Third (booster) dose of Pfizer - curious!

[glassgirlw]

Mainly geared towards those in US, only because I’m not familiar with what your recommendations are across the pond or elsewhere in the world! But feel free to chime in.

The CDC came out with recommendations as to who should get the third dose. Basically 6 months after dose #2, for those over 65, or those 18-64 with conditions. It’s a broad range of conditions though and that’s where my curiosity comes in. I’m 42 and obese. Pretty significantly, BMI of around 48. I’m working on this (down 50 lbs since 31 May) but obviously is not a quick process lol. I have no other physical health conditions that I know of. No high blood pressure, no diabetes, etc. Just really obese. Anyone out there similar to me that is considering this booster dose?

I have sent off a message to my GP to get their opinion as well. Just curious what others are doing or are planning to do!

[Fishmanpa]

The wife and I are going to contact our GP as well. We both have pre-existing issues so yeah, we'll go for it when it becomes available. We'd be due in December. And apparently, from what I've read the side effects are similar to the 2nd dose.

FMP

[Pamplemousse]

Glassgirlw - "merely" being obese would be unlikely to entitle you to a booster jab on the NHS.

UK guidelines:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/

On this timetable I should get mine some time after the middle of November.

[Magic]

I am an older member on nmp. We, my husband and myself are to have our third jabs on Tuesday
I was not well the day after I had my second jab, so don't know how this next one will be like, but i don't mind a day feeling off.
I am so grateful to be having it so soon.

[pulisa]

I'm glad you've got your appointment through, Magic and feel that the booster should only be offered to those most in need of the extra protection.

I'm not sure whether I'll be offered a booster but wouldn't hesitate to have one if I qualify.

[glassgirlw]

So I reached out to my GP and they said I should make an appt for the booster anytime after Oct 2nd, that obesity does qualify me even though I’m 42. I’m torn though because I feel that there are others that should get it before me, such as long term care residents and the much older population that had their first doses well before me. I guess we’re not dealing with the same vax shortages as we were the first time around though, it does seem more available now. I’m not worried at all about side effects, they weren’t bad with the first doses so I don’t really care about that. More worried about those that need it more than me having access to it when it’s needed.

[Pamplemousse]

Here in the UK there'd be howls of outrage demanding to know why "fatties" would get a booster "as their condition is self-inflicted and they're a drain on my taxes and the NHS"...

[glassgirlw]

TBH my “condition” is 100% self inflicted. And I’m trying to turn it around, but wow does it come off way slower than it went on lol.

It’s a point of contention over here too PM. Actually the main argument people are using against insurance companies refusing to pay for covid treatment for unvaxxed people. They argue if they’ll pay for weight related illnesses and diseases, why won’t they pay for Covid.

My only response is that sure, some obese individuals did it to themselves. Others didn’t - there are numerous health issues that can cause uncontrollable weight gain. Just not the case in my situation, mine is absolutely due to an outrageous horrible diet and pure overeating. Hard to break those habits but I’m slowly proving to myself it can be done!!

[elizabethalice]

There's been a lot about boosters here in the UK, but as far as I know my gran hasn't been offered it yet (she's 88 with 4 different health conditions so is classed very high risk, she had her first vaccine in the 2 weeks after it became available in the UK!) I hope she can get it soon.

[pulisa]

I heard on the radio this morning that there had been a delay for patients with blood cancer being offered their boosters. In my opinion they should take priority along with those at very high risk/very elderly. Why the delay?

[Catkins]

I heard on the radio this morning that there had been a delay for patients with blood cancer being offered their boosters. In my opinion they should take priority along with those at very high risk/very elderly. Why the delay?

That seems ridiculous.

There seems to be no continuity I've heard of some elderly that have had it, some who haven't. One GP's had the jabs available, one didn't because of supply problems.

We'll have to have it at work, but the booking system isn't up and running yet, but, one colleague has had it already at her GP practice - she's under 30 with no underlying health problems.

[pulisa]

That seems a bit strange...when people with severely compromised immune systems have to effectively shield again now whilst they wait for their booster invite.

I expect Her Maj will have been called...but can't see her queuing up with the peasants.

Is the booster compulsory for your work, Catkins?

[fishman65]

I heard on the radio this morning that there had been a delay for patients with blood cancer being offered their boosters. In my opinion they should take priority along with those at very high risk/very elderly. Why the delay?That should be a given Pulisa that people with serious illnesses go towards the front of the queue. My Dad had his NHS letter today so I booked him in for his jab this Tuesday.

I think the obesity question is less clear cut than appears on the surface. While yes we are responsible for shovelling the food into our mouths, isn't its source a form of self-hatred tied in with self image/self esteem? I remember prior to my own anxiety kicking off in a major way aged 20, I was skinny with my weight always stable. Within 6 months I'd put on a stone and a half without remembering how. Poor mental health and poor physical health coexist frequently.

[Iwant2bhealthy]

Here in the UK there'd be howls of outrage demanding to know why "fatties" would get a booster "as their condition is self-inflicted and they're a drain on my taxes and the NHS"...Say the people who smoke cigarettes or usually have other unhealthy coping mechanism... :|


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[pulisa]

That should be a given Pulisa that people with serious illnesses go towards the front of the queue. My Dad had his NHS letter today so I booked him in for his jab this Tuesday.

I think the obesity question is less clear cut than appears on the surface. While yes we are responsible for shovelling the food into our mouths, isn't its source a form of self-hatred tied in with self image/self esteem? I remember prior to my own anxiety kicking off in a major way aged 20, I was skinny with my weight always stable. Within 6 months I'd put on a stone and a half without remembering how. Poor mental health and poor physical health coexist frequently.

I agree. It's a very complex issue.

[MyNameIsTerry]

That seems a bit strange...when people with severely compromised immune systems have to effectively shield again now whilst they wait for their booster invite.

I expect Her Maj will have been called...but can't see her queuing up with the peasants.

Is the booster compulsory for your work, Catkins?

Today my mum had a letter from Javid advising to end shielding. :huh:

[Catkins]

That seems a bit strange...when people with severely compromised immune systems have to effectively shield again now whilst they wait for their booster invite.

I expect Her Maj will have been called...but can't see her queuing up with the peasants.

Is the booster compulsory for your work, Catkins?

They are strongly encouraging us to do so. Because of us going into residential homes from time to time (at the moment, we used to go in regularly). As it is at the moment we just have to show a negative lateral flow test, from the middle of the month we have to have been jabbed.

To be honest it makes sense for all healthcare workers to have to have it.

[pulisa]

They are strongly encouraging us to do so. Because of us going into residential homes from time to time (at the moment, we used to go in regularly). As it is at the moment we just have to show a negative lateral flow test, from the middle of the month we have to have been jabbed.

To be honest it makes sense for all healthcare workers to have to have it.

I can't really understand why anyone would object to being jabbed if you have made the decision to work in healthcare? How could you justify it if you care for other people?

[pulisa]

Today my mum had a letter from Javid advising to end shielding. :huh:

How... err... interesting...Did he explain why?