My wife's family (including her) are all sick with covid. That's 5 people. They all skipped this year's booster (due to negligence), and I was the only one to take it.

My wife was the first to test positive on the 26th, I of course spent the most time with her, went to all the same gatherings, hugs, etc. I have spent hours (masked up) in urgent care and ER, in enclosed spaces like cars and homes, taking care of her and her parents. I have tested negative daily.

The boosters work. Please, for you and your loved ones that would be burdened should you need serious care, keep up with the boosters.

I'm fucking exhausted.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm glad you dodged it this time. Hopefully you miss it going forward. I've also been in close contact with known positives. I'm negative.

I'm just not convinced of the necessity of additional boosters until the time that everyone gets onboard with the same idea of a one vaccine to cover flu & Covid.

[–] Wrench@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There's not going to be one vaccine to rule them all (with the current tech). Covid, just like the flu, is widely distributed and mutates quickly. The boosters every year target specific strains that they think will be prominent during high season (now).

Every year, expect new boosters that target different strains from the previous year. The viruses evolve, and so must the vaccines.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I grasp the concept. Just like the flu shot being a gamble of which strain will be most prevalent.

I know Moderna is in clinical trials for a one shot combo.

As you can read... I'm just not convinced I need another booster. You should be glad I'm 4 deep. There are millions at zero or 2.