SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – When it comes to COVID-related decision-making, many people look to UCSF Chair of Medicine Dr. Bob Wachter and ask, what would you do?
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For those who are curious about the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, Watcher has useful advice.
If you're healthy and have had an infection or a booster in the last three or four months Watcher said he doesn't think you need to rush. If you've had neither in about six months - and are at higher risk - he encourages getting another shot soon.
In Thursday's episode of "As Prescribed," Wachter told KCBS Radio he expects the new booster to be somewhat better than the last one.
"By that I mean probably lasts longer, probably better at preventing infections, and probably a little bit better at preventing severe infections," he explained. "And no concern at all about safety problems. So I think there's every reason to get it if you're due for a booster. I am and most of my family is, so I think we'll get it pretty soon."
Even after receiving the omicron-specific shot, Watcher said he's likely to continue wearing a mask indoors, at least for now.
"I have decided that as long as there's a fair amount of COVID in the air — and there still is even though it's come down a lot in the last six weeks — I think the benefits of wearing a mask outweigh the downsides for me in crowded indoor spaces, and I'm also not doing indoor dining," he said.
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