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I'd love to see the results for mNEXSPIKE next.

drfresh2

The press release says:
“Preliminary analysis showed the 2025-2026 formula of Spikevax generated greater than an 8-fold increase in LP.8.1-neutralizing antibodies across age groups.”

I don’t understand it: an 8-fold increase compared to what? Compared to not having the vaccine at all? Compared to the previous vaccine? Compared to having contracted that strain of the virus? It doesn’t have any clear meaning that I can see.

Whybecauseoh

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Good news.

Antibody data is great but what I would really like to see is a new large clinical trial to see if the vaccine is still necessary, and for who exactly. It’s not the same virus as the OG wild type COVID, and also population immunity has changed since the original large trials were done in 2020. 



(I’m not trying to channel RFK here. A new trial can shut the vaccine skeptics up and give us some real guidance.)

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Due_Yesterday8881

Got it at CVS yesterday no problems, no questions asked.

gumbos

This is not hard: 1) open your pharmacy app. 2) Lie about the underlying condition question. 3) book your appointment

No one is going to verify or challenge you. You’re welcome.

Jack-Burton-Says

startfragment

I used to smoke but my underlying condition was that I wanted a Covid vaccine. Good to have a fallback.

chironsbeard

Mental health conditions: sever anxiety disorder (due to RFK JR restriction of vaccines)

QueerVortex

Walgreens offers the shot to anyone under 65 who attests to having one of those conditions. I just got mine today in San Francisco.

gregor_e

Pharmacists are always confused. They're vending machines that get most things wrong.

cowinabadplace

I had an appointment last week at a Walgreens in Castro. Was about to get both flu and Covid no problem, but then my insurance (CCHP) wouldn’t cover it and I didn’t feel like paying $450+ out of pocket. So there’s definitely some chaos-I even called CCHP to inquire about where to go to be covered, couldn’t get an answer. Told me he’d research and call me back, that was last Friday and still no phone call 😣

rainbowtwilightshy

I got mine at the CVS on 32nd Ave and it was super smooth. The pharmacist didn’t ask any questions so I really could have put anything into the online booking system to get an appointment. and it was completely free. 10/10, do recommend

FluorideLover

If the pharmacists are confused, then i doubt youll have issues getting the vaccine. Definitely would get it sooner rather than later, because its future is anything but secure

guhman123

Dear Kaiser: STFU about FDA approval. Just get stocked and give shots. Nobody here gives a f what worm-brain thinks.

Ambitious-Wait-5705

Anyone can get the shot, don't let them tell you you can't. RFK has no power in the Republic of California.

lunartree

Pharmacists are confused about being pharmacacists. You need to advocate for yourself, aka don't take "no" for an answer. The amount of times I have to tell them what's going on, I may as well have gotten my license.

sfcitygirl88

So my baby has a pediatrician at Sutter health and when we asked, they said she can't get it. Does anyone know where a 6+month old baby can get the covid vaccine?

pewpewmeow1

What a completely avoidable public health fiasco. This was by design to sow confusion and doubt, and discourage people from getting vaccinated. It’s a complete abdication of responsibility by the DHHS / CDC.

Go to CVS website/app for appt. Click the box indicating you qualify. Show up.

PudelWinter

Got mine at Walgreens today. Nothing asked aside the normal questionary.

Modern_Doshin

California needs to take a stand and just make it official.  WA state made it a standing order and any pharmacy that refuses can be reported to the state board.

victorinseattle

What is the source for this article? Can’t seem to find it.

subgirl13

thunderstormsxx

Got it at Safeway on Monday. No questions, no cost.

MarcooseOnTheLoose

Anyone on this thread can attest to Aetna covering?

reducedelk

“This restriction is based on, well, politics. It’s not based on sound science.”

The current rules are the same or better than in any European country. Do they follow different science there?

apworld

Just don’t do it.. you’ll be fine without it

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Looks like the FDA license will go into effect this Friday or soon after. They will likely limit access to those aged 65+ or with high-risk. I was able to access most of this article through a paywall blocker, but I wasn't able to view the list of high-risk conditions that would qualify someone for vaccine access because they are included on an imbedded slideshow on the webpage. Would someone with Washington Post access be able to post the full list here? Thanks so much.

stine-imrl

I’m battling a case right now. I got the Novavax vaccine on January 1 of 2025. My symptoms are fairly mild. I had it almost exactly a year ago as well. Called my doctor for Paxlovid and they declined saying my symptoms weren’t severe and it doesn’t really do much in terms of a benefit. I had Paxlovid last year and it helped a lot. I went to urgent care and got a prescription and I’m taking it now. I don’t see why doctors refused to prescribe it when it really does help. I’m fairly healthy except for a leaky valve. Wish my doctor says qualifies for heart disease.

marcmkkoy

Tell your doctor you have a history of pulmonary embolism in your family and or blood clots.   

I do have those things and have survived. But it’s not like their checking your “I had a blood clot card” at the pharmacy

nerdwithme

Damn. I really picked the wrong year to go to work on my weight and succeed for once.

aboutthreequarters

Can’t you just say you took up smoking
ETA although I guess if you qualify for any of these they will either raise your rates or use it in the future to drop you!

HostilePile

I’m a teacher and was planning on getting vaccinated before school starts. Should I just go get one now?  Before whatever happens?

amybk27

Imagine someone having to lie to get a vaccine. 

Wtf is going on.

Azer1287

I have an appt for the 24/25 vax today… didn’t get it last fall because I got covid the week before my appt. Now I’m wondering if I should delay and wait for the new one?  But how long will it take for the actual roll out?

Healthy-Neat-2989

no paywall [https://archive.is/takTK](https://archive.is/takTK)

Shobed

I have asthma so I definitely qualify. If they need proof, I’ll show them my inhaler.

Glittering_Tea5502

Many thanks. What does this mean for Moderna?

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