Not a doctor, but did they check your spleen? Some viruses (mono, studies indicate Covid as well) can cause enlargement of spleen. I’d make sure they check pancreas and liver enzymes as well. Hope you feel better soon.

That’s overstating the moderna situation. A small subset of info wasn’t included, but was posted online pre-print, published in a medical journal, and included in another FDA document, but not presented directly to the advisors. FDA advisors have said they wanted transparency, but the additional info wouldn’t have changed their vote.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/health/moderna-bivalent-transparency/index.html

CDC studies show real-world effectiveness against severe disease with latest variants:

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7205e1.htm?s_cid=mm7205e1_w

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/25/covid-bivalent-booster-xbb15-infections/

Prospect St. is fine. Once you start heading toward Winchester, it gets dicey. Would avoid Winchester from Division St. to Goodrich / Morse.

Eta: although Newhallville is considered high crime, most violent crime isn’t directed at random people. Keep alert and aware and mind your business and you’ll be ok in most areas of the city. Property crime is common throughout New Haven, including the neighborhoods considered “safe”. The city regularly shares “Compstat” reports about crime, they’re a bit difficult to read if you’re not familiar with the area. But it’s a good source for major crime data. Click on the time period you’re interested in viewing, then Scroll down to “District 7”.

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/new-haven-police-department/compstat-reports/-folder-77

Edit #2: according to above link, during last 2 weeks, gunfire was heard corner on Highland and Winchester, and larceny from vehicle was reported on Sheffield and Mansfield. This district also includes East Rock, which had its own issues with property crime last week.

I’ve lived in New Haven for 15 years. Moved here from Boston. It’s a great little city, with much of the culture, arts, dining, music, nightlife, theater, that you find in a larger city in a smaller, more accessible package. Best neighborhoods: East Rock, Westville, Wooster Square, downtown, Beaver Hills.

It’s safe. But a little pricey.

For sure. Checking Compstat reports is a good way to figure out the sketchiest areas. Not the most user friendly format for newcomers, tbh.

OP, Fairhaven is in District 8 in these weekly reports.

https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/new-haven-police-department/compstat-reports

It’s nice along the river.

Well yeah, they use grants because they don’t have the budget to do that consistently. We would be better off using different type of enforcement like speed or red light cameras, but that would have to go through the state. Not even sure red light cameras are legal here.

But what we really need is traffic calming measures, make Whalley less like a multi lane highway and more like a walkable boulevard, would also likely spur development. More crosswalks, fewer lanes. More funding for these measures. But again, there’s only so much that can be done at the city level. CT DOT is basically a dinosaur, stuck in the past, very car-minded, very suburban, and I hear they’re very difficult to work with.

However, I do blame the city for what they can control, consistently ignoring Whalley, always allowing fast food and auto repair shops while doing little to revitalize the area. Compared to what the city wants to do with State St., it’s frustrating to see the lack of attention on Whalley. I guarantee that if people were dying on State St., Elicker would try harder to fix the problem.

It’s a state road for much of its length. Blame the state.

Menacing? That right there discredits you completely.

Lol I’ve lived here 15 years. Never had a problem. I can’t even remember a time I felt remotely scared here.

You’re fear mongering. You’re not spreading anything but misinformation. Go back to whatever bubble you live in.

Those who want to know what’s New Haven is like should ignore trolls like this guy. Ask someone who legit lives here.

Eta: truly embarrassing, the trolls here acting like New Haven is Chicago in the 80s. Coming up with cherry picked stats, typical. Yes, crime exists. No, it’s not dangerous. Get a grip.

No need to respond to misinformation, I just report it, block, and move on. This sub has an anti-urban bias that isn’t surprising, but it sure is embarrassing for the clowns and their fear mongering, which mostly stems from racism, let’s be honest.

Beaver Hills - barely any inventory, houses go very quickly, my house is worth twice what I paid 10 years ago. Great neighborhood, large houses, beautiful architecture, close to downtown, hidden gem.

The atv / dirt bike thing is a problem in many east coast cities. Not just New Haven.

Eta: also, it’s safe lol. You clearly haven’t spent much time really exploring the city. But that’s cool, stay in the Yale bubble :)

Once you join or even look at a state or city subreddit, you’ll get these suggestions. It’s pretty random sometimes.

I had a very good experience with Star Auto Sales in Meriden in 2017. Still have the car, no major issues. Most of their cars start around $12k. I paid cash, so no opinion on their financing options.

