I'm guessing eventually the science will say the immunity from the Vax isn't better but there really is no harm getting it anyway.No hard science on this but wondering how a vax is better than my immune system.
Anyone else in the same situation?
Evidence emerging that COVID + Vax gives you insane levels of protection. Something about stimulating the immune response already in place if I'm remembering right.No hard science on this but wondering how a vax is better than my immune system.
Anyone else in the same situation?
Tell that to Gleyber TorresEvidence emerging that COVID + Vax gives you insane levels of protection. Something about stimulating the immune response already in place if I'm remembering right.
Didn't the article you posted (apologies if it wasn't you, but I thought it was) yesterday talk about immunity for those who had been infected then got vaccinated showing higher levels of antibodies than infected then non-vacced? With the vaccine, it's consistent robust antibodies. With the infection, it's hit or miss (which is why some people got infected twice already).I'm guessing eventually the science will say the immunity from the Vax isn't better but there really is no harm getting it anyway.
Yes that was what the article said. That's why I said "eventually". The science is constantly evolving and it wouldn't surprise me if it changed again.Didn't the article you posted (apologies if it wasn't you, but I thought it was) yesterday talk about immunity for those who had been infected then got vaccinated showing higher levels of antibodies than infected then non-vacced? With the vaccine, it's consistent robust antibodies. With the infection, it's hit or miss (which is why some people got infected twice already).
Which makes wonder if it kind of depends on how severe your infection was, as to how robust your antibodies are and how long they last.
Just checked the Covid consent form that was used here In Washington state (and maybe elsewhere too---I don't know)Had it and got the vax.
I do find it interesting that they never asked if I had the virus when I went for the vaccine. You would think that could be valuable info to gather.
Do you operate a kissing booth at a carnival?13 people in our sales office got covid. 11 of them got the vax. Both my sons got covid. One of them got the vax.
Not all vaccines induce more robust immunity than natural infection, but it appears the mRNA covid vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) do a better job than Mom Nature.No hard science on this but wondering how a vax is better than my immune system.
Anyone else in the same situation?
Had Covid in April 2020, antibodies likely no longer present when I vaxxed in March. In November (last time I tested prior to vaccinated), was negative for the virus and positive for antibodies.No hard science on this but wondering how a vax is better than my immune system.
Anyone else in the same situation?
Yeah, because you aren't supposed to get the vaccine until 90 days after getting antibody therapy. They don't just ask "Have you tested positive for covid at any time?" which is a little surprising to me and I have no idea why they wouldn't.Just checked the Covid consent form that was used here In Washington state (and maybe elsewhere too---I don't know)
They do ask this question:
Have you received passive antibody therapy (monoclonal antibodies or convalescent serum) as a treatment for COVID-19 within the last 90 days?
Yeah, HIPAA most likely.Yeah, because you aren't supposed to get the vaccine until 90 days after getting antibody therapy. They don't just ask "Have you tested positive for covid at any time?" which is a little surprising to me and I have no idea why they wouldn't.
Maybe it's a privacy thing?
NO! It is for the STATE FAIR! DON'T INSULT US WITH THAT CARNIVAL STUFF!Do you operate a kissing booth at a carnival?
Not HIPAA. Vaccine providers are able to obtain your medical history, especially as it relates to contraindications for immunization.identikit said:Yeah, HIPAA most likely.
Carnies are scary.top dog said:NO! It is for the STATE FAIR! DON'T INSULT US WITH THAT CARNIVAL STUFF!
That's what I love about state fairs. No carnies.top dog said:NO! It is for the STATE FAIR! DON'T INSULT US WITH THAT CARNIVAL STUFF!
I don't know, I still think there could be some benefit in asking if you tested positive at some time before getting vaccinated, as this thread asks. Even if just to get a sense of the possible percentage. It could have been an optional question, I would have said yes.Not HIPAA. Vaccine providers are able to obtain your medical history, especially as it relates to contraindications for immunization.
My guess is they just overlooked it, as questions about prior infection and receipt of antibody-based therapies are included on the CDC screening form.
ETA I see @jamny was wondering why there wasn't a separate question about prior covid infection. That question still isn't a HIPAA violation, but likely unhelpful, as there are people who believe they've had it despite never being tested. More importantly, people who've recovered from covid are able to get the vaccine after symptoms resolve and no longer require quarantine.
I don't recall being asked if I had tested positive when I got shot #1 at Walgreens. However I was asked that question at Walmart when I got shot #2. There was no follow up asking when. They did ask about receiving therapies.I don't know, I still think there could be some benefit in asking if you tested positive at some time before getting vaccinated, as this thread asks. Even if just to get a sense of the possible percentage. It could have been an optional question, I would have said yes.
HIPAA doesn't prevent them from asking you things. It prevents them from sharing things.Yeah, HIPAA most likely.
That's great for those that were previously infected, but what about those around them that haven't been infected or vaccinated?
Yes. To both in my case.Any of you that had COVID and got the vax had a severe reaction to second shot? I feel like I have read anecdotes (maybe even on this board's vaccine thread) that getting the vax close to contracting COVID resulted in severe side effects to the vax.
No research on long term side effects.The vaccines are safe, effective and free. What is the down side of getting vaccinated whether you've been infected or not?
People have died getting it.The vaccines are safe, effective and free. What is the down side of getting vaccinated whether you've been infected or not?