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There was a time when I was getting a PCR* test every 7 days I’m not in healthcare Or working on a movie set, etc I just wanted to know and see a small group

There was a time when I was getting a PCR* test every 7 days I’m not in healthcare Or working on a movie set, etc I just wanted to know and see a small group of friends every other week, while complying with local orders I’m of the philosophy that money/liquidity isn’t guaranteed, and so for health matters might as well maximize the privilege while it is available At the end of the day some tests were free, some were covered by insurance, some were paid for and not reimbursed, others were I did something similar when I paid for the HPV vaccines out of pocket. Yeah it sucks that I could get hit by a car and all of this is moot, but I also like the additional privileged I can afford which can fortify me against some things (*I dont care about the efficacy or cycle guidelines, thanks)

eganist 5y ago
Yeah, but those are PCR tests, not antibody tests. There's a massive difference between the two, with the former trying to see if you're likely infected and the latter to measure an aspect of immunity. Getting constant PCR testing is useful in that it'll help you reduce your own likelihood of transmitting the virus, which helps everyone.
- vmception 5y ago
  I’m aware they are different and didn't feel the need to qualify that as I think the point being made is very clear: Pay for data and fortification if you want and can, no matter what anyone else can practically do Compare yourself to yourself, not gen pop
- fragmede 5y ago
  Knowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection is useful information for not getting everyone around me sick as well though. If I blindly go indoors to large events unmasked while believing I'm fully vaccinated, but it turns out my immunity has waned, you could (depending on how you're also behaving/interacting with the world) catch it from me before I'd pop positive PCR test.
  - eganist 5y ago
    > Knowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection So I guess this is the point I was making with my original comment when I mentioned a "nebulous benefit for a select few ." Here's a good lay primer on immunity. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-immunity-not-crisis-right-now/619965/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-i... Now, if it turns out you're a medical or osteopathic doctor, apologies in advance since I can't verify your qualifications; I'm still holding firm to my position because it's how I was instructed. And if you're not, then the link above will be helpful.

eganist 5y ago

Yeah, but those are PCR tests, not antibody tests. There's a massive difference between the two, with the former trying to see if you're likely infected and the latter to measure an aspect of immunity. Getting constant PCR testing is useful in that it'll help you reduce your own likelihood of transmitting the virus, which helps everyone.

vmception 5y ago
I’m aware they are different and didn't feel the need to qualify that as I think the point being made is very clear: Pay for data and fortification if you want and can, no matter what anyone else can practically do Compare yourself to yourself, not gen pop
fragmede 5y ago
Knowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection is useful information for not getting everyone around me sick as well though. If I blindly go indoors to large events unmasked while believing I'm fully vaccinated, but it turns out my immunity has waned, you could (depending on how you're also behaving/interacting with the world) catch it from me before I'd pop positive PCR test.
- eganist 5y ago
  > Knowing that my antibodies have waned, and thus I'm more susceptible to infection So I guess this is the point I was making with my original comment when I mentioned a "nebulous benefit for a select few ." Here's a good lay primer on immunity. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-immunity-not-crisis-right-now/619965/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/09/waning-i... Now, if it turns out you're a medical or osteopathic doctor, apologies in advance since I can't verify your qualifications; I'm still holding firm to my position because it's how I was instructed. And if you're not, then the link above will be helpful.