a highly intelligent world class scientist. You'll find his videos on bitchute, rumble etc

Honestly not true. One of my teens has had Covid twice this year, in the new year and then again shortly after going back to school in Sept (both times confirmed cases). Second time was worse.