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COVID 19 VACCINE UPDATE (9+ THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GETTING VACCINATED)

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Nearly two years ago, it showed up like a tsunami…and a wave of disease, death,
and destruction swept over all of us. According to Statista, as of September 1,
2021, the number of confirmed and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 disease
surpassed 40 million in America, with 657,910 deaths reported.

There is not one corner of the globe that this pandemic’s immensity and darkness
have not impacted. It might be hard to imagine any good news coming out of such
a real-life horror story – but, there is a glimmer of hope and light.

As life seemed to be spinning out of control, something was happening backstage.
The best and brightest researchers in the world were pouring everything they
knew into developing a vaccine that would protect us from the enemy novel virus.
Now, it is here!! As of September 1, 2021, 53% of all Americans are fully
vaccinated and about 63% have recieved one dose.

However, as with anything new – especially vaccines – there are always lots of
questions and plenty of considerations. As of September 1, 2021 – this is what
we know about the available vaccines in America.

NEW INFORMATION: Obesity affects vaccine effectiveness.

Early in the pandemic, it became clear that older people and those with chronic
conditions, including obesity, were at greater risk for more serious disease if
they contracted COVID-19. That remains true, but new science has shown that
individual who are overweight or obese now have a new problem to worry about.
Obesity may hamper the effectiveness of Covod vaccines.

A new study suggests that lean or normal weight individuals have a more robust
antibody response after COVID vaccine. This may result in shorter duration of
protection and/or lower vaccine effectivness in obese or overweight individuals.

Additional studies demonstrate that elevated blood pressure and excessive
abdominal fat lead to suboptimal antibody responses after vaccination.

If you needed another reason to lose weight and get your blood pressure in
control… this is it.

SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Heart inflammation after vaccine – reports on the rise

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have
been more than one thousand reports of heart inflammation reported following the
administration of mRNA Covid-19 vaccination. As of August 25, 2021, CDC and FDA
have confirmed 788 cases of myocarditis or pericarditis. These cases appear to
be concentrated in young men, 16 years of age and older, typically after the
second dose.

Myocarditis involves inflammation of the heart muscle with symptoms of fever,
fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, and chest pain that hurts when
leaning forward. Pericarditis involves the lining outside of the heart with
similar symptoms to myocarditis.

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee June 10, 2021
meeting presentation outlined the early safety data of Pfizer-BioNTech
vaccination in persons aged 12-15-year-old and myocarditis and pericarditis
following mRNA vaccination.

According to the CDC, patients who have presented for medical care have
responded well and rapidly to medications and rest. At this time, the CDC is
still recommending Covid-19 vaccinations for everyone 12 years of age and older.

About COVID-19 vaccines

The CDC has recommended that the following groups of people be offered the
vaccine first.

* Health care personnel
* Adult residents of long-term care facilities
* Essential persons like first responders and teachers
* People 75 years of age or older
* People ages 65-74
* People ages 16-64 who have underlying medical conditions
* Other essential persons who work in industries such as food service and
construction

Note: Keep in mind that guidelines may vary by state.

Vaccines are FREE, here’s how to get yours

Vaccines are now widely available to anyone who wants one. The federal
government is providing vaccines free to anyone living in America regardless of
their health insurance or immigration status. Check with your local pharmacy to
see if they have appointments for vaccines available or go online here to find
out whether your local pharmacy is participating in The Federal Retail Pharmacy
Program. You can also contact your state health department to find other
vaccination locations.

Three vaccines authorized

There are presently three vaccines that are authorized for use in America:

* Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – With an efficacy rate of 95%, this
vaccine is available for persons 16 years or older. Recipients receive two
injections 21 days apart.
* Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine – With an efficacy rate of 94.1%, against the
alpha variant and 66% against delta, this vaccine is available for people 18
years or older. Recipients received two injections 28 days apart.
* Janssen vaccine by Johnson & Johnson – The CDC and the FDA are currently
recommending the use of this single dose vaccine after a temporary pause to
investigate reports of blood clots.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines use messenger RNA technology while the J&J
vaccine uses a more traditional virus-based technology.

Messenger RNA technology

Messenger RNA ( mRNA)vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19.
Contrary to what you may have heard about these vaccines, mRNA does not enter
the cells’ nucleus, which means it can’t alter DNA. Cells receive instruction on
how to make a harmless protein unique to the virus. Once copies of the protein
are made, the genetic material from the vaccine is destroyed. In response to the
protein, the body makes T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes that fight off the
COVID-19 virus if an infection happens.

According to Dr. Joshua Levitt, there are two pieces of welcome news about mRNA
vaccines:

1. Adjuvants: Chemical adjuvants are ingredients that are added to traditional
vaccines to stimulate a stronger immune response. Because mRNA vaccines work
differently than traditional vaccines, they do not require the same
adjuvants, so the ingredient list is actually “cleaner” than many
traditional vaccines.
2. Preservatives: mRNA is an unstable molecule that requires extremely cold
temperatures to maintain its integrity. Those cold temperatures reduce the
need for extra preservatives which are required in traditional vaccines.

According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), persons with the following
should not be vaccinated with an mRNA vaccine

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* If you have had a serious allergic reaction or immediate reaction to any
vaccine ingredient, you should not get the vaccine. This includes a reaction
to polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polysorbate. Although polysorbate is not in
either of the vaccines mentioned above, it is closely related to PEG, which
is in the vaccines.

