Coronavirus Sars-CoV-2/Covid-19 Megathread

[merithyn]

It seems that I'm now eligible for the fourth booster, but I'm at the point of trying to decide if it's worth it? Yes, yes, I know herd immunity and all that, but I don't relish the idea of getting a booster three times a year. Probably COVID exhaustion on some level.

Given that I'll be traveling a lot over the next few weeks, I will probably get it. Mexico at the end of April, Portland mid-May, Philadelphia/DC in June, Pittsburgh in July. *sighs* This being responsible shit sucks sometimes.

[crazy canuck]

What is the down side?

[garbon]

It seems that I'm now eligible for the fourth booster, but I'm at the point of trying to decide if it's worth it? Yes, yes, I know herd immunity and all that, but I don't relish the idea of getting a booster three times a year. Probably COVID exhaustion on some level.

Seems better than getting full fat COVID.

[Duque de Bragança]

Wtf, covid. Why am I starting to get bits of a cough now while testing negative?

It may not be covid.  Could be cold or the flu.

Late for the season flu has been quite strong over here.

[merithyn]

What is the down side?

To date, I've gotten sick with each shot. Fever, stomach upset, exhaustion, etc.

[merithyn]

It seems that I'm now eligible for the fourth booster, but I'm at the point of trying to decide if it's worth it? Yes, yes, I know herd immunity and all that, but I don't relish the idea of getting a booster three times a year. Probably COVID exhaustion on some level.

Seems better than getting full fat COVID.

Of course it is. And I'll get the shot as soon as it's fully available (supposed to be Friday). I think I'm more just whinging.

[viper37]

What is the down side?

90% probability of getting really sick and having a sore arm for 3 days assuredly vs 5% chances of getting sick for 5 days with paid leave.

Hard choice... Given the current policies at my job, I'm better off getting covid than the jab

[viper37]

This being responsible shit sucks sometimes.

I feel ya.

[merithyn]

90% probability of getting really sick and having a sore arm for 3 days assuredly vs 5% chances of getting sick for 5 days with paid leave.

Hard choice... Given the current policies at my job, I'm better off getting covid than the jab

I hit at least three of the comorbidities, so I'm not sure it's only 5% chance of getting sick for a few days in my case. At least I'm no longer in the "obese" category, but the diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma make me pretty at risk for a worse-than-average response. Which is why I'll take the jab. Plus the whole herd immunity thing.

[viper37]

90% probability of getting really sick and having a sore arm for 3 days assuredly vs 5% chances of getting sick for 5 days with paid leave.

Hard choice... Given the current policies at my job, I'm better off getting covid than the jab

I hit at least three of the comorbidities, so I'm not sure it's only 5% chance of getting sick for a few days in my case. At least I'm no longer in the "obese" category, but the diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma make me pretty at risk for a worse-than-average response. Which is why I'll take the jab. Plus the whole herd immunity thing.

I have nothing against the vaccine, I have had my 3 doses.  I am hesitant to go for the 4th one because it is not specifically tailored to the Omicron variants, and as such, herd immunity will be difficult to achieve.  But it seems to be taking a lot longer than expected to get a new vaccine out, so I'll likely end up getting it too.

I wonder if I'll have a boost of energy or if I'll be going to hell.

[Jacob]

Of course it is. And I'll get the shot as soon as it's fully available (supposed to be Friday). I think I'm more just whinging.

As is your right

[11B4V]

I'll get my 4th Trump vaccine in a couple weeks.

[Valmy]

I will probably just get another one when I go to get my flu shot in September.

[Sheilbh]

Two negative tests in a row And on days 10 and 11 which is nice.

Weirdly I still have some cold-y symptoms like a tickly cough and blocked nose etc but I assume that must be something else (plus I remember being told by someone that blocked nose is not a covid symptom so that makes sense).

[garbon]

Two negative tests in a row And on days 10 and 11 which is nice.

Weirdly I still have some cold-y symptoms like a tickly cough and blocked nose etc but I assume that must be something else (plus I remember being told by someone that blocked nose is not a covid symptom so that makes sense).

I still have a cough and have been homebound so feel like can't be anything else though I've also been testing negative.