Chris Hayes On Taking Paxlovid And What He Learned From His Covid Experience

[@4014Thugsy]

I tested positive for Covid on Sunday. Monday morning called my doctor and by Monday night had Paxlovid. Today woke up feeling much better.

[@DustySticks]

I tested positive today. Called me doctor. Was told I only qualified if I was immune compromised or 65+ years old. To say I'm annoyed is an understatement.

[@i.m.7710]

My 85 year old relatives in Australia were exposed to Covid by their son last Sunday. He tested positive Monday. They are a social family and love getting together. At least they are used to a lifetime of great healthcare so there would be no neglected piled up health issues if they catch it. I have never met that side of the family yet. It doesn’t look hopeful. The statistics are against them.

[@glynnisi]

I appreciate this report. My 96 yr old mother is taking Paxlovid for COVID now.

[@Amazingkaddycaps]

Let's go already

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

I hope your Mom recovers completely asap.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

@@Amazingkaddycaps That's a weird way to say something nice to someone in a stressful medical situation with a parent.

[@dianes7782]

how is your mom?

[@glynnisi]

@@dianes7782 Mom is doing well, thank you! She did have a slightly rougher day the day after finishing taking her Paxlovid, but rebounded again and was herself by the end of her 10-day quarantine. Considering her age & congestive heart failure symptoms, high BP, etc. it's pretty amazing. Thx again for asking!

[@jbdarr604]

Same year my younger brother was diagnosed. As a common person my brother died nine years after his diagnosis. He died at 29 years old. I have anger towards this story as I wished my dear brother would have had access to such drugs. I need to let go of this anger. I just wished my brother had a chance to keep living like Magic. 😪

[@four1878]

I lost friends too. 😕

[@JC-vz9vn]

The healthcare system in this country is atrocious. So many needlessly die because they don't get the proper care or have access.

[@feyHiker]

In America, only the wealthy are worthy of health care.

[@shelleylannon2245]

I'm sorry, I'd be angry too!

[@wagwag630]

so sorry about your brother, life is so unfair, especially now, money talks, integrity walks

[@jennifergross3506]

This country has a serious healthcare issue tied to capitalism and exploitation.

[@kchididdy]

And ignorance!

[@janmac218]

Just watching this. Just finished Paxlovid and it was great. Comparing hiv and Covid, I wonder if Covid had been a std killer virus if we would have seen Covid handled very differently.

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

For Republicans in Congress, their basic duty is to normalize hundreds of thousands of COVID deaths per year going forward, just like they normalize tens of thousands of deaths caused by people with guns and people driving recklessly, and people overdosing on drugs. Together they account for 100,000 deaths a year or more. The only deaths in the last 20 years Republicans have gotten upset about were the 3,000 deaths on 9/11. Those were tragic. None of the others apparently are. Someone please explain the logic of devoting a half a trillion dollars to the DHS since 9/11 to prevent another 3,000 deaths, but not the 2 million deaths from guns, vehicular accidents, drug overdoses and COVID. 3,000 is tragic and 2,000,000 is not. Fine. I will be happy to give a Republican $3,000 in exchange for $2,000,000, and watch the joyful look on his/her face. Thank you.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

You are using logic, rationality, compassion and empathy, and concern for human life. None of those things are a concern to Republicans. They know that pandering to the gun lobby, covid deniers, and conspiracy theorists will get them reelected, and that's all they care about.

[@jay4you853]

LowRen Boebert even sent a crazy pathetic tweet suggesting that covid deaths didn't matter since abortion had "killed more babies". Daring suggesting that 1 million dead Americans don't matter, while claiming to be pro life is despicable. These people are not pro-life, just anti-choice.

[@tomrhodes1629]

The Republican Party is the party of satan - the selfish human EGO - which explains their behavior. There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@jagavi9822]

Nobody cares! When we all realize this there will be an enlightening moment.

[@ayejay2the]

💯

[@gabrielleg.1347]

Paxlovid needs to be more accessible! My fiance just tried to get it and was turned away.

