Covid vaccine

[mj23]

Omicron is absolutely ROASTING my friends in NYC right now. No exaggeration, almost all of my friends tested positive over the course of a week. The good news is that it while it is definitely more contagious than previous variants, it does also seem to be a lot less severe. And most importantly, although it’s just anecdotal, those with boosters appear to get a lot less sick. Some of my boosted friends were literally sick for like 36 hours or less. The un-boosted have had a week or so of flu like symptoms. Not sure what it does to the unvaccinated but I imagine we’ll hear about it eventually.

So get your boosters if you can, and brace yourself— I suspect that NYC is going to be the canary in the coal mine again like it was in 2019. This shit is gonna come to every town and city eventually, it’s only a matter of time.

[TheBoognish]

Omicron is absolutely ROASTING my friends in NYC right now. No exaggeration, almost all of my friends tested positive over the course of a week. The good news is that it while it is definitely more contagious than previous variants, it does also seem to be a lot less severe. And most importantly, although it’s just anecdotal, those with boosters appear to get a lot less sick. Some of my boosted friends were literally sick for like 36 hours or less. The un-boosted have had a week or so of flu like symptoms. Not sure what it does to the unvaccinated but I imagine we’ll hear about it eventually.

So get your boosters if you can, and brace yourself— I suspect that NYC is going to be the canary in the coal mine again like it was in 2019. This shit is gonna come to every town and city eventually, it’s only a matter of time.

Cases here are soaring here in Quebec. Certain restrictions have been put back in, and I have a feeling we might be seeing a lockdown coming in about a week or two after Christmas. I sure as shit hope not, I can't take it anymore. We had some of the strictest lockdown laws in the world for a long time and I'm sick of it.

[Decreed Bratton]

Omicron is absolutely ROASTING my friends in NYC right now. No exaggeration, almost all of my friends tested positive over the course of a week. The good news is that it while it is definitely more contagious than previous variants, it does also seem to be a lot less severe. And most importantly, although it’s just anecdotal, those with boosters appear to get a lot less sick. Some of my boosted friends were literally sick for like 36 hours or less. The un-boosted have had a week or so of flu like symptoms. Not sure what it does to the unvaccinated but I imagine we’ll hear about it eventually.

So get your boosters if you can, and brace yourself— I suspect that NYC is going to be the canary in the coal mine again like it was in 2019. This shit is gonna come to every town and city eventually, it’s only a matter of time.

Have your friends said they were all sequenced for Omicron?  If so fair enough, but let's remember that there is still quite a bit of Delta going around.  Yes Omicron could soon take over, but this is not only an Omicron problem, but a human behavior problem as well spreading the virus. 

They aren't really roasted if all the ones who got it were sick for 36 hours for boosted and a week for unboosted.  That shows he vaccines are working and they yes it could be a lot worse if unvaccinated.

I keep bringing up these podcasts and I apologize, but I think everyone should have a listen to get a full scope of everything and so you don't freak out and lose your shit.  This doctor discusses with scientists about his take on boosters and what is the goal of the vaccines are.  They also talk about Omicron, why we shouldn't be looking at cases so much, but more people should get vaccinated amongst other things.
Starts about 20:48

[mj23]

Yeah, when I refer to them all getting “roasted” I am referring to the sheer volume of cases, not the severity. Like you said, at this point it’s pretty clear that when you get your shots you generally don’t get as sick. But I was already convinced of that and hence Ive already gotten all 3 doses. The mild severity of these cases is extremely good news, especially considering how well the boosted people are doing. And when I call the cases “omicron” you’re right, I don’t really know if that’s true. It just seems to fit the bill based on the early reports. The sheer explosion in spread is really unprecedented. I mean regardless as to what strain it is I think the writing is on the wall, we’ve all seen what the winter weather and holiday gatherings can do to case numbers. Last January was super gnarly for a lot of the US, and this one probably will be too. So yeah, hope everyone who can do so is scheduling an appointment for their shots. Don’t be a statistic clogging up the hospitals if you can help it.

