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[Johnatan56]

See my post above. Different studies but same results. 12 weeks was a political move but 8 weeks seems to be following the science.

No, it's the same one, from your link:

The government-funded work is published in a pre-print paper not yet peer reviewed.

 

[biometrics]

Fair enough, but I was basing it on this report. No big deal though, just thought I’d wait a bit longer.

Covid vaccine: Eight-week gap seen as sweet spot for Pfizer jab antibodies

Spacing out doses boosts antibody levels, say researchers - who suggest eight weeks as the "sweet spot".

www.bbc.com

That doesn’t indicate a difference between six or eight weeks. Fuck it I’m getting it in two weeks. Still takes two weeks after the jab to be effective. So at risk for another month. I’m not risking another two weeks in addition for an unknown marginal difference.

 

[Rudolph Hart]

That doesn’t indicate a difference between six or eight weeks. Fuck it I’m getting it in two weeks. Still takes two weeks after the jab to be effective. So at risk for another month. I’m not risking another two weeks in addition for an unknown marginal difference.

Are you in contact with many people? Or just getting really frustrated? I’m pretty keen for my second shot, but am pretty isolated so not too worried about waiting for another few weeks. I’ll go for mine at the end of the month - doubt the government lot will do it any sooner anyway.

 

[biometrics]

Are you in contact with many people? Or just getting really frustrated? I’m pretty keen for my second shot, but am pretty isolated so not too worried about waiting for another few weeks. I’ll go for mine at the end of the month - doubt the government lot will do it any sooner anyway.

Housemate is in daily contact with many people, so it will come into the house even if I am isolated. So 2nd jab is critical imo.

 

[Jings]

Planning to stand in the queue for a prick tomorrow. Ice-cream afterwards.

 

[Paul Hjul]

Got the J&J today at Clicks. Pfizer being administered for those getting second dose. I have a marginal preference for Pfizer and if the current studies on an mRNA based vaccine (primarily Pfizer and Moderna) being administered as a booster does produce the anticipated results and as a result an option (even on own pay) for an mRNA booster I'd probably take it.

Fuckall 5G connectivity or magnetic powers. So disappointed in that.

Have had the side effect of needing to eat chocolate.

 

[biometrics]

Got the J&J today at Clicks. Pfizer being administered for those getting second dose. I have a marginal preference for Pfizer and if the current studies on an mRNA based vaccine (primarily Pfizer and Moderna) being administered as a booster does produce the anticipated results and as a result an option (even on own pay) for an mRNA booster I'd probably take it.

Fuckall 5G connectivity or magnetic powers. So disappointed in that.

Have had the side effect of needing to eat chocolate.

I guess JB is considered rural.

 

[Paul Hjul]

I guess JB is considered rural.

The diocese seems to think so. Port Elizabeth people referring to the PE parishes as "city" and our massive parish which includes both Jbay and Stormsriver as "rural"

I think both our Clicks and the district hospital in Hdorp are suited for the cooling requirements and are on the "urban" delivery path but supplies are what they are so to avoid challenges in giving second doses are moving over a bit.

 

[Jings]

Friday was great, felt good. Yesterday wasn't so great and today feels not so good.
Went to gym this morning but couldn't finish the session.
From what I've heard from other people who've gone for the vaccine, it should be better by tomorrow.

 

[mikewazar]

Does EVDS send an SMS for the 2nd Pfizer appointment or do I just rock up?

 

[biometrics]

Does EVDS send an SMS for the 2nd Pfizer appointment or do I just rock up?

It is supposed to but walk-ins are accepted if they have enough doses for the day. I am doing a walk-in next Monday.

 

[mikewazar]

It is supposed to but walk-ins are accepted if they have enough doses for the day. I am doing a walk-in next Monday.

Good stuff, thanks

Out of interest, are the public (government) facilities open tomorrow? I want to take a chance since my 2nd is technically on Thursdays but a walk-in tomorrow would save some hassle...

Nvm I see it's Mon-Fri so public holidays are probably closed too. Will have to try Tuesday

 

[mikewazar]

Got my 2nd dose

 

[biometrics]

Got my 2nd dose

Been six weeks?

 

[mikewazar]

Been six weeks?

Yessir first dose was 1 July lmao

 

[biometrics]

Yessir first dose was 1 July lmao

Oh good so they will allow a few days before six weeks. I want to go on Monday or Tuesday though I had the first on 6 July.

 

[mikewazar]

Oh good so they will allow a few days before six weeks. I want to go on Monday or Tuesday though I had the first on 6 July.

What I did was call my Clicks and ask if they had doses, and boosted there ASAP to join the queue. As long as they have supply, they will provide a jab. In and out maybe 45 minutes.

 

[biometrics]

What I did was call my Clicks and ask if they had doses, and boosted there ASAP to join the queue. As long as they have supply, they will provide a jab.

I was more concerned that the EVDS insists on 42 days, but it appears it doesn't.

 

[biometrics]

@Spizz, where is Albertyn Pharmacy (it's one of the private Hermanus vaccination sites other than Clicks)?

 

[emam]

Can't be arsed to Google, and I've forgotten, but when does registration for over 18's start?

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