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Qquestion: When will the Moderna booster be approved?
Reply: In about two weeks, if federal officials give the green light, and within the same review timeframe as the Pfizer-BioNTech recall received.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Related Biologics (VRBPAC) is scheduled to meet October 14-15 to discuss booster dose use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) in people 18 and older, according to an FDA press release, 808ne.ws/fdanews.
This committee’s review is one step in a process that also requires leaders from the FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to review such use. With the Pfizer-BioNTech recall, the leadership review of the FDA and CDC quickly followed the committee’s review. A similar treatment is expected with the Moderna and J&J boosters.
The advisory committee should broadcast its meetings live; Find the links to the different viewing platforms in the press release mentioned above.
Q: I understand that they recommend booster shots because immunity can wane after so many months for some vaccinated people. But what if I had COVID-19 last year? Does natural immunity also decrease?
A: Yes, say health officials. A World Health Organization report in May (808ne.ws/natimm) said immunity in people who recovered from COVID-19 was robust for six to eight months, similar to those who had been vaccinated against the disease. Please note that the report was released before the delta variant became dominant in the United States, causing more re-infections and breakthrough cases.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people who have recovered from COVID-19 be vaccinated against the disease.
The initial vaccination of a person with declining natural immunity may serve the same purpose as a booster for a person with declining immunity to the vaccine.
Q: How do we establish our QR code? Is there a website? We are leaving for Las Vegas in November.
A: Follow directions on travel.hawaii.gov, the Hawaii Safe Travels program website.
Q: I left temporary disability insurance, can I switch to unemployment?
A: Not if you are unable or unavailable for work, both of which are requirements for collecting unemployment insurance, according to the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. If you have recovered from your illness or injury and are able to return to work, your UI eligibility will depend on your recent W-2 earnings, which must meet standards for duration and amount. To assess your eligibility, use the Benefits Estimator at the bottom of the Unemployment Insurance Division website, huiclaims.hawaii.gov.
Alas
There is no good explanation for University of Hawaii athletes and fans to be penalized the same way we are penalized. Forget the rest of the country, even in Hawaii there are activities going on… which are less safe than an outdoor soccer game with enthusiastic supporters. Please don’t describe us as rabid sports fans who only care about football. It’s not that! It’s because the COVID-19 rules are so inconsistent and unfair. Stop singling out UH! – Frustrated Alum
Mahalo
To the driver of the red car who left me where we were both heading in the Longs Kailua parking lot on Monday afternoon – mahalo! I had put my car in reverse to let you have it but first you backed up, sending me a big smile, a wave and a shaka. Your kindness made my day – no, my week. I always have a smile on it and I hope you have a great week too. – White Honda CRV driver
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