@jsr78 I would think yes, but suggest you give your doctor a call. Wearing masks would cut the threat of infection and maybe the sense of anxiety. I would think masking for the trip would be the best decision, but I'm not a medical pro in any capacity.
Asking for an opinion. My parents and brother live in Metro Detroit they want me to come home for Christmas, I live in Houston. My parents are triple vaccinated and my brother is double vaccinated he's ineligible for the third and I'm triple vaccinated. Is it okay to go?
I'd go, unless I or one of the family members had some risky health condition. If you fly, wearing an N95 mask and be very careful. With everyone vaccinated, even if someone did catch the virus they'd be at low risk of major illness(barring the aforementioned risky health condition).
And, I would suggest your brother try to get that third dose. There are Walgreens stores in the Detroit area. The word is that Walgreens is still letting anyone have a 3rd vax, no details needed. Just have him check the box that says "18 to 64 years old with high-risk job or living situation". That's what I and my family members did. (And there is no reason to feel guilty about it-- there is plenty of vaccine available in this country for anyone who wants it.)
@jsr78 Also it would be a good idea to get a COVID test before you leave, then again a few days after you return.
My family, including my nonagenarian mom, had to take a 2 -hour plane flight in August for my late brother's memorial. We all stayed masked up and got tested before and after. (And the memorial service was restricted to vaccinated guests.) No problems.
@tgraf66 Not sure where you are located, but I was able to get a Moderna booster (orig had J&J back in March) here in Michigan. From what I have read, the mix-and-match (Pfizer or Moderna) with J&J in particular seems to give a very strong protective response.
Good luck with whatever booster you choose/are able to get!
@ana I can't...I'm listed in the CA vaccination database, so when they do the digital paperwork, I pop up. I have reasons for not wanting Pfizer or Moderna, but if I can't find the J&J by the end of the year, I'm not really going to have a choice.
@cc21 I've read the same things, but given how some of the members of my family reacted to both the P & M vaccines (and knowing how similar our reactions to medications are), I'm a bit leery of either of them. I had no issues at all with J&J, and I'd like to stick with that if I can.
@matildagirl @jeanne-mayell @billy-mike @ana Thank you very much for your opinions they really helped me out a lot. I'm not necessarily worried about myself, I'm worried more about my parents. I'm still in the thinking about it stage.