Last week, my wife and I went to get boosters for Covid and flu. Covid is making a late summer resurgence, so it made sense to do that. Jenni also needed Shingrix, so she added that one. Admittedly, there were some uncomfortable days behind that choice.
She has had a sore arm for the better part of a week. I had a fibro flare for a couple of days. Nevertheless, I went this morning and got an adult MMR II booster.
Why that one? I’m 68 years old, I never had measles as a child, there’s no record of me being vaccinated, and any vaccine I might have received in the appropriate time frame was functionally ineffective. I also never had mumps or rubella. I have chronic conditions, including my cardiac issues. My system would likely not handle measles well.
Measles has very recently surfaced in Pittsburgh. Only one case reported so far, but I’m not taking any chances. And yes, my PCP agreed that this was appropriate for me. She said “you are considered unvaccinated” and agreed I needed a single booster.
I believe in science and vaccines. Vaccines save lives. The journey continues.
An Aging Trans Woman 
Indeed. Long live science and I’m glad you all are taking care of yourselves, even if it’s annoying.
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Let me correct myself a bit: I mean the side effects are annoying.
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I understood that. 👍
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Well, taking care of oneself can be annoying in itself, too! 😀
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🫂 Thanks Nat!
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No problem. 🫂
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Good work, both of you. My turn’s coming up next month, for shots. I have actually had all three of MMR, but still had the shots later in life, too. Anyway, I’m thinking of adding pneumonia to the COVID and flu this year.
I hope you both are doing all right! It’s good to “see” you! 🙂
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I got the pneumonia one back in 2023. It was the PC 20 at the time. There’s a newer one, but CDC still recommends the one I got for most people. Check with your medical team if in doubt.
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Thanks! I’ll do that, as my annual is in a month. Usually taking the COVID and flu gets me tired and a little achy the next day, so I’ll get that info and go back for pneumonia after the appointment.
It is so good to visit with you, Janet!
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Good chatting with you too 🫂
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