18 thoughts on “C-19 Chat Post – August 26 2021”

    1. My 2nd dose was in February, so I’m basically due now. It was Pfizer. I don’t think my work is coordinating it this time, so I have to take care of it sometime in the next week.

  1. This arrived a few minutes ago from Brigham/MGH

    There continues to be new information from public health officials about the COVID-19 vaccines. We want to make sure you have the most up-to-date details to help you and your families. Below, please find information about:

    How immunocompromised people who received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna can get their 3rd dose to complete their vaccine series
    The latest information on boosters for non-immunocompromised people who received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna
    The importance of getting the vaccine if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
    3rd doses for immunocompromised people who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines: completing your vaccine series

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends a 3rd dose for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Immunocompromised means that the immune system (body’s defense system against infection) is weakened. This 3rd dose is not a booster. It is considered part of the primary vaccine series.

    Here is some important information to know about the 3rd dose:

    You can check here for the list of health conditions that qualify
    The 3rd dose should be given at least 28 days after the 2nd dose
    You do not need a doctor’s note to get the 3rd dose. You will need to attest to being immunocompromised.
    The CDC recommends that if possible you get the same vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) for your 3rd dose as you have for the first two. But you may also receive the other vaccine if that is what is available.
    You can search vaccines.gov, visit Mass.gov or Vaccines.nh.gov to find a vaccine location near you. You can also text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find a location.

    Mass General Brigham is offering 3rd doses of Pfizer with limited availability to immunocompromised patients. You can schedule an appointment using our website. 3rd doses are available at:

    Mass General Brigham Assembly Row in Somerville
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    Martha’s Vineyard
    Nantucket
    Portsmouth, NH
    Boosters for non-immunocompromised who received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna

    You may have seen news that the CDC will recommend boosters for those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Boosters are an extra dose of vaccine meant to boost a patient’s immune system because of decreased immunity over time. The guidance will likely be that people should receive a booster vaccine 8 months after their initial 2-dose vaccination series was completed. However, boosters have not yet been formally recommended by the CDC or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. As such, we are not offering booster vaccines at this time. We will let you know how and when to get a booster when we learn more.

  2. This is what I found. The median age is 26 years (range = 12–94 years). 12-40 range is where majority seems to be. There seems to be a concern that myocarditis and pericarditis being more prevalent with booster or third dose.

    I think first link explains data we don’t have yet . Third link gives symptoms of myocarditis. Joshua, perhaps you know more about clinical trials arena as a group? If you or anyone has any better information, I’d sure appreciate it. I’m guessing many never reported irregular heartbeat. I used the reporting app the hospital recommended and did report that symptom. I do not know if either daughter did. I didn’t know until this am that older daughter had a fairly severe irregular heartbeat.

    https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/analysis/covid-19-mrna-vaccine-booster-outlook-positive-despite-heart-inflammation-risk/

    https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7027e2.htm

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/myocarditis.html

    1. Good luck, and let us know about possible side effects.

      TK, I think it’s good you’re trying to arrange for a 3rd shot. I don’t know if autoimmune disorders count as conditions to look out for with Covid, but they may, in which case it’s important you get a 3rd dose soon.

      UK cases continue steady rise; more than 38,000 today, another 140 deaths. Israel is also rising on all indicators. I’m unsure at this point whether our downturn will be a quick precipitous drop and then plateau, or a gradual decline with plateaus along the way. I’m beginning to think the latter.

      1. I have underlying conditions but don’t qualify based on the list of conditions by MGH Brigham. I suspect it will change in eight months when I’d be due.

  3. According to today’s Boston Herald, the Boston-area coronavirus wastewater tracker is showing a significant decline in COVID-19 sewage samples, an “encouraging” sign after recent spikes amid the Delta variant. The COVID wastewater levels are the earliest signs for virus cases in the community.
    Also, Massachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported COVID-19 hospitalizations declined for the first time in 12 days.

    Joshua, isn’t all this at least somewhat encouraging?

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