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Here is some good news for the US.

I received another Smart Traveller alert today. After Joe Biden has been inaugurated, the US is requiring a negative covid test before anyone departs for the US.

Obviously, Aussies likely won't be taking covid to the US as our cases are very low and have been isolated, as far as we are aware (and we are not allowed to go there if we plan on coming back anytime soon). But I imagine that this will be implemented worldwide ... which would mean that Joe Biden's team is going to try to stop further virus loads - and mutant strains - entering the US.

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Lilibet said:
Hugs back! Thank you so much for your hard work on these threads @margarita25. It’s been a tough year, but we’ll get through it, however long it takes.
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Thank you, Lilibet, and thank you everyone for all the information posted in the threads this past year - it has been a collective effort. Thank you to those who took this virus seriously, and did your part to keep yourself and others safe.

“This too shall pass”, right?
 
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GRT said:
This is discouraging:




Norway Raises Concern Over Vaccine Jabs for the Elderly
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I will be watching this topic closely as my parents are into their 80’s and my dad has Parkinson’s. My reaction to the first vaccine was pain. Pain all over. It set off back pain that I never had before and still comes back nightly. Odd. My physician sister was feeling quite poorly after shot 2 for a few days. She is fine now. That said, my parents are getting vaccinated. We will keep a close eye on them, of course. I strongly believe catching Covid will be far more dangerous to them than the vaccine. I also wonder if the folks that passed away after the vaccine were far more frail?
 
Yesiamapirate said:
I will be watching this topic closely as my parents are into their 80’s and my dad has Parkinson’s. My reaction to the first vaccine was pain. Pain all over. It set off back pain that I never had before and still comes back nightly. Odd. My physician sister was feeling quite poorly after shot 2 for a few days. She is fine now. That said, my parents are getting vaccinated. We will keep a close eye on them, of course. I strongly believe catching Covid will be far more dangerous to them than the vaccine. I also wonder if the folks that passed away after the vaccine were far more frail?
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Speaking of Parkinson’s, I’m working on the MIS-C thread as we speak and just came across this:


Mancelona 4-Year-Old Returns Home After Days in Hospital with MIS-C, Parkinsonism - 9 & 10 News
Dec. 23, 2020

““It attacked almost every single organ in his body, the rash was the skin, he has a little bit of brain damage of course,” says Day.

As well as Parkinsonism, making him the only known child in the world to get the disease from COVID.“
 
margarita25 said:
(Sorry for double post, it’s quiet in here)
https://youtu.be/r9q3OXrA4lw


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I posted about this a few days ago: My personal opinion is that this doctor's condition and death is related to the vaccine, but i don't think it will be able to be proven. I think it is a one in a million type of reaction--- the reason I say this is that he developed petechiae three days after getting the vaccine-- he went to the hospital where blood was drawn and they found he had zero platelets--- he passed away 13 days later from a bleed in his brain. I think the nexus of time ( development of symptoms 3 days after receiving the vaccine) points to the vaccine as the probable cause of his unusual medical condition.
 
Yesiamapirate said:
I will be watching this topic closely as my parents are into their 80’s and my dad has Parkinson’s. My reaction to the first vaccine was pain. Pain all over. It set off back pain that I never had before and still comes back nightly. Odd. My physician sister was feeling quite poorly after shot 2 for a few days. She is fine now. That said, my parents are getting vaccinated. We will keep a close eye on them, of course. I strongly believe catching Covid will be far more dangerous to them than the vaccine. I also wonder if the folks that passed away after the vaccine were far more frail?
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The article questions if the vaccine is too risky for the very old or terminally ill-
so what is "very old"? 90? 80? My husband is getting the vaccine today(he is 78)- I am a little nervous about it due to the fact I have so many allergies, but I do plan to get it, though I must admit to being pretty anxious about it.
 
MIS-C

ACR recommends 'stepwise approach' to immunomodulatory therapy in MIS-C linked to COVID-19

Dec. 21, 2020

More than 150 California children have been diagnosed with coronavirus-related syndrome

Dec. 23, 2020

Mancelona 4-Year-Old Returns Home After Days in Hospital with MIS-C, Parkinsonism - 9 & 10 News

““It attacked almost every single organ in his body, the rash was the skin, he has a little bit of brain damage of course,” says Day.

