I’m in my 40s. The standard vaccination protocol when I was a kid was only two shots. The recommended course now includes a second round of two boosters later in childhood if I’m not mistaken.
I’ve booked an appointment with my local community health vaccination clinic to discuss getting some boosters. I get to sit down with a vaccine specialist and discuss the pros as well as any potential for side effects (would have to be worse than GETTING MEASLES to talk me out of it).
If anyone in Alberta isn’t clear on how to check their vaccination status, how to connect with their community health network, or is looking for information, please feel free to reach out. I’m not an expert, but I can help you connect with qualified health resources.
One of the neat things about plasma donation is that you can do it way more frequently. If your arms can handle it, you can donate as often as once a week.
Personally, I have a recurring appointment for every two weeks during my lunch break. I spend an hour hooked up to the machine, drinking a coffee and reading a book - it’s pretty chill. There’s emerging research indicating that there may be health benefits to donating as well - you are basically doing an oil change for your body.