[@laurie2682]

Why was he turned away

[@tomrhodes1629]

Here is the information that needs to be more accessible: There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@larryconcepts]

I rarely waste a like on commercial based media, but Chris, you do truly bring an authentic voice and clear direction to your work. And very consistent. You go bruva!

[@oneirishpoet]

Yes he does, and so does Ari and Rachel and Joy and Lawrence, etc etc

[@SanGeet0510]

Chris forgot to end it with "ask your doctor if pax... is tight for you"

[@teresagunn4919]

Glad you have recovered Chris 💙

[@alexwells9948]

That is good news Chris Hayes I am very proud of your recovery

[@kingofthenight7557]

As someone who couldn't be vaccinate due to taking immune suppressing drugs, Paxlovid is my one chance at beating covid when I finally get it. I've been housebound since the pandemic began simply so I can survive covid. I'm grateful I can now go outside and do things like shop and go to the dentist. Please don't stop making Paxlovid available to people like me.

[@nosuchthing8]

Make sure you mask up

[@hafizaxi6155]

after you done with the drug, then get vaccinated. why taking so long?

[@bonanimathambo8721]

Careful. You’re going to get criticised by the lunatics for not being vaccinated regardless of your reason for not being.

[@JosieJOK]

I take anti-rejection drugs, so I’m immunocompromised, and my doctor still advised me to get vaccinated. I’m vaccinated and boosted, and didn’t suffer any side effects from the vaccine (Pfizer). Obviously I’m not a doctor, but you might want to at least get a second opinion on whether you can be vaccinated. I still wear a mask when I’m in crowded areas, but I’ve even gone to restaurants without issue, although obviously, I don’t do that often.

[@biff2k2]

Speak to your dr. If you haven’t already.

[@MP-wg8pd]

I'm an Uber driver and I wear my mask. They aren't required but most folks see mine and put on theirs, no big deal. I just want to be safe.

[@mariegarside8830]

Thank you

[@cindyneff6499]

Same. Well, I DoorDash. People seem to appreciate the mask even now.

[@jlocey87]

The mask is a must in my life... Metastatic renal clear carcinoma cancer stage 4 and you'd be surprised how many people ask why do i insist on wearing a mask... Smdh.

[@guybeauregard]

Good on you. Respect.

[@tomrhodes1629]

There's info I have that I wish you did. Here's some of it: There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@aclearlight]

70% of Americans deciding that Covid is "over" simply bc they're tired of the whole thing stands out as yet another measure of our societal immaturity. "American Exceptionalism" anyone?

[@thomasgreen3060]

Or maybe the majority of people realized this whole thing has been BS.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

@@thomasgreen3060 We turned society upside down when three thousand were killed, but a million of us and it's ho-hum.

[@thomasgreen3060]

@@emsleywyatt3400 Ask joe about that. More died on his watch.

[@emsleywyatt3400]

@@thomasgreen3060 Because trump left the door open for it. When Biden took office 3k a day were dying.

[@azishappy2035]

Exactly, arrested development 🥴

[@snsnplpl]

'Relapsing' actually makes sense. Paxlovid stops the virus from replicating, but after 5 days any remaining virus can start replicating again. Meanwhile, a vaccinated person already has memory immunity cells with the template for covid antibodies and the 5 days gives the body more time to start ramping up antibody production to meet the new challenge.

[@keepitkawaii4467]

This might be a stupid question but. If an unvaccinated person is given Paxlovid, would a single dose of the vaccine help them through the relapse period? Is the relapse as severe as the onset? Or is it less so? I know this happens in people where they just relapse suddenly and I hear about them dying at that point. I'm wondering if the vaccine would help? If they're willing and able to take it.

[@cindyneff6499]

@@keepitkawaii4467 once you're infected, doctors won't give you the vaccine. I don't recall offhand why, but when I was vaccinated, they asked if I felt well or had tested positive for COVID-19 because they wouldn't give it to me if I had been actively ill with anything fever-inducing.

[@lynnej.9357]

@@keepitkawaii4467 Vaccine works by showing part of the virus to your immune system so it can recognize it and fight it. Infection also shows your system the virus, so not much to be gained by vaccinating at that point. After a period of time, though - I think it's several weeks - vaccination can boost the immunity you've gained by fighting off the infection.

