I got my booster shot. I'm going to be getting on an airplane tomorrow.
NYT had an article suggesting that boosters are not needed so soon for
most people. The studies suggesting that effectiveness was waning were
flawed. The populations compared were not similar. (Older folks were
vaccinated sooner than most people, and are more likely to have other
health issues. Etc.)
In other news - I'm wrestling with getting a medical pass to not return
to the office. I was a compliant employee and let them know that I'm
vaccinated, so I'm invited to return. However, given my situation, I'm
best off continuing to work from home. My manager agrees. I'm still
getting emails telling me to make sure I know where my building badge
is, and things like that. HR hasn't acknowledged my request or
receiving documentation from my doctor.
I don't talk about my medical situation much, in part because quack
advice makes me crazy. Some of it is harmless and well-meaning. "Get
more antioxidants in your diet!" OK. Can't hurt. Then there are those
who almost sound like they'd like to cart folks off for exorcisms to
cure all ills. And, of course, some folks will blame my way of life, a
working woman who believes in science.