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Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:00 pm**

There have been a number of stories recently on how much better school districts with mask mandates are doing compared to those that have none in terms of covid positive cases.We all want our kids to go to school and be safe, right? And masks help make that possible, no? End of story.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:02 pm**

Tomas is promoting a theory that herd immunity throquickly and ection is better than vaccinations.
No. Tomas is a realistic person who knows that a certain part of population will not get vaccinated no matter what. If we understand that fact, it is better not to restrict those people by lockdowns, mask mandates, etc. and instead let them close the loophole to herd immunity ASAP by getting infected quickly, while removing the bad players (those with the highest mass infection potential first). The combination of infection and vaccinations works the best for the goal of creating safe community.
1. What lockdowns?
2. We should limit mask mandates to risky places, like schools.

Latvia just announced lockdown yesterday. Four freaking weeks.

And could not disagree more on masks in schools.

Are you factoring in hospitals being overwhelmed?

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:08 pm**

There have been a number of stories recently on how much better school districts with mask mandates are doing compared to those that have none in terms of covid positive cases.We all want our kids to go to school and be safe, right? And masks help make that possible, no? End of story.

What's safe? We've had this discussion; kids are a blip on the COVID radar, both in terms of transmission and harm to the infected child.

As for the teachers, they've had ample time to get fully vaccinated. If we're doing away with masks everywhere else, they're at no more risk in school than anywhere else considering how small the vector is wrt children.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:10 pm**

I'm not cool with simply rolling the dice with them. What are the arguments against masking the kids?

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:20 pm**

There have been a number of stories recently on how much better school districts with mask mandates are doing compared to those that have none in terms of covid positive cases.We all want our kids to go to school and be safe, right? And masks help make that possible, no? End of story.
What's safe? We've had this discussion; kids are a blip on the COVID radar, both in terms of transmission and harm to the infected child.

As for the teachers, they've had ample time to get fully vaccinated. If we're doing away with masks everywhere else, they're at no more risk in school than anywhere else considering how small the vector is wrt children.

Most teachers around here got the J&J, which offers less protection. They are getting constantly exposed and hoping that they don't get infected.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:32 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:38 pm**

So I'm actually wondering if I need to hold off on the booster? Or do I need it as urgently now that I've had COVID PLUS Vaccination?

I'm thinking I'll get it done ASAP, but I've also wondered if I really need to.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:38 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.

Scheduled for next Thursday

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:40 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
Scheduled for next Thursday

Which did you receive initially? I'm Team Moderna and (I guess) Moderna's not officially approved for a booster yet. Or maybe it is for fatties like me.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:41 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
Scheduled for next Thursday
Which did you receive initially? I'm Team Moderna and (I guess) Moderna's not officially approved for a booster yet. Or maybe it is for fatties like me.

Pfizer. Plenty of it that for us fat guys at CVS.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:42 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.

It's still just immunocompromised and high risk professions, right?

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:43 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
Scheduled for next Thursday
Which did you receive initially? I'm Team Moderna and (I guess) Moderna's not officially approved for a booster yet. Or maybe it is for fatties like me.

My daughter's pediatrician posted on FB the other day that they anticipate Moderna being approved in the next week or so, and are already scheduling booster appointments for Oct 25+. I'm going to just wait and have mine done at CVS nearby since it's more convenient.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:45 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
It's still just immunocompromised and high risk professions, right?

Basically. Here's the list of medical conditions that'll get you approved for a booster: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... XdExML6nTE

I still fall under "high risk profession" since I work in healthcare.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:45 pm**

I got in initially through the smoking loophole. Looks like my 6 months is up next week and there are appointments available to sign up online. I should probably do this now, right?

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:49 pm**

My daughter's pediatrician posted on FB the other day that they anticipate Moderna being approved in the next week or so, and are already scheduling booster appointments for Oct 25+. I'm going to just wait and have mine done at CVS nearby since it's more convenient.

Thanks for the info! I might wait until the first week in Nov, just in case I feel crappy for a day or so afterward. Don't want to ruin Halloween, ha.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:51 pm**

My daughter's pediatrician posted on FB the other day that they anticipate Moderna being approved in the next week or so, and are already scheduling booster appointments for Oct 25+. I'm going to just wait and have mine done at CVS nearby since it's more convenient.
Thanks for the info! I might wait until the first week in Nov, just in case I feel crappy for a day or so afterward. Don't want to ruin Halloween, ha.

That's what I plan on doing.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:56 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
It's still just immunocompromised and high risk professions, right?

Locally, anyone can get it. I believe AHN is accepting any and all patients who had Pfizer 6+ months prior and are administering flu shot and booster together

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:01 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
It's still just immunocompromised and high risk professions, right?
Basically. Here's the list of medical conditions that'll get you approved for a booster: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... XdExML6nTE

I still fall under "high risk profession" since I work in healthcare.

In what way if your WFH job "high risk?"

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:03 pm**

How many folks here have had their boosters? I'm thinking of scheduling at Giant Iggle. Since I live in Somerset Hell, they have about 50 open appointments every day.
It's still just immunocompromised and high risk professions, right?
Basically. Here's the list of medical conditions that'll get you approved for a booster: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc ... XdExML6nTE

I still fall under "high risk profession" since I work in healthcare.
In what way if your WFH job "high risk?"

In case I have to go in for something. Rest assured that 99% of my motivation to get a booster shot now is to just piss you off.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:04 pm**

All the sudden everyone is proudly proclaiming they are fat or have a high risk job.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:05 pm**

All the sudden everyone is proudly proclaiming they are fat or have a high risk job.

Are you against boosters?

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:06 pm**

Mrs Tif got her booster yesterday along w her flu shot. She has pulmonary fibrosis, so she qualified.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:07 pm**

That cdc site said smokers are eligible (past and present). I've had a cigarette before. Done.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:08 pm**

We have plenty of vaccines available, so nobody should be upset over somebody getting boosters now.

Posted: **Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:09 pm**

Except me for when PFiDC gets his

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