It's official: Updated COVID vaccines have been approved by the FDA, but with restrictions.
Moderna: 6 months and up if high risk
Pfizer: 5 years and up if high risk
Novavax: 12 years and up if high risk
Anyone 65 years and up is eligible for updated COVID vaccines regardless of risk status.
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in reply to WideEyedCurious 🇺🇸 💙 🇺🇦 & 🇨🇦 • • •I read it as most of the population *will* be eligible, right?
Thankfully, 1) I'm not currently eligible (meaning I'm quite healthy), but 2) I turn 65 in October.
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in reply to Dr. Lucky Tran • • •Common conditions that make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19, per CDC:
Cancer
Chronic diseases
Diabetes
Heart conditions
Weakened immune system
Mental health conditions
Overweight and obesity
Physical inactivity
Pregnancy
Smoking
Substance use disorders
Transplant
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in reply to Dr. Lucky Tran • • •These restrictions will unfortunately decrease COVID vaccination rates because although many are high risk according to the CDC's list:
- you may need documentation of high risk status
- not everyone has a doctor
- doctors may be hesitant to provide documentation
- insurance may not cover
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in reply to Dr. Lucky Tran • • •Key point we need to make folks aware of: this is not a ban, but hurdle to access. Some quotes:
> In his post Wednesday, Kennedy said the shots will be “available for all patients who choose them after consulting with their doctors.”
> If they aren’t considered high-risk, they might also have to find a doctor or other health professional willing to give the shot “off label.” Many pharmacists might be reluctant to give the shots outside of FDA’s instructions.
AIUI this means you may need to go to your real doctor & may have to pay or get them to fight insurance for you. It also suggests we can and should be pressuring pharmacies to offer it off-label.
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in reply to Dr. Lucky Tran • • •Despite the FDA restricting COVID vaccine access, the science tells us that getting vaccinated is still important for everyone:
1️⃣ Anyone can develop serious and chronic illness from COVID
2️⃣ Vaccines reduce days lost due to sickness
3️⃣ Vaccines reduce transmission and protect others at higher risk
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in reply to Dr. Lucky Tran • •Hyertension is NOT on that list?????
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