• mesamune@lemmy.worldOP
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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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        16 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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          16 hours ago

          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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              14 hours ago

              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.