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Haggard Celine

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11. I got the Moderna third shot weeks ago.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #10)

Mon Oct 18, 2021, 01:32 PM

Oct 2021

I don't think they call it a booster, technically, but it's a third shot. I was told that it's basically the same thing as came in the first Moderna shot. I don't know how the Pfizer booster differs from the previous two shots.

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I'm confused on Moderna 3rd shot [View all] Katinfl Oct 2021 OP

When I got my third Pfizer shot I checked the box for cancer survivor. Nobody asked me to prove it Walleye Oct 2021 #1

The criteria that I got regarding cancer gab13by13 Oct 2021 #5

I am also 74 and not immune compromised. gab13by13 Oct 2021 #2

FDA recommended the booster, but CDC has not yet approved. sinkingfeeling Oct 2021 #3

Thank you I was looking this up,,,, KarenS Oct 2021 #6

3rd Moderna not yet approved SheltieLover Oct 2021 #4

Here is what you don't understand. The FDA decision is the first step. ACIP-CDC must make hlthe2b Oct 2021 #7

I understand what you are saying Katinfl Oct 2021 #13

Those providers are doing so against recommendations and face repercussions in doing so... hlthe2b Oct 2021 #14

I'm in FL and have had the same exact experience. lark Oct 2021 #8

If you had told them you had an immune system condition, Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #9

Not moderna. It has not yet been authorized until ACIP-CDC meets on October 20-21. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #10

I got the Moderna third shot weeks ago. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #11

They were not authorized to do so. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #12

Hmm. Didn't know that. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #15

What they told you was ONLY true of the Pfizer vaccine. Not to mention the 3rd Moderna will hlthe2b Oct 2021 #16

Okay, well thanks for the explanation. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #18

What was on the list? I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #17

There are several things on the list. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #21

Good, I qualify I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #22

Me too. Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #23

I got my third Moderna last month. Elessar Zappa Oct 2021 #24

Fine but they did so unauthorized and could have faced repercussions. hlthe2b Oct 2021 #25

I think drug stores are scheduling appts for those not eligible on purpose. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #19

I got the booster last Thursday. When I signed up of an appointment rsdsharp Oct 2021 #20