Coronavirus ~ COVID-19

[BullDog]

Well good you did get vaccinated. It goes contrary to all the anti-vax crap and misinformation you spewed earlier. Fortunately, most of those horrible posts were wiped out when the website had a meltdown.


"The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people with lupus who meet the age requirements receive a series of COVID-19 vaccines.

The virus has changed and is now easier to catch and transmit, even for people who are vaccinated, but it is much less likely to get it or have a serious case if you are completely vaccinated. Getting vaccinated is still the best way to prevent serious illness and death from COVID-19.

If you have not gotten the vaccine and boosters, please talk to your health care team about why you should receive it."

https://www.lupus.org/resources/covi...cine-and-lupus

From same page:

I have been vaccinated. Do I need a booster shot?

Yes. Everyone over 12 should get a booster shot of an mRNA vaccine regardless of which vaccine they received for their first shot. People who are over 12 and moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster shot. The ACR recommends that people with lupus should also receive an additional dose of an mRNA vaccine.

This means that you may need up to 5 doses of the vaccine to get the best possible protection.

The virus has changed and it is now easier to catch and transmit even for people who are vaccinated. The booster shot is particularly important in reducing the chance that you will catch COVID-19. Receiving a booster shot reduces the chance that you will catch COVID-19. It also reduces the chance that if you do get it you will get seriously ill or die.

Talk to your doctor about the number and timing of COVID-19 vaccine doses that are right for you.

[Orema]

Originally Posted by Orema

https://www.covidtests.gov/

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In an effort to increase access and testing supplies, the Biden administration launched a new website for people to order free at-home COVID-19 tests.

Tests are in high demand and have been increasingly difficult to find.

"There’s a consensus that the United States could and should have invested more in rapid testing and testing in general for COVID-19," said Dr. William Nettleton, the medical director at the Kalamazoo County Health Department.

Covidtests.gov officially went live Wednesday.


In an effort to increase access and testing supply, the Biden administration launched a new website for people to order free at home COVID-19 tests. (WWMT/Courtesy covidtests.gov)

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four rapid at-home COVID-19 tests.

Launch: White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
The tests are completely free. You can order by filling out the form on the site with your contact information and shipping address.

There is a limit of one order per residential address.

The website states orders usually ship in 7 to 12 days and will be delivered by the United States Postal Service.

As of last Saturday, insurance companies and health plans are now required to cover eight free over-the-counter, at-home tests per covered individual, per month.

Insurance coverage: Insurance now covers at-home COVID-19 tests
As cases of the omicron variant rise, health officials say testing is crucial to stop the spread of COVID-19.

"We all need to make testing more routine in our lives right now," said Nettleton. "It helps reduce the spread. If I know I’m positive, I can isolate and protect those around me from getting COVID."

Tests can be ordered on covidtests.gov.

To find a free testing site near you in the mitten, visit Michigan.gov.

https://wwmt.com/news/local/white-ho...covid-19-tests
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Just ordered my tests without any problems. Website was running smoothly without any hiccups.

Here is the link to order more tests. I ordered some more last night and had no problems.

https://www.covid.gov/tests

[Stone-Butch]

When I was at Walmart two days ago there was a rolling 3 tear shelf by the exit door and it was loaded top to bottom with testers. Just take what you want. I thought it was a great idea and shoppers were only taking one at a time but you could take what you needed to a limit said the security guard there.

[Orema]

I vaccinated this week so I'm up to date with the vaccinations for my age group.

[Orema]

For U.S. Residents ...

Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests at https://special.usps.com/testkits

As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again. Here's what you need to know about your order:

• Limit of one order per residential address
• One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
• Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023

I think I need the new Covid Booster shot. I'll find out this morning when I get my flu shot.

[Kätzchen]

I got the latest flu shot at the end of August and yesterday I got the latest Covid booster and the shot for RSV. Got two sore arms but I’m inoculated so I don’t catch bad germs that make you real sick.

Hope everybody is still hanging on to their hygiene routines and keeping hands washed and clean. I still, to this day, freak out when I see somebody not practicing good hygiene.

I keep a fresh mask handy in my purse and spare nitril gloves 🧤 handy too.

[Orema]

Got the latest COVID shot and RSV shot yesterday. Arm is sore, but that’s the breaks.