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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it comes down to then being required again I'll look out for those and give them a try.

I'm in the US, I think we have had maybe the best access to these vaccines. I just checked one pharmacy in my area, 17 locations within 30 miles all with appointments today, I can even choose between Moderna and Pfizer. I haven't gotten a booster in a while, but I want to say I've gotten the first two shots and like 2-3 boosters. The last booster was an updated one I think for Delta.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I guess for the West, the US has more access. Other countries, such as the UK, are paring back boosters except for the really vulnerable. It is still weird that the current vaccine is for a strain in 2021, though. Our societies should be doing better.