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18 Nov, 4 tweets, 2 min read
There is no question boosters work based on real world and RCT data. With 1000 deaths a day, it is highly likely that FDA and CDC will expand eligibility for boosters this week. @IssamAhmed news.yahoo.com/amphtml/everyo…
Things are moving fast. Several states have already expanded access to all adults. google.com/amp/s/thehill.…
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20 Nov
In every age group, COVID vaccines reduce the risk of severe disease or death by >90%. health.state.mn.us/diseases/coron… Image
Texas. H/T @ArielCohen37 Image
Overall for the US. Age 65+ covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tra… Image
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19 Nov
Suddenly a lot of anti vaccine have found Gibraltar.

My response:
1) While a breakthrough wave is occurring, the ~100% vaccine rate is keeping COVID deaths at zero or near zero.

2) "Natural immunity" from higher infection rate compared to US didn't prevent present wave either. ImageImage
Messages:

1) 2 dose vaccine works really well in preventing deaths & serious disease.

2) We have vulnerable among us: elderly & immunocompromised, children less than 5 who cannot be vaccinated; and risks of long term Covid. So get a booster if offered.

3) Continue precautions
So instead of worrying about Gibraltar, or Malta, or Iceland, or Singapore or anyone else who has high vaccination rates — please get vaccinated if you haven't already done so.
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19 Nov
Breaking: As I anticipated, FDA approves boosters for all adults. With cases rising this is the right decision. Boosters are highly effective. Please get the booster shot — it will help mitigate a big Holiday wave. apple.news/AobyvV5X2T1q3K…
While we are concerned about vaccine equity and rise of vaccine resistant mutants elsewhere, time is of the essence in controlling rise in cases in the US.

Boosters are highly effective based on real world (Israel, UK) and RCT data. No question. 👇
This trend is in the wrong direction. Worrisome given winter and Holiday season.

-Boosters will help, but we also need 3 more things:

1) More unvaccinated need to be vaccinated
2) Masks, ventilation, limit crowding indoors
3) Increased use of rapid tests for indoor gatherings Image
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16 Nov
Israel suspected that vaccine efficacy may be waning in early July. Made a decision to offer a booster dose for high risk people July 30. And to all adults August 29. Early call.

Data mow support that call. Let's look at boosters.

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Their early decision gave early data on boosters. The first data came within days.
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A follow up large real world study confirmed that a booster dose dramatically reduces risk of symptomatic infection.
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15 Nov
If you don't have immunity, the Covid virus poses a clear and present risk. Get immunity the safe way: Vaccines.
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If you already had COVID and think you are safe, don't take chances. Immunity is more durable and effective with another exposure to the same antigen. Basic immunology 101. Get your second exposure the safe way: Vaccines.
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If are already fully vaccinated, get a booster if it is offered for your age and risk group in your area. It's the safe way to strengthen immunity.
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14 Nov
Minnesota now has the highest number of cases per capita in the country. Florida, the lowest. But don't rush to conclusions. Florida paid a price with a high loss of life in its recent wave, the highest since the start of vaccinations. #GetVaccinated
Vaccines are highly effective. Deaths are mainly in unvaccinated. health.state.mn.us/diseases/coron…
Breakthrough cases are occurring and people who are eligible need to get boosters. But once again, the vaccines are highly effective in preventing serious disease and deaths.
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