COVID Update August 2023: Current Covid Wave, EG.1 & Upcoming Boosters

[@neighborbob3043]

I am a sixty seven year old immune challenged man with asthma. I "NEVER" took any vaccines (but the three I was given at birth). I got COVID in Feb. of 2020 and took hydroqoroquin and Ivermectin. Along with vitamin C, Zinc, and selenium. Three days later the Covid was gone! I never wore a mask, nor did I ever get a covid test. I have friends that had all the shots and boosters, and have had covid three or four times since.

[@dlyatruby7444]

There was actually a study last year from group of serious universities, MIT one of them, that showed, that COVID vaccines (mRNA type at least, common in states) suppress immune system for at least two months, discussing that it is probably longer the case, but study was limited in time. So, knowing, that severe COVID is due to overreaction by non-specific immune response, a weakened system got less severe cases, but at what cost long therm? Hmmm...

[@NtrllyCrlyLrnsGuitar]

Thank you Dr. Leslie. In having an aged parent, I look forward to your updates!

[@lindaprice6242]

I'm 67 and just got over 3 1/2 weeks of symptoms. Mostly continuous cough. Ugh. I went to ER with 102 fever thinking I had the flu, but tested positive. It was the 3rd day and Paxlovid had to be taken on first day. I suffered with terrible cough, pearls didn't help much. I didn't know COVID was around. So be aware! First sign was uncomfortable swallow, next day fever. Go in right away, get meds. Had all the booster up to 2022, but Dr said wore off. Husband had all in nose/sinuses, was miserable over 2 weeks.

[@jadeatlakegrotonvt]

Paxlovid prescription good to start during first 5 days of symptoms.

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

Thanks for sharing your story. I agree with the other reply: Paxlovid can be taken within the first 5 days, so keep that in mind if there is ever a next time. Good luck with your recovery!

[@ltcmcclain]

Thank you Dr. Kernisan. Your presentations are easy to understand and valuable for a lay person to protect themselves and those they provide care for.

[@KimHout-m5o]

Wake up! 👀😳

[@ltcmcclain]

Wake up to what? I don't buy in to conspiracies. I believe that the advice Dr. Kernisan provides in her videos is good science. @@KimHout-m5o

[@DlgGelinas]

Thank you for your extremely informative reviews and facts. I wish that I had caught this viedo sooner. Just now I took the test you had in this video about signs of dementia or alzheimers. Well I thought that I would breeze through this yes/no "if you think that any of these next 21 symptoms apply to you:" I ended up with mostly all of these. I think that I need that test to show my doctor...The next test was more or less questions about personalty, hallucinations and difficulty with aggression and depression. I could say .ore than half of my responses were no. Whew, I was happy with at least 7 or 8 of the first 10 or so. But then it came to the last 10 or so that once again being honest with myself i had to go on the iffy scale because they happened sporadically. So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart the in depth topic that relevant to me and I'm sure so many others. You are on my list for where to go for relevant topics on brain matters.❤ Thank You!

[@DlgGelinas]

You can take a few seconds and tell me what you see how well your topic really work.😅

[@kjmav10135]

So weird that the CDC doesn’t report hospitalization stats on medically fragile and older adults. What the heck?

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

Yes, given COVID risks are so much higher in older adults, I've found it disappointing that they don't do more reporting specific to older adults.

[@leslierisan7603]

Thank you. It is wonderful to rely on you for accurate and timely information and advice

[@d-p_]

Thank you for your hard work and help in providing critical information like this to the public to digest!

[@KimHout-m5o]

Wake up! 👀😳

[@smae433]

Thank you so much for your work, Dr. Kernisan.

[@ElizabethSkelton-p3e]

Thank you so much. Your updates are so valuable in helping us know how to go about our lives in this COVID era.

[@EvanRajala]

Hey, Originally saw your video about anticholinergics, and if you get the time I am hoping you are able to answer several questions: (1) Do you have a video about supplements and ways to increase acetylcholine like ginkgo biloba/cdp/gcp choline? (2) What's your take (if familiar) on the following supplements used for improvement of one's cognition: (a) MCT oils (b) magtein (c) benfotiamine (d) omega 3 (from fish oil) (e) methylCobalamin + methylFolate (3) What's your experience with older adults with a psychiatric history (hospitalization, treatment, etc). For example, there is a x2-x3.5 overall increase risk in all dementias with antidepressant usage, as it leads to hippocampal cell death, neuron disfigurement, limbic system dysfunction, etc… Love your videos & curls! Have a nice day! :))

[@vicki4552]

Thank you for the comprehensive update and steps to reduce getting Covid

[@seshaprasad3663]

I have POTS from 1st episode of Covid last Dec . I am 70yrs old. Please advise about booster. I am quite functional with beta blokers and exercise.

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

I'm sorry to hear you have POTS. The effect of COVID boosters on people with long covid is a special topic in of itself, and I haven't researched it. I would recommend consulting with your doctor. Also, although they are not doctors, you could probably also get interesting information by visiting an online forum for people with long COVID...patient communities can be an excellent way to learn cutting-edge information regarding your condition. Good luck!

[@l.c838]

Be very careful about taking a booster, it can cause inflammation which can trigger your POTS.

[@jsfbay1]

Does natural immunity last any longer than a booster? My apologies if you answered this in the video.

