Posted by
lore seeker
Most people aren't eligible for a second booster yet (though the government is working on changing that as of yesterday), so I imagine just one is enough.
Gen Con Health and Safety policy clarifications
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You do not need a booster.
https://www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/health-and-safety
Per their own guidelines, "Fully vaccinated" means you've had your primary shots and it's been 14 days. Boosters are encouraged, but not mandatory.
You could've found your answer by just doing a little bit of clicking around.
mpagnotta310 wrote:
You do not need a booster.https://www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/health-and-safety
Per their own guidelines, "Fully vaccinated" means you've had your primary shots and it's been 14 days. Boosters are encouraged, but not mandatory.
You could've found your answer by just doing a little bit of clicking around.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You do not need a booster.https://www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/health-and-safety
Per their own guidelines, "Fully vaccinated" means you've had your primary shots and it's been 14 days. Boosters are encouraged, but not mandatory.
You could've found your answer by just doing a little bit of clicking around.
You're right. My mistake - forgot nobody's updated their definition of "fully vaccinated" even though it's sorely needed (including the CDC, to be fair).
Posted by
tinabear81
The booster seems to be most effective about 2 weeks out from the shot, so I’m going on the 20th. I know the new variant is better at passing by a person’s immunity, naturally acquired or not, so I’m trying to give my immune system a boost.
If you aren’t vax-averse, getting a booster might not be a terrible idea.
Posted by
forar
My province finally made second boosters available today, and I've already scheduled my shot for Saturday.
As someone on the setup crew who'll be in the ICC Tuesday and Wednesday, I would've preferred it to be a wee bit earlier than 'literally 2 weeks from showtime', but at least it's finally set up.
forar wrote:
My province finally made second boosters available today, and I've already scheduled my shot for Saturday.
As someone on the setup crew who'll be in the ICC Tuesday and Wednesday, I would've preferred it to be a wee bit earlier than 'literally 2 weeks from showtime', but at least it's finally set up.
My province finally made second boosters available today, and I've already scheduled my shot for Saturday.
As someone on the setup crew who'll be in the ICC Tuesday and Wednesday, I would've preferred it to be a wee bit earlier than 'literally 2 weeks from showtime', but at least it's finally set up.
Canadian as well, driving down from Thunder Bay, ON. Have my second booster scheduled for Tues the 19th.
Posted by
chrisbodem
Will I be required to put my proof of vaccine wristband on immediately upon receiving it or do I just put it on once the convention begins. If I get it Monday do I need to wear it from that point on or will you give me one and I can put it on Thursday before I enter the convention center>
chrisbodem wrote:
Will I be required to put my proof of vaccine wristband on immediately upon receiving it or do I just put it on once the convention begins. If I get it Monday do I need to wear it from that point on or will you give me one and I can put it on Thursday before I enter the convention center>
Will I be required to put my proof of vaccine wristband on immediately upon receiving it or do I just put it on once the convention begins. If I get it Monday do I need to wear it from that point on or will you give me one and I can put it on Thursday before I enter the convention center>
Yes, since you will not be putting it on. We will put it on you when you receive it.
Mike
mikeboozer wrote:
Yes, since you will not be putting it on. We will put it on you when you receive it.Mike
Well, that will be convenient. chrisbodem wrote:
Will I be required to put my proof of vaccine wristband on immediately upon receiving it or do I just put it on once the convention begins. If I get it Monday do I need to wear it from that point on or will you give me one and I can put it on Thursday before I enter the convention center>
Will I be required to put my proof of vaccine wristband on immediately upon receiving it or do I just put it on once the convention begins. If I get it Monday do I need to wear it from that point on or will you give me one and I can put it on Thursday before I enter the convention center>
Yes, since you will not be putting it on. We will put it on you when you receive it.Mike
Posted by
ritamotto
Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
ritamotto wrote:
Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
yes- if you can even access them- things may be more shut up than previous yearsWill we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ritamotto wrote:
Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
Why that 'Gen Con controlled spaces' really should be clarified better. Seems really vague and is going to cause conflicts. From reading everything over the last month, I take it to be any Gencon event that you are going to or if you are in a line for a Gencon event then you need the mask/vaccine band.
