Last month, the FDA legalized the use of a new COVID-19 booster dose that protects against the original strain of SARS-CoV-2, as well as the newer, more dominant BA. 4 and BA. 5 strains of the Omicron variant. This new dose, called the bivalent formula because of its double coverage between the original strain and Omicron, is presented through Pfizer and Moderna, and is for all New Yorkers over the age of 12.
“As we continue to deal with the effects of this pandemic on all of our lives, we will have to make sure we use all the equipment at our disposal,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said last week when she announced the availability of the updated recall. During the pandemic, New Yorkers have been smart, cared about each other, and took steps to protect themselves and their neighbors. Getting vaccinated and strengthened remains our best chance to protect ourselves and our fellow New Yorkers and I urge all eligible Americans to sign up and get the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster.
Anyone who has won at least the first two doses of Pfizer, Moderna, or a single dose of the Johnson vaccine
“Pfizer has been approved for ages 12 and older and Moderna is for those 18 and older,” said Dr. Lisa S. Dana Mazo, infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn. series number one. So, you want at least the first two injections of the number one series. If you have received one booster, two boosters or no boosters, you are eligible for everyone, provided your last COVID-19 vaccine SHOT is more than two months ago.
The BA. 4 and BA. 5 strains of the Omicron variant are lately circulating at peak among all variants in the United States and are expected to spread faster as fall and winter approach, according to the FDA. The new bivalent boosters are formulated to combat Omicron’s BA. 4 and BA. 5 strains.
Bivalent booster side effects are expected for all previous doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dose recipients can expect pain at the injection site, redness, swelling, and flu-like symptoms.
Like an annual flu vaccine, there have been no comprehensive human trials on this specific dose formulation. However, much human knowledge of previous doses, either and bivalent formulations, suggests that the side effects will be more or less the same.
“We don’t yet have the human knowledge with this precise vaccine. But we have tons of human knowledge with the original vaccine and we have intelligent human knowledge with this bivalent concept,” Mazo said. “It’s more like a flu shot. We get a new flu shot every year, but we don’t require full human testing of the flu vaccine every year because it would take too long. And for as long as we have the evidence, it would be too late.
To get the new recall, Brooklyn citizens contact their number one care physician or go to vacunas. passv, enter their zip code, and search for the “Newly Authorized Bivalent Booster. ” Mazo recommends that other people expand their studies to come with Pfizer and Moderna, since the number of doses passed no longer matters.
“The new coronavirus has replaced over time, with many new variants, adding Omicron,” T said. Bassett, commissioner of the state fitness branch. ” These bivalent reinforcements are adapted for the first time to a circulating variant. New Yorkers should take advantage of this advancement and contact their fitness service provider, local pharmacy or call their county fitness branch to receive this reminder as soon as possible.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to release updated rules on recalls for youth under the age of 12 in the coming weeks, according to the state Department of Health.
The rate of new COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths across the city has declined since July, according to city knowledge. In Brooklyn, there have been about 500 new cases consistent with the week in recent weeks, however, some Brooklyn nabes have some of the highest case rates. in the city. Coney Island’s positive test rate topped 21 percent between Sept. 5 and 11, according to the most recent information available, with another 94 people testing positive.
Across the city, other unvaccinated people have had the rates of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. 8,749 have died. During the same period, just over 262,000 vaccinated and reinforced people tested positive for the virus and 713 died. Brooklyn has the lowest COVID vaccination rates of the five boroughs: only 73% of Brooklyn citizens are fully vaccinated, by city, and only 36% have won a booster shot.
To locate and schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 reminder, vacunas. gov or the New York City Department of Health website, or call (877-829-4692).
As editor-in-chief of Brooklyn Paper, Meaghan leads a team of stellar journalists. His concert here completes nearly a decade in the local news, with signings in Home Reporter, Brooklyn Spectator and Brooklyn Eagle. She loves canned wine and befriending wineries. cats and chasing a story.