COVID-19: Booster Doses – Part 2

In Booster Doses – Part 1 I wrote about some of the basics of booster doses and the need for “additional” doses (not booster doses) in patients with compromised immune systems. Today I’m going to talk about some of the rationale behind booster doses in patients with healthy immune systems.

COVID-19: Booster Doses – Part 1

The most recurring question I get is a variant (see what I did there?) of  “What about booster doses?” A lot of complexity and potential for misunderstanding is built into that seemingly simple question.

COVID-19: The WTF Edition

The change in mask recommendations for vaccinated people is NOT because vaccines are ineffective (they are effective). It is NOT because vaccinated individuals are likely to get infected (they aren’t likely to get infected). It is NOT because the CDC is worried about vaccinated individuals getting sick or dying.

COVID-19: What to think of the J&J vaccine?

I’m NOT saying that people should NOT receive the J&J vaccine. I’m saying that I limit my recommendation for the J&J vaccine to a relatively small group of people: males and older females who are opposed to receiving the mRNA vaccines.

COVID-19: Vaccinepalooza Day 2

I have heard many of your concerns about the supposed genetic dangers the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may pose. My goal with this installment in Vaccinepalooza Day 2 is to go over the general safety questions that are out there.