Tag: COVID-19 and Boosters

Question: I have had my second dose of Pfizer. I’m wondering whether anyone has asked the question as to whether a third dose is necessary to obtain the immunity of someone who does not have a compromised immune system? Answer: There

Ask the Doctor Question: With the new authorization for the immunocompromised to be able to get a third COVID-19 booster, do you recommend I get this right away or wait until studies are done on CLL patients to see if

Question: I am not understanding this information: The fully vaccinated immune-compromised are at much higher risk for breakthrough infections and are at especially higher risk for hospitalization and death compared to the general population who have been vaccinated. If the

Ask the Doctor Question: I have CLL and have been on Imbruvica for the last five years. I’m enrolled in the LLS Citizen Program, and they also have access to my medical records through the LLS Registry. LLS had me

Question: Why not get the regular COVID-19 vaccine again? Answer: At this time, CLL Society is encouraging all chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients who received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines to promptly arrange for a booster unless otherwise directed by their healthcare team. In

Ask the Doctor Question: I received the original Pfizer shot in 12/2020. How do I get the booster shot? I am confused. I am in Traverse City, MI. Can I just go to Walgreens? Answer: We just wrote a piece on this

Question: In a CLL Society article you mentioned, “A fourth jab is not recommended.” Can you tell me why? I also wanted to know how the booster ingredients are different from doses 1 and 2. Lastly, why is it recommended

Ask the Doctor Question: Are you recommending getting a third COVID vaccine shot as soon as one can, or waiting eight-months after the second shot (CDC guidelines)? Thanks in advance for your response. Answer: At this time, CLL Society is encouraging

Ask the Doctor Question: I received two shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in April, but recently tested negative for the antibodies by my oncologist.  I can now get a third booster shot, but given I have no immunity and