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smckean (Tosca)
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Harvey, I'm just 20 miles east of you as the crow flies, and I got 12" at my place on Guemes Island. Driving was very problematical for anyone crazy enough to try it before the plows came on Sunday.hardee":2xmgqte6 said:
smckean (Tosca)":1zuodl4t said:
Sandy, Yup, our "Rain shadow" really kicked in this time. 10+ miles west and beyond, Port Angeles got nearly a foot, and east same distance, 4-6 inches.
And to keep on track here : . . . . . . v v v
I got shot Number Two today, Yeaaa :!:
:thup :thup Went through the line in about an hour. I was 25 cars back from the front when I got in line at 0400, and by 0700 there were 200 cars behind me. At noon there were still 300+ cars to go through the line.
As to the benefits, all the above listed, plus it feels great to be part of the system that will bring the Covid19 virus down.
Can not wait for that.
Harvey
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hardee":3nn1wu9v said:As to the benefits, all the above listed, plus it feels great to be part of the system that will bring the Covid19 virus down.
Can not wait for that.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Well said Harvey, well said. I'm on my way to the VA in Seattle for my 0815 appointment for the second shot.
Just a prick or 2 and we'll be all better?
Getting vaccinated vs CV-19 is certainly good for the vast majority.
And it seems the poke in the arm doesn't bother many; maybe the
second one a bit nastier symptom wise for some. All good news.
However, this likely is not the end of it.
Consider needing to do this annually since, the CDC now says, this
pandemic of CV-19 is likely to turn into an endemic; the virus hanging
around a long long time happily mutating for its own sake all the while.
The more mutations, the more new vaccines will need to be developed
and put into arms to keep the disease under control.
Aye.
Getting vaccinated vs CV-19 is certainly good for the vast majority.
And it seems the poke in the arm doesn't bother many; maybe the
second one a bit nastier symptom wise for some. All good news.
However, this likely is not the end of it.
Consider needing to do this annually since, the CDC now says, this
pandemic of CV-19 is likely to turn into an endemic; the virus hanging
around a long long time happily mutating for its own sake all the while.
The more mutations, the more new vaccines will need to be developed
and put into arms to keep the disease under control.
Aye.
Marco Flamingo
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I got my second shot on Monday, although originally scheduled for Saturday. I got an email that it was postponed because of the snow and I had to stay a couple extra days in Seattle. Walked in and out in less than 30 minutes. It sure looks like both my healthcare provider and governor have their acts together despite constant criticism.
I did have a reaction to the second shot. Couldn't feel it all day. I woke up in the night because it felt like I'd been whacked in the arm with a 2x4. Got up and took 2 Tylenol, which I almost never do. Went back to bed without the covers. Probably had a slight fever, but I can never find the thermometer when needed so I don't know.
A couple aspirin on the nightstand might come in handy.
Mark
I did have a reaction to the second shot. Couldn't feel it all day. I woke up in the night because it felt like I'd been whacked in the arm with a 2x4. Got up and took 2 Tylenol, which I almost never do. Went back to bed without the covers. Probably had a slight fever, but I can never find the thermometer when needed so I don't know.
A couple aspirin on the nightstand might come in handy.
Mark
Really good news!! If it comes true. https://www.wsj.com/articles/well-have- ... 1613669731
bobjarrard
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I just clipped the same WSJ article along with other to send to my friends who do no read newspapers. I have been an addict to quality journalism but I get some comfort from the Wall Street Journal, the Jerusalem Post, and the Las Vegas Review Journal. I dabble at the Christian Science Monitor and a few European papers from time to time. I find it sad that so few folks do not read and more importantly share the news in depth.
Along the way I have added 20+ YouTube sites that I watch with regularity. Some change over time there. I also follow Captain Jim's blog (Wild Blue) and some other sites. Of course I have forums like this one that I never miss.
Enjoy the day and take care you C-BRATS!!
Bob Jarrard
Along the way I have added 20+ YouTube sites that I watch with regularity. Some change over time there. I also follow Captain Jim's blog (Wild Blue) and some other sites. Of course I have forums like this one that I never miss.
Enjoy the day and take care you C-BRATS!!
Bob Jarrard
I am a bit more pessimistic than Dr. Makary, who is primarily a medical writer. Remember this article is in the "opinion" or editorial section of the WSJ (which I read daily). A few weeks ago he was predicting we would have "herd immunity in March". There are some numbers which are speculation--such as the real number of people who have immunity due to prior infection--which I have not seen borne out in the statistics I am following.
He cites Manaus Brazil as an example. The 'estimated" number of positives (based on blood donors) was about 66% last June, which some define as "herd immunity". Yet the number of cases continue: The 77% is an estimate again based on projection from tests done in April and May. Yet on Feb 18, the date of the editorial Manaus has 52,000 new cases. (The highest was 69,000 in January, but there are peaks and valleys. Certainly not the numbers we would expect with "herd immunity".
