So you J&J vaccine folks out there...

[luv2fly]

I'm one as well and now that it looks like anyone over 18 will soon be able to get a J&J booster, I'm wondering whether it makes sense to do so or wait a bit for a decision to come out regarding getting the Pfizer or Moderna booster instead. Thoughts?

[mucifer]

1. Did you read the article from "The Atlantic"? Link

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/10/mix-match-booster-covid-vaccine/620395/

[luv2fly]

4. Thanks for the link

Hadn't read this article but had heard the gist of it. Waiting for more news and recommendations though, which are apparently going to come out next week I think.

[TreasonousBastard]

7. Just did-- very interesting.

[NurseJackie]

2. It's probably better to listen to the experts rather than "doing research" on DU...

Thoughts?

It's probably better to listen to the experts rather than "doing research" on DU by taking informal polls like this to see what others are doing.

[luv2fly]

9. Snark unnecessary

Did I say I was "doing research" as you so snarkily put it? I asked a question on what others are thinking.

[NurseJackie]

12. No, I said it. -- Yes, you asked, I answered.

Did I say I was "doing research"

No, I said it. After all, that's what's going on here. Making a decision based on a consensus of what other random anonymous individuals are doing (or advising) is exactly that.

I asked a question on what others are thinking.

Yes, you asked, I answered and made it clear that the smart thing to do would be to listen to the public information that's coming from the medical and scientific communities. There was no snark. I was being direct.

Good luck. I hope you do the smart thing.

[bluecollar2]

5. I got the J&J back in March

From a FEMA location. It was all that we could get at the time.

Was wondering the same but in the end I'll do what my GP advises. I've got an appointment on the 28th.

[Shermann]

6. Take what's approved and available now

If the J&J booster efficacy lagged the mRNA vaccines too much, they would probably just abandon it

[Phoenix61]

8. Based on NIH data it looks like the best

option is a Moderna booster and the worst is another J&J. Hopefully that will be officially advised sooner rather than later.

[luv2fly]

10. That's what I am thinking as well

Thank you for your reply.

[LisaL]

11. Yes, it seems like a no brainer to boost J&J with Moderna or Pfizer.

I also hope they let J&J folks to boost with mRNA vaccines sooner rather than later.

[SarasotaDem]

13. I will get J&J again

T-Cells

Interesting article
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/08/18/heres-why-johnson-johnsons-vaccine-could-overtake/

[LisaL]

14. What they call "highly effective" is 71% at preventing hospitalization.

It's not really that highly effective if you stop and think what that means. People still have a pretty decent chance of ending up in the hospital after J&J.