Rare go.without.you Posted November 11, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I have received 2 shots of Pfizer with the last one being in April. My cruise departs next week and I'm wondering if I should get the booster before then. I take my pre cruise Covid test on the 17th. Everything I've read says the vax will not give you a positive test. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseRQA Posted November 11, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Absolutely! Get the booster. The booster will NOT affect your Covid test and will give you added immunity during your cruise. It's a no brainer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted November 11, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I will wait until return of the cruise because I can get a reaction (headache, muscle pain, etc) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare go.without.you Posted November 11, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted November 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, gerelmx said: I will wait until return of the cruise because I can get a reaction (headache, muscle pain, etc) I have it scheduled for Friday so I have the weekend in case I'm not feeling well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted November 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I think it depended on your age. Booster shots are available, but I believe the 55 + closed should go first, given they're the highest risk. That said, I don't believe the booster shots are required to cruise, like the 2 shots are for Pfizer or Moderna (J&J is one shot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNole Posted November 11, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, go.without.you said: I have received 2 shots of Pfizer with the last one being in April. My cruise departs next week and I'm wondering if I should get the booster before then. I take my pre cruise Covid test on the 17th. Everything I've read says the vax will not give you a positive test. Thoughts? I had the booster on Monday and received a negative test result on Friday. You can't catch the virus from the vaccine. I did have a reaction but I was prepared because I had read that your reaction to the booster might be the same as your reaction to shot #2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 11, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I would take it pre-cruise. Any additional protection is welcome, whether or not you are cruising, and I see no downside to doing so. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted November 11, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, go.without.you said: I have received 2 shots of Pfizer with the last one being in April. My cruise departs next week and I'm wondering if I should get the booster before then. I take my pre cruise Covid test on the 17th. Everything I've read says the vax will not give you a positive test. Thoughts? Have you consulted with your personal physician? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted November 11, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I would do it, we did! We have had 2 friends the past few weeks who had been vaccinated, always wore masks when in public and just got Covid. They had not gotten the booster yet but will asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendakayself Posted November 11, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) We had our boosters as soon as the CDC approved the shots. I had less of a reaction (mild muscle pain) than with the 2nd dose. Hubby, however, ran 102 temp and was unable to stand, walk, or sit without leaning and falling. He had. no reaction to doses 1 or 2, and did not react to the booster for almost 24 hours. A couple of doses of Tylenol took care of his problem. That said, we expect to get a 2nd booster in April or May before our July and August cruises if available. Edited November 11, 2021 by Glendakayself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted November 11, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2021 My personal read of the booster situation, NOT TO BE INTREPRETED AS MEDICAL ADVICE: Those who are significantly immunocompromised should have received a booster already, might need another one, and more after that Those over 65 should get a booster if it's been 6+ months since their last shot Those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should get a booster if it's been 2+ months since their last shot Those who have had breakthrough cases don't need a booster For everyone else, it depends on a careful read of the risks, rewards, and other factors. Older people with lots of comorbidities and plenty of exposure to potentially infected people should go get the booster ASAP. Younger, healthier people who live in a cave... not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted November 11, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I had my booster shot about a week ago and I did fine. My father who is 85 got his booster shot on Monday and still is not 100%. He had 2 days of diarrhea and now starting to get better. My mother gets her shot next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 11, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2021 We had our booster about 12 days prior to our last cruise. We both experienced weakness and being very tired the next day but that was the only side effect. The checkin people commented on how pleased she was to see passengers with the booster. I would really recommend you getting the booster and a flu. They are doing them at the same time at most clinics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llawrence Posted November 11, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I agree…..get the booster…in some of our ports this week we noticed masks were required to wear into town but once there it was very lax. They said the ships tours were limited capacity, but we did not see that. Cruisers were packed into the tour boats and the buses. We both had ours a week out with no negative reactions…it’s good to be on the sea again…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted November 11, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Getting Pfizer booster today. Apex cruise on December 4th. Can’t wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted November 11, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Got the Pfizer booster after two regular