Tomorrow a much anticipated 3rd shot discussion will occur at the FDA centered around one question: Does the general population need a 3rd mRNA dose? This should be a fascinating, scientifically driven, heated debate. I have no idea how it’s going to end. I will be in attendance and, of course, provide you with some cliff notes.
My husband is immunocompromised. He had no detectable antibodies after 2 doses of Moderna. He had a booster, but we aren’t confident it helped him much. A breakthrough infection for me could be fatal for him.
I have several autoimmune illnesses, and have had post-viral illnesses that last months to years. Already have POTS as a result of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Long Covid is a real possibility for me. Yes, we mask, everywhere, with n95s. Still, give me that shot. I will take it as soon as it becomes available.
It seems we'd be so much better off with a third dose because we know for a fact that the first two were way too close together to be optimal. So we could just stop with 3. OTOH, what's wrong with a yearly shot? We do it for the flu.
Breakthrough cases are no walk in the park, from what I've heard, and isn't there still a risk of developing long COVID? If getting boosters reduces the risk of breakthroughs isn't it worth it?
I have not seen a study for this but I'm wondering if the colder storage conditions required by the Pfizer vaccine could have led to increased mishandling (not keeping cold enough ) of the vaccine thus making it less effective.
Thank you so much for this information! Can I ask you about your opinion on Moderna vs. Pfizer for a 18-month old? I definitely see your points about Moderna's advantages. My only worry is that Moderna's dose may be too large for such a small child. Or do you think the benefits outweigh my concern? Put differently, if your girls were 18-months old, would you still pick Moderna for them?
Is there any logic to “switching teams” for a booster shot? That is, if one was vaccinated with Pfizer originally, would there be benefits or drawbacks of a Moderna booster, or vice versa?
What is the downside to getting a 3rd booster? Is there a health concern for why we shouldn't all get a 3rd booster? It seems to me that if it is available, and if it helps, why wouldn't we get it? What is the argument against it?
We got three full dose moderna shots vs 2 full shots and the half/dose moderna booster. Two questions: is there any evidence given the full VDay half dose for the third shot when out immunity might wane. We are 75 second - what is the advantage if any of getting Pfizer for the next booster vs sticking with moderna?
Thank you! Looking forward to this information. Also, I'm looking for info on mixing vaccines and timing of it, for someone who received 2 doses of Sinovac (it was what was available to them). They'll now be in the US and will be seeking a dose of one of the mRNA vaccines or J&J, and want to do so as informed as possible. I know the info on mixing and sinovac is limited. Any guidance or resources would be greatly appreciated.
Katelyn, could you please explain the downside of getting a 3rd booster. If there's even a modest benefit, why not get it? Is it because there is a immune system "cost" whenever your body processes a vaccine? Or does the U.S. government not want to spend if it doesn't have to? And is there even a limit to how many vaccines you can get?!? Any clarity would be appreciated!
My husband is immunocompromised. He had no detectable antibodies after 2 doses of Moderna. He had a booster, but we aren’t confident it helped him much. A breakthrough infection for me could be fatal for him.
I have several autoimmune illnesses, and have had post-viral illnesses that last months to years. Already have POTS as a result of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Long Covid is a real possibility for me. Yes, we mask, everywhere, with n95s. Still, give me that shot. I will take it as soon as it becomes available.
It seems we'd be so much better off with a third dose because we know for a fact that the first two were way too close together to be optimal. So we could just stop with 3. OTOH, what's wrong with a yearly shot? We do it for the flu.
Breakthrough cases are no walk in the park, from what I've heard, and isn't there still a risk of developing long COVID? If getting boosters reduces the risk of breakthroughs isn't it worth it?
I have not seen a study for this but I'm wondering if the colder storage conditions required by the Pfizer vaccine could have led to increased mishandling (not keeping cold enough ) of the vaccine thus making it less effective.
Thank you so much for this information! Can I ask you about your opinion on Moderna vs. Pfizer for a 18-month old? I definitely see your points about Moderna's advantages. My only worry is that Moderna's dose may be too large for such a small child. Or do you think the benefits outweigh my concern? Put differently, if your girls were 18-months old, would you still pick Moderna for them?
Is there any logic to “switching teams” for a booster shot? That is, if one was vaccinated with Pfizer originally, would there be benefits or drawbacks of a Moderna booster, or vice versa?
What is the downside to getting a 3rd booster? Is there a health concern for why we shouldn't all get a 3rd booster? It seems to me that if it is available, and if it helps, why wouldn't we get it? What is the argument against it?
We got three full dose moderna shots vs 2 full shots and the half/dose moderna booster. Two questions: is there any evidence given the full VDay half dose for the third shot when out immunity might wane. We are 75 second - what is the advantage if any of getting Pfizer for the next booster vs sticking with moderna?
Thank you! Looking forward to this information. Also, I'm looking for info on mixing vaccines and timing of it, for someone who received 2 doses of Sinovac (it was what was available to them). They'll now be in the US and will be seeking a dose of one of the mRNA vaccines or J&J, and want to do so as informed as possible. I know the info on mixing and sinovac is limited. Any guidance or resources would be greatly appreciated.
Katelyn, could you please explain the downside of getting a 3rd booster. If there's even a modest benefit, why not get it? Is it because there is a immune system "cost" whenever your body processes a vaccine? Or does the U.S. government not want to spend if it doesn't have to? And is there even a limit to how many vaccines you can get?!? Any clarity would be appreciated!