[@tomrhodes1629]

There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find..

[@Schatzie301]

I have never had a relapse after Paxlovid. I felt well from day 2 of starting the antiviral. I also understand that having Covid itself provides antibodies that prevent you from recontracting the virus for a period of time. I was also able to receive my second booster 6 weeks after my diagnosis and had no ill effects.

[@kimmcroberts5111]

I appreciate your work!

[@Johnnymars313]

I was prescribed paxlovid by my doctor. It has to be taken for 5 consecutive days twice a day, by the 3rd day, the terrible symptoms I had from the virus were beginning to retreat. I have completed the 5 days of paxlovid and feel much better

[@melanies.6030]

Just curious, were you (like Chris) vaxed and boosted?

[@B18C5]

Did you get rebound symptoms?

[@ry8519]

All In Chris Hayes ❤

[@catmomjewett]

Chris- how DARE you suggest that Americans use common sense! 🙄

[@Nirrrina]

A friend's daughter got covid & knew within a few days of it. I remembered about this & suggested she get it. The pharmacist in her little town had absolutely no clue what it even was much less had it in stock. Can you believe a pharmacist for an entire town didn't know about it in this day?

[@alyamahawilliam6624]

Yep

[@mebeingU2]

@@95_Nepentheses You are not wrong about our government. Money has corrupted far too many elected officials. I hope you and your partner rebound quickly.

[@Nirrrina]

@@95_Nepentheses That's horrible. I'm glad he stood up for himself & got the meds after all. I hope you guys feel better quickly.

[@patriciadassier6792]

Hi Chris, glad you’re feeling well. I appreciate your shows and gentle sarcasm. A fellow Brown alum.

[@ruthdepew7212]

Relapsing is common when people do not take the full course of a penicillin regimen. Perhaps some people just need more than a five day regimen of Paxlovid. The trick is to find out which people that is.

[@theoccidilian4896]

Not penicillin. Btw, regular penicillin has no more medical use, because all pathogenic bacteria have resistance to it.

[@theoccidilian4896]

Don’t try to equate antibiotics to antivirals.

[@milayoc6244]

Well I guess that's why the original commenter said "perhaps". It's called brainstorming.

[@tomrhodes1629]

There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@aznative_]

@@theoccidilian4896 how is using the example of the fact that we know if penicillin is stopped early your symptoms might return comparing penicillin to anything else? It's just stating the facts. Some medications are very dose sensitive. If you don't get enough of it it's not going to work. It's not a complicated concept. Try not to dumb things up.

[@matthiasplatz5919]

I'm high-risk (asthma), and got Covid for the first time a couple of weeks ago. My doctor put me on Paxlovid the day after my symptoms started, and after 24 hours my symptoms had already started to wane. Between that and the vaccine, I was lucky enough to only get cold-like symptoms.

[@denisecrawford5289]

Thank you Chris, we still need to protect the vulnerable and healthcare workers and not have unnecessary hospitalizations.

[@big1dog23]

This popped up after I did some research and had started Pax. W/in 2 days my symptoms have gone from bad to mild. Some annoying side effects, but it's very much worth it.

[@boogsassy1]

I’m about to start it. Thank you for the info.

[@DeborahGee]

Thank you for this information Chris! Welcome back.

[@Lyfecaptured]

Just finished my Paxlovid treatment yesterday and I feel 1000% better.

[@dallas1love]

As do many others who DO NOT TAKE PAXLOVID AND ARE DETERMINING HOW THEY FEEL 5 DAYS LATER!

[@lauralafauve5520]

Really good piece, Chris. I am glad you're feeling better. You did a great job of contrasting our government's attitude toward financing war versus financing (any kind of) health care.

[@oneirishpoet]

I'm a nurse at a large urban hospital in the US midwest and can tell you that the US health care *system* is the worst in all the industrialized countries

[@tomrhodes1629]

"The love of money (selfishness) is the root of all evil." There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@ernestgalvan9037]

Politicians fund wars because it fills their pockets, their family’s pockets, their friend’s pockets, and their crony’s pockets. Health Care has a far smaller pool of pockets.

