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In the last couple of weeks I have been encountering a lot of confusion (mostly general public but also a few HCPs who are not using the info on a daily basis) about who is eligible for which vaccines and boosters. I'm sure the majority here know thi...
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Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania and chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy spearheaded getting consensus statement amongst these groups. . U.S approved vaccines worki...
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Still sort of anti-vaxxer here, but perhaps there is hope for all of us, what? Guess who's going to give flu shots this year at my hospital. Aw, go on. Guess. Anyway, any advice from experienced givers of these shots? I still wonder how they know s...
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In general orientation after everyone has completed their health forms before lunch. After lunch the IC nurse is reviewing the forms and pipes up to the group (consisting of all departments not just nursing) "So Amanda, you haven't had the covid vacc...
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This is a new job. I’m a nurse manager for children’s group homes and we are told we can’t give an opinion on whether or not parents should consent to vaccinate their children. We can educate but not give an opinion.
When I educate you, you’re ...
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Pfizer has been fully approved by the FDA. Curious what excuses will be used next as to why not to get it.
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
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Just as the tittle implies, we recently had a patient's family refusing a nurse who is not vaccinated. As of now, vaccination at my facility is still voluntary; becoming mandatory after September 1st (we still have several staff on the fence about it...
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I had my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine 1/9. I was terrified of the potential side effects. One hour after administration, I took 600mg of Ibuprofen. I continued a regimen of 600mg q6h for the next 36 hours. Despite being bathed in ibuprofen, ...
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I Am Sick of this Virus
To say that I am sick of COVID-19 is an understatement. Thankfully I haven’t been physically sick from COVID-19 but the mental anguish has been significant. It’s been a year and a half of uncertainty, fear, isolation, anxi...
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Well, that's eye-opening.
Read in entirety:
C.D.C. Internal Report Calls Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox
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So I go to a appointment with my physician today and during the nurse portion of the visit the nurses said I was due for my tetenus and that there was also an order for a shingles vaccine. So after receiving a rather good natured scolding about my 3 ...
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Read this really interesting editorial in the HuffPost by an ICU physician (Thahn Neville MD).
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ICU-doctor-health-care-workers-unvaccinated-patients_n_6102ad2ae4b000b997df1f17
I know we say this stuff on AN ...
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Read article in its entirety: Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci Warns U.S. Could Hit 100,000 Daily Cases, and Officials Fight Vaccine Skepticism
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We have been admitting a large amount of people who have become infected after their first round of vaccine, before they get their second. Are any others out there seeing this? Do you think it is because they are dropping their guard too soon? Is th...
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This article offers some hope for long-haulers.
https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210317/some-with-long-haul-covid-see-relief-after-vaccination
One of the largest paitent communities, Survivor Corps, which has a public...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has scheduled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) on Dec. 10 to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) of a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, Inc. ...
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WHO: World Immunization Week #Vaccines Work for All
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Hello everyone, I am wondering how people are feeling about a vaccine that is being rushed through the regular FDA protocols. I have yet to do some solid research on what corners are being cut but I do think that it is important to comprehend. On t...
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The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and various pharmaceutical companies seeking 1 million candidates for Phase 3 trials, to be conducted at an estimated 70 sites across the US. Must be at least 18 years old and curr...
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I had my first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today at 1p. Almost immediately following administration, I began to feel tachycardic, with some mild tingling/numbness to my lips and tongue. I kept checking for swelling and never developed any. N...
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I have a question for Texas nurses, ma’s, providers; because it’s become a concern.
1. Can medical assistants “draw up” vaccines in Texas ie: COVID 19 vaccines????
According to my research they are trained and checked off drawing and administ...
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I work private duty homecare with clients that do not have COVID (as far as we know.)
I believe that makes me Phase 1A Priority Three.
I checked with my doctor and with one of my agencies. They said, "At this time we have no information on ...
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NY City will require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for city workers
So far, Philadelphia Mayor Kenney won't mandate COVID-19 vaccine for city workers but won't rule it out. ...
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The “fine facility” that I work at made receiving a vaccination difficult. Long story. It was easier to go to a pharmacy to receive it. the pharmacy stated I would need to call the week before the 2nd dose was due to see if they had any and then ca...
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The death of George Floyd has unveiled many atrocities done to harm black people all over the world. We have seen all races united to give us a voice. During COVID-19, poverty, health disparities and comorbidities such as HTN and diabetes have claime...
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