I suspect this is gonna be the wave where we all just finally catch it and actually achieve herd immunity. Gos knows we ain’t getting any more checks to stay home

[Loki700]

Well if it's anything like last year I'll probably be sick for New Years again.... Worst part of that was I had gone to get a massage my wife had gifted me, then I was suuuuper tired.  I then thought it was just a cold and went into a store to get some stuff to ease the "cold" and decided to get tested just to be on the safe side.  Then I found out it was Covid and had to call everyone I had been in contact with.  I felt like an asshole for going into the store after I was already symptomatic.

I had worn a mask the whole time, but even so, it's a shitty feeling that I could have spread it.  Luckily it was pretty mild for me, and same for my wife, so hopefully it was some variant that wasn't as bad just in case I did spread it.

I'd actually be in favor of a lockdown and working from home again.  It sucked, don't get me wrong, but the US is leading the world in cases, which is fucking insane.  We've got a smaller population than India, and are way less dense.  To compare, India is still only at like 40% fully vaccinated, we're at 60% and have been at 50% since August.  At the same point India was at 8%.  We've had 150% of the cases they have had, yet have had 173% of the deaths they have had (and we likely have access to better medical equipment, although they do have universal health care....).  Our cases have basically been on the rise since July, and don't show any signs of stopping.  We had actually had a steady fall in cases from January to July.

Canada has been a lot better so I don't think you guys would need to lockdown, but the US definitely needs to.

[TheBoognish]

Canada has been a lot better so I don't think you guys would need to lockdown, but the US definitely needs to.

Can’t speak for all of Canada, but never under-estimate Quebec’s Premier, François Legault. He’s very trigger happy when it comes to new saftey measures. Thing is, most of our cases are in Montreal yet the whole province gets punished for it.

 He was very proud of having some of the strictest lockdowns in the world and he said he was still open to lockdowns and curfews should he decide it’s necessary. Last year, we were on lockdown + 8pm curfew from mid October to mid March. Things opened up for a week, then we were locked down again until late May, no curfew at least… Thank you O merciful God. Only thing that kept me sane was that I don’t work from home (factory mechanic)

Plus, our booster shots JUST started for the elderly. I wouldn’t be surprised to get mine in February (I’m almost 33).

Considering Quebec just had its worst number of cases in one day since the begining of the pandemic, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the first thing he does the week after Christmas. It’s an election year, so he’ll win points for letting us have Christmas.

[PAWL]

Currently have it, I assume omicron but who fucking knows. I should've got the booster before I went on a trip to Puerto Rico.. very dumb.

[lilboosie]

yea i tested positive. well this sucks.

but its been about long enough so i should be good in days. i hope

[Fhk]

 Partner recently had it, despite of being fully vaccinated. Multiple elderly people have died in my county, they were fully vaccinated as well. Almost everyone I know has had Covid has contracted it in the last 2 months. Two people in my town had their fucking hair fall out as their fevers reached unbelievable temperatures. They were fully vaccinated as well. Is is an understatement to say that They are not getting something right. I sure as fuck hope this booster turns the tide. I can't imagine it will.

[Jean-Ralphio Zaperstein]

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Canada has been a lot better so I don't think you guys would need to lockdown, but the US definitely needs to.

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Can’t speak for all of Canada, but never under-estimate Quebec’s Premier, François Legault. He’s very trigger happy when it comes to new saftey measures. Thing is, most of our cases are in Montreal yet the whole province gets punished for it.
 He was very proud of having some of the strictest lockdowns in the world and he said he was still open to lockdowns and curfews should he decide it’s necessary. Last year, we were on lockdown + 8pm curfew from mid October to mid March. Things opened up for a week, then we were locked down again until late May, no curfew at least… Thank you O merciful God. Only thing that kept me sane was that I don’t work from home (factory mechanic)
Plus, our booster shots JUST started for the elderly. I wouldn’t be surprised to get mine in February (I’m almost 33).
Considering Quebec just had its worst number of cases in one day since the begining of the pandemic, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the first thing he does the week after Christmas. It’s an election year, so he’ll win points for letting us have Christmas.

Well there you go, back to semi-lockdown in Quebec. Indoor skateparks again closed during winter......

[Some dude]

Partner recently had it, despite of being fully vaccinated. Multiple elderly people have died in my county, they were fully vaccinated as well. Almost everyone I know has had Covid has contracted it in the last 2 months. Two people in my town had their fucking hair fall out as their fevers reached unbelievable temperatures. They were fully vaccinated as well. Is is an understatement to say that They are not getting something right. I sure as fuck hope this booster turns the tide. I can't imagine it will.