As well as Parkinsonism, making him the only known child in the world to get the disease from COVID.“

Dec. 24, 2020

Arkansas teen returns home after days battling MIS-C, a COVID-19 related illness in kids

Dec. 27, 2020

How inflammatory conditions, MIS-C and MIS-A, affect covid19 patients - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Dec. 28, 2020

Mother of Benton teen warns of inflammatory condition seen in children after COVID-19

Dec. 30, 2020

52 children in NC get inflammatory syndrome after COVID-19 infection

Mother of son fighting post-COVID illness urges parents to recognize MIS-C symptoms | wbir.com

“MIS-C, Abbott says, is way worse than the COVID that caused it.

“He did not have to be admitted to the hospital with COVID, where he coded here yesterday and ended up in the ICU” with MIS-C," she said.

Cook Children’s says there are four MIS-C patients in their hospital right now. At the same time, they report 18% of the children they’re testing for COVID are coming back positive; it’s a record no one wanted. “

Barron County family battles MIS-C after a mild experience with COVID-19

Dec. 31, 2020

4-year-old boy fights COVID-19 related inflammatory condition

Jan. 1, 2021

11-year-old fighting rare illness associated with COVID-19 in Texas hospital, mom says

'She would scream in pain': 7-year-old girl admitted to ICU for MIS-C after contracting coronavirus

Jan. 3, 2021

Alexandria teen on road to recovery after bout with life-threatening COVID-related illness

Jan. 4, 2021

Doctors seeing an increase in MIS-C in children | cbs8.com

Five children fight MIS-C at Texas hospital; mom tells parents to | khou.com

"”They told me here the sooner they get the kids, the less harm it will do to their bodies," Copeland said.”


Jan. 5, 2021

Flemingsburg mother warns of COVID MIS-C syndrome after 6-year-old son spent more than a week in ICU

MIS-C, a rare condition tied to COVID-19, affects southern Indiana boy


Jan. 6, 2021

Abilene boy Cason Abbott out of hospital after battle with MIS-C

Michigan health department starting to report cases of MIS-C with children


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https://www.scribd.com/document/489940175/MIS-C-Fast-Fact-Sheet-121520-711597-7

“As of December 14, 2020, there have been 43 cases of MIS-C reported in Michigan.

Of the 43 reported cases, there have been less than six deaths and 30 of the cases have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47 states in the U.S. have reported at least one case of MIS-C.“

Jan. 7, 2021

Doctors alarmed at mystery illness in children with links to COVID-19

MUSC Children's Hospital using new method to treat MIS-C

“MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has seen 14 children with MIS-C within the last year. The hospital is the first in the nation to try a new treatment for those with severe cases. The treatment is called remestemcel-L, currently in clinical trials as part of an expanded access program. The therapy uses mesenchymal stromal cells, which is made in the bone marrow of healthy people.“

Exclusive: Long Island Father Talks About Young Son's Bout With Rare COVID-Related Disease MIS-C

Jan. 8, 2021

Three studies highlight low COVID risk of in-person school | CIDRAP

RI Reports Six MIS-C Cases Connected To Coronavirus

4-year-old Central NY boy came down with rare Covid-related illness: ‘It’s beyond scary’

Michigan now releasing data on rare condition affecting some young children with COVID-19

“In October, Michigan was among only eight other states that would not disclose how many children died of COVID-19. MDHHS also did not confirm how many died of MIS-C.

But the state changed course over the holidays, releasing its first batch of data detailing MIS-C cases from the beginning of the pandemic through Dec. 14. Now, MIS-C data will be updated every first and third Thursday of the month, starting Jan. 7.“

Jan. 10, 2021

MIS-C cases among children in Sweden surge to 100, raising alarm about ICU bed shortage - Xinhua | English.news.cn

“STOCKHOLM, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Around 100 children in Sweden have developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) after contracting COVID-19, raising alarm about a shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds, local media reported Saturday.

