Monday, May 9, 2022

Is It Time for Another Booster?

The FDA approved the second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for certain people who got their first booster four months prior.
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By Stephanie Cornwell, Editorial Assistant
Today's Top Story
When Should You Get Your Second Booster Shot?
Adults over 50, people 12 or older who are immunocompromised, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients are all eligible for the second booster shot.
 
When should you get it? Is there a way to time it to be most effective?
 
The experts we spoke with encourage people to get their second booster as soon as they can, which is at least four months after the initial booster shot.
 
"Because it is so hard to predict when we might get infected, we generally recommend getting vaccinations whenever they are due or indicated," Mark Loafman, MD, MPH, family physician at Cook County Health, told Verywell. "Fine-tuning the timing to coincide with travel plans or other scenarios that may pose a much higher risk can be done in some cases, though again, it is generally best to not delay vaccinations.
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It's OK to get the second booster shot even if you just had COVID. Previously, patients treated with monoclonal antibody infusions to treat COVID were told to wait 90 days to avoid the risk of interactions with the vaccine. Experts now say that you can get your booster once your isolation period is over.
Feel Better
If you are fully vaccinated and have your first booster, you are still protected against COVID. But the second booster is especially important if you live in an area with medium to high COVID-19 community levels.
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Coping With Mother's Day Grief
If Mother's Day was difficult for you, you're not alone. For many people who have lost their mothers, Mother's Day can bring up feelings of grief. Even if your loss was long ago, it's normal to experience difficult emotions. Treat yourself with kindness, allow yourself to confront what you're feeling, and ask for help if you need it.
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USPSTF: Adults 60+ Should Not Start Taking Daily Aspirin
People over the age of 60 should not start taking aspirin daily to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, according to finalized guidance from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. Daily aspirin use can increase the risk of severe bleeding in the brain, stomach, and intestines. For years, physicians advised older adults to take baby aspirin to help prevent heart attacks, but new research suggests the risks outweigh the benefits.
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If you have any questions about the booster, its effectiveness against variants, or the best time to get it after being infected with COVID-19 infection, I encourage you to reach out to your family physician, who can help you make the best decision based on your medical needs.
Natasha Bhuyan, MD
Family physician at One Medical
 
 
Keep Reading
  The Motherhood Advice You Actually Need. The New York Times
 
  How to Win the Abortion Argument. The Atlantic
 
  Emotions—They're Not Just For Humans. NPR
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