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US General Discussion / President Biden has received the updated Covid-19 vaccine
« on: September 25, 2023, 07:32:25 pm »
SUMMARY - President Joseph Biden of the United States received the Covid-19 vaccine over this past weekend (September 23-24, 2023).

LINK - https://www.kadn.com/news/coronavirus/biden-has-gotten-the-updated-covid-19-vaccine/article_ee55f038-5b6f-11ee-8b7f-87f5b3ece6a2.html

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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Who's got the new "updated Covid-19 shot"?
« on: September 23, 2023, 04:38:29 pm »
I think that I finally rounded the corner, so to speak, at about the 26-27 hour mark. I woke up from (yet another) nap and the brain fog is nowhere in sight. Still a bit fatigued, still a bit wobbly but definitely better than earlier in the day. I'll attempt a light dinner (I do have some hunger) and I've been drinking a lot more water lately. Injection site is still sore but manageable; No pick-up basketball games for me!  ;D

Anyway, I think that'll be the last entry for me about my reactions to the latest Covid-19 shot. Always interested in hearing how others fared. Remember - As bad as the reaction might be, it's better than being on a ventilator or in a hospital.

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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Who's got the new "updated Covid-19 shot"?
« on: September 23, 2023, 05:25:29 am »
Thanks for replying, Lora W.

I'm about 14-15 hours in. Generally achy but not so much that laying down is the only option. Walking and standing up is a chore. I can do it but my body is really leery of doing those activities for more than a moment. When I went outside to retrieve the newspaper, I walked very casually as opposed to walking quickly or even lightly jogging. I don't have a lot of brain fog (I'm typing this reply out, after all) but, especially when standing or walking, there's a bit of lightheadedness. Injection point is sore and I can lift my arm 70% before significant discomfort occurs. Ate 20% of normal breakfast volume without too much difficulty but had zero appetite.

Overall, I almost think that this reaction is somewhat milder (but not mild) to what I was expecting as, I've written previously, my reactions tend to be strong. I am really glad that I am not going into work today (I normally wouldn't on a Saturday) but even if I could remote in (which I can't), I wouldn't do it.

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Off Topic Discussion / Who's got the new "updated Covid-19 shot"?
« on: September 22, 2023, 03:28:11 pm »
I thought that I would start a topic about the new 'updated Covid-19 vaccine.' Specifically, who has received the vaccination and their bodily reaction to it. I thought that it would be fun to share experiences. For the record, I just received the updated Covid-19 vaccine about an hour ago. I currently feel fine but I tend to have strong reactions that are about twelve hours delayed (which is partially the reason why I'm starting this topic now and not tomorrow).

Anyway, feel free to write your thoughts here about the new updated Covid-19 vaccine.

I'd just like to thank the very nice Walgreen pharmacy person who allowed me to be (realistically) a walk-in. He didn't have to administer the vaccination but he did. Although I am a little concerned about the pricing snafu that some people have been experiencing, I'd rather get a small bill that can be resolved than a much larger one by being admitted to a hospital.

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TV Personalities / Vorderman, Carol - UK broadcaster
« on: September 19, 2023, 07:30:52 pm »
SUMMARY - Carol Vorderman, United Kingdom (UK) television personality, known for her work on shows such as "Countdown" (not to be confused with the former show of same name from United States channel MSNBC) and "Loose Women," has tested positive for Covid-19. She is experiencing symptoms such as tiredness, headaches and a runny nose.

LINK - https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1814390/carol-vorderman-illness-bedridden-covid

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Covid Treatments / 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals - Withdraws Application for Covid-19 Drug
« on: September 18, 2023, 07:37:55 pm »
SUMMARY - A company called "60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals" has withdrawn a study application to the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a drug that the company is developing, Tafenoquine (branded as Arakoda), for use concerning Covid-19. Tafenoquine has already been approved for the prevention of malaria.

