10 hospitalized in B.C., the majority children, as health officials hope spread of virus has peaked

  • BurningRiver@beehaw.org
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    7 days ago

    So I think in Canada you can get an antibody test to see if you need a booster or not. In the US, insurance won’t pay for the test, but the shot itself is covered. So I just got the booster for free. I’m not much younger than you are.

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      7 days ago

      Thanks, good idea. I will go tomorrow if I can to ask about an antibody test. (Yes I’m in Canada)

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        2 days ago

        I went in to get a vaccine for foreign travel (~6 years ago) and the nurse suggested getting the MMR vaccine because of an additional vaccine in the mix. I had the MMR in school (90s) but it has been expanded, so it was a free shot