Symptoms

[LuFins Dad]

@Mik Thanks! I will keep that as backup for myself and Karla. I still want him to go to our Physician first... I imagine Karla and I will need to be tested once he’s clear.

[Rainman]

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]

Your insurance might have something to say, too.

[Mik]

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]

@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]

@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]

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]

Medicare will cover whatever it is, no OOP.

[George K]

@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]

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

[LuFins Dad]

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

[George K]

@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]

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

[Jolly]

Odds are very much in his favor.

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

[Loki]

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.

[Jolly]

On another note, my wife's friend is doing a bit better. She may make it.

Part of her problem was a bleed, and they did give her one unit. SIL says they are seeing a lot of bleeds with patients on Remdesivir.

[Copper]

I hope Luke is done with it quickly.

[George K]

[Mik]

Glad to see him being aggressive in treatment. Has she had any Dexamethasone?

[George K]

@Mik said in Symptoms:

Glad to see him being aggressive in treatment. Has she had any Dexamethasone?

No, she hasn't.