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pnwcyclist wrote:

Yes, and good thing you had it. Sinovac or not, it probably saved your life, even having just the first shot. I'd say it worked pretty well if you are still alive and posting.

You bring up a good point that I never considered.

There is so much information and misinformation flying around it seems to all melt together. When you finally see the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel, it's the "D" variant waiting for you.

Once we turn the corner on the "D" variant, what's next? It could be that we are vaccinated every six months combating new strains as they develop.

With the world population of 7.9 billion, it takes only one mutation to spread to all corners of the planet.

carlisom78 wrote:

I notice immediately that every source is owned and run by liberals. The same people who believe in the propaganda the Communist Chinese were so eager to spread early on. The same people who are DUMB enough to believe anything Dr. Flip-flop Falsi says. The same people that think the Center for Disinformation and Concealment is a credible source.

Actual verifiable science from credible sources have published three recent studies regarding Covid -19 and the delta variant. They all found two things in common using the scientific method. 1. The delta variant is highly contagious. 2. And this is the most important, The current death rate for those who have been infected with the delta variant is LESS THAN 1/2 of 1 percent.

So I'll pass on the liberal propaganda bureau BS. I don't believe a single word they have to say about anything.

And your answer given the propaganda posted by the "Liberals"? You have none! Here say and nothing more!聽 You should back up your statements and learn or end up in hospital with the Falsi non believers. Sadly a divided community with the liberals left alive voting for a better government. See the big picture if you believe that cr#p. Less punters to put a fool back into power?

Do you expect thinkers to listen to the left field cronies sprouting conspiracy theories from a failed Presidency, scrabbling for a piece of of maybe? Look at me I believe in you while the rest of the world watches aghast.

I ask you carlislom 78 to back up your statements with decent/credible info that goes against the numbers of unvaccinated fools now dying in hospitals. I posted figures earlier but have not seen anything online nor from your or other doom sayers wisdom to refute the figures........ go figure and the sheep will follow.

OMO and no disrespect to you carl, just a very different observation. Time is telling.

Cheers, Steve.

Jackson4 wrote:

Bob,
As luck (or bad luck) would have it, my mother-in-law got Covid. We are now expected to foot the bill. I believe all of it. She got the Astra Zeneca vaccine. She's about 70. What should I expect to fork out so my wife and know how much to prepare.
Does anyone know if there is Social Security or something similar to Medicare in the Philippines for old people? She did not work in a company and she never contributed to SSS.

Sorry to hear the bad news, I hope things work out.

St. Lukes in the Philippines (affiliated with the Mayo Clinic) has posted a notice that they are filled to capacity with Covid cases and those seeking help should look elsewhere.

The question for you is how bad are her symptoms, beyond feeling awful? Hopefully she would be able to recover at home.

It was a bad time for me, but no life threatening symptoms. Paracetamol every six hours until the fever passes, continuing bed rest afterwards.

Another question, it may seem heartless, can you afford the hospital care? You want to do the right thing, but putting her in the hospital for appearance sake is an emotional response.

Enzyte Bob wrote:

Another question, it may seem heartless, can you afford the hospital care? You want to do the right thing, but putting her in the hospital for appearance sake is an emotional response.

I agree. On health issues like this, emotion tops reason. Since it is wife's mother, I try to stay away from care decisions.
I almost got myself in trouble when I asked if they checked their benefits with Phil Health. I guess they did not. It bothers me why they did not check their benefits.

Jackson4 wrote:

I agree. On health issues like this, emotion tops reason. Since it is wife's mother, I try to stay away from care decisions.
I almost got myself in trouble when I asked if they checked their benefits with Phil Health. I guess they did not. It bothers me why they did not check their benefits.

My better half reliably informs me that it is possible to register your mother in law with Phil Health at the Hospital. Most, if not all hospitals have a Point Care office where the registration can be made. My better half registered our neighbour, a senior, at Talibon Hospital after we volunteered to transport her to the hospital. Apparently it's a simple process but does involve an interview of a relative.

pnwcyclist wrote:

Great info Jackson. I would say it is more cost effective to get the vaccine, lol..

Mother-in-law had the J&J vaccine 2 weeks prior to getting sick. I think this situation is not as bad as it would be in case she did not have the vaccine.
They got sick after they buried in-law's mother, wife's grandma, a week before getting sick. This is triple whammy. Grandma passed away, wife's mother and brother got Covid. The saga continues....
More info:
The hospital required a person to be with the patient in the room to assist the patient for any needs. That person will also be confined in the same room throughout the patient's stay. Not allowed to go out (jail?). Since she is the second family member confined at the same hospital with Covid, they no longer have someone else to assist the mom, we hired one for 500 pesos a day. 馃槰 Their neighbor volunteereded in assisting on the outside to bring food and to talk to the hospital about money. The food is handed at the hospital door to a hospital employee on the inside.
I am not sure the same is true at St. Luke's or any other ivy league hospitals in the Philippines.
Recommendation: Don't get Covid-19 virus.

bigpearl wrote:

Off topic a little but we registered with the local private hospital a few months ago, then the local municipal a month ago. The private hospital that we registered with asked our preference for vaccine type (probably because we will pay for it) advised them Astra, Moderna or J&J........

I was under the impression that sale and / or purchase of Covid vaccines by private individuals and companies here in the Philippines is illegal. Only the government can purchase vaccines. Private companies聽 may purchase the vaccine directly from the manufacturer provided they get permission from / enter an agreement with the government (probably because Covid vaccines only have emergency-use approval), that they will not sell it, and that the vaccine will only be used for their employees.

I may be wrong. I would suggest you look it up. Purchasing the vaccine from the hospital might get you in trouble.

bigpearl wrote:

Off topic a little but we registered with the local private hospital a few months ago, then the local municipal a month ago. The private hospital that we registered with asked our preference for vaccine type (probably because we will pay for it) advised them Astra, Moderna or J&J........ yesterday around 5 pm I see a txt msg. came in @ 2:39 pm saying the Sinovac vaccine was ready and we need to contact them by 4:00 pm to secure a booking for Saturday 21st......... 1 hour and 20 minutes notice for a vaccine we didn't ask for.

Am I too fussy not wanting the Sinovac? Better half says they will contact us again apparently.

Cheer, Steve.

We wanted, and received, a US vax because there is some confusion/concern that some countries may not accept Chinese vaccines.

I haven't seen anything clear on this but we felt better going with the US.