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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-biden-administration-to-urge-americans-get-new-covid-19-boosters-2/
Moderna said on Thursday its updated vaccine is effective against the Eris and Fornax COVID-19 variants
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-biden-administration-to-urge-americans-get-new-covid-19-boosters-2/
Moderna said on Thursday its updated vaccine is effective against the Eris and Fornax COVID-19 variants
I find these sort of article really frustrating. They say you should get the updated vaccine, but don't say when it will be available. Give me a date when I can plan to be able to get it. If you don't have the exact date it'll be available, is it really worth reporting, yet?
I guess the idea is to get the idea in people’s heads early, but I agree. Unless you can tell me when I can find the vaccine locally, go away.
It says the administration will be urging people to get the booster this Autumn. I expect that's when the updated vaccination will be available. They can't say 'October 13' because there are still unknowns in production and distribution, but I expect there will be more detail coming.
This isn't the announcement, just news that there will be one. The news here is that Modern has develloped an updated shot. The article is doing its best to answer the obvious 'when can I get it' question
This isn't the announcement, just news that there will be one
And that's my issue with it. Why do we need an announcement that an announcement is coming? In the future, will we get an announcement announcing the impending announcement of an announcement? It's just absurdism to me. Just wait until the final announcement with all necessary details.
Why do we need an announcement that an announcement is coming?
The honest answer is that these sites make money off traffic, so they have no incentive to wait for actual concrete news instead of just churning out another headline with "Biden" and "COVID" in it to generate some clicks.
And then the trailer will start with a 5 second eyecatch trailer to convince you to watch the trailer you just looked up to watch.
Eventually the 5 second eyecatch will itself need a zinger.
This is how it goes.
Thursday: Moderna announces new vaccine
Whitehouse Correspondent: "When will Americans be able to get this new vaccine?"
Press secretary: checks notes "We will make further announcements in the autun whjen we have details and will urge all Americans to have a booster"
Correspondent: Excellent - 400 words there for the news desk.
It will, no doubt be useful as a heads-up to health-care folk, to start thinking about planning a new vaccination programme.
The least they can do is either number or codename the shots. How do I ask the local pharmacy if they have the updated shot? "The one they've been working on for a while?" "Just came out?"
Call it booster shot #, give it a more interesting name, or call it an amalgamation of the strains it targets.
I mean if the boosters come as frequently as the flu vaccine, then you won't have to worry about the name or number of it.
"I'm here for my yearly flu and/or COVID vaccine."
Something like CV19B-MDRN-202309 would be nice. But as we're moving into the maintenance phase of this virus, I imagine that it'll just come to be known as the "Fall 2023 COVID shot", similar to flu shots.
I just got mine in Canada. Asked the pharmacist if they have the new shot that helps protect against the latest strain and they said not yet.
Why are you acting like it's so difficult? Lol
As far as I know, the Government has quit paying for covid vaccines, which means it's unlikely the poor or those with high deductible insurance will get them. I believe Pfizer was looking at charging $120-130 a shot which puts it out of reach for the vast majority of the working poor.
Make them free and I'll go get another one. Part of the reason I got all the boosters is because it was easy to do and free. The taste of healthcare without worrying about insurance was fantastic.