ER doc in Vermont here. Yes, would love updates (though I hear the side effects are more common with the second inoculation). Hitting refresh on my email every half hour wondering when I’ll get one. Am expecting (hoping) this week.
On a webinar about the details now. People need to know that ALL doctors and most nurses are fighting to get it ASAP. We are happy with whichever company we get...
yes! Let us know how bad the side effects are (fever etc). I'm curious what to expect, though I'm so far down on the list, it'll be well known by the time I get there!
Do you think that the cost/benefit analysis says that someone who is NOT in a high risk group for COVID (say, a healthy 25 year old) should get this vaccine despite the fact that there is not yet any science on its long term effects? Thanks.
gimme coffee
Dec 14, 2020
Get the vaccine. The biggest risk of this vaccine is not taking it. People have this irrational fear of vaccines based on lies, science fiction, and ignorance. Please get the vaccine if you can.
@gimme coffee It is not an "irrational fear." The death rate for a 25 year old from covid is something like less than 0.05%. On the other hand, this vaccine is the FIRST EVER that uses mRNA technology, which, while it may be a technology marvel, we do not know 1-year+ side effects.
@Anonymous I'm not OP, but I'm another ER MD who got her first shot 12/16. Getting the second on 1/7. Had nothing but a sore arm after the first round, and it was much more mild than with the influenza or tdap vaccines. Hoping for minimal reaction to round 2!
Can any doctors on comment if you would get it while pregnant? I am 17 weeks and probably last on the list so have some time, but curious on your thoughts on whether I should just wait until I give birth.
I am not an MD, but I would hope that any MD would tell you to talk to your doctor about your own specific situation. Below is a good article. As an update to the article, the CDC did approve the vaccine for anyone 16 and over and did not exclude pregnant women. So as of now, pregnant women can get it if they want...
Question for VT ER mom: Why did you say, "mRNA vaccines will likely have a much better safety profile than formalin inactivated non-replicating viruses and adenovirus vector vaccine. "? Why would it be better?
Largely because RNA is a non-infectious, non-integrating molecule degraded by normal cellular processes. Some viruses do not grow well in eggs or they can develop egg-adaptive mutations that can alter the antigenicity of the viral surface proteins. And as we know, many people have egg-based allergies.
I don't need updates--I trust the science. Happy for you, though!
ER doc in Vermont here. Yes, would love updates (though I hear the side effects are more common with the second inoculation). Hitting refresh on my email every half hour wondering when I’ll get one. Am expecting (hoping) this week.
Yes! Would love to hear. How do you feel about taking that one vs. the Moderna one?
Jealous! My hospital doesn't start for a few more days and I don't even know if I have an appointment yet.
Congrats. I’m basically last on the list and cannot wait.
Yes definitely and thank you for your hard work!
On a webinar about the details now. People need to know that ALL doctors and most nurses are fighting to get it ASAP. We are happy with whichever company we get...
Oh that's funny. I'm scheduled for a webinar at 1!
yes! Let us know how bad the side effects are (fever etc). I'm curious what to expect, though I'm so far down on the list, it'll be well known by the time I get there!
Do you think that the cost/benefit analysis says that someone who is NOT in a high risk group for COVID (say, a healthy 25 year old) should get this vaccine despite the fact that there is not yet any science on its long term effects? Thanks.
Get the vaccine. The biggest risk of this vaccine is not taking it. People have this irrational fear of vaccines based on lies, science fiction, and ignorance. Please get the vaccine if you can.
@gimme coffee It is not an "irrational fear." The death rate for a 25 year old from covid is something like less than 0.05%. On the other hand, this vaccine is the FIRST EVER that uses mRNA technology, which, while it may be a technology marvel, we do not know 1-year+ side effects.
@gimme coffee to be fair, it's the biggest COLLECTIVE, or societal, risk. It's not the biggest personal risk.
Peace out. Will update in coming days.
How did the vaccine go?
@Anonymous I'm not OP, but I'm another ER MD who got her first shot 12/16. Getting the second on 1/7. Had nothing but a sore arm after the first round, and it was much more mild than with the influenza or tdap vaccines. Hoping for minimal reaction to round 2!
Can any doctors on comment if you would get it while pregnant? I am 17 weeks and probably last on the list so have some time, but curious on your thoughts on whether I should just wait until I give birth.
I am not an MD, but I would hope that any MD would tell you to talk to your doctor about your own specific situation. Below is a good article. As an update to the article, the CDC did approve the vaccine for anyone 16 and over and did not exclude pregnant women. So as of now, pregnant women can get it if they want...
DH has MS and diabetes. Clearly needs the vaccine. Do we know the risk profile for someone with either of those conditions or where to find such info?
Question for VT ER mom: Why did you say, "mRNA vaccines will likely have a much better safety profile than formalin inactivated non-replicating viruses and adenovirus vector vaccine. "? Why would it be better?
Largely because RNA is a non-infectious, non-integrating molecule degraded by normal cellular processes. Some viruses do not grow well in eggs or they can develop egg-adaptive mutations that can alter the antigenicity of the viral surface proteins. And as we know, many people have egg-based allergies.
Hey OP, it’s your colleague up in VT looking for an update!
I may get mine tomorrow - Thurs at latest!
Tomorrow morning. I’ll stay in touch. My colleagues started today....
VT ER mom here. Just found out - getting mine today at 1:45!
MD moms, do you have updates??
VT ER mom here. got mine yesterday. Very minimal sore arm. I’ve had worse soreness w the tetanus shot.