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My parents live in CS. Dad is 72 and had his first Moderna shot 10 days ago. He apparently started having allergy like symptoms about 7 days ago and generally feeling "crummy." He had chills and general aches 4-5 days ago and tested positive today for Covid.
Other than some high-cholesterol that he manages through medication and healthy diet, he's in great health and still works 12-14 hour days as a business owner. I told them to monitor his temperature and oxygen levels as well and his O2 level is 99 as of today and he's had no shortness of breath throughout. No fever other than the chills he experienced 4 days ago and no headaches.
However, I'm still incredibly nervous and wanted to ask a few questions and see if there is anything I could recommend to my parents:
1. Does having the first vaccine shot potentially help reduce the symptoms of Covid?
2. I've read about monoclonal antibodies on here--should he still seek this treatment, even with the vaccine shot?
3. He has a PCP, but if he takes a turn, is there anyone or any facility you would recommend he visit in CS or surrounding area to seek treatment?
4. I recall a timeline mentioned here about the virus progression and days that seem to be the most difficult--can someone please remind me?
5. Also, assuming he's had this for 5-7 days with no difficulty breathing and consistent oxygen levels of 98-99, does that tend to indicate that he won't have difficulty going forward? This is more for my own peace of mind as I'm wondering if those with more severe cases seem to have more warning signs early on than what my dad might be experiencing.
My parents live in CS. Dad is 72 and had his first Moderna shot 10 days ago. He apparently started having allergy like symptoms about 7 days ago and generally feeling "crummy." He had chills and general aches 4-5 days ago and tested positive today for Covid.
Other than some high-cholesterol that he manages through medication and healthy diet, he's in great health and still works 12-14 hour days as a business owner. I told them to monitor his temperature and oxygen levels as well and his O2 level is 99 as of today and he's had no shortness of breath throughout. No fever other than the chills he experienced 4 days ago and no headaches.
However, I'm still incredibly nervous and wanted to ask a few questions and see if there is anything I could recommend to my parents:
1. Does having the first vaccine shot potentially help reduce the symptoms of Covid?
2. I've read about monoclonal antibodies on here--should he still seek this treatment, even with the vaccine shot?
3. He has a PCP, but if he takes a turn, is there anyone or any facility you would recommend he visit in CS or surrounding area to seek treatment?
4. I recall a timeline mentioned here about the virus progression and days that seem to be the most difficult--can someone please remind me?
5. Also, assuming he's had this for 5-7 days with no difficulty breathing and consistent oxygen levels of 98-99, does that tend to indicate that he won't have difficulty going forward? This is more for my own peace of mind as I'm wondering if those with more severe cases seem to have more warning signs early on than what my dad might be experiencing.