15
Dec
The list below was partially pulled from an article from STAT News, a medical site which I have found very reliable. It’s a simple summary and I added some stuff at the end. In a nutshell, there are VERY few situations in which someone should not be getting the Covid vaccine.
“A Covid-19 vaccine rollout is underway across the U.S., but there are still questions about who ought to, and can, get the vaccine.:
- Pregnant and lactating people: Although none of the trials used to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine included this group, the CDC said that pregnant and lactating women should be given the option to take the vaccine if they choose to.
- People with allergic reactions: Those with allergies to certain foods, insects, latex and other common allergens can be vaccinated, the CDC said. Those with a history of anaphylaxis to injectables or other vaccines can be vaccinated with caution and a risk assessment from their provider. Those who are allergic to any of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine ingredients, however, should refrain from getting the shots.
- Those younger than 16: The CDC isn’t recommending the vaccine for this age group YET since the vaccine has only been approved for those aged 16 years and older. And while studies for those ages 12-15 are ongoing, studies in those younger than 11 haven’t begun.”
Please do not assume that your reaction to something is an actual allergic reaction. There are different kinds of allergic reactions, with varying degrees of severity and significance. There are adverse reactions, which are not allergies at all. Please discuss your concerns with an allergist. Although most doctors should be able to clarify your reactions, I have found that there is a lot of misunderstanding, as well as medical liability induced “overcaution” (thank you malpractice lawyers), which can lead to people not getting vaccinated when they really should be.
Information I have read indicates that the first dose of the vaccine results in about 50% efficacy. The second dose, 3 weeks later, ramps up the efficacy to 95%.
GET THE VACCINE!
In the meantime, please continue to do all the basics.
WEAR A MASK.
DISTANCE.
WASH YOUR HANDS.
DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE.
COVER YOUR EYES.
VENTILATE.
VACCINATE.
GET HEALTHY!!
Stay Safe and Be Well.
AC