[@l.c838]

Yes much longer. Natural immunity is always best.

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

In most people natural immunity provides a stronger and longer acting protective benefit than the booster does. However, every COVID infection comes with the risk of a significant acute illness, plus the risk of lingering symptoms. There is also data suggesting that repeated infections increase the risk of chronic diseases or exacerbate them (the VA has seen this in their data, which mostly comes from men with pre-existing chronic diseases). So I don't recommend natural immunity as the best strategy.

[@jsfbay1]

@@BetterHealthWhileAgingThank you for your response. I had the original 2 then 1 booster, then got covid about 5 months after the booster in May of '22. I'm 66 and in generally good health. I was not planning on getting any further boosters, since Covid was moved to "endemic." But the risks you talk about are making me reconsider. I just wish there was more data on the risks of the boosters (beyond myocarditis in younger people.) I take it you are satisfied with the safety profile? What do you make of the bad outcomes in the VAERS database? I'm pro vaccine but I also want to better understand any downsides of getting repeatedly boosted. Thank you again, great informative video!

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

Yes, I'm satisfied with the safety profile of the boosters. Re someone like you getting another booster, if you're in pretty good health, I think it's reasonable to go either way...I don't think there's data on just how much benefit there is of boosting someone like you...presumably a benefit, but it might be very small in absolute terms. However, more people being boosted probably dampens COVID circulation a bit, which is a kindness to those in our communities who are more vulnerable to severe COVID.

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

Then why are you promoting untested and dangerous 'vaccines'? You're clearly being bribed with an incredible amount of money for your sin. Horrific.@@l.c838

[@Leddderz2TheEdditerz]

Thank you.

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

what are the possible health risks from gettung the shot? What % of people who get the shot have serious side effects? It is impossible to make an informed decision without this information.

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

I have covered the safety of COVID vaccines in prior updates. All the evidence that I consider reliable indicated that the benefit of the vaccine vastly outweighs the risks. Now, re safety of additional boosters if you've already been vaccinated: if you are in the very small minority of people who had a significant reaction to prior vaccines, I would recommend discussing the pros and cons of continuing to get boosters. People who have tolerated past boosters are likely to tolerate the upcoming ones just fine...and otherwise, the exposure to the booster is less risky than the exposure to COVID...especially for older adults.

[@steveath]

Are they still pushing the clot sHot? My daughter & son-in-law flew back from abroad & have covid. Yes, they did get the shot …….

[@BetterHealthWhileAging]

As I say in the video: getting a COVID booster only has a small temporary effect on reducing your risk of catching COVID. There are other benefits to being initially vaccinated. Boosters especially help older adults reduce their risk of hospitalization. Whether people under age 50 should continue to get boosted is another question, esp as most of them have had COVID at least once...in some other developed countries, boosters are being only given to older adults, pregnant women, and other people considered at higher risk.

[@ejo5294]

Educate yourself. The vaccine helps prevent serious illness and dying, especially for older people. Early on they knew that you could still catch it with the vaccine. You're just learning that now? What rock do you live under?

[@ellensmyth2850]

Thanks! Answered my question re booster

[@Suelynngrr]

I am very disappointed to hear this video!

[@jameskringlee8974]

unsubscribed this woman is all wrong. shot? no! right - N95 and antiviral oral/nasal sprays + antiviral nasal flush / gargle / eye wash.

[@kjmav10135]

And you got your medical degree from . . . where?

[@jameskringlee8974]

Covid Prevention University (C.P.U.) prevention/early treatment double major. I was graduated with honors as I never got covid or spike injection and thus never infected anyone with covid or spike antigen. This company line "doctor" here said she just got covid - I took the "how to" courses from real doctors and true professionals which are actually safe and actually effective and actually work when applied. @@kjmav10135

[@highplains7777]

@@kjmav10135 Appeals to authority only work on the gullible or simple minded. I give two shits about degrees. There are plenty of people with medical degrees who disagree with her. My goal is to make up MY OWN MIND after listening to alternative perspectives, including this woman. No doubt she's highly intelligent and qualified, but that does not preclude her from being wrong.

[@wdonno]

All the precautions you mentioned are great. But the comments on vaccination reflect less on science and more on your cult affiliations. Thank goodness you are doing the right thing Re masking and other precautions. Spread the word on those, but Ditch the cult memberships!

[@jameskringlee8974]

​@@wdonno I opted for prevention with early, at home, treatment backup, in hand, in 2020. 3 of the first 8 people I know who took the shot had serious, long lasting "adverse events", undoubtedly because of the shot. I think all but one of those 8 (who used "real" N95 masking), then got covid after the "vaccination". That sealed my decision to stay with real prevention/early treatment backup and wait for an actually safe and effective, non Mrna real vaccination. So far no covid - Thank God for good advice based on Truth.

[@KimHout-m5o]

🐑🐑🐑💉💉💉

[@alaskanwhiskey]

Hows that heart trouble coming along? 🐑🐑🤡💉💉💉🐍

[@ejo5294]

She's the professional but you think you are the expert??? Where did you get your degree, FOXNEWS University?

[@Denise-ux4xd]

BI0WEAP0N, WAR Crimes, sw!ng time 🎉

[@dchanson55]

Thank you.