Experts voices fears that no-shows for the second shot will make most vaccinations pointless
Currently, both potential vaccines require two shots in order to be effective. For their efficiency ratings to sta stage (94% and 95% respectively), people must get the second follow up shot a few weeks apart. The concern is that after the first shot some people may think they are fine and not receive the second. Here is why that is so dangerous. Viruses are smart creatures who respond to their attackers. One-shot may not put up a proper defense. But it may be enough for the virus to learn how to defend against this vaccine. It’s not a certainty but it could happen if enough people choose to skip the follow-up dose.
Likelihood of a Large Portion Skipping the Second Dose.
Historically %80 of the folks who got the shingles vaccine did not return for the second shot. In this case, experts predict about %30 will not return based on the reactions to the first shot which does have side-effects like flu-like reactions, fatigue, and headaches. But we have got to remember that these are only temporary and do go away.
The Second Shot
The Cdc is actually planning on giving out this information on an index card with each first shot, but I’d recommend taking a photo of it as well to remember. The CDC also has a tracking system. It was initially created for patients to report side effects. You should be receiving texts and phone call reminders for your second appointment.
Dr. Partha Nandi M.C. F.A.C.P. is a fulltime, practicing gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician. As an active holistic health practitioner in the field, Dr. Nandi is also the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit. At the age of 16, he completed his high school education in Columbus, Ohio where he was awarded a full academic scholarship to The Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame. To remain closer to his family, he chose Ohio State. Partha graduated summa cum laude (Top 1% of the class), a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society, with a Bachelors degree in chemistry and a minor in classical Greek civilization. Partha also served as the Rhodes Scholar representative from Ohio State. Partha then traveled to Detroit, Michigan to obtain his medical degree at Wayne State University. At Wayne State, he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated in the top 10% of the class. He also completed his internal medicine training at Wayne State University, where he was the intern of the year. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Nandi practices gastroenterology in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of several publications in peer reviewed journals. He is a national speaker, educating physicians on various topics within medicine. He is a patient advocate, emphasizing empathy in patient care and treatment of the entire patient, both body and mind. Partha is passionate, empathetic and dedicated to his patients and his community.
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