Coronavirus prep
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They now believe they know why there's mental confusion after Covid-19. Residual/elevated cytokines in the spinal fluid. In other words, inflammation markers in areas where they aren't normally found, in the Central nervous system.
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(21)00051-9
I'm not a scientist, but what they are saying, to me, is that it is concerning because it can cause damage to the nerves, potentially breach the blood/brain barrier and also be what is causing mental issues in those that have had Covid-19. They are also hopeful, at the same time, that understanding it better can help them quell the inflammation in the CNS and improve the outcome for long haulers.9 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »They now believe they know why there's mental confusion after Covid-19. Residual/elevated cytokines in the spinal fluid. In other words, inflammation markers in areas where they aren't normally found, in the Central nervous system.
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(21)00051-9
I'm not a scientist, but what they are saying, to me, is that it is concerning because it can cause damage to the nerves, potentially breach the blood/brain barrier and also be what is causing mental issues in those that have had Covid-19. They are also hopeful, at the same time, that understanding it better can help them quell the inflammation in the CNS and improve the outcome for long haulers.
I wonder if this is specific to Covid or if it might apply to other viruses that trigger post viral inflammation?
I don't pretend to understand a lot of what was said in the article, but my headaches and brain fog didn't resolve until I had a round of steroids. Which I guess would be in line with the anti-inflammatory treatment they recommend here.5 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »They now believe they know why there's mental confusion after Covid-19. Residual/elevated cytokines in the spinal fluid. In other words, inflammation markers in areas where they aren't normally found, in the Central nervous system.
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(21)00051-9
I'm not a scientist, but what they are saying, to me, is that it is concerning because it can cause damage to the nerves, potentially breach the blood/brain barrier and also be what is causing mental issues in those that have had Covid-19. They are also hopeful, at the same time, that understanding it better can help them quell the inflammation in the CNS and improve the outcome for long haulers.
Interesting. I think this is more evidence that if you can avoid getting infected, even if you're young and healthy, avoid it. How this virus will affect people's overall health long term is still an open question.10 -
T1DCarnivoreRunner wrote: »Dr. Fauci says that by April, he think vaccines will be up to general population. I strongly doubt that. I'm in phase 1c in Tennessee. As of 8:05p yesterday (2/11), not a single county here has reached phase 1c. This is after 2 months of giving vaccinations.
TN is limiting vaccines with 2 simultaneous methods - the first is age based, starting with the oldest and continuing to the next oldest group over time. Currently, all counties are in 70+ range. The 2nd method is based on a combination of occupation, living status (i.e. living in nursing home or prison), and comorbidities. In order for the state to reach the final age group of 16+ AND finish phase 3 (the final phase of specific criterion - after that, everyone else qualifies) by April is extremely unlikely. The state of TN predicts they will reach phase 3 by Q3/Q4 2021 and has no dates for AFTER phase 3... basically meaning that Q4 2021 or beyond (2022) is when everyone else gets it. I am very glad to be in phase 1c, and I am expecting to get it by this summer (state says April, but my expectation is more reasonable, I believe).
Yeah, I think there will technically be doses available for almost everyone by then, but I doubt they'll all quickly be getting into arms by then. And it's going to be very different from one state to another. I'm still hoping I'll be vaccinated by the end of summer, and if it's before then it'll be a pleasant surprise.2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
I live in Pennsylvania. 1a was nursing home residents and medical first responders, 1b was everyone over 65 or a smoker or with medical conditions or whose job brings them into contact with the public, IOW, 3/4 of the population.2 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »https://www.psypost.org/2021/02/dark-personality-traits-predict-cognitive-and-emotional-responses-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-59598
Here's a side of Covid-19 we need to prep for perhaps.
Ok, Gale. When I googled your article title to read it (which I did), I found THIS: https://www.psypost.org/2020/12/dark-personality-traits-predict-womens-propensity-to-go-on-deceptive-foodie-calls-for-a-free-meal-58741
Who knew?
