I'm fully vaccinated (Pfizer), should I now go get a second vaccine - either Moderna or Johnson & Johnson ?

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Just go straight for the bottle of bleach.

Inconclusive at the moment - studies starting up in the U.K to test boosters imminently, i would hold out until results start to show.

Watch out.

The virus is lurking and stalking you (per actual Boston Globe columns).

Why not do both? and if any new ones come out, you can do them as well. Can't be too safe.

In theory it would not hurt immunity, but the immunity from Pfizer is so strong already and so similar to Moderna that grabbing another vaccine would bump you from 95% to like 96%, if that. Additionally, you would be taking a vaccine from another individual and thus increasing the chance that covid continues and mutates to beat the vaccine.

The best thing you can do right now for your own safety is get as many people vaccinated as you possibly can.

The Pfizer vaxx sucks. This is proven and beyond questions now. You should get a Moderna.

Definitely get one of each. You might grow two extra legs and be a world record holder at all distances. (just kidding)

I'm pretty sure you're trolling, but of course you don't need to get a second vaccine.

A small underclass of vaccine junkies and mask dependents has been one result of this intrusive fear campaign that went on for well over a year

welll... wrote:

In theory it would not hurt immunity, but the immunity from Pfizer is so strong already and so similar to Moderna that grabbing another vaccine would bump you from 95% to like 96%, if that. Additionally, you would be taking a vaccine from another individual and thus increasing the chance that covid continues and mutates to beat the vaccine.

The best thing you can do right now for your own safety is get as many people vaccinated as you possibly can.

Agree with the overall premise that getting a second vaccine is probably overkill.

But, the bolded comment is pure nonsense. There is no shortage of supply for these vaccines so getting the Moderna vaccine after already getting the Pfizer one would absolutely NOT "be taking a vaccine from another individual."

It does sound like it wouldn't hurt to get the extra vaccine or two extra. The experts don't advise against it and seem to indicate that extra vaccines can only help.

I took two of the vaccines and am planning on getting the j&j and astrazeneca as well. I am loading up on flu vaccines also. I plan to have a monthly schedule for vaccinations because I don't think you're "one and done"

Vaxxes should be a regular thing.

This can work just in the same manner as my pill usage schedule and biweekly doctor visits.

Taking 27 different pills so it's proven to be crucial to have a organized schedule.

Having gotten the loser J&J vaccination, I've been wondering if I'd be allowed to upgrade to a better vaccination. But probably will just wait for the fall booster shot to do it.

You want a second vaccination, when a lot of the world (including me) don't even have access to a first?

You. Selfish.

You. Pansy.

take your pick...its all a risk with people dropping like flys after second kill shot...

https://healthimpactnews.com/2021/10570-dead-405259-injuries-european-database-of-adverse-drug-reactions-for-covid-19-vaccines/

Now a nobel prize winner speaks up. States the wave of variants are produced by the vaccines

http://www.battleforworld.com/2021/03/20/covid-19-where-does-it-end-part-2/#SputnikVnoSpread

I don't think so. If you'd said that you had a J&J vaccine, that would be a different story. But so far, Pfizer seems highly effective against everything out there, so I don't see the point of a second vaccine.

former d1 coach wrote:

One vaccine is good. Is two better?

I know they are supposedly studying this type of stuff. But scientists, can you tell me theoretically what the answer is to the following?

1) Would a 2nd vaccine be better than just 1? Or could it somehow hurt you and your immunity?

2) If the answer to #1 is yes, would it theoretically be better to get the same type of vaccine (another MRNA) or would it be better to go to Johnson and Johnson?

You should get all of them. Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson&Johnson, Astra Zenica and lets not forget the all time classic Hydroxychloroquine.

welll... wrote:

In theory it would not hurt immunity, but the immunity from Pfizer is so strong already and so similar to Moderna that grabbing another vaccine would bump you from 95% to like 96%, if that.

Yes, basically this. I can't remember the studies exactly, but I believe the 95% effectiveness number seems to be 'most people with awesome immunity and a few with poor' NOT 'everyone has not quite perfect immunity.'

So most people are fully protected and likely won't benefit for now. Durability of immunity seems strong as well.

You should go do a lot of things.