COVID Developments and News

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Our health system held a vaccination clinic for "first time vaccinations" on Friday for employees. I'm told they had to run later than planned because of the turnout.

The three employees in my direct staff that had not been vaccinated got their first shot. My staff has all had at least one shot now.

Progress!

[Lantanafrs2]

My friend called about getting a booster and was told the clinic was over run with 1st and 2nd shotters. From what I understand, boosters have been available here for a bit.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

My friend called about getting a booster and was told the clinic was over run with 1st and 2nd shotters. From what I understand, boosters have been available here for a bit.

Technically, boosters won't be available until September, but there are additional 3rd shots available for people with certain conditions (cancer patients, autoimmune diseases, etc) but its basically the same shot as the "booster".

[Lantanafrs2]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Technically, boosters won't be available until September, but there are additional 3rd shots available for people with certain conditions (cancer patients, autoimmune diseases, etc) but its basically the same shot as the "booster".

You're right. It was approved for those with weakened immune systems on the 13th. They are calling it a booster fwiw

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

You're right. It was approved for those with weakened immune systems on the 13th. They are calling it a booster fwiw

What I said in post #319. After calling them found there was no practical restriction given their vaxx supply vs. short shelf life. They offered anyone a choice of Pfizer or Moderna jabs free on a walk-in basis. I didn't get mine yet, I'm waiting for a sale on Porterhouse steaks to get 10% off. /s

[reni]

Today in "Antivax / anti-mask nutjob radio host dies of Covid":
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phil-va...ccine-skeptic/

"God forbid I die, that's going to be so embarrassing"
https://www.997wtn.com/philvalentine...bc5704.twitter

[Dadhawk]

FDA just fully approved the Pfizer vaccines.

[MuseChaser]

Headline..

"FDA Warns Against Ivermectin As COVID Treatment."

https://www.foxnews.com/health/fda-w...ovid-treatment

Then, like the other article previously linked, the article clarifies the headline by stating that the caution is against self-medicating and against using formulations not intended for human consumption. In the last paragraph it did state, "Consumers with an ivermectin prescription for an approved use should take the drug exactly as prescribed, the FDA said." Including the fact that "many studies have shown possible benefits to ivermectin usage in a controlled setting under a doctor's care, but the WHO has not found those studies conclusive," and maybe altering the headline to "FDA Warns Against Self-Medicating With Veterinary Ivermectin As COVID Treatment," would have been more accurate, responsible reporting of facts, or in other words, journalism.

It is, of course, remarkable and disheartening that the FDA feels that such a warning is even necessary...are there really that many people ingesting veterinary preparations? The article mentions percentages but no hard numbers. Also disheartening that the headline can lead one to believe that ivermectin should never be used to treat COVID, regardless of setting or current and past studies. That may indeed be the FDA's position, as the quoted sentence above includes the phrase "for an APPROVED use," (emphasis mine), but physicians are still clinically studying its efficacy.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

Headline..

"FDA Warns Against Ivermectin As COVID Treatment."

https://www.foxnews.com/health/fda-w...ovid-treatment

Then, like the other article previously linked, the article clarifies the headline by stating that the caution is against self-medicating and against using formulations not intended for human consumption. In the last paragraph it did state, "Consumers with an ivermectin prescription for an approved use should take the drug exactly as prescribed, the FDA said." Including the fact that "many studies have shown possible benefits to ivermectin usage in a controlled setting under a doctor's care, but the WHO has not found those studies conclusive," and maybe altering the headline to "FDA Warns Against Self-Medicating With Veterinary Ivermectin As COVID Treatment," would have been more accurate, responsible reporting of facts, or in other words, journalism.

It is, of course, remarkable and disheartening that the FDA feels that such a warning is even necessary...are there really that many people ingesting veterinary preparations? The article mentions percentages but no hard numbers. Also disheartening that the headline can lead one to believe that ivermectin should never be used to treat COVID, regardless of setting or current and past studies. That may indeed be the FDA's position, as the quoted sentence above includes the phrase "for an APPROVED use," (emphasis mine), but physicians are still clinically studying its efficacy.

I'm pretty sure the author just picked a headline that wasn't long-winded. Probably could have used "veterinary" in there somewhere but it's something I can see someone not thinking too hard about until someone else points it out. But you bring up a good point of not judging an article by it's headline.

[Dadhawk]

Here's the FDA Press Release COnference Call

[Opie]

Covid-19, curing the earth of it's virus population infection!

[Lantanafrs2]

Lots of people masking where I live.

[Opie]

Booster COVID-19 shots should be delayed -WHO director-general

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Opie

Booster COVID-19 shots should be delayed -WHO director-general

Another headline that could be misinterpreted depending on your perspective.

There is a supply problem in less affluent places and the WHO director is remarking on how the vaccine would be more effective overall if everyone, everywhere were to get the first doses, rather than rich people getting boosters. It's kind of sad that certain places have so much supply, but a lack of willingness to use it all, when other places don't have enough to begin with.

I guess the "Eat your dinner, there's starving children in Africa" lesson didn't really sink in for some people.