[@vintageglee6406]

I agree that government should finance health science better! Unfortunately, in this specific situation, no matter what amount of money they spend, vaccines will go to waste and vital medications will sit on the shelf unused! The ever growing culture of antivaccers and anti science just can’t be penetrated. Millions of dollars are wasted and government knows it. That may be one of the reasons they are reluctant to spend the money anymore.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

I had the worst symptoms starting Saturday night. I finally called the doctor an Monday morning and got the Paxlovid that same afternoon. After 3 doses (out of 10), I'm already feeling much better. My throat no longer feels filled with razors.

[@echung168]

I have been wondering where Chris has been lately. But glad to hear that you're doing well! I have been hearing a lot about Paxlovid lately and glad to hear that it's something that doctors are *actually* prescribing to patients whereas the Covid-deniers are self-prescribing that horse paste.

[@haroldyoung9816]

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[@haroldyoung9816]

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[@keepitkawaii4467]

I agree. Although it still remains that infection with covid is a potentially life altering situation, therapeutic medicines or not. Covid deniers are however gonna be a burden on our healthcare workers for a long time to come. Imagine now with medicines becoming available, they'll use it as an excuse not to get vaccinated. Which almost certainly guarantees it spreading more rapidly and potentially creating new strains. Instead of preventing as much as possible, those types would sooner be lazy and uneducated...to the detriment of us all.

[@bonanimathambo8721]

What’s your definition of a “COVID-denier”? I’ve never met a person who denies that COVID exists. And it’s not “horse paste”. Ivermectin is a human drug.

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

my mom is taking paxlovid. After 2nd day, she has no more sore throat. She said this drug did save her. This drug is not easy to get it.

[@jjteacher7482]

I'm really questioning why we have representative democracy. I'm thinking direct democracy needs to happen to cut out the fools out for themselves.

[@dennislyons3095]

I'm in day 5 of having Covid & do not have a local Dr. that I could just walk in(I use the VA system) & get a perception for paxlovid. Even "urgent Care" is not Urgent--I had to make an appointment which was late the next day. Access to medical care is as important as the career itself. I liken the access to the days when the only way to transport a patient to the hospital was a personal car. We are using the"personal car" in the days of Medical Helicopters. As often is the case--Chris is right on!

[@Dicyroller]

I'll be honest, when my husband and I got sick we did not have a rapid test, we ordered them they came in eight days. Before then we were barely able to move. For the first five days, we just slept. I remember feeling very shaky from not eating. I got up on day three I think. Put a burrito in the microwave for two min. I took it out and just laid down for a nap I did not have the energy to eat it. I woke up sometime later to a room-temperature burrito. I ate it and went back to bed. Just getting water was hard. By the time the tests had come, we were feeling better, not well just better. I made a big batch of chicken soup we ate until we could really cook again, (I always have homemade stock). My point is we were not well enough to go out and get tested, so we could not ask for the medication, that we could not have gone to get.

[@dannidunn9302]

So many people don’t even know about it and they wait too long to seek medical help. I know 2 people just this week who almost missed the 5 day window because they didn’t know about it.

[@ritemolawbks8012]

I'm glad that he shared his personal experience and that the drug worked for him. Despite that, if he's going to use his platform to discuss a Covid-19 treatment, he should have someone with an MD or DO on as an expert. The Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and bleach being recommended from the far Right ruined it for everyone.

[@topper1212]

I think it's different when the majority of research supports the narrative. Thi is not the case with ivermectin etc.

[@ritemolawbks8012]

@@topper1212 It's definitely an actual treatment that's not controversial, but the expanded use, safety, and efficacy facts should come from the doctors administering the drugs. There could definitely be promise, but only the doctors and the FDA should be the ones with the data and interpretation of the results. It hasn't received final approval yet, and even the pharmaceutical companies that developed it can't legally advertise it. I'm worried that people will still be arriving in hospital with a wish list of drugs and experimental treatments of COVID-19 and complications.

[@vmsprague]

Especially since there are contraindications for medications like Paxlovid that patients need to be aware of.

