Just posted NYT:
Oh NO! Today I was in town, so went to the pharmacy and asked about Moderna booster. I was told they weren’t fully approved so the pharmacy couldn’t give me one. The helpful young lady did tell me that if I signed that I had co-morbidities I could could get a third shot instead.
I can’t read the article, don’t feel like signing up, so can you tell me if it would be worth going to town for one tomorrow?
I’m sorry, I assumed it wasn’t paywalled, my mistake. The article said that boosters other than the already approved Pfizer ones might be availableas early as this weekend so don’t go tomorrow.
I’ll try to remember to PM you when I see the announcement. I’m watching very closely because I have 4 young adult children and significant others and two grandchildren I’m eager to get boosted/vaxxed, as well as two housemates.
It’s hard to know if something has restricted access if you are already signed up. I know this because it’s happened to me.
I appreciate you trying to remember to PM me, I’m feeling pretty bulletproof but want the booster before the convention. Most of the attendees will be my age or older, the vaccination rate is going to be pretty high, but I wouldn’t want to risk bringing the Red Death to the ball.
Update please. How are things at your house?
She was prescribed an inhaler, which she said helped after she used it, but even the doctor was sort of not enthusiastic about it doing much good. She seems pretty exhausted. Her oxygen level is still close to normal–I think it’s mostly about extra effort to breathe. She still has a fever, even with ibuprofen or tylenol, and has been feeling nauseated.
She’ll get monoclonal antibody injections tomorrow afternoon. As I understand it, she may feel worse at first, but hopefully better after a day or so.
This is scary, and I’m not even sure these symptoms rise to the level of “moderate.” Anyone know how they classify cases?
Here’s how the CDC does it:
…… SARS-CoV-2 Illness Severity Criteria (adapted from the NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines)
The studies used to inform this guidance did not clearly define “severe” or “critical” illness. This guidance has taken a conservative approach to define these categories. Although not developed to inform decisions about duration of Transmission-Based Precautions, the definitions in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) COVID-19 Treatment Guidelinesexternal icon are one option for defining severity of illness categories. The highest level of illness severity experienced by the patient at any point in their clinical course should be used when determining the duration of Transmission-Based Precautions.
Mild Illness : Individuals who have any of the various signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, muscle pain) without shortness of breath, dyspnea, or abnormal chest imaging.
Moderate Illness : Individuals who have evidence of lower respiratory disease, by clinical assessment or imaging, and a saturation of oxygen (SpO2) ≥94% on room air at sea level.
Severe Illness : Individuals who have respiratory frequency >30 breaths per minute, SpO2 <94% on room air at sea level (or, for patients with chronic hypoxemia, a decrease from baseline of >3%), ratio of arterial partial pressure of oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) <300 mmHg, or lung infiltrates >50%.
Critical Illness : Individuals who have respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or multiple organ dysfunction.
In pediatric patients, radiographic abnormalities are common and, for the most part, should not be used as the sole criteria to define COVID-19 illness category. Normal values for respiratory rate also vary with age in children; thus, hypoxia should be the primary criterion to define severe illness, especially in younger children.
Fever: For the purpose of this guidance, fever is defined as subjective fever (feeling feverish) or a measured temperature of 100.0oF (37.8oC) or higher. Note that fever may be intermittent or may not be present in some people, such as those who are elderly, immunocompromised, or taking certain fever-reducing medications (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDS]…….
From what you’ve told us, your wife is well into moderate~she’s had an abnormal chest imaging, marked fever and she’s having some shortness of breath.
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I am scared for you. I’m hoping for the best.
Me, too. I feel like I can go to bed now. Do keep us posted.
Thanks for that information. It’s very helpful. It helps to put it in perspective. And it’s scary because it should be scary.
Thanks for thinking of us. And I didn’t mean to leave you hanging earlier.
My daughter, who had been declared safe to return to school today was really happy to be back, but this evening I noticed her wrapping up in blankets, so I took her temperature. It was 100.3°. So, she can’t go to school tomorrow. I have a message in to her doctor to ask what that means in terms of her quarantine and isolating from her twin, etc. She had been fever-free for 4 days before this. She seems to be feeling fine, so I’m hoping she just needs a bit more rest.
Oh, man. Your calm is impressive, I’d be in full melt down mode now.
As it stands, I’m in full worry mode instead. Please remember to take care of yourself. If you get sick, there won’t be anyone standing to take care of partner and children.
Yeah, about that…
I was sneezing earlier, so I went and took one of my home rapid tests. It was positive. I am now melting down.
I went downstairs and talked with my spouse. We made a rudimentary plan, which we will refine after getting more information tomorrow. One of the steps is to test the non-sick kiddo to see if they need to be protected from me or not.
I contacted my sister, who is willing to come help, but it’s hard to figure out a plan that doesn’t expose her. But she’s going to get her booster this weekend if it’s available (Moderna).
I was panicking earlier, but I’m trying to take one step at a time. It’s going to scare the kids when I greet them with masks in the morning, though, and tell them that I’m staying in my room when they don’t need me out with them.
Cheeses. FML. I haven’t really crossed the streams between this and my other thread, but my cat that got hit by a car might need to go back to the vet, and I haven’t a clue how that can happen if it needs to.
I just now got caught up on this thread. Eschrodinger, I’m so sorry you’re in such a fraught situation. I think taking it one step at a time is wise. There are too many possible variables to be able to plan too far ahead. I hope you remain largely asymptomatic, that your daughter is OK, and that your wife is soon on the mend.
That would be one of the things your sister could help with without undue exposure.
Oh, we have to fly her here and put her up somewhere if she comes. We don’t have any local family.
Just got up.
Oh dear.
Are you a candidate for monoclodal antibodies? I can’t remember the criteria except it needs to be early.
Whereabouts in the USA are you?
I have a message in to my doctor about monoclonal antibodies. I’m within the criteria. I’m in the Pacific NW.
I think we could get someone to take the cat and drop it off at the vet if necessary.
I hope you can get monoclonal treatment and that things start to smooth out for your family. I sent you a PM.
Damn. If you were within 100 miles of San Antonio, I’d come and get your cat and take it to the vet. We do have Dopers in the PNW area.
It’s not your job to take care of us worrywarts… but if you could keep us updated… even though I don’t know you, this feels close to home. Magic of the interwebs.