Hey, why don’t you write a little summary instead of just a link to the above article: 10 months after infection, Rita Wilson (Tom Hanks’ wife) no longer tests positive for antibodies.
A 20-something friend who lives in NYC had Covid in March and still has antibodies. So it apparently varies a lot. I was in a soccer meeting last night and one of the attendees mentioned that his whole family had tested positive -- mom, dad, three kids. None of them had had a single symptom (they tested only because they had been exposed), and it was 14 days since the test. I do think he realized that he was lucky; he wasn't saying "Covid is really nothing" as others with mild cases have claimed.
There seems to be evidence that people who previously had COVID 19 might only need a single dose of a vaccine. https://news.yahoo.com/people-had-covid-19-may-172740532.html
Maybe masks and social distancing work? https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/02/covid-19-flu-season/617924/
Yeah, it shouldn’t be a big surprise right? If the precautions work against COVID why wouldn’t they also work against a less infectious virus? Of course that is just a theory until proven, but seems like common sense.
From the CDC website, updated quarantine advice: "... vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria: Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine) Are within 3 months following receipt of the last dose in the series Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure Persons who do not meet all 3 of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19..."
You bastard!!! Are you > 65 or a healthcare worker? If so, I take that back. If not, I reiterate: You bastard!!!!
Pfizer may be effective vs UK and South Africa variants: https://www.dw.com/en/biontech-pfizer-covid-vaccine-effective-against-2-variants/a-56501008
I have a friend who got the Moderna vax a week ago and has been complaining nonstop about the side effects. Sigh.
Right? I told her that. I can't wait for the second one. My mom has her second one on Thursday so I'll see how that goes.
Bear in mind that people have very different reactions to vaccines. Some people sail through with no issues other than soreness from injections. Other folks get sick. This applies to all vaccines. In part, it’s because we all have unique body chemistry. In any case, I can’t freaking wait to get mine, but I’m not even on the list yet. Go Quakesfans!! - Mark
I missed a day of work after my first Shingrix vaccine dose, but it beats the hell out of shingles. Even if I get sick or sore after a CV-19 vaccine, I suspect it will be preferable to being intubated...
I got kinda sick after my last flu vaccine - last year I think it was. But of course when it's my turn for COVID vaccine, I'll be there with bells on! Not just for me and family, but I consider it a patriotic duty.