[@tomrhodes1629]

Is a prophet of GOD expert enough? There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@dallas1love]

RiteMo- kudos for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Exactly what he should have done as a responsible journalist. I don't mind him sharing his experience but he crossed the line when in his " medical opinion " he felt it was underutilized. WHERE IS HIS MEDICAL DEGREE FROM AND HOW MANY PATIENTS HAS HE TREATED?

[@chicagojon1972]

I took Paxlovid on Day 2. Felt better right away and was totally symptom free by day 4. Very glad to have this available!

[@popgems]

Did you have any side effects?

[@winluvwinluv3734]

My same experience.

[@BeMoreMommy]

I just got mine for free!!! I am triple boosted and this is the first time I’ve gotten COVID. Thanksgiving ‘22 was a superspreader.

[@jay4you853]

Imagine pharmacists not allowed to warn patients based on the science. Wow, just wow. This country is doomed!

[@mariaruiz5445]

The only hope is to get everyone out to vote blue

[@alyamahawilliam6624]

I wasn’t offered any meds when I got diagnosed; Dr. discouraged it based on side effects. I’m still sick almost two weeks later. Thanks, Georgia!

[@queent3343]

You need to find another doctor.

[@suelarsen9098]

That's how long covid lasts.

[@SS-ku3bm]

Take care Chris!

[@jesssimpson5959]

I had Covid last month, my doctor prescribed me Paxlovid, I had no bad side effects, just a little dry mouth was all. I recommend using it.

[@doricetimko332]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@CaptchaNeon]

It has really helped me as well. I was diagnosed with COVID on Jan 15 2023 and now I’m on Paxlovid

[@jlocey87]

Well Chris... If it's to be voted on, it would already to be known that it would not be passed... After all McConnell did say, if Biden is elected PRESIDENT, we will not vote for anything that crosses the table with the Democrats... They said it during Obama Era... Sooo How far would this vote get.

[@patsyself9843]

You are so right, McConnell is the boulder in the middle of the road along with Manchin and Seneca(republicans disguised as Democrats), that is preventing this Administration from accomplishing anything, I say vote Blue in 2022. My opinion.

[@bsquared4604]

not surprised you caught it as nobody is trying not to get it anymore.

[@MothGirl007]

I am.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

Some of us are still trying not to catch it.

[@c.harvey2424]

I'm trying very hard not to, either.

[@litac5433]

I'm reading the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" which tells the biography of the woman whose cancer cells have been used for over 50 years to research ways to cure diseases, like polio, and are still being used today to invent vaccines and miracle pills like this ❤️😊

[@four1878]

I loved that book 📖😍❤

[@tomrhodes1629]

There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@samsmom1491]

I'm vaxed and boosted, yet am going on day 5 of a Covid breakthrough infection. I wear a mask religiously, but at hubby's job no one wears one. He tested positive too, but he's asymptomatic.

[@obiwan3993]

Help fight inflation increase taxes on ultra rich ....also corporate profits are rising .. thats greed not inflation...

[@truckingwithtobee]

The mask requirements very much should come back. We just got back from New York City and a day after we came home I was sicker than a dog tested negative twice for Covid third time I was positive. I’m on Paxlovid now. Hopefully it works. But I have a whole new respect for Covid. This is the first time I got it since Covid came out and I didn’t take it serious until now.

[@MulunaLewi]

Vaccine ain't working?

[@skittlesrainbow4853]

I tested positive for COVID-19 a second time now I'm prescribed Paxlovid. I'll pick up my prescription today.

[@alextirrellRI]

I got covid about a month ago for the first time (at least first time with symptoms/fever). It had been an over a year since my initial vaccine and I was not boosted, but I felt lucky to get Paxlovid -- my doctors more or less had to say I unvaccinated for me to get it, despite it being readily available nearby. (Though I had to go to a specific pharmacy to get it based on the federal rules) About 6 hours after taking it my fever broke and I was feeling considerably better very soon so I will vouch for its effectiveness.

[@mastercommander4535]

I was infected in Miami . Both wife and I during a visit (yes I know big mistake ). Place wide open and no restrictions. We both took Paxlovid immediately. Wife was clear in 5 days . I thought me too but guess what ….it returned with all symptoms….a week later …. She remains completely clear.

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

Can you update? Why did it return for you? Do you have other conditions?

