Covid Corner

[sphen]

Most people in the US have had only 4 shots. The ones who are recommended to get 5 shots fall into less common categories.

 

[Condobloke]

Most people in the US have had only 4 shots. The ones who are recommended to get 5 shots fall into less common categories.

Ditto in Australia

Only those with severe immuno deficiencies cop a fifth shot

Diabetes does not qualify a person for the fifth shot.

 

[kc1di]

Had 5 shots here but both wife and I ended up with a mild case of COVID. All better for now. But Would avoid it if possible.

 

[sphen]

Had 5 shots here but both wife and I ended up with a mild case of COVID. All better for now. But Would avoid it if possible.

Which would you avoid? The 5 shots? COVID? or ... the wife? ;-)

 

[kc1di]

Which would you avoid? The 5 shots? COVID? or ... the wife? ;-)

Maybe all three No, COVID.

 

[Condobloke]

Where is COVID-19 heading? The 'Kraken' subvariant XBB.1.5 might provide some clues

First detected in the US in October 2022, XBB.1.5 has now spread to more than 50 countries.

www.sbs.com.au

 

[bob466]

Diabetes does not qualify a person for the fifth shot.

You want to tell my Doctor that.

 

[kc1di]

Here we can get the 5th shot for just being over 55.

 

[Condobloke]

Here we can get the 5th shot for just being over 55

Which just goes to show the differences in approach from one side of the world to the other....indeed those differences may well be apparent even within the confines of just one town....My Doctor is a touch blasé/hard to read, about the whole thing....he does not readily voice an opinion one way or another.

 

[Condobloke]

Australia recorded 20,000 more deaths than expected last year. This is why

The excess mortality rate seen in 2022 was "exceptional", according to a researcher studying the trend. Will it continue?

www.sbs.com.au

 

[KGIII]

We're going to face something similar for non-COVID reasons.

After WWII we propagated like bunnies. This caused a huge population spike, which was also aided by modern medicine lowering the infant mortality rate. So, a bunch of us made it through childhood (despite the differences between today and yesterday) and we're due to have a giant die-off reminiscent of the dinosaurs.

 

[Condobloke]

COVID-19: Is Australia on the cusp of a new wave of infections?

The latest figures indicate a new COVID-19 wave could be underway in several Australian states. Here's what you need to know.

www.sbs.com.au