If I'm not mistaken, J&J confers around 80-85% immunity after the one-shot, as opposed to 94.1% for Moderna and 95% for Pfizer, Jeanne...so your fears are understandable...
Which COVID Vaccine is Best For You? Here’s a Breakdown – NBC Chicago
Just for perspective - from the article:
"If you kind of do a comparison for influenza vaccines, which we do annually, influenza's efficacy can range anywhere from 40% to 60% - and that's a good year," Monica Hendrickson, public health administrator for the Peoria County Health Department said last month. "So again, something that's high public health was, you know, we were hoping for something above 40%. To get to 95%, even 65%, that's a homerun."
So, although J&J is lower, it is still pretty spectacular. I got J&J, so I have my concerns, but keep reminding myself that it is still very, very effective and getting people vaccinated to being overall cases down will help everyone in the long run.
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So, although J&J is lower, it is still pretty spectacular.
@cc21, I agree. I hope people won't be fearful because they received the J&J vaccine, either by personal choice or the availability of vaccines at the time. In my view the J&J is still quite effective, and hopefully will prevent people who received it from becoming very ill from the virus.
@cc21 and @deetoo After reviewing the research I would like to thank you and correct my suspicions that J&J is lite on protection. Although Pfizer and Moderna have higher effectiveness rates, the difference is tiny when you consider how rare it is for someone to get covid post vaccination. My fears were tied up with the whole issue of being indoors and mask-less in restaurants, health club, and beauty salons. There is a new vulnerability I feel when I think about removing those safeguards and that makes me want to split hairs over which vaccine is best.
Truth is that J&J confers excellent immunity.
I got the Johnson and Johnson on April 7th. This is the results of my antibody test taken 25 days after getting it. I have both kinds of antibodies, the interim making antibodies kind at the bottom (faintest line) and the longer lasting antibodies ( strongest line) at the top. feel good about getting the J&J one stick and done. It shows the process is working!
@jeanne-mayell The AMA says the J&J vaccine is 75% effective but 100% effective in preventing hospitalization. I got the J&J and will continue to wear a mask.
What doctors wish patients knew about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine | American Medical Association
Posted by @jeanne-mayell:
My fears were tied up with the whole issue of being indoors and mask-less in restaurants, health club, and beauty salons.
@jeanne-mayell, I completely understand your concerns about the new vulnerability. I feel the same way. When I first heard the CDC announcement, I smiled and said "oh great!" Shortly thereafter I had this nagging feeling with an "uh oh ..." behind it. So I will continue to mask at indoor establishments until I feel a sense of peace about letting that go. I can't control anyone else's behavior, but I do have control over my own.
I stand corrected. Glad the J&J vaccine is so effective in real-world terms. And certainly choosing one of the vaccines over none is vastly preferable. Thank God we have all these choices of vaccines! Such a tribute to the resourcefulness and intelligence of our scientific community... they are our crown jewels!
On Wednesday, NYC has relaxed its mask mandate where anyone who is fully vaccinated can remove their mask outdoors. This can lead to another wave.
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/05/19/ny-ct-lift-mask-mandate-for-fully-vaccinated/
Thinking of you @Villager as Melbourne goes under another lockdown. I am glad you live in a city which takes outbreaks seriously.
I hope you and your family are doing well. I am sure this is not where you want Melbourne to be right now. Hugs to you Villager.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-57263811