On 14 April 2022, I got my Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. As with the first three shots (those were all from Moderna), I felt nothing other than a bit of a sore arm. I decided to with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster rather than getting a fourth Moderna shot because I kind of wanted to mix up the antigens a bit so that I had better protection. But I could have been just as happy going with the Moderna booster.
Now my immune system is scientifically boosted to handle whatever SARS-CoV-2 has for me. I’m ready to kick its sorry butt for even thinking about infecting me.
Why did I get the booster?
- Because it’s safe.
- Because the booster shots protect me against COVID-19 even more.
- Because there is evidence that the original series of shots have waning immunity.
- Because it’s the only way to boost my immune system against the coronavirus.
- Because I know that vaccines are more powerful than pseudoscientific supplements and quackery.
- Because the CDC recommends it.
- Because it was free.
- Because I want to do the right thing for my own health and to protect others.
I don’t know if boosters will be necessary every few months or years. But this virus is so resilient and mutates so frequently, I am willing to bet we will need frequent boosters for any of the COVID-19 vaccines.
In fact, early evidence appears to indicate we might need a second booster for the Omicron variant.
Again, I experienced no side effects of any sort other than a tender arm. My 5G iPhone isn’t working any better. My heart is functioning quite well. Everything that was working before getting the booster is still working well now.
The CDC and FDA are recommending a second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster for anyone who is over the age of 50 or is immunocompromised. That doesn’t mean all of you should rush to get the second booster, there’s probably no need. The evidence seems to indicate that one booster may be good enough for most people for the time being. But as with everything surrounding this pandemic, something might change next week or next month, or next year. Stay tuned.
But for now, your favorite feathered dinosaur (an avian or non-avian dinosaur to be specific) is protected against COVID-19.
I also got a Shingrix vaccination at the same time. Now begone Herpes zoster.
Now here are some cute pet photos because you spent the time reading about my boosters.
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