[@mastercommander4535]

@@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew Apparently quite common . It seems to be mainly with men . Two of the late night comedians (Colbert and another) plus Fauci and Biden all reported the same . Might have something to do with the dosage being a bit low but I’m just guessing. No explanation from makers .

[@chrisskinner9214]

got covid and did a virtual appointment and got paxlovid with a couple hours. Felt better immediately

[@haroldlambert1991]

I contracted COVID for the first time March 20th 2020 just about a week after the pandemic was announced to the world. I was very sick for about a month. Early on there wasn't any treatment or vaccine available as doctors tried to figure out how to stop people from dying. I have to stress that the whole situation was extremely scary as it seemed to be "everywhere" and I had little confidence that anybody would be able to help my wife and I get through this! Contrast all that to last week. My wife tested positive for COVID last Sunday. By Monday afternoon she had her first dose of Paxlovid and seemed to feel a bit better. For me I tested positive on Tuesday and started on Paxlovid that afternoon. There is absolutely a complete difference in the two cases of COVID as I experienced them. This time around with Paxlovid, the only annoyance was the sour grapefruit taste in my mouth. None of the WEEKS of "GREEN gobs of stuff" coughed up, that each time could fill a shot glass. Horrible nightmares and weakness seemed to have forgotten me this time around. So far, I have finished the Paxlovid meds and test negative now on Sunday. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!😁

[@mikehisey2631]

We still don't have a cure for HIV and it took 20 years to get meds. We need a CURE NOW !!

[@cnssegura]

If they don't have a cure for that...what makes you think that a miracle vaccine will exists for this which has less time? Seems most people on youtube that visit these type of news reports haven't even thought of something that obvious. Instead they're answers are usually: "It's a poison" blablabla. They need to grow up, adapt and move on.

[@tomrhodes1629]

There is one simple and harmless outright cure for HIV, AIDS, cancer, Covid, the common cold, and many other diseases . I am a prophet of GOD, the prophesied return of the biblical prophet Elijah. The cure is activated sodium chlorite, often referred to as "MMS" and lied about profusely on the Internet in this mis-information age. Jim Humble is the only man to listen to on the subject. I would have died long ago if not for this stuff. But that wasn't in GOD's plan. Want to know what IS in GOD's plan? Click and ye shall find....

[@josefperry3836]

There's a contingent of Americans whose brains are wired differently. God bless their crazy souls. I recently stood outside an urgent care facility waiting to be seen by a physician. Also, outside in the parking lot with me, was a woman with the same problem. We had tested positive for COVID. COVID patients have to remain outside the building until a doctor is ready to see them. The woman patient was determined not to take Paxlovid. I asked what her reservations were based on. The reasons she gave were political, not medical. As she left the doctor's office, I asked if she agreed to take Paxlovid. She said no. When it was my turn to be seen, the doctor said, the choice is yours. All she did was make sure my kidneys, heart and liver were in good enough shape to tolerate the medicine. I took it and felt better within a couple of days.

[@thomasross4921]

Regarding the "are we going to have this forever?" question, the answer, unfortunately is an emphatic "yes". The reason: too many animal reservoirs. Even if we got to 99% worldwide vaccinations in humans, whitetail deer are getting the same outbreaks we are, and if you have pets and catch Covid, there's a 1 in 5 chance your dog or cat gets it too. We can make it rare and mild with comprehensive vaccinations, but we're not going to cure it any sooner than we cure rabies or malaria.

[@davismichaelwayne7646]

Alhamdulillah you feel better, Chris!👍👍👍👍👍

[@gr8dvd]

Missouri AG (or someone) needs to charge the State Legislature with medical malpractice.

[@gerrywaneck377]

Bravo Chris

[@Butterflywishes-rf9dt]

The drug is expensive 5 days 1,400 for a 5 day supply ......average people cant afford it maybe......thats the reason its hard to access?

[@deftlefthand9964]

So glad you're OK, Chris!!

[@steveburke7675]

PPl arnt using it? That begs the question...how much does it cost?

[@susanmoller5673]

Sometimes think half of America is like Dumb and Dummer.

