https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html•CDC recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine): opeople aged 65 years and olderoresidents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settingsopeople aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions•CDC also recommends that the following groups may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks: opeople aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditionsopeople aged 18–64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting•These recommendations only apply to people who previously received a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine).•People can talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot is appropriate for them.
What about the rest of the world? If I consider my cholesterol and severe allergies, and age in the low mid-sixties after my next birthday, I could justify a booster shot, but WHAT ABOUT THE 90+% of the world who hasn’t yet had their first dose!? I think the antivaccers need to sign a release consciously allowing their doses to be sent to Africa and South America.
What a shame that when I first looked at this all I could see was sarcasm. It took me a minute to actually register the genuine good news that is being celebrated here.
We can solve our problems. And we can help others solve theirs as well. Have hope friends, don’t despair.
People sick with the delta variant of COVID-19 have 1000 times the viral load of the original quite lethal virus.
The original version was frightening in how quickly it overwhelmed the body’s defenses. And many of those who died were indeed at risk because of various factors, like obesity, which meant they had material for the virus to feast upon. With 1000 times the viral load, even those not suffering from other co-morbidities are likely to have their natural defenses overwhelmed — unless they have had the vaccine(s) which prepare your body for the battle. And the fact that the vaccinated get COVID-19 and LIVE is ignored by the anti-vax crowd. But those not vaccinated are the vast majority of those dying NOW.
So get the vaccine and let COVID kill the ones who will not listen. And wear your masks, because it won’t be over soon. And get the booster shots, the delta virus isn’t going away soon, thanks to the anti-vax crowds.
The unspoken sadness here is that, if everyone eligible for the 2 initial vaccines had all gone out and gotten them, we probably would have tamped COVID down to the point where nobody would even have needed a booster shot, because nobody would’ve been walking around spreading it.
They’re scientists: they’ve studied this stuff & done hundreds of hours of research … huNdreds of field trials,,,WHAT DO THEY KNOW ABOUT IT? Also, I won’t fly an airline that doesn’t train their pilots that THE WORLD is FLAT! Also, I go to a car mechanic who doesn’t know a spark plug but HIS METHOD IS FAITH/ SCRIPTURE BASED!!!
DAVID ROBERTSON over 2 years ago
? I don’t get it.
SpicyNacho Premium Member over 2 years ago
Pfizer and all the politicians invested in them needed to boost their profits
Rodeo44 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Booster shots…. Stay alive and away from the stupid ones. I have the flu shot and booster is scheduled.
wndflower1 over 2 years ago
science rules!!
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Psychopath republican liars are anti science, anti mask, anti vax, anti abortion, anti democracy, etc.
lonecat over 2 years ago
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html•CDC recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine): opeople aged 65 years and olderoresidents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settingsopeople aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions•CDC also recommends that the following groups may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks: opeople aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditionsopeople aged 18–64 years at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting•These recommendations only apply to people who previously received a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine).•People can talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot is appropriate for them.
JenSolo02 over 2 years ago
What about the rest of the world? If I consider my cholesterol and severe allergies, and age in the low mid-sixties after my next birthday, I could justify a booster shot, but WHAT ABOUT THE 90+% of the world who hasn’t yet had their first dose!? I think the antivaccers need to sign a release consciously allowing their doses to be sent to Africa and South America.
Durak Premium Member over 2 years ago
What a shame that when I first looked at this all I could see was sarcasm. It took me a minute to actually register the genuine good news that is being celebrated here.
We can solve our problems. And we can help others solve theirs as well. Have hope friends, don’t despair.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 2 years ago
People sick with the delta variant of COVID-19 have 1000 times the viral load of the original quite lethal virus.
The original version was frightening in how quickly it overwhelmed the body’s defenses. And many of those who died were indeed at risk because of various factors, like obesity, which meant they had material for the virus to feast upon. With 1000 times the viral load, even those not suffering from other co-morbidities are likely to have their natural defenses overwhelmed — unless they have had the vaccine(s) which prepare your body for the battle. And the fact that the vaccinated get COVID-19 and LIVE is ignored by the anti-vax crowd. But those not vaccinated are the vast majority of those dying NOW.
So get the vaccine and let COVID kill the ones who will not listen. And wear your masks, because it won’t be over soon. And get the booster shots, the delta virus isn’t going away soon, thanks to the anti-vax crowds.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 2 years ago
The unspoken sadness here is that, if everyone eligible for the 2 initial vaccines had all gone out and gotten them, we probably would have tamped COVID down to the point where nobody would even have needed a booster shot, because nobody would’ve been walking around spreading it.
wsedrel Premium Member over 2 years ago
They’re scientists: they’ve studied this stuff & done hundreds of hours of research … huNdreds of field trials,,,WHAT DO THEY KNOW ABOUT IT? Also, I won’t fly an airline that doesn’t train their pilots that THE WORLD is FLAT! Also, I go to a car mechanic who doesn’t know a spark plug but HIS METHOD IS FAITH/ SCRIPTURE BASED!!!
SteveBenson8 creator over 2 years ago
That’s certainly a sub-message of the cartoon.
stillinghast6 over 2 years ago
My wife (78) and I (80) just got our boosters plus flu shots, All of our local pharmacies provide them to walk-ins.
david_42 over 2 years ago
But only for the Pfizer vaccine at this time.
didrumm over 2 years ago
I’m waiting on Modera’s booster.
ragsarooni Premium Member over 2 years ago
Gettin’mine tomorrow,can’t wait!
Suede Civilian over 2 years ago
The Real American Heroes of modern times; Scientists.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Notice there are no MAGA banners flying here.
SteveBenson8 creator over 2 years ago
I think that’s truly maganificent.