Coronavirus ~ COVID-19

[Blade]

I Agee with you Bulldog! I think there are more people saying that the Dr told them not to get vaccinated than there are Dr's actually telling them not to vaccinate. However I do know of a few people who's Dr/s have advised against it. Recent stroke victims, someone with advanced MS most legitimate cases I know of are because if extreme medical issues that may be exacerbated due to the vaccine.

The thing is the folks that I know, their spouses haven't gotten vaccinated "because the Dr told "so and so" not to. OMG just makes me want to shake them.

[BullDog]

Let's be clear about something. You don't get boosters until you have had the first vaccine shots. So no doctor is going to advise against boosters when you aren't even eligible for them yet because you are not vaccinated. They are called boosters for a reason.

Did someone suddenly get vaccinated after swearing up and down over and over again that he never would? I highly doubt it. And if you finally saw the light and did get vaccinated why would you then go into a big anti-booster stance?

I am tired of all the b.s. Thousands - most likely hundreds of thousands of people or more - have died due to all of the misinformation about Covid. As Blade said there are some specific cases where certain people may not be able to get the vaccine but they are rare. Most of the yahoos claiming that their doctors are advising against the vaccine and/or boosters are flat out lying and contributing to the misinformation about Covid - which is literally killing people.

[Gemme]

One thing I wasn't prepared for when I got my booster was that it stirred up dormant stuff in me. I've known a few others that also had this happen. I had a fever blister pop up, as did my trainer and a friend's 30-something year old daughter got shingles.

Having said that, I'm eligible for my second booster next month and I'll be getting it. Why do that when it could stir something up again? Because the alternative is less attractive to me. The vaccines and boosters, as Bully said, are designed not as a cure, but as a preventative measure to lessen the severity of COVID's symptoms and impact on a person. The more people that are protected with the vaccines means the less likelihood that it will continue to spread and morph into new variants.

Like JD, there are some who have medical issues that might be worsened by the shots. I get that. There are also those whose religion is against the shots. Again, I get that. It's unfortunate but I get it.

What I don't get is the lying. Why do people lie about getting the vaccine when they didn't and saying that they were told not to by a medical professional when they weren't? Because they know it will generate a strong response and they don't want to deal with the conversations that would follow. BUT if they truly didn't care, why lie? Because they DO care and they DO know that it's the right thing to do but they just don't want to do it. Those people. Those are the ones that make me shake my head.

[JDeere]

Originally Posted by BullDog

Lol, so many people on the internet claiming their doctors are telling them not to get the vaccine or booster. I would like to see proof of this because I don't believe that many doctors are running around telling people not to get vaccinated.

Can you get a booster if you haven't gotten the first vaccine shots?

The point of the boosters is not to prevent you from getting Covid. It's to help make it not as dangerous if you do. A vast majority of serious illnesses and deaths from Covid are from those who are not vaccinated. So no the boosters are not doing more harm than good. That is absolutely false and people need to stop spewing misinformation about Covid.

If you would like, I can give you my dr's phone numbers if you really want them. I have had both vaccines in 2021, it is now June 2022, I have lupus, all 3 of them said NO booster, so until you know someone's status, shut up!

Don't come on here thinking you know everything either about everyone. Have the day you deserve because you deserve a shitty day for this post!

[JDeere]

Also my exact dates on my vaccine card is October 11, 2021 for first dose and November 11,2021 for second it was Pfizer.

I had to get it for my job cuz it was mandated and my family made me get it! So clear that bullshit right up, right now!

[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.