Dr. Jetlina,
I know you can't answer every question but thought I'd ask since I have not been able to find any articles on my question (below). I am an MD with an MPH so know just enough to get obsessed with the data but don't have the analytical skills or advanced epi training to distill the information myself. I have been SO GRATEFUL …
I know you can't answer every question but thought I'd ask since I have not been able to find any articles on my question (below). I am an MD with an MPH so know just enough to get obsessed with the data but don't have the analytical skills or advanced epi training to distill the information myself. I have been SO GRATEFUL for your scholarly and accessible newsletter which I read first thing every morning. Sorry it has taken me so long to pay for a subscription given how much time and effort you put it!
Here's my question: If a health young person (28 yo male) is due for their mRNA booster but tests positive for Covid (presumably Omicron given the timing but not confirmed) should he delay his booster? And if so by how long? Or go ahead and get it now as planned once he is out of the quarantine period?
Are there any valid concerns about too many vaccines too close together or on the heels of an infection? I have read some unsubstantiated comments about "over stimulating" the immune system if folks stack their vaccines closer than recommended but not sure if this is true or how a breakthrough infection fits into this picture. I have not seen any data on this particular scenario or in the CDC guidelines (such as they are) yet so would appreciate your input -especially if other folks have the same question.
Thanks again for your dedication. Tell your little ones their mom is a hero. :)
Dr. Jetlina,
I know you can't answer every question but thought I'd ask since I have not been able to find any articles on my question (below). I am an MD with an MPH so know just enough to get obsessed with the data but don't have the analytical skills or advanced epi training to distill the information myself. I have been SO GRATEFUL for your scholarly and accessible newsletter which I read first thing every morning. Sorry it has taken me so long to pay for a subscription given how much time and effort you put it!
Here's my question: If a health young person (28 yo male) is due for their mRNA booster but tests positive for Covid (presumably Omicron given the timing but not confirmed) should he delay his booster? And if so by how long? Or go ahead and get it now as planned once he is out of the quarantine period?
Are there any valid concerns about too many vaccines too close together or on the heels of an infection? I have read some unsubstantiated comments about "over stimulating" the immune system if folks stack their vaccines closer than recommended but not sure if this is true or how a breakthrough infection fits into this picture. I have not seen any data on this particular scenario or in the CDC guidelines (such as they are) yet so would appreciate your input -especially if other folks have the same question.
Thanks again for your dedication. Tell your little ones their mom is a hero. :)