What I've Learned as an Internist So Far During Omicron
You can get COVID more than once.
Titres definitely decrease after the initial two doses of the vaccine of Moderna and Pfizer. Boosters help to increase the immune response.
Unlike initial onset of COVID, I have seen less long haul symptoms of COVID since people have gotten vaccinated. More so with the boosters.
I’ve had patients who refused to get their booster and got a pretty hefty case of Omicron. Despite having COVID in 2020. Despite having one dose of the Janssen vaccine.
It’s not fun to have to deal with other viruses like influenza. Get your flu shot this year. There’s still time before the peak of flu season (February).
Most of my patients who are fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID have fared pretty well.
Drinking plenty of fluids before and after your COVID vaccine/ booster definitely helps reduce side effects.
Don’t rely on being immune if you have had COVID and have a positive COVID antibody. I’ve had patients who still got pretty sick.
Don’t run your own science experiments during a pandemic. Leave that to the scientists.
Do keep your appointments for your routine exams. It’s important not to skip. Find out what measures your doctor’s offices take to keep you safe. In my own office, we take extreme measures to keep our patients safe.
More to come….
