Coronavirus in Massachusetts (vs., health, money)

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I can understand if someone is eldery and has health issues...but healthy people under 50ish who have been vaccinated should feel somewhat ok. I am just surprised that some would still be reaching for the N95 every time the doorbell rings.

Yeah, an N95 is overkill. I've done just fine on planes even, with a KN95 which is much more comfortable.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by OutdoorLover

Supply is definitely short ATM relative to demand. I stopped into my local CVS to pick up prescriptions and inquired about the new Moderna booster while I was there - the pharmacist said they had some and then promptly ran out. He suggested I check again in a week or two.

Originally Posted by bizcuit

Thanks. I suspected as much. I am traveling the first week of October, so I'm hoping that I can get the booster before then. Doesn't look good at the moment though.

Walgreens was wide open when I booked my appointment a week ago.

[bizcuit]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Walgreens was wide open when I booked my appointment a week ago.

Thanks. Maybe I'll try Walgreens next week. I've gotten all of my other vaccines at CVS, so I've just been used to going there.

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

Yeah, an N95 is overkill. I've done just fine on planes even, with a KN95 which is much more comfortable.

I personally find that an N95 with two elastic straps behind my head is more comfortable than a KN95 that digs into my ears. I also know that a 3M-branded N95 mask is going to meet the spec. There’s no telling what you’re getting with KN95 masks from Bezos. If I’m going to wear a mask to protect myself, I want it to be effective. I look at people wearing surgical masks and shrug. Those aren’t very effective unless everyone is wearing one. They protect other people.

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Walgreens was wide open when I booked my appointment a week ago.

Yep. I got my Moderna jab at a Walgreens 11 days ago. Let the beta test begin.

[OutdoorLover]

Got a Moderna booster appt at CVS in Nbpt for this evening

[BruinsGirl]

If you had a COVID how soon after should you have booster if at all?

My first Covid was in January. It was about 5 days of cold/flu symptoms and a month of cough
This time around it was much shorter several days and no symptoms after.

[Louisville Slugger]

So my PCP is now offering the fall COVID boosters as well as flu shots. I'll find out when I call, but I am assuming I won't be able to take them at the same time. Probably two weeks apart is my guess.

Anyone have any experiences?

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

So my PCP is now offering the fall COVID boosters as well as flu shots. I'll find out when I call, but I am assuming I won't be able to take them at the same time. Probably two weeks apart is my guess.

Anyone have any experiences?

Assuming you're "normal" as far as pre-existing conditions, you should be able to get both at the same time. I did.

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

So my PCP is now offering the fall COVID boosters as well as flu shots. I'll find out when I call, but I am assuming I won't be able to take them at the same time. Probably two weeks apart is my guess.

Anyone have any experiences?

I tested positive on September 9, though I was asymptomatic enough to be playing singles tennis. My doctor advises against getting boosted for 3-4 months.