A hotel lobby is whatever the hotel is doing and is not a Gencon controlled space.
ritamotto wrote:
Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
Hotel lobbies aren't GenCon controlled spaces. The GenCon gaming rooms in certain hotel rooms and ballrooms are GenCon controlled and will require a badge+wristband+mask. Sitting in a hotel lobby at a table will not require a mask and vaccine. The only semi confusing space are the hallways like where Will Call is - hallways are public space and don't follow GenCon mandates, but strictly GenCon spaces like the Will Call line will need to adhere to rules. Will we need wristbands for Gen Con controlled spaces like hotel ball rooms on Wednesday? I'm just wondering if I can play games with my friends in a hotel lobby or ballroom while I wait for the lines to die down at Will Call and Vaccine Check.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
As far as the GenCon requirements go, boosters are not required. Only the initial series is required to get the wristband.
toxic_rat wrote:
As far as the GenCon requirements go, boosters are not required. Only the initial series is required to get the wristband.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
As far as the GenCon requirements go, boosters are not required. Only the initial series is required to get the wristband.
toxic_rat wrote:
As far as the GenCon requirements go, boosters are not required. Only the initial series is required to get the wristband.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
As far as the GenCon requirements go, boosters are not required. Only the initial series is required to get the wristband.
Wait but what if people going to Gencon don't have the antibodies generated by their initial vaccination anymore now a year and a half later? They could still get covid bad and be sick.
Posted by
toxic_rat
Wait but what if people going to Gencon don't have the antibodies generated by their initial --vaccination anymore now a year and a half later? They could still get covid bad and be sick.
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As has been noted before, we're not here to debate the science of how the vaccines function.
Everyone should personally assess their risk tolerance for attending a large gathering such as GenCon, and act accordingly.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
I'm sorry, but this is just factually incorrect.
Gen Con requires initial series, but NO boosters to qualify as vaccinated.
And 5? I assume you're talking about the U.S.. But, even there, 1 booster is approved/recommended for most. A second booster for over 50 or otherwise at-risk. Therefore, "5" shots isn't a thing. At all.
matthias9 wrote:
I'm sorry, but this is just factually incorrect.Gen Con requires initial series, but not boosters to qualify as vaccinated.
And 5? I assume you're talking about the U.S.. But, even there, 1 booster is approved/recommended for most. A second booster for over 50 or otherwise at-risk. Therefore, "5" shots isn't a thing. At all.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
I'm sorry, but this is just factually incorrect.Gen Con requires initial series, but not boosters to qualify as vaccinated.
And 5? I assume you're talking about the U.S.. But, even there, 1 booster is approved/recommended for most. A second booster for over 50 or otherwise at-risk. Therefore, "5" shots isn't a thing. At all.
"Five is right out!"
father bloodlust wrote:
"Five is right out!"
matthias9 wrote:
I'm sorry, but this is just factually incorrect.Gen Con requires initial series, but not boosters to qualify as vaccinated.
And 5? I assume you're talking about the U.S.. But, even there, 1 booster is approved/recommended for most. A second booster for over 50 or otherwise at-risk. Therefore, "5" shots isn't a thing. At all.
nedleeds wrote:
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
ifandbut wrote:
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
Is one booster good enough or do we need a second one?
You really need 3, maybe 5 if you are older. Our President just got Covid and he is quad-laser boosted. Anyway, think of it like XP you can always use more and level up and gain more powers.
I'm sorry, but this is just factually incorrect.Gen Con requires initial series, but not boosters to qualify as vaccinated.
And 5? I assume you're talking about the U.S.. But, even there, 1 booster is approved/recommended for most. A second booster for over 50 or otherwise at-risk. Therefore, "5" shots isn't a thing. At all.
"Five is right out!"
Nice.
Kicking myself for not seeing that!
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