If this one doesn’t, maybe the next one will.🤷🏻‍♀️

[TheBoognish]

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Canada has been a lot better so I don't think you guys would need to lockdown, but the US definitely needs to.

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Can’t speak for all of Canada, but never under-estimate Quebec’s Premier, François Legault. He’s very trigger happy when it comes to new saftey measures. Thing is, most of our cases are in Montreal yet the whole province gets punished for it.
 He was very proud of having some of the strictest lockdowns in the world and he said he was still open to lockdowns and curfews should he decide it’s necessary. Last year, we were on lockdown + 8pm curfew from mid October to mid March. Things opened up for a week, then we were locked down again until late May, no curfew at least… Thank you O merciful God. Only thing that kept me sane was that I don’t work from home (factory mechanic)
Plus, our booster shots JUST started for the elderly. I wouldn’t be surprised to get mine in February (I’m almost 33).
Considering Quebec just had its worst number of cases in one day since the begining of the pandemic, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the first thing he does the week after Christmas. It’s an election year, so he’ll win points for letting us have Christmas.

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Well there you go, back to semi-lockdown in Quebec. Indoor skateparks again closed during winter......

Yeah I was just about to write that. Fucking bummed. At least I still have hiking and ski touring.

[Gene_Harrogate]

Just got boosted last night after work by our Pfizer overlords. Had the J&J single dose the first time with no side effects, so far just a sore arm with this one.

[Fhk]

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Partner recently had it, despite of being fully vaccinated. Multiple elderly people have died in my county, they were fully vaccinated as well. Almost everyone I know has had Covid has contracted it in the last 2 months. Two people in my town had their fucking hair fall out as their fevers reached unbelievable temperatures. They were fully vaccinated as well. Is is an understatement to say that They are not getting something right. I sure as fuck hope this booster turns the tide. I can't imagine it will.

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how's she doing, man? the rona, whatever it is, is no joke.

this chick I know, who was not vaccinated, caught it in VT and had a fever for 3 weeks she said. said she was having crazy mental problems during the whole ordeal, hallucinations and what not. I can't imagine having a fever for that long. that's meningitis status brain frying.

She's good! She got off fairly easy other than the loss of taste and smell. I will know her sense of smell has come back as soon as notices the cashed out bowl scent coming from my pocket. (Still drives her crazy)  Thanks for asking bud and I hope that girl you spoke about ends up ok!

[dofrenzy]

She's good! She got off fairly easy other than the loss of taste and smell. I will know her sense of smell has come back as soon as notices the cashed out bowl scent coming from my pocket. (Still drives her crazy)  Thanks for asking bud and I hope that girl you spoke about ends up ok!

Really nice to read this update friend.

Getting my booster in the A.M.

[Hevonen]

Shits really popping off now. This summer, barely knew anyone who had had covid, now like half my friends got it. Was gonna get boosted couple days ago but there was literally half a mile line outside the vaccine place, so skipped. Now I got the virus, so I guess it works as a booster? Been really mild, little cough and possibly slight fever at times. Been working like 12-16 hours a day, so thought I was just tired for the first few days which sucks as I probably spread it to some people

[layzieyez]

I just found out one of my younger brother's best friends passed away after getting covid a second time unvaccinated. I'm guessing his first time was mild and he was also a trumper.

Please get vaccinated y'all.

[Frank and Fred]

Terrible news @layzieyez Sorry to hear that.

Did he have any underlying conditions?

[layzieyez]

None that I know. He actually lost a lot of weight a few years ago and looked really healthy.

[Fhk]

I just found out one of my younger brother's best friends passed away after getting covid a second time unvaccinated. I'm guessing his first time was mild and he was also a trumper.

Please get vaccinated y'all.

I'm sorry to hear about this as well. One would think Trumpers should fall in line soon, as he has been in the media a lot actually promoting the original vaccines. Actually He has even been taking credit because the were created while he was still president. I couldn't believe when Biden even mentioned it yesterday.

[G raham]

I just found out one of my younger brother's best friends passed away after getting covid a second time unvaccinated. I'm guessing his first time was mild and he was also a trumper.

