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Tomconroy

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5. I read a story the other day on CNBC on this subject.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Aug 31, 2021, 02:43 PM

Aug 2021

It said that the vaccine's protection against infection drops after four months or so but it remains highly effective in protecting against hospitalization and death. Infection rates are exceeding those last January but hospitalizations and deaths are only one fourth the January level.

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Highly Vaccinated Israel Seeing Dramatic Surge In New Covid Cases, Here's Why: NPR [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2021 OP

We need to get our booster shots and soon. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #1

Yes indeed. A few days ago I read a post appalachiablue Aug 2021 #2

Yes I was reading about the 6 month time line too. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #6

That was also my impression, Biden would appalachiablue Aug 2021 #8

CVS just told me only immunocompromised can get the boosters right now. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #9

Only immunocomp. as said; tx for the update. appalachiablue Aug 2021 #10

I think I'll call and get an appt. for one today. 2naSalit Aug 2021 #4

My last jab was the end of March. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #7

theyre not taking the "dont spread it" part seriously Blues Heron Aug 2021 #3

I read a story the other day on CNBC on this subject. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #5