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NH Ethylene

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8. I agree that we should be helping the world before we all get third shots.

Reply to luv2fly (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 9, 2021, 01:39 PM

Aug 2021

That is the WHO's stance on the matter.

I am certainly not out looking for a booster at this time. But I have no problem with immunocompromised people who are anxious to get the third - or people who got the J & J, which is less effective.

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Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval [View all] Eugene Aug 2021 OP

I was gonna state that's a bad idea, however... cadoman Aug 2021 #1

A doctor can prescribe booster as "off label" use LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #2

I think I might try. See what happens. bamagal62 Aug 2021 #3

I'd be careful flamingdem Aug 2021 #4

American arrogance, privilege and selfishness on display luv2fly Aug 2021 #5

How is getting a third shot being selfish? NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #6

All the people who want, and haven't even gotten their first luv2fly Aug 2021 #7

I agree that we should be helping the world before we all get third shots. NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #8

Absolutely agree luv2fly Aug 2021 #9