COVID-19 (coronavirus disease)/SARS-CoV-2 virus

I've been starting to do some research on the vaccines and what not.

If you're 70+, is this a must get vaccine? I just don't want some weird **** happening with the vaccine to mess up my parents. But of course I'm assuming you would rather take the vaccine then get covid when you're at the age of 70+. So, if you had to advise should I 100% look to register my parents for an appointment to get a vaccine? Any risks to it that you've read about it for the elderly?

 

If they are extremely elderly or terminal then there are some questions. That said my 80 year old dad just had it with no side effects, however he hasn't had his second shot yet. Yes, I would say it is something that your parents must get since covid is very dangerous at the 70+ age range.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...talities-among-people-75-and-older-rise-to-29

Norway Raises Concern Over Vaccine Jabs for the Elderly

 

Absolutely.

There are side effects that can suck, especially with the 2nd shot, but they are a lot better than what COVID-19 can do to people who are 70+.

The problem, as I see it, with COVID-19 is that it's a crapshoot. Many will get it and it'll be a big nothing. Just a week or so inconvenience if that.....and others die. IMO the odds are just not worth the risk when you are above 50 and it gets considerably worse the older you get.

 

Remember...the vaccines out today are not "rushed". The platforms they are on have been under development and testing since 2003. Coronavirus vaccines in particular have been under development for 10 years with this platform, just not this specific virus. The actual vaccines for this specific virus have existed in the real world since February of LAST YEAR...the only thing that has been happening until they were given emergency use was testing on a global scale by the brightest minds on the planet.

Fast does not equal rushed.

 

My parents (both over 80) are getting vaccines today. Good news.

 

I think so. You produce antibodies pretty quickly (I think I've seen around 3 days) with the Pfizer shot.

It takes 10-14 days to produce first antibodies with the Moderna one.

 

I do know two relatives of my wife (in their 60s) who have died from Covid in the last couple of months. They were brothers and the second one to pass probably got Covid at his funeral.

 

I still have no symptoms and thus far the only confirmed positive cases are among those who refused the vaccine. So I'm thinking I'll be fine.

 

https://www.sfgate.com/coronavirus/...a-warns-Moderna-vaccine-allergic-15879744.php

 

Norway says no link between COVID-19 vaccine and several elderly recipients' deaths - CBS News

 

The past two weeks is like a covid bomb going off around my relative and friends. 6 families (most everyone in their families is positive by now). Most are doing ok with 2 hospitalization.

I'm glad my parent got their shots last week. They only experienced sore arms.

 

Very sad, sammy, and sorry to hear it.

On vaccination front: I have not succeeded so far in trying (from afar) to get my parents vaccinated in TX, but they're finally on a waitlist at least.

 

Waitlist with who?

 

Hopefully this is another strain covered by the vaccine(s) :

Germany discovers new Covid variant among 35 hospital patients

 

This is true for me too. Fortunately I haven't been around any of them, but family and friends and my assistant at work are all dealing with this right now.

 

because of how the vaccine has been rolled out, the majority of the 40+ million vaccinations so far have likely been people 65 or older.

 

hope nobody here went?
'Here's the truth': Bow Wow issues statement after backlash from crowded club performance (yahoo.com)

 

So strange we haven't had any vaccination updates from the CDC since the 15th. Maybe we get one today....

 

Regarding Houston / Harris County vaccinations, what's the best source to follow (twitter, etc), regarding updates to sign up?

I know Houston Methodist had a recent event from 1/14-1/17 and that the Houston Health Dept. had an event at Minute Maid Park on the 16th. But I missed an opportunity for both times, and only found out after/during the events.

Just wanna get my elderly dad vaccinated asap.