Symptoms

Rainman · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 21:19

Pfizer and Moderna's mRNA new type of vaccine.
Oxford University’s AstraZeneca, maybe even other vaccines that will be granted approval.

I don't understand, will people be given a choice as to which vaccine they would like? Are they the same in how they work?

I'd like the best vaccine. Which one is it?

LuFins Dad · 30 Nov 2020, 21:48

Your insurance might have something to say, too.

Mik · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 21:25

Astra Zeneca's will be cheaper, unless Warp Speed has skewed the pricing mechanism (which is entirely possible). It is proven technology that is easier to transport and store.

Rainman · 30 Nov 2020, 21:54

@LuFins-Dad said in Symptoms:

Your insurance might have something to say, too.

Do you mean, like:
"We (provider) will pay $100 toward the vaccine by X, which has a price of $120 and is 85% effective. If you choose Y, which is 97% effective but costs $980, the additional cost must be made by you."

Something like that?

LuFins Dad · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 21:54

@Rainman said in Symptoms:

@LuFins-Dad said in Symptoms:

Your insurance might have something to say, too.

Do you mean, like:
"We (provider) will pay $100 toward the vaccine by X, which has a price of $120 and is 85% effective. If you choose Y, which is 97% effective but costs $980, the additional cost must be made by you."

Something like that?

Yep, but just for starters... How about if in-network physicians are “encouraged” to only provide 1 (preferred) option?

Frankly, most people won’t even know or care which vaccine they are getting.

jon-nyc · 30 Nov 2020, 22:11

Most providers will only get one kind, at least at the beginning.

I’m prepared to shop around to get the one I want, if I need to.

Mik · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 21:59

Medicare will cover whatever it is, no OOP.

George K · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 22:11

@jon-nyc said in Symptoms:

I’m prepared to shop around to get the one I want, if I need to.

And that'll be....?

LuFins Dad · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 22:53

Personally, I think the US Market for vaccines will be a lot lower by late January.

LuFins Dad · 30 Nov 2020, 23:30

And Luke’s test came back positive... That’s one less vaccine needed (for at least 9 months...)

George K · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 23:30

@LuFins-Dad said in Symptoms:

And Luke’s test came back positive... That’s one less vaccine needed (for at least 9 months...)

Not a surprise, but a disappointment nevertheless. Please keep us updated on Luke, and the rest of the family, of course.

kluurs · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 23:35

Sorry to hear about Luke - hope this he avoids the long haul.

Jolly · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 23:40

Odds are very much in his favor.

My nephew was 24, and shook it off in four days, with mostly flu-like symptoms.

Loki · wrote on 30 Nov 2020, 23:42

I’m indifferent to Pfizer and Moderna. If Astra Zeneca gets to 90% I’m indifferent to that as well. I don’t care about the diff between 90 and 95%. Not exactly sure when I start thinking about it maybe under 85%. I don’t know. I will make sure everyone I know gets it fast, that matters most.