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I elected "NO" because I have already have had COVID-19 and verified antibodies, and an mRNA vaccine is unlikely to provide any additional level of protection.
by gorkish 6y ago
I elected "NO" because I have already have had COVID-19 and verified antibodies, and an mRNA vaccine is unlikely to provide any additional level of protection. I believe this should have been a separate option.
- thomasahle 6y agoI abstained from voting for the same reason. It seems likely that people with a high enough level of antibodies will at least be at the very back of the line for vaccination.
- theflyinghorse 6y agoHow were you able to verify that you have developed anti-bodies?
- wincy 6y agoThere’s a blood test you can pay for.
- gorkish 6y agoTwo nasal swabs taken when I had symptoms did not give a positive result (Abbott Labs IDNOW test), so after I recovered I requested an antibody panel and was tested for COV-2 IgG and IgM. Tests were done on Abbott Labs equipment (though the results sheet did not specify the particular assay - there are 2). My results were a high multiple of what would be considered 'positive' for both and were consistent with the timeframe of my illness. More info here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/eua-authorized-serology-test-performance https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019... My insurance covered the cost of all my testing as it was done in conjunction with a televisit with my GP. I hear that it is available for approximately $60 if you just pay retail for it. If you give blood at your local blood bank, many are offering the antibody test as an incentive to donate.