Please get vaccinated y'all.

Whats the deal with natural immunity then if he got it twice? Or is this different variants at work

[G raham]

also my condolences

[layzieyez]

I don't have all the details but it was probably omicron according to my friend that gave me the news.

I'm not sure when he got it the first time so if he got it at the beginning of the pandemic since he was in New York, then whatever natural immunity he had either waned or no longer existed.

It also looks like it only took a few weeks from when he contracted it to his passing.

Thanks for your condolences. We used to go clubbing with him and my younger brother after I got divorced from my first wife. They really helped me move on and now my current wife and I are celebrating 20 years in 2022.

[lemonchicken91]

how bad was booster for yall (moderna)?

Got it wednesday at 5:30pm
Yesterday I was sick as a dog
Woke up today 36 hours later still w fever headaache sore throat.
Just also heard 2 coworkers got omicron this week
Trying to get a test but everything is booked until next week
already cancelled christmas fuck man

[PuffinMuffin]

how bad was booster for yall (moderna)?
 
Got it at 5:30pm 
Yesterday I was sick as a dog
Woke up today 36 hours later still w fever headaache sore throat.
Just also heard 2 coworkers got omicron this week
Trying to get a test but everything is booked until next week
already cancelled christmas fuck man

Me and my man got ours yesterday around 1 pm. Started feeling symptoms around 6 yesterday. It was a rough night, woke up several times feeling nauseous with a sore throat. Feeling worn out, wanted to skate today, but should probably conserve the energy. Sorry about your Christmas.

[cky enthusiast]

housemate got it from a blunt cyph

me and my partner dodged it, she was at the same place as him but came back negative 3x on rapid tests and neg on a PCR test

[arrbee]

how bad was booster for yall (moderna)?

Got it wednesday at 5:30pm
Yesterday I was sick as a dog
Woke up today 36 hours later still w fever headaache sore throat.
Just also heard 2 coworkers got omicron this week
Trying to get a test but everything is booked until next week
already cancelled christmas fuck man

I was 100% fine after Moderna boost. Got it on a Thursday night went to work Friday no issue and skated that weekend. I did cut booze 3 days before and drank nothing but pedialyte the whole day of and day after to stay hydrated.

Hoping it’s not Covid for you.

[dofrenzy]

Moderna boosted yesterday at 11:00 A.AM. So about 24 hours in feelin OK.  A bit tired but I started working on my flatground in the basement and that style seems to use a shit-ton of energy, so feeling a little tired, shot location on arm is sore, but overall I seem to be doing OK.

My wife got it at the same time, she is feeling good and upstairs getting a workout done.

Happiest of Holidays to all with hopes that everyone’s tomorrow morning is fire.

[friendly dave]

Moderna boosted yesterday at 11:00 A.AM. So about 24 hours in feelin OK.  A bit tired but I started working on my flatground in the basement and that style seems to use a shit-ton of energy, so feeling a little tired, shot location on arm is sore, but overall I seem to be doing OK.

My wife got it at the same time, she is feeling good and upstairs getting a workout done.

Happiest of Holidays to all with hopes that everyone’s tomorrow morning is fire.

Pretty much the same for me. Got mine yesterday, made me feel kind of tired, but that could also be attributed to waking up at 7. Normally I sleep in a bit on my days off. Anyways, I took at nap in the afternoon, then went out for drinks for my buddy's birthday. Arm is sore today, but nothing else to really mention.

[JF]

My check engine light came on in my car but I’m not going to let some car tell me what to do.  I have rights.  Also I’m switching to putting diesel in because I don’t trust Subaru.

A lot of the time your “check engine” light comes on it’s most likely the secondary air pump has stopped working. which really only means that your car will run a little rich from its normal stoich air fuel ratio parameter, which, in most cases will cause very little to zero negative affects to the reliability of your car (and will cause very little, to no pollution). Now, if the CEL is blinking that could be a bad misfire (not so bad but definitely concerning), a dead MAF sensor, bad IAT sensor or much worse. But if you really want to trust a dealership to charge you an arm and a leg to fix a problem that really isn’t worth fixing until you have to re-smog your car? Then, by all means, knock yourself out… On the subject of vacation? I am pro vaxx.