(Apologizes for tangent)
What happens when you click on the link on MFP post?90 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »They now believe they know why there's mental confusion after Covid-19. Residual/elevated cytokines in the spinal fluid. In other words, inflammation markers in areas where they aren't normally found, in the Central nervous system.
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(21)00051-9
I'm not a scientist, but what they are saying, to me, is that it is concerning because it can cause damage to the nerves, potentially breach the blood/brain barrier and also be what is causing mental issues in those that have had Covid-19. They are also hopeful, at the same time, that understanding it better can help them quell the inflammation in the CNS and improve the outcome for long haulers.
I wonder if this is specific to Covid or if it might apply to other viruses that trigger post viral inflammation?
I don't pretend to understand a lot of what was said in the article, but my headaches and brain fog didn't resolve until I had a round of steroids. Which I guess would be in line with the anti-inflammatory treatment they recommend here.
Again, I'm not a scientist, but I do know MS has been theorized, though no direct proof has been found, to be triggered by a virus. With MS, there is are also elevated cytokines in the CNS. Am I saying that Covid-19 could cause MS down the road? Certainly not, but there's cause for concerns. But understanding it better is where it all starts.
I believe I read somewhere that chemo can cause brain fog for some of the same reasons.
The holistic supplement guy in me also thinks taking a full spectrum Methyl-B (or at least B-12) might not be a bad idea for anyone. Vitamin B12 is what helps keep the myelin sheath around the nerves strong.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
Ontario is nowhere near vaccinating my 81 year old father since he lives independently in his own home. I think we've done long term care residents, health care workers, and remote indigenous communities.... and then it ground to a halt.
Gosh, I had no idea Canada was having such problems. You have my sympathy.5 -
GaleHawkins wrote: »GaleHawkins wrote: »https://www.psypost.org/2021/02/dark-personality-traits-predict-cognitive-and-emotional-responses-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-59598
Here's a side of Covid-19 we need to prep for perhaps.
Ok, Gale. When I googled your article title to read it (which I did), I found THIS: https://www.psypost.org/2020/12/dark-personality-traits-predict-womens-propensity-to-go-on-deceptive-foodie-calls-for-a-free-meal-58741
Who knew?
(Apologizes for tangent)
What happens when you click on the link on MFP post?9
Ha! It's just a habit like washing hands frequently.
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GaleHawkins wrote: »https://www.psypost.org/2021/02/dark-personality-traits-predict-cognitive-and-emotional-responses-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-59598
Here's a side of Covid-19 we need to prep for perhaps.
Ok, Gale. When I googled your article title to read it (which I did), I found THIS: https://www.psypost.org/2020/12/dark-personality-traits-predict-womens-propensity-to-go-on-deceptive-foodie-calls-for-a-free-meal-58741
Who knew?
(Apologizes for tangent)
As "Foodie Calls" has the potential for an interesting debate topic, I have started a thread for it:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10824464/foodie-calls/4 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »MikePfirrman wrote: »They now believe they know why there's mental confusion after Covid-19. Residual/elevated cytokines in the spinal fluid. In other words, inflammation markers in areas where they aren't normally found, in the Central nervous system.
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(21)00051-9
I'm not a scientist, but what they are saying, to me, is that it is concerning because it can cause damage to the nerves, potentially breach the blood/brain barrier and also be what is causing mental issues in those that have had Covid-19. They are also hopeful, at the same time, that understanding it better can help them quell the inflammation in the CNS and improve the outcome for long haulers.
I wonder if this is specific to Covid or if it might apply to other viruses that trigger post viral inflammation?
I don't pretend to understand a lot of what was said in the article, but my headaches and brain fog didn't resolve until I had a round of steroids. Which I guess would be in line with the anti-inflammatory treatment they recommend here.
Again, I'm not a scientist, but I do know MS has been theorized, though no direct proof has been found, to be triggered by a virus. With MS, there is are also elevated cytokines in the CNS. Am I saying that Covid-19 could cause MS down the road? Certainly not, but there's cause for concerns. But understanding it better is where it all starts.
