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ARRs tend to be ignored because they give a much less impressive effect size than RRRs: 1·3% for the AstraZeneca–Oxford, 1·2% for the Moderna–NIH, 1·2% for the J&J, 0·93% for the Gamaleya, and 0·84% for the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccines.
Ltldogg wrote:I got my second dose of Pfizer on Friday, 4/9. I did not have any side effects from either dose. I was able to get the vaccines through the Phoenix VA Hospital, which opened vaccinations to Veterans of all ages several weeks ago.
Scott
Mom+Me wrote:Thank you for your service, Scott!!! So glad you had no complications/side-effects.
openmind wrote:Just curious what everyone thinks about the myocarditis, especially in young men...
vegman wrote:openmind wrote:Just curious what everyone thinks about the myocarditis, especially in young men...
The question for unvaccinated males 12-17 is whether the probability-adjusted risk to self and others is higher from from remaining unvaccinated or from getting the Pfizer vaccine. The question for unvaccinated young males 18 and over is whether the risk is higher from getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine (less effective against Covid-19 but no rare cardiac issues) or from getting one of the mRNA vaccines. (There is no known risk to men from the J&J vaccine save relative inefficacy compared to the mRNA vaccines.)
As a vaccinated older man, I have not deeply looked into it. Unless additional relevant information comes out, it should also have no bearing on whether to get a booster if/when they are recommended; based on current information, I would definitely get one.
openmind wrote:vegman wrote:openmind wrote:Just curious what everyone thinks about the myocarditis, especially in young men...
The question for unvaccinated males 12-17 is whether the probability-adjusted risk to self and others is higher from from remaining unvaccinated or from getting the Pfizer vaccine. The question for unvaccinated young males 18 and over is whether the risk is higher from getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine (less effective against Covid-19 but no rare cardiac issues) or from getting one of the mRNA vaccines. (There is no known risk to men from the J&J vaccine save relative inefficacy compared to the mRNA vaccines.)
As a vaccinated older man, I have not deeply looked into it. Unless additional relevant information comes out, it should also have no bearing on whether to get a booster if/when they are recommended; based on current information, I would definitely get one.
Yes, but I would add in that it is not only an issue of personal risk but risk to the community. The fewer people that get vaccinated, the more danger to everyone.
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