[@brooks8792]

Missouri is full of great people being led by some nuts.

[@HeartDocAndrew]

"Chris Hayes On Taking Paxlovid And What He Learned From His Covid Experience" so let's "Convince It Forward"

[@endstay]

There is something wrong with this website's link. I clicked on it thinking I was going to watch a journalist report on the benefits and risks of taking a newly released medication. Instead the link took me to a pharmaceutical commercial.

[@boblister665]

I am vaccinated and 1 booster. I tested positive 5 days ago and felt like I had a bad cold for one day but have felt fine since. I am 70 years old but couldn't get any medication as they said it was out of stock where I live.

[@FirewindII]

Hear! Hear!

[@Csidney]

I started feeling bad Saturday night. Tested positive Sunday. The pharmacist told me on Tuesday theres no need to get the paxlovide. So now im trying my best to get through this. And it is horrible right now. What should I take to help me feel at least some better besides tylenol?

[@mamaslomba]

100% correct!

[@sarahgupton2552]

Chris, Paxlovid has a lot of side effects, which are scary. More should be explained about those.

[@Schatzie301]

Thank God you are talking about Paxlovid. I am 84 and though vaccinated and boosted and with no known exposure, I contracted Covid. My brother had heard of Paxlovid and though my doctor’s office didn’t think it was available (in our city of 200,000 people), after calling numerous pharmacies, we finally located it in a Sam’s Club pharmacy. As you have said, the pharmacist told me they had lots of it but no one was prescribing it. Why did no other pharmacies have it? I was further surprised to discover it was free, no insurance required, and was paid for by the government. I started taking it the same night I was diagnosed and felt incredibly better by the next day, only experiencing a slight sore throat and a bitter taste from the medicine, though I had been quite ill the day before with a high fever and the worst headache I have ever experienced. From that day on, I never had any recurrence of symptoms and have no “Long Covid” problems. I 100% attribute Paxlovid with my rapid recovery but am horrified to find no one talking about it. I consider myself well informed but if it hadn’t been for my brother, I wouldn’t have know about it. Since then I have told dozens of people about Paxlovid and not a single one of them has ever heard of it. You are the first I have heard discussing it in the media. You would think, if the government thought it was worth paying for, they would be publicizing it but they aren’t. As you say, it is not for everyone but for those that can take it, at least in my experience, it is very close to miraculous. It is truly a public health failure that we are not getting this information out.

[@KatrinaRainwater]

I used paxlovid about three months ago it worked quite well. Nasty tasting medicine but I had several days of the worst sore throat in my life and I am 59. I also had a zpack thankfully.

[@x-GhOStTBaLL]

how do you feel now ?

[@x-GhOStTBaLL]

did the paxlovid help ?

[@KatrinaRainwater]

@@x-GhOStTBaLL ended up with long Covid unfortunately but was glad to of had the paxlovid. I ended up getting IV drop therapy in order to feel better

[@x-GhOStTBaLL]

@@KatrinaRainwater i’m taking it right now and i have a really nasty metal after taste did you have that as well? lol

[@KatrinaRainwater]

@@x-GhOStTBaLL oh absolutely I thought it was more like crushed up pill taste and many have said it tasted like metal but thankfully after you complete the meds the taste goes away

[@melindawallin3713]

I am entering week three with Covid. I have been vaccinated and boosted and I was prescribed Paxlovid. I suspect your quick recovery may have more to do with your age than with the Paxlovid, but who knows.It's mind bogeling that so little care or attention is being given to this devastating illness.

[@GoldenPhil]

So Paxlovid is similar to the way Tamiflu ( Oseltamivir) is for the flu.

[@bbygrlpt2]

They need to make one for the general public bc gettin cvd is freakin horrible and the cough that stays for who knows how long is disabilitatin!!!

[@kayalcorn9569]

It should be OTC. Many people don't have health care or a doctor. Or allow pharmacist to prescribe.

[@jaimedelgado7529]

I didn't take any of this and after 36 hours I also felt much better. Tbh I only had 1 rough day, and by rough I mean flu like symptoms.

[@connie2558]

Thanks, you answer a question I was wondering.