New Haven, CT has lots of arts, culture, dining, cool architecture, great live music scene. Just made NYT “best places to visit in 2023 list”. The casinos in eastern CT (Mohegan, Foxwoods) are fun. In the summer, RI shoreline is lovely, highly recommend taking the ferry to Block Island and renting some bikes or scooters (limited cars on the island). Providence is another cool small city, with dining, arts, music, etc.

We use a monthly flea / tick pill (nextguard). The ticks die as soon as they bite, so we sometimes find dead ticks attached to him. I believe it’s prescription, not OTC, could be wrong though.

Yeah, the medical program did this to keep it very pharmaceutical-feeling. The medical dispensaries even have to have pharmacists and trained pharm techs on site. Supposedly the name thing is also about making it less desirable to kids. All pretty useless if you ask me. As a med patient I always hated these made up names, it’s needlessly confusing. Honestly can’t believe they’re keeping it for rec sales. Really dumb move by the state. CT DCP really underestimates the competition from surrounding states.

I see BLM and Pride flags all over New England and NYC. (Well, I’m not in Maine or NH much, so idk about up there.) Tbh, the less diverse an area is, the more you see those flags IME. In NYC, i see them in gentrifying neighborhoods that are changing from white working class to middle/ upper class. In my urban, actually diverse city in CT, you see them, but not nearly like you do in say, rural / small town western Mass. I think the perception of more BLM or Pride flags can give one a false sense of security. I’m not trying to be a “flatliner” jerk, but OP says his wife is Hispanic, so I think it’s a point I’m willing to get downvoted for.

Generally speaking, you’re not allowed to bring it across state lines due to federal law, even though each state in question is a legal state. Most states have laws that it must be locked in your trunk (or another locked container / glove box) when you transport it, so I would just lock it in the trunk and obey all traffic laws.

A little far, but I believe New Haven has a Liverpool support club that meets at Trinity Bar. LFC New Haven.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/893211934065193/

Eta: The Cannon is the other big soccer bar down here. Home of an Arsenal club (New Haven Gooners). The Playwright Irish pub in Hamden might have games on as well. Maybe your husband can contact one of these soccer clubs and find something similar in Hartford.

Agree. Selfish people everywhere. I’ll also add that having grown up in a state with lots of private property and no trespassing signs, I would never just go on someone’s property without permission. Living in a more populated state with smaller lots and visible neighbors makes you assume all land is private even if it’s unposted. If I did use unposted land, I definitely wouldn’t leave trash or use an atv. Those are common problems in many states, I certainly don’t want to see it in VT. I’m also aware enough to realize I don’t have experience with this type of land use, so I would err on the side of caution until I understood the expectations.

You’re welcome! Have fun!

Check if the museums are open. There are two art museums, The Yale Art Gallery and The Yale Center for British Art. Both definitely worth a visit. Beinecke Library and the area around it (on Yale campus) is nice. There’s an interesting cemetery off Yale campus (Grove Street Cemetery) that’s nice for a quick stroll (closes at 4). Edgerton Park is really pretty, has a few small greenhouses that are open to the public, great place for a walk. The East Rock neighborhood is very walkable, has a new food hall and a brewery, lots of cafes, beautiful Victorian architecture. Home of Modern Apizza, one of the best pizza places in town. I think the drive up to the view from East Rock Park is closed but hiking trails are open if you want to take a short uphill hike. Wooster Square Park is near some of the pizza places, it’s a small square surrounded by beautiful 19th century homes. Some interesting shops downtown and over in Westville, which is a cute neighborhood about 10 min drive from downtown. A few independent bookstores, Strangeways, vintage clothing and housewares, art supplies, records.

CCSU feels like this too. I grew up in a nearby town and walking through the CCSU student center felt like walking through my high school. It was kinda depressing and not very motivating. I saved a lot of money going there, but after 2 years I transferred to Umass. I needed to feel like I was progressing and moving forward, and CCSU felt like stagnation.

(I ended up at CCSU because I disliked the first college I went to, and it felt like a waste of money so I transferred to Central after one semester to save money and regroup.)

That’s definitely true everywhere. But it does seem like especially slim pickings here in CT. Lots of married people with families. It’s easier in New Haven than surrounding towns because there are always new, often younger people moving here. Outside of New Haven, it’s pretty dull, though. The joke along my friend group is you either set your radius for 1-2 miles, or you set it 72 miles to include NYC. (Also cuts down on the LI match suggestions - close yet so, so far.) Being queer, I’m used to traveling for dates. The sheer amount of matches in NYC is overwhelming. You’re right, though, most of them likely aren’t very interesting. But at least there’s more options (and fewer unicorn hunters, I swear every third profile in CT is a couple looking for a third).