@evergreen5 , I forgot to say thank you for posting that study on vaccine interference, because I learned a lot! For instance, people who got the flu vaccine were less likely to get all kinds of viruses, including RSV which can be really bad and does not have a vaccine.
I’ve been wondering for awhile about whether infection with HKU1 would give some cross-immunity to SARS-2 since they are in the same coronavirus group (beta).
I was born in 1961. I am looking at @roycroftmom information and have to laugh. I had measles, mumps, rubella, Chickenpox, and the Hong Kong flu. Throw in common colds and regular flu. I feel I can conquer anything… Lol…
It may not be considered a vaccine, but RSV has a preventative treatment. My daughter had infusions for 5 winter months in 1996-1997, and then again in 97-98 to prevent her getting RSV. The following year, they invented a shot or something. For the two years she was in the trials, the infusions were very difficult, taking from 4 to 8 hours once a month. One month she kept infiltrating her IVs and they had to stick her at least 8 times (it was awful).
@twoinanddone That was the Synagis shot, which contains a specific monoclonal antibody (IgG, not a vaccine). (My kids had those, though the next winter one was hospitalized with RSV.)
My daughter just got an email that began, "Dear Susquehanna Student,
You are eligible to receive a one-time, student aid grant from Susquehanna University through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). "
Whoo hoo! It will probably be a few hundred dollars, if it’s similar to the Maine system. Of course, it would be nice if the PARENTS got some relief, but I guess it doesn’t work that way, ha. At least we got back half her dorm payment for the spring.
@MaineLonghorn Is this for students who had work-study? My d hasn’t received anything but she does not currently receive FA.
@taverngirl, no, it’s for all students at her school, 1950 of them. I had read that the University of Maine system was doing this, so I’m happy to see my daughter’s school is, also. Not sure if each school gets to decide if students get some of the relief money? It’s my impression the feds expect schools to help all students but I could be wrong.
My DD received $450. She does not have work study or need based aid. I understand that colleges may distribute as they see fit?
@MaineLonghorn @bjscheel My d attends SU but did not receive the email. I wonder if they are sending it out in waves, by grades or something. I guess she will wait and see.
I’ve seen a chart posted online that shows the amounts of aid that colleges receive that are dedicated for students. I do not know how those funds are being allocated or distributed, or if at some schools you would have to ask to be considered. My son’s school had a town hall today and they very briefly mentioned it and that they had sent out info to those affected (I assumed it was maybe work study students).
@TS0104 do you have a link?
@taverngirl, my daughter just got the email this afternoon.
@MaineLonghorn Apparently money was given to 1950 ELIGIBLE students (out of about 2200ish enrolled), so for whatever reason, I guess my d is not eligible. Several of her friends received the email and forwarded it to her and that is the wording that was used. I’m assuming it is income based, but with a son going into college this fall and neither child earning any income this summer, we could’ve used it.
^Huh, that’s odd. I think I would inquire about it. My daughter gets very little need-based aid.
My daughter’s school also gives money to students, looks like kids get anywhere from $500 to $1300. Apparently even some full paid OOS students reported to receive the money, around $500. I don’t know what the criteria is, but my D19 didn’t get any, that’s fine though.
@taverngirl, I asked my daughter. She read the email and I don’t understand why your daughter wouldn’t be eligible.
@MaineLonghorn I’m wondering if it’s because we did not file a FAFSA last year. We did file this year. Ironically I called yesterday for a status and was told FA won’t be awarded until mid June. I’m going to have her call and find out if that was it.
Definitely a good idea to check.
I read an article about this. Some are using the funds for students with the most need, some are paying out work study amounts that weren’t earned. I do think you have needed to fill out the FAFSA to get the money since it is federal funds. The schools cannot give these funds to DACA or undocumented students (so some schools were giving out other money to them and fundraising for them).