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I Have Apt Tomorrow For The Booster, But Am Fearful Of Gbs. Should I Get It?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Question: I am 52, male and got J&J shot on 3/31. I have appt tomorrow for the booster, but am fearful of gbs. should I get it?
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You should get the second shot

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Yes, you should get the second shot.
A single dose has an efficacy of 66.9%.
You should get the second dose for more protection.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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I Have Apt Tomorrow For The Booster, But Am Fearful Of Gbs. Should I Get It?

Brief Answer: You should get the second shot Detailed Answer: Hello dear, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Yes, you should get the second shot. A single dose has an efficacy of 66.9%. You should get the second dose for more protection. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician