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NBA Recommending Players, Coaches, Refs, Team Staff Get COVID Booster Shot Or Game Day Testing
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NBA https://www.nba.com/news/nba-booster-shot-recommendation-ap
ESPN (click for full article) https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32756347/sources-nba-recommend-boosters-further-vaccinations-based-covid-19-study-findings
ESPN (click for full article) https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32756347/sources-nba-recommend-boosters-further-vaccinations-based-covid-19-study-findings
The NBA has completed a study with infectious disease specialists and testing manufacturers on the preseason antibody test results of 2,300 players and staff, citing further evidence of a need for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for league personnel, according to a copy of the study's findings obtained by ESPN.
The NBA's study found Moderna and Pfizer vaccines created higher levels of antibodies compared to Johnson and Johnson and detailed the decline of antibodies over time. The NBA wanted to understand the effectiveness of different vaccines, and what different levels of antibodies might mean for risk of infection.
Those results suggest that those received the J&J vaccine at least two months ago -- or a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna at least six months ago -- are at increased risk of breakthrough infections.
Hopefully this won't be a problem. It was reported just prior to the season that 95 percent of NBA players had been vaccinated, so it would stand to reason those same players would be OK with getting a booster shot. But you never know how an individual is going to feel about extra doses, particularly those who were hesitant to get the vaccine in the first place but ultimately complied.
The NBA's study found Moderna and Pfizer vaccines created higher levels of antibodies compared to Johnson and Johnson and detailed the decline of antibodies over time. The NBA wanted to understand the effectiveness of different vaccines, and what different levels of antibodies might mean for risk of infection.
Those results suggest that those received the J&J vaccine at least two months ago -- or a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna at least six months ago -- are at increased risk of breakthrough infections.
Hopefully this won't be a problem. It was reported just prior to the season that 95 percent of NBA players had been vaccinated, so it would stand to reason those same players would be OK with getting a booster shot. But you never know how an individual is going to feel about extra doses, particularly those who were hesitant to get the vaccine in the first place but ultimately complied.
If you're wondering what Tier 1 means with regard to the team personnel, it's anyone working regularly within 15 feet of players and referees. Those people, as stated above, will have to get a booster dose as well to continue operating with full clearance.
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