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12-23-2020, 12:08 PM | #50161 |
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God damn I can't hate the media enough at times...
Headline: NYC reports 'significant' COVID-19 vaccine reaction in health care worker First paragraph:A health care worker in New York City suffered what officials are calling a "serious adverse event" after receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The worker, who was not identified, is stable after being treated for a significant allergic reaction. Second paragraph: "With more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations administered in New York City, we have received a single report of a serious adverse event in a health care worker," the New York City Health Department said in a statement on Wednesday. https://www.foxnews.com/health/nyc-r...th-care-worker How can we scare people more??? |
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12-23-2020, 12:18 PM | #50162 | |
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In this case, I'd love to have an article that compares the incidence rate of allergic reactions to other common vaccines. That would be a much better way of understanding whether this is at all abnormal. Regardless, as long as the reactions can be managed when they occur (which seems to be the case), I'm not too worried about it. |
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12-23-2020, 12:19 PM | #50163 | |
In Search of a Life
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I had to take a couple biostatistics classes in college. They were boring but also I learned alot about stuff like that. "9 people had a terrible reaction to this vaccine and are in critical care". When in actuality, it's well below the normal setting for those vaccinated. It is what it is I guess |
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12-23-2020, 12:22 PM | #50164 |
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I’m also a professor of virology at Columbia University in New York. I’ve been doing research on viruses since 1976, and teaching virology in classrooms and online since 1999. On this YouTube channel I share videos of my lectures, podcasts, and more.
Vincent explains the properties of the SARS-CoV-2 UK variant and why claims that it is more transmissible are not supported by experimental data. |
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12-23-2020, 02:01 PM | #50165 |
Now you've pissed me off!
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Grade III Adverse Reactions are considered serious, but are not life-threatening
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12-23-2020, 02:20 PM | #50166 |
In Pat We Trust
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Questions for those who know more than I:
I am recovering from covid, almost two weeks since the onset of symptoms. I never had a fever, but still have a lingering dry cough. Is it safe for me to return to the world, or am I still a potential carrier? Also, live-in girlfriend has managed not to catch it from me so far. She has tested negative three times to date. If, at some point, she does get covid would I be required to quarantine again? Or will I no longer be a potential carrier since I have had it and recovered? |
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12-23-2020, 02:26 PM | #50167 | |
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If she hasn't gotten it yet, she's gotta finish out her 14 days I think. No, you should not be required to be quarantined again shoudl she get it. |
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12-23-2020, 02:30 PM | #50168 | |
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Lingering dry cough shouldn't be an issue as long as you have had no other symptoms for 5 consecutive days. Your GF should be able to return to work given a negative test after 7 days from your last symptoms (dry cough not included in this case) or 10 days without a test. The 14 day standard no longer applies unless you WANT to do it. We have had employees with a cough for weeks after recovery. |
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12-23-2020, 02:53 PM | #50169 | |
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My son had symptoms beginning Sunday the 13th. He tested positive Friday the 18th. As of yesterday his main complaints are dry persistent cough and head aches. He thinks his last fever was "a couple days ago". One doctor told us he needs to wait 14 days post testing positive regardless of symptom onset. Other sites say 10 days from symptom onset and needs to be fever free for 24 hours. Mom and I just want to see him on Christmas but my son doesnt want to get us sick. |
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12-23-2020, 03:00 PM | #50170 | |
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12-23-2020, 03:05 PM | #50171 | |
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12-23-2020, 03:56 PM | #50172 | ||
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12-23-2020, 04:04 PM | #50173 | |
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Obviously your risk tolerance is up to you. I'd guess you're in a reasonably safe situation, but given your son's aversion to taking any risks, I certainly wouldn't blame you for being careful. With my own family (dad has asthma and heart conditions), I look at it this way: we're near the finish line with this damn thing. I'd rather not be the one to end it like this guy: |
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12-23-2020, 04:26 PM | #50174 | |
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Like most here, if I get the vaccine before others had their chance, I'll still practice what others are doing to respect them and not get grief from not wearing a mask/social distancing. Others can tell their fellow citizens to **** off if challenged. Now, after everyones had their chance, thats on you if you get the Covid, not me. |
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12-23-2020, 04:32 PM | #50175 | |
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If thats the beginning of the spring/mid/summer etc. At that point, it's everyones choice, like it or not. |
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