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Siwsan

(27,285 posts) Fri Apr 28, 2023, 10:29 AM Apr 2023

I had to pick up a prescription so I asked the pharmacist about the latest Covid booster

He said to check back in a week, or so, and it will be available. So I will. I had the last one back in October.

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I had to pick up a prescription so I asked the pharmacist about the latest Covid booster (Original Post) Siwsan Apr 2023 OP

I guess it depends on where you are - our local Walgreen's has them now, Ocelot II Apr 2023 #1

The current booster is the latest... IggleDuer Apr 2023 #2

I thought I read that they recommend re-boosting with the last one, for now, if you are 'vulnerable' Siwsan Apr 2023 #3

Yes, but it is the current, not a "newer" booster yet. IggleDuer Apr 2023 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author IggleDuer Apr 2023 #6

Second shots of the bivalent booster are currently being offered to people Ocelot II Apr 2023 #4

Ocelot II

(120,824 posts)

1. I guess it depends on where you are - our local Walgreen's has them now,

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 10:31 AM

Apr 2023

got mine yesterday with the usual results - sore arm, really sleepy. It's raining so a good day to stay in and vegetate.

IggleDuer

(974 posts)

2. The current booster is the latest...

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 10:33 AM

Apr 2023

… has been out since last fall. The new one hasn’t completed clinical trials yet.

Siwsan

(27,285 posts)

3. I thought I read that they recommend re-boosting with the last one, for now, if you are 'vulnerable'

Reply to IggleDuer (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 10:48 AM

Apr 2023

That's what my brain is saying.

IggleDuer

(974 posts)

5. Yes, but it is the current, not a "newer" booster yet.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 11:20 AM

Apr 2023

N/T

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Ocelot II

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4. Second shots of the bivalent booster are currently being offered to people

Reply to IggleDuer (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 28, 2023, 10:54 AM

Apr 2023

over 65 or with compromised immune systems. It is the same one that came out in September, we are just getting another dose of it.

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