I received the full childhood vaccine schedule and am not immunocompromised, which means, according to many doctors I've seen quoted, I can assume I'm protected for life and I didn't even need this titer test. But I got the titer test anyway, and holy shit I've scheduled an MMR booster for 5pm today - ThreadSky

maggieastor.bsky.social • 3 days ago

I received the full childhood vaccine schedule and am not immunocompromised, which means, according to many doctors I've seen quoted, I can assume I'm protected for life and I didn't even need this titer test. But I got the titer test anyway, and holy shit I've scheduled an MMR booster for 5pm today

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peterrabbitt.bsky.social•3 days ago

You are very wise!

virtousvirgo.bsky.social•3 days ago

Better safe than sorry! I’ve gotten every vaccine for Covid and never got infected. My deceased oldest brother and youngest sister went a different route, with different results!

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

This ordeal was worth it

pnutsmama.bsky.social•3 days ago

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

petticoatdespot.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thanks for the reminder! I've just contacted my doctor to ask for a titer.

laurafurlan.bsky.social•2 days ago

Just got a titer too!

kristenshamus.bsky.social•3 days ago

There was a window of time when children were considered fully vaxxed with 1 dose of the MMR vaccine. In 1989, the recommendation changed, and the CDC said 2 doses were needed for lasting immunity. Many Gen Xers are more vulnerable than they think to measles. It’s smart to get a booster.

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

I have my vaccination records and I got two doses as a child.

kristenshamus.bsky.social•3 days ago

Wow! That is a concern! We all would probably benefit from checking titers!

cairbear00000.bsky.social•2 days ago

I was vaccinated during the 1963- 1976 inactivated virus vaccine for measles. Getting a booster tomorrow.

donnajill57.bsky.social•3 days ago

👏👏

freethinker65.bsky.social•3 days ago

I got a MMR booster sometime during the time I attended college in 1988 or 1989?

maraleia.bsky.social•3 days ago

Still get your titers checked.

filigreemchana.bsky.social•3 days ago

This was me last year. From time of titer test, to scheduling MMR, to injection of vaccine: 7 hours.

I'd had mumps as a kid. Missed measles, had that vaccine. Not taking chances. Adult measles is dangerous.

walkingjoyful.bsky.social•3 days ago

The same happened to me too.

rugella.bsky.social•3 days ago

When there are outbreaks, I suggest patients get titers or just simply get a booster. Immunity can wane. I got a booster a few years back as my titers were also not good enough. Good on you for checking!

wmadison.bsky.social•3 days ago

Getting mine as soon as they get a shipment in.

wat3rm370n.bsky.social•2 days ago

They assumed you were protected for life because that took into account that most children would've been vaccinated at a high rate. In other words, the recommendations given were based on high uptake that no longer exists.

coloradocitizen.bsky.social•3 days ago

Depending on when you got the vaccination and if you got the two dose vs single dose the immunity may not be enough. That is why I posted a couple of weeks ago to get the titer. I know I needed a booster.b

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

I got two doses as a child.

coloradocitizen.bsky.social•3 days ago

I did too and still needed a booster. Good on you for getting the titer! @wordswithsteph.bsky.social please see this thread. Remember what I said about titers and boosters?

kcmc70.bsky.social•3 days ago

I tried to get a booster at Safeway yesterday AB’s they said only with dr note

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

I don't know where you live or what chains have locations near you, but CVS did not ask for a doctor's note.

kcmc70.bsky.social•3 days ago

Thanks!

shadowwordpain.bsky.social•3 days ago

Amazing idea which we should spread far and wide. I got mine done first week of January and also scheduled MMR booster as well as TB per my titer results

elmosbigdaddy.bsky.social•3 days ago

I'm guessing you got killed virus vaccine like I did.

We got herded into the high school gym and everyone got the attenuated virus vaccination.

peppermintpatti.bsky.social•3 days ago

I didn’t bother getting the test, I just went ahead and got the MMR booster before travelling.

noneofyourbusyness.bsky.social•3 days ago

Same. A blood test felt more invasive than just going ahead and getting the shot. If you get exposed, they tell you to get the shot anyways.

Titers are great if you have other blood work to get done or have medical reasons to make a vaccine a last resort.

milwaukee2024.bsky.social•3 days ago

I had a booster for MMR.
No brainer.
Also, get a booster for whooping cough. Learned the hard way when son was a junior in HS that by then the vaccine loses strength.

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

I got a tdap booster (which includes whooping cough) in October since that's recommended every 10 years and I was due for it.

maraleia.bsky.social•3 days ago

I had to get the MMR booster. Everyone who is aged 40 and up needs to get their titers checked.

maggieastor.bsky.social•3 days ago

I'm 35!

maraleia.bsky.social•3 days ago

WOW, big hugs.