Vaccines

@becsbuddy- Excellent questions. I wish I had an answer for you, Becky. I am immunocompromised as well and am afraid of side-effects. But I do plan on getting it. Maybe your doctor might be able to make suggestions?

I can tell you that the vaccine doesn't contain live viruses. The vaccine is geared toward teaching our bodies to fight the virus, hence there will be side effects.

Here are some more facts:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html

right! lol

In reply to Merry-thank you for the clarification. I have not heard back and I do not know anything about the timeline. However, I was never selected to participate in the vaccine trials (not by Mayo). Thus, I am not overly optimistic about being selected. Take care😊

@merpreb The confusing thing I’ve been learning past few days is the every state can set their own guidelines for who gets the vaccine and when. Colorado is putting those over 65 and those with pre-existing conditions last. Everyone should check what guidelines their own state has and not be confused with CDC guidelines

@becsbuddy- Good morning. It's very confusing about what the feds have control of and what the states do. Over 65 and with ore-existing conditions are not considered top priorities. IN RI Healthcare workers take precedence. Then us. I think that this is fair and right.

I'm wondering if you or anyone can specifically tell me if by "immunocompromised" that taking a steroidal inhaler counts under this category & whether I would be one to get the vaccine after health care workers, i.e. if I'd be in the category of "vulnerable" or some such wording. Because have used this steroidal inhaler now x about 7 yrs. for slightly compromised lungs plus I used to be a borderline diabetic(now that's resolved) but am still on a small amt. of Metformin. Thanks. Kathy

@becsbuddy, You make a great point! Each state seems to have different guidelines on which groups will receive the vaccines first.

@katiejo59 - Using a steroid inhaler in itself would not make you vulnerable- however, the lung condition you have should make you vulnerable.

@katiejo59- Good morning Kathy. What a wonderful question and I am particularly interested because I have been on inhalers for 23+ years. Let me look into this and I will get back to you. OK?

Are your lungs compromised due to Diabetes?

UPDATES on VACCINES

WARNING: Yesterday CNN reported that 2 people in the UK who had "significant allergy responses" in the past (perhaps uses an epi-pen for something) had reactions. Therefor, It is inadvisable to have the vaccines if you have significant allergies or use an epi-pen. BUT, please check with your doctor before you make this decision.

WHAT THE VACCINE ASKS OF YOUR BODY: Only a portion of the virus's genetic code that has genetic instructions has been used to make the vaccines. It tells the person's cells to make the antigen (any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it.) which more closely mimics a natural infection. In the case of coronaviruses, the antigen is the surface spike, a protein the virus uses to bind and fuse with human cells. The vaccine will teach our bodies to recognize this antigen (spike) so that if we come into contact with it our bodies will react to it. “You’re not giving them the protein—you’re giving them the genetic material that then instructs them how to make that spike protein, to which they make an antibody response that hopefully is protective,” University of Pennsylvania vaccinology professor Paul Offit, MD, explained in a JAMA livestream in June. "

MASKS AND VACCINES: Pfizer and Moderna trials tracked only how many vaccinated people became sick with Covid-19. That means that there is still the possibility that some vaccinated people get infected without developing symptoms, and could still transmit the virus — especially if they come in close contact with others or stop wearing masks. We already know that people can be re-infected with COVID-19. So a vaccine is advised for people who have had COVID-19 already, but with the advice of you own doctor. DO NOT STOP and of the safety protocols, masks, social distancing, hand washing and being outside. Stay home if possible.

SYMPTOMS: Since the vaccine teaches out own bodies to react to COVID-19 so that it will protect us the reaction will usually be similar to that of a mild case of the virus. This means a low fever, sore arm (the needle is long to penetrate deeply into the muscle, ouch!), aches and pains, headaches for up to 36 hours or less. IF your symptoms are severe contact your doctor.

Has anyone had the vaccine yet, even in trials? Will you share your reactions?