Covid vaccine question

I am Canadian over 65 and have had all 5 shots that have been recommended. In my experience, I find that Covid is very much alive and thriving but to those of us that are fully vaccinated it is a non issue. My brother who has COPD and my best friend who recently had a lung removed because of mesothelioma have both contracted the disease and have lived through it fairly easily. Previously this would have been a death sentence. Everyone will have their own opinions of course but for me, if there is a vaccination I will take it as I have seen the benefits first hand.

Thank you!

I am 49, active and in good health, vaccinated and boosted, but I have not had the latest bivalent booster for Omicron due to timing of when we moved here. Despite being mostly outdoors here, I contracted COVID in December for the first time -- I think from a 10 min taxi ride. Based on the symptoms that presented, pretty sure it was Omicron.

It SUCKED. Not life threatening, but I couldn't sleep or eat for 3 days and wanted to amputate my throat. Then over a week of not being able to do anything. I didn't even want to watch TV because my energy was so low and my brain was dull.

Even though I got a boost from fighting it off, I want that bivalent booster ASAP next time I am in the US. Not even a question. No matter if the booster knocks me out for a day, it is worth reducing the risk of that experience again.

Thank you!

I am 49, active and in good health, vaccinated and boosted, but I have not had the latest bivalent booster for Omicron due to timing of when we moved here. Despite being mostly outdoors here, I contracted COVID in December for the first time -- I think from a 10 min taxi ride. Based on the symptoms that presented, pretty sure it was Omicron.

It SUCKED. Not life threatening, but I couldn't sleep or eat for 3 days and wanted to amputate my throat. Then over a week of not being able to do anything. I didn't even want to watch TV because my energy was so low and my brain was dull.

Even though I got a boost from fighting it off, I want that bivalent booster ASAP next time I am in the US. Not even a question. No matter if the booster knocks me out for a day, it is worth reducing the risk of that experience again.

Why do you think you contracted Covid? Did you get tested for it? There has hardly been any here. But there is a flu going around causing sore throats. Since Lupita and I (and many locals) were vaccinated for that brand of flu, and since you probably weren't, it could've affected you more than it's affected most of us, for whom it has simply been a mild throat infection with a minor cough for a few days and a bit of lethargy. It never really affected our work or our daily routines.

My wife and I had all of the shots and we both still got Covid. Fortunately, very mild. It amazes me how many people I encounter who don't believe in vaccinations. Bad enough when adults don't get them and end up sick, but I recently met a woman with a twelve-year-old daughter, and both are unvaccinated. I can't imagine what she would feel like if she lost her daughter to something that was preventable.

I wish our new premier of Alberta Danielle Smith would read these posts she's definitely a non-vaxer and a non believer, she attempted to have all charges of people convicted of covid related offenses ie non-mask wearing pardoned. In one of her pre-election speeches she noted that non-vaccinated people were the most discriminated against people she has ever seen. Recently the Alberta Association of nurses requested that all elementary school children have a mandatory mask issue due to a rise infections and hospitalizations and the premier denied their request.

I know that what I am about to ask is a very personal matter.
But I find myself conflicted and wonder if anyone can provide input that will move me one way or another.
I am returning to Zihua tomorrow.
I have 3 Covid shots total- all Pfizer.
The original two- interesting the second one was in Zihua.
And 1 booster- over a year ago.
I'm thinking about the latest booster.
I know there have been several new variants that have surfaced in the last year.
I am 76, consider myself in very good condition health wise.
I try to practice the obvious protocols.
I am not an adamant mask wearer- but have no issue where it seems appropriate.
I am not a 'bar fly' but I do enjoy going to clubs listening to music.
I don't avoid social circles and gatherings but am not attached to hanging out in any groups.
I spend a lot of time by myself in my fabulous condo.

Feedback? "

1-24-2023
@Mosesk

My "feedback" is GOOD FOR YOU
Do what you do in your own personal style to fit YOUR lifestyle, your schedule, whatever works out best for you.
People can comment, approve, disapprove, etc., doesn't matter.
We all have our own way of doing things and conducting our lives, y punto.

About the vaccines, I would suggest following the "Official" guidelines from the corresponding Authorities.

Thank you all for your thoughts and your feedback.
It did move me in the direction to take the latest booster.
The last one was November 2021.

CHEERS

Follow the science! It's that simple.

islandgirl, my thoughts exactly. PLUS I live alone!