I have never tested positive for COVID despite not being cautious and usually PCR testing when symptomatic (always at least rapid testing). I have had 5 vaccine shots, and intend to get another shot every 5-7 months.
My COVID risk management policy has been that I usually do not go out to crowded indoors venues for 2-3 weeks during peak Fall/Winter spikes. For the rest of the year, I go to crowded restaurants, bars, venues etc. regularly.
I expect to behave similarly in 2023.
(Edit: I lost easy access to pcr testing mid 2023 but still rapid testing)
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I would confidently respond with a resounding "NO." The basis for my assertion lies in the Johnson Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial results, which demonstrated an impressive 95% reduction in incidence (from 0.88% to 0.04%) among those who were vaccinated. These findings provide substantial evidence in favor of vaccination as a potent preventive measure against COVID-19. as i also got vaccinated already and i also get my booster.
However, it's essential to approach this matter with some nuance. If you happen to have diabetes, exercising additional caution is advisable. Studies conducted have indicated that individuals with diabetes face an elevated risk of experiencing severe COVID-19 outcomes. This underscores the importance of vigilance among diabetic individuals. Since I do not have diabetes I won’t be at high risk in getting covid .
I bet "NO". The reason is that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial showed a 95% (0.88% to 0.04%) reduction in incidence with vaccination.
On the other hand, if you have diabetes, you may need to be more careful; in Rui Li et. al, diabetics have been shown to be at increased risk for severe COVID-19.
I also tested the association between diabetes and COVID-19 with a chi-square test based on external data, which suggested an association.
Based on the above, I believe that it is recommended to prevent the onset of the disease through regular vaccination and, if the patient has diabetes, blood glucose control as well.
Reference:
・N Engl J Med. 2020 Dec 31;383(27):2603-2615.doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2034577.Epub 2020 Dec 10.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33301246/
・Diabetes Care. 2023 Apr; 46(4): 890–897.Published online 2023 Mar 23. doi: 10.2337/dc22-1943
・Retrieved by 10.23.2023, Centers for disease control and prevention, National Diabetes Statistics Report https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html
・Retrieved by 10.23.2023, Statista, Resident population of the U.S. in 2022, by state https://www.statista.com/statistics/183497/population-in-the-federal-states-of-the-us/
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