Dr. Dave Receives Second Dose of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

From Dr. Dave: “I just received my second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. I was lucky enough to receive this injection from Dr. McManus, a highly respected physician who always makes time to volunteer his services when our area needs him, including at the Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend.”

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“Chiropractors are often lumped in with the 'anti-vax' crowd, which is simply not true. As a rule, we are pro-common sense application of all medical procedures, including vaccines. When the risk of the disease to that individual is greater than the risk of the vaccine, then it only makes sense to get the shot."

Dr. Dave Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Out of respect for his patients and family members in the high-risk groups, Dr. Dave received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on Friday, January 29th. His only side effects so far are some soreness at the injection site and a very mild headache. As with any medical intervention, there will always be some who experience serious side effects, and caution should be taken for those with significant allergies, or those who have had reactions to vaccines in the past. Trials to date show this vaccine is 95% effective--far better than the flu vaccine, which averages around 40% effectiveness. Dr. Dave welcomes any patients looking for a trusted personal resource on the vaccination experience to bring their questions to him.

From Dr. Dave: "The decision to vaccinate--or not--should be made on a case-by-case basis. If you were infected by this SARS-CoV-2 virus and think you might suffer from severe symptoms and long-term health effects, or have risk of death, I strongly suggest you consider the vaccine. By now, we all know people who have tragically suffered from this wicked disease. If you choose to take your chances with the wild virus, as many of my patients plan to, I also support that decision. It is my firm belief that in our pursuit of happiness, we need to maintain the right to determine what we put into our own bodies."