Fly me to the Moon - your 3rd travel Megathread - read OP

hynesie08 · 06-03-2022 06:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118741585#Comment_118741585

Antigen, can't be self administered.

Padkir · 06-03-2022 11:16PM

I've tried to look this up but can't find definitive information so hoping someone here might know or be able to point me in the right direction.

I am travelling to Italy in April. I got my original Jannsen vaccine in July last year so it's out of date now based on the 9 month expiry.

My question is - can I just get a booster a week before I go (if its still a requirement for entry and their green pass), or does it have to be administered a certain amount of time (e.g. 28 days) before the new cert is valid?

Thanks!

reddanmm · 07-03-2022 03:53PM

Hi all can anyone tell me what you need to enter the US re Covid . My daughter has had the Jansen vaccine. She got Covid the last week of Xmas . She cannot get a booster as it is not within the 3 months window . She has a recovery cert . The advice she is getting is very confusing. Help what else does she need .

thebiglad · 07-03-2022 03:57PM

check out this thread - https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058208615/travel-to-the-states/p10

07-03-2022 03:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058236230/travelling-to-the-us

It's not confusing. It could barely be simpler. Must be vaccinated, must provide proof of negative test within 24 hours of travel

https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/united-states-of-america/

reddanmm · 07-03-2022 04:05PM

It also says that if you have a recovery cert you don’t need a test . So does she need a doctors letter as well .

polydactyl · 07-03-2022 10:32PM

Due to fly to France next week but while the return leg has an “online check in opens on X date..” the first leg just has online check in unavailable. Any ideas?? I even did the stupid VeriFLY thing and green ticks all round but no checkin but family on same flight have an online date.

09-03-2022 10:02AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118746177#Comment_118746177

My mum travel to the States in January. She had covid in November. All she needed was her recovery cert and a letter from her doctor to say she was ok to travel

09-03-2022 10:03AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118746177#Comment_118746177

Is she travelling within the 90 days since she had Covid?

I see sheep · 13-03-2022 02:36PM

Madeira open for business, no checks , we're going for Easter

Sheep Shagger · 13-03-2022 08:05PM

Anyone heard if/when Thailand are due to relax their pre flight and post arrival PCR testing? Are there any other countries in the region who don't have these.

Ready to pull trigger on flights to Puket but the two rounds of testing really put me off. Would be for a family and don't want to take the risk.

Captain Barnacles · 14-03-2022 10:12AM

So coming back to Ireland next month, I hear no more covid passes to fly to Ireland, yet EU have extended this for another year ...

James2022 · 14-03-2022 03:00PM

They only checked passports in and out of Dublin last month when there was supposed to be restrictions. Annoying since I spent 4 hours on the hotline to get my updated travel cert.

Captain Barnacles · 14-03-2022 05:10PM

So I see Pfizer are saying a 4th shot is "necessary" , I wonder how long it will be till the EU says you need a 4th shot to travel ?

Well technically one will need a 4th shot 9 months after the 3rd right ?

Don't they only have 9 months validity ?

Marty Bird · 14-03-2022 06:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118784246#Comment_118784246

No the 9 month validity was for the 2 dose regime, no time limit was put on the 3rd dose.

CruelSummer · 14-03-2022 07:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118784507#Comment_118784507

Except no time limit was put on the 2nd shot either until suddenly it was deemed necessary and thrown onto the digital cert to boot.

I see sheep · 15-03-2022 02:56PM

England dropping all travel rules from Friday

faceman · 15-03-2022 05:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118784815#Comment_118784815

This is untrue. Data from Israel prompted the first concern about the longevity of the 2nd dose in vulnerable groups which was later replicated across Europe.

faceman · 15-03-2022 05:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118782090#Comment_118782090

Ireland dropped it to accommodate the taking in of refugees from Ukraine. With omicron being the dominant strain resulting in milder illness, coupled with the high vaccine uptake in Ireland, it was the right thing to do. Other EU countries should follow suit.

CruelSummer · 15-03-2022 06:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118789409#Comment_118789409

Except what you're stating is untrue. Boosters are being pushed on all ages of the population from 12 years and up - not vulnerable groups.

Studies produced in the Autumn stated waning 'antibodies' which actually naturally wane over time. Do you think people need to keep getting boosted as some people who received a third shot will have waning antibodies right now? This does not mean you don't have protection. T cell immunity is long lasting and has held up well in all vaccines. Natural immunity is also very effective as per Prof Luke O'Neill on radio Monday.

The fact is we were told it was a two shot vaccine, that is what was trialled and went through the approval process with the EMA and FDA - there were no double blind trials done for a booster dose across all ages of the population.

faceman · 16-03-2022 02:40PM

Nonsense. You are twisted the narrative blending facts with fiction to suit your view. I’m not debating this with you and it’s not relevant for this thread.

sunbabe08 · 19-03-2022 09:28PM

flying to the states in a few weeks, my flight is at 12:10pm, so if I get an antigen test at 12:30 will that be ok?

Sheep Shagger · 19-03-2022 10:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118807288#Comment_118807288

Anytime the day before is OK for the US. It doesn't have to be within 24 hours of departure.

Captain Barnacles · 21-03-2022 11:36AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118793481#Comment_118793481

Well it is relevant as it's quite possible 3rd shot will have an expiry date too, they are already flying the flag of a 4th shot for everyone.

And everything the other poster said was true, so it's not surprising you don't want to "debate"

Drumpot · 21-03-2022 12:47PM

Whats the story with getting tests?

One of my kids tested positive with home kit. When I went to book a test it says not to unless they are over 55.

How else do you get official docs confirming they had it and recovered (for travel)?

Any update on France rules?

pc7 · 21-03-2022 01:11PM

You can still fill in their details and get one, just say you want them to have a recovery cert.

bikeman1 · 21-03-2022 01:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118813409#Comment_118813409

I was in France again last week. Absolutely no checks and everything back to normal. No facemasks (and not like here, they have completely ditched them). The only thing that was different for the trip was wearing a mask on the plane. No mask required in the airport at either end, just on the plane. It was brilliant.

Technocentral · 21-03-2022 08:13PM

Can you bring an antigen test with you on your flight, to test yourself before returning, we are going to Switzerland tomorrow?

dalyboy · 21-03-2022 08:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118807288#Comment_118807288

Just to to ensure your aware …. Flying to the states requires a full PCR negative result 1 calendar day before departure day. Antigen won’t cut it with US entry requirements.

Im heading to the states tomorrow morning. Got the PCR test today at the airport for €89. It gave me a result 2 hours after swab. Very professional/friendly service . Randox T2

sunbabe08 · 21-03-2022 08:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118815752#Comment_118815752

my parents got an antigen test done when flying to the states and when I asked the pharmacist today, they said an antigen test will do. On the united website it says a PCR or antigen test will be accepted

Fly me to the Moon - your 3rd travel Megathread - read OP

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