* If you have a severe allergic reaction or an immediate allergic reaction
after the first dose, you should not get another injection even if the
reaction was not severe. Examples of an immediate reaction include hives,
swelling, or wheezing occurring within four hours of vaccination.

Note: If you have had a severe allergic reaction to injectables in the past, you
can still get the vaccine, but you need to be monitored for 30 minutes after
getting the vaccine.

What if I have an underlying condition?

If you have an underlying medical condition, the CDC states that you can get the
vaccine as long as you have not had a reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine or any of
its ingredients. There is, however, very little information about the safety of
the vaccine in people who have autoimmune disorders or a weakened immune system.

What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Because there is limited data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant
or breastfeeding women, it is best to speak with your healthcare provider before
considering the vaccine.

Those that have already had COVID-19

If you have already had COVID-19, a vaccine may help prevent re-infection in the
future. Because it is unknown how long immunity after getting COVID-19 lasts,
the CDC is recommending vaccination 90 days after an initial diagnosis.

Possible reactions to COVID-19 vaccines

The following reactions are possible after the first or second vaccine
injection.

* Swelling, pain, or redness at the injection site
* Fatigue
* Fever (remember, this is a sign that your immune system is working)
* Headache
* Muscle pain
* Joint pain
* Chills
* Swollen lymph nodes
* General unwell feeling
* Nausea and vomiting

* An important note for women: It is common for axillary (armpit) lymph nodes
to become enlarged on the side where the COVID vaccine was administered. The
enlargement can persist for several weeks after the vaccine. Because axillary
lymph node enlargement can also occur in breast cancer, this otherwise minor
side effect can strike fear in many women after the vaccine. As a result, many
experts are now recommending that women avoid unnecessary testing and delay
mammograms and for one month after getting a COVID vaccine to allow time for
enlarged lymph nodes to subside.

It is important to note that getting the COVID-19 vaccine may cause some side
effects similar to symptoms of the virus. If you have been exposed to COVID-19
and you develop symptoms more than three days after being vaccinated – or if
your symptoms persist for two or more days – quarantine and get tested.

What about long-term side effects?

Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trials started in the
summer of 2020. Because of this, it is impossible to know what long-term side
effects, if any, may occur. To stay current with all of the safety data
surrounding vaccines, you can visit the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.
This site provides data available to the public.

Do I need to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine?

There is a lot of information circling out there about what to do before a
COVID-19 vaccination – it is imperative to sort through what is credible and
just talk. Are you wondering about how best to prepare for a COVID-19
vaccination? Here is what the experts are saying.

* According to Aaron E. Glatt, MD and hospital epidemiologist and chief of
infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, NY, there is
nothing specific a person needs to do before taking the vaccine apart from
reporting any previous serious allergic reactions.

* Blanka Kaplan, MD, is a specialist in adult and pediatric allergy and
immunology at Northwell Health in Great Neck, NY. According to Kaplan, if you
take allergy medicine, you should not stop taking it before being vaccinated.

* Kaplan also advises against taking any kind of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin before and 2 hours after
vaccination – unless instructed otherwise by your physician. These may cause
an allergic reaction in some people.

* Kaplan’s additional advice includes avoiding alcohol 24 hours after
vaccination and avoiding strenuous exercise 2 hours before and 2 hours after
vaccination. Also, skip the hot shower 2 hours before and 2 hours after
vaccination as it can cause allergic reactions in some people.

What you should do to support a healthy immune system

According to the experts, there are a few things that you can do to support your
immune system doing its job.

Stay hydrated – The first one is to stay well-hydrated. Hydration is fundamental
to keeping your immune system healthy. It is recommended to drink a minimum of
half their body weight in ounces of water. If you are a coffee drinker, drink
one cup of water extra for every cup of coffee you drink. Choose purified water
and herbal tea.

Eat right – Eating a whole food diet is a great way to stay healthy and keep
your immune system in top shape. Skip the sugar-laden drinks, refined vegetable
oil snacks, and munch on some carrots and hummus instead. The more colorful your
diet, the better – include delicious fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole
grains, and healthy fat.

Sleep well – For your immune system to do what it needs to do, you need to adopt
a healthy sleeping routine. Studies show that people who do not get enough sleep
are more likely to get sick when exposed to a common cold virus. Additionally, a
lack of sleep can also impact how fast you recover if you do get sick. Try to go
to bed early and get at least 7-9 hours of quality sleep. Put away the
electronics an hour before bed and sleep in a dark and cool room.

Stay active – Regular exercise is vital to overall health and wellbeing and a
robust immune system. Exercise helps increase circulation, allowing cells and
substances of the immune system to circulate through the body and do their job.

Manage stress – Being in a constant state of stress can take its toll on your
mental and physical health and impede proper immune function. Although small
bouts of stress may induce immune function, chronic stress does the opposite by
increasing inflammation and lowering lymphocytes, which are white blood cells
that help keep infection at bay. If you battle with chronic stress, try to adopt
some health stress-beating habits like journaling, exercising, deep breathing,
yoga, and spending time in nature.

What the future holds

As more vaccines are approved, and data flows in from the current vaccines being
administered, new information will follow. Just as COVID-19 is unique, so are
the approaches underway to protect us against the virus. Continue to practice
good hygiene, social distancing, and wear a mask in public. And always get your
information from credible, expert sources. If you have questions or concerns
about the COVID-19 vaccine, speak with your healthcare provider.

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