An ID specialist's take on the message being sent with the new mask guidelines relating to COVID and the CDC's timing of the update. MedTwitter MedicalCommunication
While the guidance claims that it is to update"to reflect the high levels of vaccine-and infection-induced immunity and the availability of effective treatments and prevention tools," this is also deceptive. Yes, many people are getting milder infections. Yet, thousands die each week.
Prevention? It's not easy getting an appointment if you are not persistent and computer savvy. I spent hours online and on the phone trying to schedule an Omicron booster appointment. I wanted to find out which vaccine is being offered. Walgreens was the most infuriating, both online and by phone. Their website and agent would not provide any information without me giving my birthdate and previous vaccine history. I have had problems with them previously.
Access to vaccination is also difficult if you lack a car. In my hometown, there is minimal public transportation. The county health department set up vaccine clinics at the fairgrounds, inaccessible to many. Private volunteer groups set up some other clinics in neighborhoods where people could walk to them.
There are reports of increasing COVID cases again in the northeast as well as respiratory syncytial virus. Pediatric units are full in entire regions.
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