• MoonlightFox@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Checked if I got the vaccine when I was a child, yesterday. I was vaccinated.

    Get your vaccines if you can folks, not everyone can get it. Herd immunity is important for those who can’t or have parents that are stupid (sorry) enough not to let their child get it.

    Edit: Clarified that I was vaccinated already.

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      2 days ago

      You can also check immunity if you get a blood test. As we age, some people will have less immunity. One of thesny reasons herd immunity is so important.

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        “Fun” story, I got my MMR 3x as a kid and another 3x as an adult because my antibody titers were and remain undetectable (i’m not immunocompromised on any level). With the current events I really hope my T-cells are ready for the heavy lifting 😅

        Of course, according to RFK Genius, I’d need lower doses not higher because “race”.

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          17 hours ago

          Ok, I just asked this further but as an adult should I be seeking boosters? If I live in a deeply red state, will my doctor balk at the request?

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            You can request your titers to be checked (pretty routine) and if they are low/undetectable you can get a booster. That’s what they do for healthcare workers (at least in the 3 states I practiced in).

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              15 hours ago

              Ty when I make the request do I need to be specific about which diseases I’m concerned about or is it going to automatically cover everything?

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                It’s disease specific so you should ask for measles antibody titers. Again, it’s a pretty reasonable request, especially if you have risk factors.