Local healthcare professionals recommend that residents get the updated COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, as the virus continues to stick around at rather high levels of infection. “I think the difference in this summer surge is it’s lasting a little longer than I would have expected,” Dr. Peter Hotez,...
The recently FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some retail pharmacies, such Walgreens and CVS locations.Local healthcare professionals recommend that residents get the updated COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, as the virus continues to stick around at rather high levels of infection.
Hotez said he hopes the rate of infections and the viral wastewater load begin to decline in the coming weeks, but he noted that if it does, the drop would likely be temporary, given seasonal COVID-19 trends. He noted that COVID-19 is unique in that it tends to have two waves relatively close together, one in the summer and another in the winter and early spring. Piedra said the timing of the virus has affected other respiratory viruses, such as Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV.
There are vaccines for RSV that target at-risk populations, older individuals, and young children and infants. One is a maternal vaccine administered during 32 to 36 weeks of gestational age to protect the newborn through placental antibody transfer. Three vaccines are recommended for adults older than 75 — available starting at 60 if the patient is at an increased risk — who have not been vaccinated against RSV.
Most insurance plans cover the cost of the vaccines. Healthcare professionals advise patients to check their coverage before booking an appointment with their health insurance providers.
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