doses of Astra Zenica. Had a Covid test to travel 2 days after the booster and it was negative. No reaction to the shot at all. I really believe any extra protection is valuable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted November 11, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Yes, get the booster but get your packing done before you go for the vaccine! DH got his about 4 weeks ago because he is immuno compromised. They have now started with the general public and I get mine on Tuesday. We got 2 shots of Pfizer and Moderna was recommended for the booster. DH was quite sick for about 4 days...high fever, aches, no appetite etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzbo Posted November 11, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2021 My husband and I (76 & 66) had the Moderna booster a week ago. (Our 2nd Moderna vaccine was in February.) He had a sore arm for a day, and I had a sore, swollen, red arm for several days (but I get that with the flu shot). We’re traveling for Thanksgiving, so we wanted the extra protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy99 Posted November 11, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I wouldn't ask for medical advice on a public forum. Why aren't you asking your physician. Anything here is purely anecdotal and should not even be considered when making a personal medical decision. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted November 11, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) I might be wrong but I thought you had to have had your vaccination at least 14 days before your cruise and that includes the booster. I might be interpreting it wrong but I would check. you can get the booster and flu shot the same day but it is wiser to wait a few days. If you get both the same day you won’t know what one is causing any side effects. Happy cruising 🇺🇸🚢🇺🇸🌅 Edited November 11, 2021 by miched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted November 11, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, miched said: I might be wrong but I thought you had to have had your vaccination at least 14 days before your cruise and that includes the booster. I might be interpreting it wrong but I would check. you can get the booster and flu shot the same day but it is wiser to wait a few days. If you get both the same day you won’t know what one is causing any side effects. Happy cruising 🇺🇸🚢🇺🇸🌅 The 14 days apply to your second shot, at which time you are considered fully vaccinated. As the booster shot isn't a current requirement, it doesn't matter when or if you've had one or whether it has kicked in. As for the flu shot and booster together, health officials here recommend doing so as there is no negative interaction. I suppose part of the thought process is if you wake up the next day feeling lousy or running a fever, does it really matter which shot did it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted November 11, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, miched said: I might be wrong but I thought you had to have had your vaccination at least 14 days before your cruise and that includes the booster. I might be interpreting it wrong but I would check. you can get the booster and flu shot the same day but it is wiser to wait a few days. If you get both the same day you won’t know what one is causing any side effects. Happy cruising 🇺🇸🚢🇺🇸🌅 Healthcare professionals where I live are actually recommending both shots be administered the same day, as long as you qualify for the booster shot and it’s been six months since your second covid shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biscuitsandhoney Posted November 11, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, Fouremco said: The 14 days apply to your second shot, at which time you are considered fully vaccinated. As the booster shot isn't a current requirement, it doesn't matter when or if you've had one or whether it has kicked in. As for the flu shot and booster together, health officials here recommend doing so as there is no negative interaction. I suppose part of the thought process is if you wake up the next day feeling lousy or running a fever, does it really matter which shot did it? I THINK that is what Celebrity is trying to say but the wording could be better. The below is from their website FAQs: https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/faqs#testing-and-screening-faqs Are COVID-19 Booster Vaccines required to sail on Celebrity Cruises? COVID-19 Booster Vaccine shots are not required to sail on Celebrity Cruises. However, guests who have received 3 or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, due to booster regimens, will be considered fully vaccinated if at least one of these conditions is satisfied: At least 2 of the doses are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sinovac or Sinopharm administered at least 28 days apart. The final dose must be completed at least 14 days before sailing. At least 1 dose is Johnson & Johnson, completed at least 14 days before sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted November 11, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 11, 2021 53 minutes ago, miched said: I might be wrong but I thought you had to have had your vaccination at least 14 days before your cruise and that includes the booster. I might be interpreting it wrong but I would check. you can get the booster and flu shot the same day but it is wiser to wait a few days. If you get both the same day you won’t know what one is causing any side effects. Happy cruising 🇺🇸🚢🇺🇸🌅 Nope. Vaccination is considered the first 2 shots. I checked when I had my booster 13 days per-cruise and was advised that a booster was a booster and would only be considered if used as mixed dose vaccination to have 2 approved vaccinations within the specified time. I showed my vac card with the booster and was praised for it. I had my Flu shot on two different days but my daughter had both on the same day at the advise of her doctor and no reactions from either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted November 11, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 11, 2021 We had our 2nd full moderna last Feb and got the half dose booster 2 days ago.. Just some pain at the injection site, slight headache and tired day of and day after. All good now ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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