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Has anyone had the 2023 updated Covid shot?

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Feb 25 6:28pm | Replies (110)
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@denglish19

I personally would not tax my immune system even more by taking a vaccination of any kind. I have heard too many horror stories, plus people getting long haul symptoms FROM the vaccine/boosters, plus I have a friend in heart failure from the vaccine. But that's just me.

Also, I'm confused as to why people are getting boosted when it does not prevent someone from coming down with Covid. I feel like I know enough know to treat long haul, that I'll risk getting a mild case of Covid (as most cases are these days). I'd rather boost my immune system than take the risk of other vaccine side effects.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Oct 20, 2023

Not getting vaxxed is certainly your choice. When the vaccine first became available, I had one friend (age 64, overweight) absolutely refuse to get the shot. He died from Covid two weeks after contracting it. He had all kinds of conspiracy theories supporting his decision to not get vaxxed, and die.

I'm not sure why you are concerned that the covid booster would "tax your immune system". That's what vaccines do - they tax and reinforce the immune system for a particular virus. Did you skip vaccines for measles, mumps, TB, seasonal flu for the same reason?

I don't mean to be critical. It's your decision after all. I don't understand why the covid vaccine is subject to so much scrutiny/indecision versus other vaccines. I'd rather take the small risk than wait 10 years for all risks to be identified, during which time I might die from the disease anyway.

I haven't read anything suggesting that people with LC are more at risk from the current booster. Doesn't mean it's impossible. I just haven't seen the results from any studies.

All the best to you. Have a safe and healthy winter!

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