Of the around 100 cases, 30 were linked to the second wave of the pandemic, causing doctors to be increasingly concerned, the newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported.“

Mother warns of ‘terrifying’ syndrome linked to COVID-19 that hospitalized 8-year-old son

Jan. 11, 2021

Syracuse boy, 9, recovers from rare COVID-related illness 'MIS-C'

Hazelhurst family says 4-year-old now cardiac patient after rare COVID side effect, MIS-C

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a Post-viral Myocarditis and Systemic Vasculitis-A Critical Review of Its Pathogenesis and Treatment - Docwire News

Jan. 12, 2021

Michigan boy with rare COVID condition to require amputation

Rare COVID-linked illness MIS-C cause of Ventura County teens death

Attention to MIS-C Disease in Children with Covid-19

COVID-19 related infection in children on the rise

Long Beach reports first case of rare inflammatory disease linked to COVID-19 in children • Long Beach Post News

Family shares 5-year-old's battle with rare complication from COVID-19

Doctors warn of rare but dangerous condition linked to COVID-19 in children

Moeller student-athlete out of ICU after battling rare side effect of COVID-19

COVID-19 complications in children: Mother tells story of 5-year-old's severe inflammation

Jan. 13, 2021

Penn State Health: COVID-19 risks, symptoms different for children

“When it comes to children who are admitted to the hospital, only a small percentage of them have co-morbidity issues. Ericson said some children who have required respiratory support have some type of co-morbidity, including obesity, Down Syndrome or other significant lung problems.

However, the majority of children admitted to hospitals for acute care in Hershey have Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), which affects children who have no co-morbidity or other risk factors associated in adults with COVID-19.

According to the state Department of Health, MIS-C involves various body parts becoming inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. There are no known causes of MIS-C, though children with it either had the coronavirus or was around someone with COVID-19.“

Colorado health officials continue to warn of mysterious MIS-C syndrome seen in children

Children's Colorado seeing Rise in MIS-C cases in minorities - KRDO

Kids and COVID-19: More children hospitalized due coronavirus, MIS-C cases, possibility of vaccine required in schools | KGET 17

Baldwinsville boy, 11, recovers from rare COVID-related illness 'MIS-C'

LDH: Confirmed MIS-C cases continue to rise in Louisiana

Boy, 9, recovers from rare COVID-related illness 'MIS-C'

Alexander City teenager diagnosed with rare COVID-19 disorder

COVID complication lands 4-year-old in PICU - Central Wisconsin News

Coronavirus symptoms in children: How are COVID-19 symptoms different in children?

Jan. 14, 2021

15-year-old Simi Valley boy dies of MIS-C, rare illness linked to coronavirus

“MDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield also took time during the call to discuss MIS-C.

According to Lynfield, there have been 56 confirmed cases of MIS-C in Minnesota. No deaths have been reported in connection to the rare syndrome.

Lynfield said the average age for cases is 7.5, however, the range has been a range of cases in people from 6 months old to 20 years old.

A similar condition can occur in adults, however, Lynfield said that condition is even rarer.“ / source

Toddler in Arkansas battles aftermath of COVID-19; Doctors warn of MIS-C | KARK

Kentucky teen home after battle with MIS-C

Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children | Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

“In December 2020, Colorado hospitals reported the highest number of reported Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) cases of any month since the COVID-19 pandemic began, which tracks with the rise in COVID-19 cases that occurred during October and November. Colorado currently has 29 cases of MIS-C that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed, and we expect this number to grow as December cases continue to be reviewed — and compared alongside COVID-19 data. The state has had two MIS-C deaths, both reported in the spring of 2020.“

Jan. 15, 2021

COVID-19 cases increasing in children, teens

Covid-19: Boy left with red eyes, hands after contracting rare illness

Baystate Children’s Hospital treated 52 pediatric coronavirus cases; no deaths from COVID or related inflammatory disease

“The latest CDC data shows it has received 1,659 reports from 47 states of cases since mid-May, including more than 50 from Massachusetts meeting the definition for MIS-C. There were 26 deaths nationwide attributed to it.“

Frisco Mom Shares Warning After Son with Inflammatory Syndrome Tied to COVID-19 Misdiagnosed

“So though MIS-C is rare, she wants parents to know it is happening here and to be aware of the signs.

