Eric, thanks as always for your comprehensive summary. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that few people, even those who’ve kept up with vaccinations, seem to be aware of the CDC’s current recommendation for a repeat booster for individuals who are 65 or older.
I don’t know how many people use the CDC’s website, but I find it confusing, with too many links. Key information should be presented more prominently. They should consider a section that lets you enter items that apply to you (age, prior vaccination or infection, and so on) and then provides a recommendation.
Thank you for the updates, Eric. I try to pay attention to the latest recommendations and research re: COVID-19. I have been very careful, getting all of the recommended vaccines and utilizing rapid testing a few times when I had respiratory symptoms. (All tests were negative.) I have not had the infection and am very grateful as I know that it increases the chances of developing
Long Covid. I too was disappointed by the CDC’s recent change in guidelines re: number of days of isolation before returning to work or school. As a former teacher, I felt that the guidelines could definitely increase risk of transmission of the virus in schools.
I debated paying the $50, and the 50 mile drive to hear Dr. T in Montery, as I have MCI, and depend on subtitles. (I’m 87) His speech was slow, well articulated, and the very large room dead (non-echoic). So I’m quite pleased! Interesting, as are all his posts.
This is why I follow you-You stick to the science, including the areas that are uncertain and do not acquiesce to the model of telling people what they want to hear-there is good news in this report. However the difference between mortality of those over 65 is dramatic. In light of this, the CDC's 1 day and back to work decision is, to my ears, sheer LUNACY. It is not a matter feelings, it is a matter of the virus doing what it is going to do-mutate and spread. So I am the only one wearing a FloMask (1/4 elastomeric) in most environments. I don't feel safe otherwise.....
Eric, thanks as always for your comprehensive summary. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that few people, even those who’ve kept up with vaccinations, seem to be aware of the CDC’s current recommendation for a repeat booster for individuals who are 65 or older.
I don’t know how many people use the CDC’s website, but I find it confusing, with too many links. Key information should be presented more prominently. They should consider a section that lets you enter items that apply to you (age, prior vaccination or infection, and so on) and then provides a recommendation.
Thank you for the updates, Eric. I try to pay attention to the latest recommendations and research re: COVID-19. I have been very careful, getting all of the recommended vaccines and utilizing rapid testing a few times when I had respiratory symptoms. (All tests were negative.) I have not had the infection and am very grateful as I know that it increases the chances of developing
Long Covid. I too was disappointed by the CDC’s recent change in guidelines re: number of days of isolation before returning to work or school. As a former teacher, I felt that the guidelines could definitely increase risk of transmission of the virus in schools.
Many, many thanks, Doctor! I really appreciate your expertise and insight, especially now on the covid 4-year anniversary.
I debated paying the $50, and the 50 mile drive to hear Dr. T in Montery, as I have MCI, and depend on subtitles. (I’m 87) His speech was slow, well articulated, and the very large room dead (non-echoic). So I’m quite pleased! Interesting, as are all his posts.
bc ….. physicist.
This is why I follow you-You stick to the science, including the areas that are uncertain and do not acquiesce to the model of telling people what they want to hear-there is good news in this report. However the difference between mortality of those over 65 is dramatic. In light of this, the CDC's 1 day and back to work decision is, to my ears, sheer LUNACY. It is not a matter feelings, it is a matter of the virus doing what it is going to do-mutate and spread. So I am the only one wearing a FloMask (1/4 elastomeric) in most environments. I don't feel safe otherwise.....
absent clinical markers and co-morbidity data the booster analysis is weak at best.