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dclarston13

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2. I have similar concerns

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Sun Jul 18, 2021, 10:08 AM

Jul 2021

Because the J&J acts differently and there is not much available information on the long term effectiveness of the J&J or how it fares against the variants. By the same token I was reading here:
https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/07/12/could-this-cdc-comment-hurt-pfizer-and-moderna/
that the Pfizer real world data in in the 60% range of effectivness but still 90+ for fatality. So maybe thats why the push for the booster. I will discuss this with my Doc in a couple of weeks.

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As a individual that has taken the J & J Vaccine [View all] turbinetree Jul 2021 OP

I guess one way to get it is to show up in the pharmacy different from which LisaL Jul 2021 #1

They take your personal info, though, right? Surely I would be getting a call from the Feds about GPV Jul 2021 #4

I don't know what kind of punishment one would get for doing that, LisaL Jul 2021 #7

That may or may not work GregariousGroundhog Jul 2021 #10

I have similar concerns dclarston13 Jul 2021 #2

My doc said keep an eye on the CDC site GPV Jul 2021 #3

I'm waiting for more study and data to emerge. Its only been a few months. Auggie Jul 2021 #5

I got the J&J and I'm not remotely worried about it being every bit as good. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #6

My oldest got J&J and I suggested he research and consider getting another shot of the other. LizBeth Jul 2021 #8

I had the J&J vaccine as well cojoel Jul 2021 #9