Here's What I Learned From Getting COVID

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I’m vaccinated. I’m boosted. And I still got infected with the omicron variant of COVID-19. Here’s what I learned, and what it means for the possible end of this pandemic.

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0:00 Intro
1:16 What is Omicron?
2:23 Is Omicron more contagious?
4:31 What's different about Omicron?
5:42 Is Omicron less severe?
8:07 Are the vaccines ineffective?
9:55 What no one's saying about vaccines
11:34 Injection + Infection: Is "hybrid immunity" better?
13:46 Will Omicron end the pandemic?
15:41 Final thoughts

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[besmart]

Well… I didn't expect I'd be making this video. But I'm certainly not alone in this experience. I'm getting better, and I'm glad to be able to share what I've learned about Omicron in case it might help you or someone you know.
Hit me up on Twitter or Instagram if you've got questions: @DrJoeHanson @okaytobesmart

[kodilakaleidoscope]

Take care and get well soon. You still manage to make us laugh in the middle of your tough times.

[mcarp]

This is a very powerful statement from Joe. Seeing him stripped of the usual slick, glossy production and jokes, just a sick man staring into a camera, obviously uncomfortable and emotional. It says a lot by showing a personal side. Hopefully he has a full recovery and that we can all get out the other side sooner rather than later.

[lauragrisle]

I’m unvaccinated. My covid lasted for two days with mild fever.

[Mr_M_History]

Recover soon man! Rest as much as you need!

[grannykiminalaska]

I got it too. Unfortunately I passed it to my brother (66yrs old and ill) before I even knew I had it.
Thankfully we both did fine

[AlexOotzaAkaSharpy]

I can't believe a person so smart as him can make this video saying "You don't know how your body will react to the covid-19 infection" and using that argument to encourage vaccination. Reality check: you don't know how your body will react to the vaccine, and if you pull the short straw and end up with those rare, but life-debilitating side effects, then congrats. In omicron period, the risk-benefit analysis changed. Vaccine side-effects are to risky for the lesser to none protection against omicron variants. If you are in a high risk group maybe it makes sense, but if you are a normal healthy individual, you gotta think about it in the present time. Be smart folks.

[Craigy]

My Dad caught COVID in March 2020 and end up in an induced coma, on a ventilator. He already had Diverticulitis and Chron's and went into to respiratory failure twice. They didn't think he had any hope of survival but they just constantly pumped him with antibiotic after antibiotic, anti-androgens, vitamins and a cocktail of everything they could think of and he survived but... It's almost 2 years down the line and the long COVID is still very much an issue.

Apparently, that can last for a lot longer than several months. It's messed with his nerves, his heart and other organ functions. His blood circulation is a mess and he has a lot of muscle and joint pain, now, as well as brain fog and headaches, etc... He isn't the same anymore.

He went into hospital with some colour in his hair and beard but came out and his hair colour has just totally gone. It literally seems like COVID sucked a lot of life out of him.

[dalailarose]

My fiancee had a vicious sore throat. I ended up in the ER with blue fingers, struggling to breathe. Same exact strain, 1 week apart. You can't assume you'll know how it'll affect your body ahead of time.

[jamiepratt]

I apparently had omicron about a week ago and didn't know until I found out my wife was infected after ending up in the hospital for an unrelated issue. She nor I ever had any symptoms.

[starseedlightworker]

No shots no covid for my friends and I.

[bromanHenk]

Hey get well soon! I’m from Cape Town, South Africa, and when it hit my neighbourhood it was like wildfire, it swept through me, and a good majority of my extended family got it. Good news though, everyone recovered, including my 91 yr gramps! I’m sure you’ll beat it soon :D
Ps. That goes out to you if you’re dealing with it now, get well soon, get lots of rest and binge a show!

[stedwards]

I had covid at the start of the month. Everything Joe's going through is familiar, but I'm most concerned by the "Covid brain, " which Joe described as the inability to focus on anything for more than 2.7 seconds. I've found that the difficulty concentrating has lingered for a couple weeks even after the rest of my symptoms have cleared. It's annoying, and a little worrying. It's definitely made me a little less productive.

[gachawolfpaw]

Welcome to the club Joe. Me and my mom had covid during the holidays and let me tell you when they say that it's different for everyone they mean it. While I was dealing with a mild case of the dang vrius while my mom had a somewhat a servier case and got the aintbiocts injections. I am just greatfull that it didn't ruin the holidays. Oh btw the dog wouldn't leave us out of her sight, well mostly my mom.

[msuebabb]

Thank You. Hope you are strong and healthy. You've helped me so much. I tested positive last Sunday, June 5, 2022. Everything you've said I've had the exact same thing. I thought I was invincible. Everyone around me was falling to omicron. I, however remained strong and virus free. Then I was hit. The might oak has fallen! I'm still testing positive. And still have that cold type feeling in my head. Hoping to test negative tomorrow.

[DneilB]

The important question, which I have not seen brought up in any coverage of the Omicron variant, is whether or not Omicron provides any specific immunity to other variants of the SARS-CoV2 virus. If so, it might be a good thing. If Omicron can outpace the others and provide a degree of immunity, it might help to isolate the more virulent strains.

Edit: and then you bring up exactly that idea at 14:01. Thanks Joe. :-)

[spellbinder]

I used to brag that I never caught the flu or a cold. Then I got Covid. Because my body had never experienced being ill it went into a high level of inflammation. This made me so much more ill than I ever could have expected. Essentially my doctor told me that because I was 'so' healthy that is why I got so sick. I was so sure that I could breeze through this illness and I've never been more wrong. I am vaccinated.

[Naru]

Just as I was watching your video my rapid test showed positive and I started panicking a little, cuz I also have been vaccinated 3 times and was like you "disappointed" after 2 whole years. But your words were like a real-time therapy session, you helped me get grounded. Thanks so much for all your great videos always!

[AngelaSealana]

The fact that you made this while sick with the same thing I have is absolutely mind-blowing.

[PeteJohnsMusic]

Oh my! I was so glad you included that last bit as I was almost positive there would be multiple comments about how you “got the C-word to make a video”. 🤦🏻‍♂️