[@dallas1love]

There you go. Thanks for sharing Jaime Delgado. Many people get better quickly without the medication also. That is why we do DOUBLE BLIND PLACEBO CONTROLLED STUDIES to determine the efficacy of medications. Clinical medicine is fraught with examples of the hazards of anecdotal experience as the basis for treatment.

[@kpg2013]

Same here

[@Nuggets-4U]

Glory Be To God! White blood cells and some good herbs have been working since the beginning of time. Science is still important. Especially when in the name of science you create much of this stuff, then need to experiment to figure out a solution on how to fix the errors. -Be blessed 😊

[@casbot71]

But can you use Paxlovid to treat worms in livestock?

[@Mary-gz1qw]

Our country has gotten so stupid it's insane. WTF?!

[@randyhill3964]

My symptoms started last Tuesday took Paxlovid last Friday, I feel much better, I'm still with a couple of symptoms. Took Binax test it said I was positive, Quick view Test said I was negative don't know what to think at this point.

[@norafox4789]

You are the best,Chris Hayes!!Go for it!!

[@AGDinCA]

Oh Missouri, please say it isn't so... please!

[@noneofyourbusiness2872]

Its Money Issue of Course

[@serendipityshopnyc]

When did Missouri become so medieval?

[@PaulOfScotland]

Though there are a lot of plausible contradictions with that drug

[@donabolt3079]

Great comment. Wish MSNBC would cut the irritation of SCREECHY STRINGS at the end of segments. We Know This Is Who You Are. Let it go

[@peaoat3608]

I used Paxlovid and now I have a pretty nasty rebound. Cue in Curb Your Enthusiasm title soundtrack!

[@chips_Ann_Dip]

Agreed!!!❤

[@scoobideux15]

I've taken and Paxlovid I think it helped me, but there's no real way to know at the individual level. Certainly, as a double-vaxxed and boosted (though my booster was way back around Halloween last year) active middle-aged person whose only known risk factor is being chonky, my absolute risk of severe outcomes was never super high. But I still didn't want to be any sicker than necessary and long covid should be a concern for everyone.The drug can have side effects, but those are generally very tolerable, provided the medicine help with the covid. We need a lot more controlled studies, a lot more research into who benefits most. And if the answer turns out to be that it benefits nearly everyone, then we need to do everything possible to make accessing it super affordable (or, better, free) and super convenient.

[@dallas1love]

Karin Franklin, kudos for your comment because it demonstrates THOUGHTFULNESS. Pfizer was doing the study you want. They halted it early because IT WAS NOT benefitting everyone. EPIC-SR is the name. Look it up.

[@photorealm]

Brought to you by Pfizer.

[@justinreilly1]

Paxlovid is good, but the reason it hasn’t been approved is that it hasn’t been proven safe and effective (yet). So there’s a reason it’s not available to everyone. IVM has more proof behind it that it’s safe and effective than Paxlovid does.

[@larrysmith9480]

I’m so proud of Dr aduke on KZbin for his honesty,defeated Herpes and ever since I’m living happily ever after

[@ChicanoPhD]

So, where’s the appreciation and thanks to Dr. Fauci and Dr. Ho whose research developed Ritonavir? And to the activists who pushed scientists to do this research?

[@leatherjacket9]

I'm tired of the labels. That jab at the end to Republicans. Idc what the affiliation! If you're doing wrong, who and whatever you are... let's get rid of them.

[@jennifergross3506]

What has happened to the hypocritic oath?

[@xhagast]

They renew it every day. I don't think they take the hippocratic oath anymore.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Anyone else feel like this? There's a perverse madness in this world that just can't be escaped,and no matter how many problems are solved,how many wrongs are righted, there's always more of that perverse madness at the core of life to keep this whole stupid,absurd, pointless game going.

[@i2really1der]

Take it

[@UnboxFlix]

If only we could cure my Glioblastoma WHO type wild grade 4 brain cancer diagnosis, I do want to live! My fiancé just said yes in June 2023.

[@goodtroublemaker143]

Politicians need to quit practicing medicine without a license.

[@SB-pc5bf]

The tools are used to for some and not all I had Covid went to the dr and was told it had to run its course and to go to ER if it got worse