Tag: COVID-19 and Boosters

Ask the Doctor Question: I originally got the Pfizer back in January/February 2021. I have read recently, however, that the Moderna vaccine is somewhat more protective.  Should I try to get this as my booster? Answer: Moderna has approximately three-times (3x)

Ask the Doctor Question: Pfizer is in the process of developing a booster shot that supposedly will be more protective against the Delta variant. I’m thinking of waiting for that booster rather than getting one now which is the same

Ask the Doctor Question: I’m so thankful for this resource. I have been looking for an opinion regarding when to get my third vaccine.I received the Moderna vaccine on 2/25 and 3/25. According to the LLS study, I had a

Ask the Doctor Question: My wife is a CLL survivor for almost 19 years. She has been on Imbruvica and IVIG for 7-1/2 years. She had both Pfizer injections in January/February 2021, and also signed on to be part of

Ask the Doctor Question: I have had CLL for 12 years, currently starting my fifth year on Ibrutinib and faring very well at this point. However, I am one of the unfortunate individuals who did not develop any antibodies after

Ask the Doctor Question: I was diagnosed with CLL six years ago, and I’m in the watch wait to treat Stage. I got both does of the Moderna COVID vaccine in 1/2021. I’ve been looking for a trial for the

Question: In February and March 2021, I received both doses of the Moderna vaccine 21 days apart.  On 5/11/2021 as part of the LLS study of blood cancer patients’ response to vaccines, I took the antibody tests.  I had a

Ask the Doctor Question: Recent blood tests determined I did not produce any antibodies from the first two vaccine shots I received, the last of which was 3/11/2021. My recent IgG test was down to 382.  I am scheduled for an

Ask the Doctor Question: I am writing to ask for your advice regarding obtaining a third COVID vaccine dose. The “CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at