LINK - https://news.yahoo.com/60-degrees-pharma-withdraws-mid-212041786.html

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Canadian Covid Discussion / Saskatchewan, Canada - Positive cases rise to 96 - 1 new death
« on: September 18, 2023, 07:30:47 pm »
SUMMARY - The province of Saskatchewan in the country of Canada report that they have 96 cases of Covid-19 and 1 new death from Covid-19. There have been 156 Covid-19 deaths in the province this year.

LINK - https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/latest-sask-covid-19-report-shows-increase-1.6566835

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International Covid Discussion / Philippines - 136 new cases
« on: September 18, 2023, 07:24:45 pm »
SUMMARY - The Republic of the Philippines has reported 136 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total active cases of 2,775 which is the highest number in the past 17 days.

LINK - https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/882504/philippines-logs-136-new-covid-19-cases/story/

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Virus Outbreaks / Nipah virus - India - 2 Dead so far
« on: September 16, 2023, 10:02:27 am »
SUMMARY - Two citizens from the country of India (in the state of Kerala) have died recently of the Nipah virus. The Nipah virus was first identified in 1999 in Malaysia. The virus is not known to be airborne but recent evidence suggests that it may have obtained human-to-human transmission. The virus currently has a 75% fatality rate.

LINK - https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/09/15/1199886718/another-nipah-outbreak-in-india-what-do-we-know-about-this-virus-and-how-to-stop

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US General Discussion / U.S. Covid rates approach initial 2020 peak
« on: September 16, 2023, 09:53:52 am »
SUMMARY - The United States (US) is reaching Covid infection rates that approach the initial 2020 peaks. Despite the new boosters being formulated to protect against XBB.1.5, they provide renewed protection against current strains (EG.5 & BA.2.86). Scientists are concerned about certain mutations appearing in the most recent strains prevalent in the U.S..

LINK - https://fortune.com/well/2023/09/16/united-states-covid-levels-approach-first-pandemic-peak-2020-who-urges-vaccination-boosters-high-risk/

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Actors and Actresses / Han So Hee - South Korean actress
« on: September 12, 2023, 07:28:59 pm »
SUMMARY - Han So Hee, a South Korean actress, has tested positive for Covid-19. She first began feeling discomfort on September 9th. She is currently at home and resting.

LINK - https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/09/actress-han-so-hee-tests-positive-for-covid-19

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Other Viruses And Diseases / MERS-CoV - Saudi Arabia - 2 Dead
« on: September 12, 2023, 07:18:03 pm »
SUMMARY - Two men have died in the nation of Saudi Arabia from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), according to the World Health Organization (WHO). MERS is part of the coronavirus family which is related to Covid-19. While MERS is far deadlier than Covid-19, it is also far less contagious.

LINK - https://www.the-sun.com/health/9067167/mers-covid-saudi-arabia/

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Covid Treatments / FDA approves updated Pfizer & Moderna boosters
« on: September 11, 2023, 04:16:10 pm »
SUMMARY - The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated Covid-19 boosters from Pfizer & Moderna. The new boosters protect against the latest virus strain, EG.5.

LINK - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/11/health/fda-signs-off-on-updated-covid-19-vaccines/index.html

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Canadian Covid Discussion / British Columbia - 30% of patients in one hospital have Covid-19
« on: September 08, 2023, 07:58:33 pm »
SUMMARY - 30% of patients at Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Vancouver Island have tested positive for Covid-19. Officials are reluctant to use the word "outbreak" for fear that it may have negative connotations for the public.

LINK - https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-vancouver-island-no-outbreak-1.6959369

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Covid Outbreaks / St. Charles, Missouri, US - HS Football Game Cancelled due to Covid Outbreak
« on: September 08, 2023, 07:52:38 pm »
SUMMARY - At Duchesne Catholic High School, the (American) football team canceled Friday's (2028-09-08) game because the team has ten players infected with Covid-19 and was unable to field enough players.

LINK - https://fox2now.com/sports/duchesne-football-game-canceled-after-covid-19-outbreak/

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