I believe I read somewhere that chemo can cause brain fog for some of the same reasons.
The holistic supplement guy in me also thinks taking a full spectrum Methyl-B (or at least B-12) might not be a bad idea for anyone. Vitamin B12 is what helps keep the myelin sheath around the nerves strong.
MS is also theorized to be linked to lower vitamin D isn't it? I think rates increase the farther away you get from the equator, and Canada has one of the highest rates in the world. I already take Methylcobalamin B12 as well as Vit D right now anyway.2 -
rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist2 -
kshama2001 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist
I guess if the alternative is that an elderly person can't get there on their own so doesn't get a shot - it makes sense? At this point in our supposed "rollout" I really don't care who they give the odd extra shot to as long as someone is getting it.9 -
Thinking vit B12. It needs an enzyme(?) called "the intrinsic factor", so called because its essential to take the b12 to the exact point in the digestive tract to where it needs to be. Not all b12 comes with the intrinsic factor, I use one which does, mine is a mostly vegetarian diet. Not all countries which support b12 injections do so at a level which is really helpful to all those with related issues. Yes, vit d is helpful as are cordyceps, specific mushrooms. Its well worth anyone with any form of MS looking into those. A member of my extended family has Transverse Myelitis.5
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kshama2001 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist
I guess if the alternative is that an elderly person can't get there on their own so doesn't get a shot - it makes sense? At this point in our supposed "rollout" I really don't care who they give the odd extra shot to as long as someone is getting it.
I feel the same way.3 -
I am of the opinion that no doses of the vaccine should go to waste if it can be avoided. There seem to be some officials in Texas who disagree with me. They need to get out of the way: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/us/houston-doctor-fired-covid-vaccine.html?referringSource=articleShare6
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rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
My over-70 parents with pre-existing conditions have not been able to get the vaccine yet...they are in Illinois. My Dad JUST was able to schedule an appointment for February 25th. My Mom still doesn't have one.
The state just announced that they are expanding the eligible pool to people of any age with certain conditions, like diabetes and obesity.
There are no appointments to be had in the most populous areas of the state, and they want to throw millions more people into that pool of people fighting for slots.
In Chicago and Cook County (high-density populations), they told the state that they are NOT dong that expansion right now. They haven't even finished vaccinating healthcare workers, much less making a dent in the elderly population.9 -
kshama2001 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist
I guess if the alternative is that an elderly person can't get there on their own so doesn't get a shot - it makes sense? At this point in our supposed "rollout" I really don't care who they give the odd extra shot to as long as someone is getting it.
Yes, that was the reasoning. However, MA made it really hard for the elderly to schedule a shot regardless of their transportation needs. My sister and I both tried for about a week to schedule Mom without being able to find any appointments in 4 different locations, including the mass vax site at Gillette Stadium. Fortunately, she'd had a mammogram at Beth Israel recently, and THEY called HER to offer her a shot.5 -
Not that it is a race to the bottom or anything - but in January we have vaccinated 1/5 of the per capita population that the US has. We have since run out of vaccines completely and basically no one is getting it now.
Yes, our health district just did a press release advising that they have enough vaccines to give second doses and that's it. Not all long term care home workers have received a first vaccination yet. And no word on when future supplies can be expected.7 -
kshama2001 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist
I guess if the alternative is that an elderly person can't get there on their own so doesn't get a shot - it makes sense? At this point in our supposed "rollout" I really don't care who they give the odd extra shot to as long as someone is getting it.
Yes, that was the reasoning. However, MA made it really hard for the elderly to schedule a shot regardless of their transportation needs. My sister and I both tried for about a week to schedule Mom without being able to find any appointments in 4 different locations, including the mass vax site at Gillette Stadium. Fortunately, she'd had a mammogram at Beth Israel recently, and THEY called HER to offer her a shot.
Now the Mass hospitals have removed themselves from offering vaccinations.2 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
My over-70 parents with pre-existing conditions have not been able to get the vaccine yet...they are in Illinois. My Dad JUST was able to schedule an appointment for February 25th. My Mom still doesn't have one.
