1) Yes well I hope Regeneron becomes more mainstreamed.
2) There was a story I skimmed on FR yesterday about vaccinated people including those who had COVID prior — whose blood is no longer considered useful for certain things COVID treatment related (?)
3) I’m not a biologist but have read into so many other research papers re: COVID treatments that are not Ivermectin related...Much of the regimens involve repurposing and combining certain drugs already on the market including over the counter. A lot depends on what phase of the disease a person is in...Pepcid AC in combination with other things as an example....(which was also part of Trump’s treatment.) Yet I feel like the promising results of said research barely get airplay.
4) A doctor I respect very much believes even with vaccination, we are letting go of mask mandates too early. 🤷🏻♀️
5) I’m still weary of recommending vaccines outright to lower risk people especially the younger they are and again: women with concerns about menstrual cycles etc...
There was some fake news posted claiming that the Red Cross doesn't want blood from vaccinated persons. That's totally false. Additionally, it was claimed that they don't accept convalescent plasma from vaccinated persons. That's currently the case, but only because that's what the FDA had recommended initially. The FDA recently updated their guidance and the Red Cross is working on updating their policies and procedures to match. You can verify this yourself at the Red Cross website. Additionally, you should know that multiple studies have shown that convalescent plasma is ineffective as a COVID-19 treatment.
"A lot depends on what phase of the disease a person is in"
This is very true. For example, Ivermectin gets a lot of discussion here, and it's possible there may be some benefit if it's given very early on in disease progression. But once significant symptoms have appeared, it's clear that Ivermectin is ineffective. Monoclonal antibody therapy can still be effective in the later stages. It too is best given before things get too dire, but they turned President Trump's case around very quickly when he was hospitalized.
"A doctor I respect very much believes even with vaccination, we are letting go of mask mandates too early."
I don't like mask mandates (or really any mandates, right down to seat belts and motorcycle helmets). I think the best guidance remains that if you're inside in a crowded public location, a well fitting high quality mask (e.g. N95, KN95, etc.) will reduce your risk of spreading or becoming infected with COVID-19. If you're vaccinated, that risk is significantly lower already. Each is a tool that can be useful in reducing risk. Nothing eliminates all risk. However, outside no mask is particularly useful because all the data from the past year has shown that outdoor transmission is extremely unlikely.
"I’m still weary of recommending vaccines outright to lower risk people especially the younger they are and again: women with concerns about menstrual cycles etc..."
Understandably so, and I only ever encourage people to do research at reputable places (e.g. not FakeBook or conspiracy blogs) and talk with their doctor so they can make an informed decision. If someone decides they don't want to get vaccinated, that's completely fine. The data shows that the vaccines are safe and effective, but not perfect in every way. People with a history of severe allergic reactions should stay away from Pfizer and Moderna. Anyone who is pro-life should probably not be taking the J&J vaccine because they used fetal stem cells in their research, development, and testing (but not in production because there's nothing for the fetal stem cells to do there).
In the end, it all comes down to risk management. There are things we know you can do to risk contracting the disease in the first place. There are things we know you can do to reduce the risk of basic illness progressing to significantly worse illness. It's up to each person to decide what options work best for them. At the very least, it's always a good idea to eat a healthy diet and get exercise and time outdoors.