I hope his prediction is true. Although I have received both of my vaccinations 2 weeks ago, I am still masking and social distancing and plan to for some extended period. There are still many parts of the puzzle which have to be solved.
He cites Manaus Brazil as an example. The 'estimated" number of positives (based on blood donors) was about 66% last June, which some define as "herd immunity". Yet the number of cases continue: The 77% is an estimate again based on projection from tests done in April and May. Yet on Feb 18, the date of the editorial Manaus has 52,000 new cases. (The highest was 69,000 in January, but there are peaks and valleys. Certainly not the numbers we would expect with "herd immunity".
I hope his prediction is true. Although I have received both of my vaccinations 2 weeks ago, I am still masking and social distancing and plan to for some extended period. There are still many parts of the puzzle which have to be solved.
bobjarrard
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I lack the medical knowledge of Bob and others but I have farmed a bit and can tell you that just about the time you think you have the death rate down on the chickens and the pigs, it all starts up again. I would appreciate everyone following the guidelines and that includes getting the vaccine. There is no way that we will see 500,000 deaths caused by universal vaccination. I am not anti-anti-vaxxers but social responsibility always means yielding to the better outcome for the majority and sometimes even smaller groups. I do not want those in prison to get sick and die, or those dwelling in poverty, or seniors at the end of their life. That being said, I am a bit worried that my first Moderna shot has inserted some Alien DNA into my spiral what-ya-call-it and that I will shortly start drooling strings of acid drip and thinking of eating my Chihuahua. Seems like just yesterday that our big challenges were balsa core rot and leaking hatches!!!!
Bob Jarrard
PS: Nice weather, shirt sleeves if you are out walking, here in Boulder City, Nevada. Wind is quiet and Lake Mead is pretty this time of year. Come visit us and bring your boat. Gas and meals on us (free parking here at the house and if you have a wetsuit, you can swim in our pool) BJ
Bob Jarrard
PS: Nice weather, shirt sleeves if you are out walking, here in Boulder City, Nevada. Wind is quiet and Lake Mead is pretty this time of year. Come visit us and bring your boat. Gas and meals on us (free parking here at the house and if you have a wetsuit, you can swim in our pool) BJ
smckean (Tosca)
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Here's a piece of good news. Knowing how molecular process work, I figured protection from the day of vaccination is likely not linear, but more exponential; that is, you get the biggest bang for the buck in the early days.
I've been looking for the actual data, and happened to see briefly on TV one graph that showed 80% effectiveness just 9 days after the 1st shot, but I have been unable to find the source of that graph. Now, I clearly heard a doctor being interviewed on TV about the delays due to weather and how that might affect folks getting their 2nd shot. The statistic quoted was that you are already 85% protected on the day your 2nd shot is scheduled just from the 1st shot. So that's comforting.
P.S. What is unknown is whether the 2nd shot allows the protection to last far longer. That may well be, but it may also be that the 2nd shot is not all that important. It is possible that in a time of vaccine supply shortage a good strategy, which some countries are already using, is to delay 2nd shots in order to vaccinate more folks with at least one shot. Best, of course, is to stick with the tested protocol, but when push comes to shove.......
I've been looking for the actual data, and happened to see briefly on TV one graph that showed 80% effectiveness just 9 days after the 1st shot, but I have been unable to find the source of that graph. Now, I clearly heard a doctor being interviewed on TV about the delays due to weather and how that might affect folks getting their 2nd shot. The statistic quoted was that you are already 85% protected on the day your 2nd shot is scheduled just from the 1st shot. So that's comforting.
P.S. What is unknown is whether the 2nd shot allows the protection to last far longer. That may well be, but it may also be that the 2nd shot is not all that important. It is possible that in a time of vaccine supply shortage a good strategy, which some countries are already using, is to delay 2nd shots in order to vaccinate more folks with at least one shot. Best, of course, is to stick with the tested protocol, but when push comes to shove.......
Pacificcoast101
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Merry got her second jab at the Forum this morning. The line was even faster than last time. I should be eligible to receive my first shot by 2023.
Just got #2 Pfizer. I was fortunate they did not cancel my appointment due to the shortage created by the winter storms nation-wide. They stated they only had enough for those already scheduled. I got there a half hour early and I'm glad I did as she said they were having a delay that may take up to 2 hours. I was probably 10-15 in line so I got in. My appt was 1000. I got injected at 1020. Right now the only side effect I note is some minor pain at the injection site. No biggie.
Some good news!
https://www.foxnews.com/health/pfizer-covid-vaccine-limits-transmission-study-israel
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...s-98-9-percent-of-covid-19-deaths/ar-BB1dSDJV
Some good news!
https://www.foxnews.com/health/pfizer-covid-vaccine-limits-transmission-study-israel
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...s-98-9-percent-of-covid-19-deaths/ar-BB1dSDJV
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