The state just announced that they are expanding the eligible pool to people of any age with certain conditions, like diabetes and obesity.
There are no appointments to be had in the most populous areas of the state, and they want to throw millions more people into that pool of people fighting for slots.
In Chicago and Cook County (high-density populations), they told the state that they are NOT dong that expansion right now. They haven't even finished vaccinating healthcare workers, much less making a dent in the elderly population.
Your mom should go with him, they might jab her too. My dad got an appt because he's 76, my mom didn't because she's 74. When they showed up, they weren't asked who had an appt they just did them both. Obviously that's going to be different in different places, but it can't hurt to try if they can.15 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
My over-70 parents with pre-existing conditions have not been able to get the vaccine yet...they are in Illinois. My Dad JUST was able to schedule an appointment for February 25th. My Mom still doesn't have one.
The state just announced that they are expanding the eligible pool to people of any age with certain conditions, like diabetes and obesity.
There are no appointments to be had in the most populous areas of the state, and they want to throw millions more people into that pool of people fighting for slots.
In Chicago and Cook County (high-density populations), they told the state that they are NOT dong that expansion right now. They haven't even finished vaccinating healthcare workers, much less making a dent in the elderly population.
Your mom should go with him, they might jab her too. My dad got an appt because he's 76, my mom didn't because she's 74. When they showed up, they weren't asked who had an appt they just did them both. Obviously that's going to be different in different places, but it can't hurt to try if they can.
For sure, I’m going to tell them to do this. Especially since the appointment is at the hospital where my mom worked for 20 years before she retired. Hopefully they’ll just take care of her too.9 -
It amazes me how vastly different each state is handling this, heck sometimes each county is weird! My husband and stepson both got their vaccines here in California (stepson is special needs and hubby is listed as his caretaker). I can't get mine yet, and that's okay. I understand who needs it more then I do, I just wish there was a more streamlined way to roll this out, and ESPECIALLY a more transparent way to know when your turn is coming. I understand why in some aspects, but in others it just seems like chaos and confusion.
My brother in law has taken to going to vaccination sites (after calling first) at the end of the day because if they have leftover doses from people who didn't show up for appointments they'll throw them out or give them to anyone waiting. He got lucky and got a shot, he's still doing the same thing every day trying to get his wife and son shots though.
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
My over-70 parents with pre-existing conditions have not been able to get the vaccine yet...they are in Illinois. My Dad JUST was able to schedule an appointment for February 25th. My Mom still doesn't have one.
The state just announced that they are expanding the eligible pool to people of any age with certain conditions, like diabetes and obesity.
There are no appointments to be had in the most populous areas of the state, and they want to throw millions more people into that pool of people fighting for slots.
In Chicago and Cook County (high-density populations), they told the state that they are NOT dong that expansion right now. They haven't even finished vaccinating healthcare workers, much less making a dent in the elderly population.
Your mom should go with him, they might jab her too. My dad got an appt because he's 76, my mom didn't because she's 74. When they showed up, they weren't asked who had an appt they just did them both. Obviously that's going to be different in different places, but it can't hurt to try if they can.
For sure, I’m going to tell them to do this. Especially since the appointment is at the hospital where my mom worked for 20 years before she retired. Hopefully they’ll just take care of her too.
Good piece on IL's terrible response (after starting out well): https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-vaccine-illinois-pace-20210206-3znkufv7pzbz3lyw3srnkudmlu-htmlstory.html1 -
My mother got her first shot and is scheduled for a second. The one I'm wanting to see vaccinated is my girlfriend, who has COPD and has gone out of the house three times since last March, all three to the hospital.15
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My husband is a cancer survivor (7 years) with a slow growing cancer that has been detected at the site where the original cancer was surgically removed. It’s untreatable because of the size, and he’s being monitored every three months. His three month checkup was last Monday. He’s 68, an essential worker that has been working all through covid. I was surprised that his doctor didn’t talk to him about the vaccine, especially since his doctor did tell him that he’s had 5 patients die from covid. His doctor did bring up the pneumonia vaccine and administered it to him. I’m sort of miffed at my husband because he didn’t ask about it. We discussed this when the vaccine became available in December and he said he would ask about it at his next check up. At the time, it was going to health care workers and people over 70 only.