“You know your kids. Listen to them when they're saying they're not feeling well. If you've started some kind of treatment and they are not getting better, I would say within 24 hours, then you need to call and ask again. Advocate for your child,” said Borens.“

Jan. 16, 2021

9-Year-Old Girl Miraculously Survives Serious Illness Related to COVID-19

California:
“As of January 11, 167 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) have been reported statewide. MIS-C is a rare inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 that can damage multiple organ systems. MIS-C can require hospitalization and be life threatening.“ / source

(*MIS-C thread)
 
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I was afraid of this happening. It is such a big and unprecedented vaccine roll out I am not shocked. It also touch’s on the subject of vaccinating healthy young health care workers over high risk seniors. I wish there were more vaccine so we wouldn’t have to make these choices.
With COVID-19 vaccines in high demand, some cheat their way to a shot
 
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weepingangel said:
https://www.nejm.org/covid-vaccine/faq


Should patients who have recovered from Covid-19 receive the vaccine?
Yes, they should receive the vaccine. Some of the people who participated in the clinical trials had evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection (based on a positive antibody test), and the vaccines were safe and effective in this group.

Since re-infection after recovery from Covid-19 is rare in the first 90 days, some people may wish to defer immunization for this long — however, if they wish to be immunized sooner, there is no contraindication. Patients who were treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma should wait this long, however. These treatments might inactivate the vaccines, making them less effective. Deferral of immunization for 90 days after treatment with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma is recommended. (Last reviewed/updated on 11 Jan 2021)


Should a patient who was exposed to Covid-19 receive the vaccine in order to prevent the disease?
Currently there are no data to support use of the Covid-19 vaccines acutely to prevent disease after a known exposure to an active case. Since the incubation period for Covid-19 averages around 5 days, it is unlikely that the vaccine would elicit an immune response quickly enough to block infection. As a result, people who have been exposed to Covid-19 should finish their 10- to 14-day quarantine before undergoing immunization. Since some vaccines for other diseases (notably varicella) are effective in preventing infection after exposure, it is possible that this will be a future recommendation for Covid-19 vaccination, but currently it is not. (Last reviewed/updated on 11 Jan 2021)



Should a patient who is diagnosed with Covid-19 shortly after the first dose still receive the second scheduled dose?
The vaccine begins to generate protective immunity 10 to 14 days after the first shot. As a result, it is not surprising that some people have experienced Covid-19 shortly after their first immunization, and they naturally wonder whether they should proceed with the second shot as originally scheduled.

The current recommendation is that people with current infection should wait until they have recovered from the acute illness and are eligible to discontinue isolation. opens in new tab. These recommendations apply both to those who developed Covid-19 before their first injection and to those who developed it after starting the vaccine series. On the basis of this guidance, some people in the latter group may be able to proceed with their scheduled second shot and others will need to wait. Treatment of Covid-19 with either monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma should delay receipt of the vaccine by 90 days, since these treatments could theoretically make the vaccine less effective. (Last reviewed/updated on 11 Jan 2021)



Should vaccination be delayed if a patient has any symptoms or is actively ill?
Vaccination should be deferred in people with acute illness, preferably until after they recover. However, people with chronic diseases and stable symptoms are eligible to receive the vaccine; examples would be people with COPD and dyspnea on exertion or those with inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal symptoms. Many of the participants in the phase 3 clinical trials had underlying medical problems, and although they were not acutely ill, some presumably had symptoms from their diseases — that’s the nature of chronic medical conditions. (Last reviewed/updated on 11 Jan 2021)
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I had Covid twice in 2020. I got the 1st step of the Moderna vaccine 36 days after my last positive test. It was like having Covid again for a week. But I am sure that's of no consequence to a researcher perched high in his laboratory that doesn't have to mix with the common folk.
 
WichitaFalls said:
Dallas County confirms its first case of more contagious coronavirus variant
Dallas County on Saturday reported its first known case of the new, more contagious coronavirus variant. It’s the third known case in Texas.
The new strain, known as B.1.1.7., was confirmed in a man in his 20s who hadn’t traveled recently, according to the county. More at link
Dallas County confirms its first case of more contagious coronavirus variant
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You don't have to go anywhere to get a new strain of Covid. The virus mutates quickly and independently, which is why I question how long any of these vaccinations (developed 4-6months ago) will be effective. But I am getting vaccinated. Although if I have it again in the spring or summer I won't be really surprised.
 
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