The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#304 COVID Updates: The Outpatient Edition

Nov 8, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Reading Fitzgerald Aloud For Wellness

  • Monica Gandhi reads F. Scott Fitzgerald aloud to her children for wellness and perspective during the pandemic.
  • She links literature to reflecting on lessons from the past while navigating COVID challenges.
INSIGHT

Durable Cellular Immunity Explains Protection

  • Vaccines produce durable T-cell and B-cell immunity that protects strongly against severe disease even as antibodies wane.
  • Breakthroughs with severe outcomes concentrate in people over 65, guiding booster prioritization.
ADVICE

Who Should Get A Booster Now

  • Recommend boosters primarily for people aged 65+, the immunocompromised, and those with high occupational exposure.
  • Discuss booster decisions with clinicians for others with medical conditions or risk factors.
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