I’m retired, stay at home except for grocery shopping once per week. I’ve made it through this past year and I’m fine with waiting for the vaccine, so others that are at risk can receive it. Chances are greater for me contracting it from my husband, because he’s working, than my limited exposure from my grocery shopping trips. I’d really like to see him vaccinated.
He has a telephone appointment scheduled with his specialist in early March. Hopefully he’ll get something resolved about the vaccine then.15 -
missysippy930 wrote: »My husband is a cancer survivor (7 years) with a slow growing cancer that has been detected at the site where the original cancer was surgically removed. It’s untreatable because of the size, and he’s being monitored every three months. His three month checkup was last Monday. He’s 68, an essential worker that has been working all through covid. I was surprised that his doctor didn’t talk to him about the vaccine, especially since his doctor did tell him that he’s had 5 patients die from covid. His doctor did bring up the pneumonia vaccine and administered it to him. I’m sort of miffed at my husband because he didn’t ask about it. We discussed this when the vaccine became available in December and he said he would ask about it at his next check up. At the time, it was going to health care workers and people over 70 only.
I’m retired, stay at home except for grocery shopping once per week. I’ve made it through this past year and I’m fine with waiting for the vaccine, so others that are at risk can receive it. Chances are greater for me contracting it from my husband, because he’s working, than my limited exposure from my grocery shopping trips. I’d really like to see him vaccinated.
He has a telephone appointment scheduled with his specialist in early March. Hopefully he’ll get something resolved about the vaccine then.
My mother, 91, in Minnesota still hasn't been vaccinated. She's waiting for them to call her, I assume she's registered. Says that they'll do it at Canterbury.13 -
kshama2001 wrote: »rheddmobile wrote: »spiriteagle99 wrote: »I think that because smoking damages the lungs and Covid attacks the lungs and heart, smokers are at higher risk of serious illness and fatality. It's frustrating that my 81 year old diabetic husband has to wait in line with the 25 year old smoker, but it is easier for us to hole up than it might be for someone younger who needs to work. We can wait.
That’s terrible. Where are you that 81 year olds aren’t already vaccinated? In TN we are down to 70+ now.
I was looking at the latest info and at present diabetes is 1c in TN, along with 55+. I’m 52. So if I were just three years older, I would be eligible from my age at the same time as my diabetes, which seems nuts to me.
Also, what stops people from claiming to smoke? Or even starting to smoke, just to get the vaccine?
Here in Massachusetts our vax rollout has been horrendous. Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced that people accompanying those over 75 to mass vaccination sites could also sign up for a shot, which prompted posts on Craigslist soliciting seniors, outrage by teachers (who are not in a priority group) and others waiting patiently for shots, and this bit on The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-xnNdB68w&t=122s
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2021/02/11/massachusetts-vaccine-eligibility-companions-craigslist
I guess if the alternative is that an elderly person can't get there on their own so doesn't get a shot - it makes sense? At this point in our supposed "rollout" I really don't care who they give the odd extra shot to as long as someone is getting it.
In our area, they're bringing the vaccine to homebound elderly; what a wonderful idea and way to get it out there! They've been doing 75+ here for the past 2 weeks or so; recently they've decreased it to 70 in the newspaper so that'll be rolling out soon. At least locally, they seem to be finding their rhythm, after a couple glitches. I understand the reluctance of getting the shot because of so much fear and unknown of how it'll affect each individual and wondering if it's worth it, but hoping the majority will still accept the vaccine. It's never going to be 100% perfect but it'd be so much better than where we've been for the past year.
I'm going to add B-12 to my vitamin regime. ATM, I take D to help with lack of sunshine/depression. Thanks for the share about B-12.10
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