Has anyone gotten the vaccine?

lastexitlondon

oftenreading said:

hedonist said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

brianlux said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Two weeks ago, I got the second Moderna dose at 11am, felt fine for most of the day, but starting feeling sick around 10pm, and was sick for about 24 hours with flu-like symptoms (aches, chills, headache). 

I am soooo not looking forward to that.

It really wasn’t that bad. Definitely a curl up in bed sort of day, but I’ve had worse days with the actual flu. That said, it’s been different for everyone. My two aunts were sick for a few days. A woman I work with was sick for only a day like I was. And my 90-year-old grandmother felt no side-effects at all. So like nearly everything Covid-related...who knows?

I wonder if age is a factor  here (along with a strong immune system)?

My mom, at 89, has had both vaccines with zero effects. 

In general it appears that the elderly have fewer and less severe side effects to the current vaccines. 

Maybe lower immune take up in elderly initially please all remember  also you have zero protection  for 2 weeks and maybe even 21 days. So stay at home if possible  21 days after. 1st shot i mean because  in the  UK we are stretching the dose and its showing great immune benefits  as the body keeps building more immunity  the longer(within reason) the gap between shots.

lastexitlondon

brianlux said:

My wife and I are getting our first dose in 8 days (Moderna).  I'm skeptical of these vaccinations because they were rushed to be put out but am sort of caving in under pressure from others.  I hope it goes well.

I know its scary bri but I looked at it like covid alone and scared would be so much worse. You got this my friend.  

Meltdown99

brianlux said:

My wife and I are getting our first dose in 8 days (Moderna).  I'm skeptical of these vaccinations because they were rushed to be put out but am sort of caving in under pressure from others.  I hope it goes well.

This made me chuckle.  

JeBurkhardt

I got my second dose of Moderna about a month ago. The side effects weren't too bad on either shot. Arm hurt both times, low grade fever and after the second one I felt fatigued, but not exactly sick the next day. My wife got her second Moderna shot this past Friday. Pretty much the same thing.  

F Me In The Brain

dankind said:

There’s a *current* vaccine?

Damn, now they thought of everything, right?!

Hobbes

I got the second dose of Pfizer about a month ago. First shot: arm soreness, mild fatigue. Second shot: arm soreness, mild fatigue, mild joint pain. Not a horrible experience, overall.

lastexitlondon

Meltdown99 said:

brianlux said:

My wife and I are getting our first dose in 8 days (Moderna).  I'm skeptical of these vaccinations because they were rushed to be put out but am sort of caving in under pressure from others.  I hope it goes well.

This made me chuckle.  

Why

Matts3221

My mom got both of her Moderna doses , her first one was a sore arm and not much else. Her second one she said she felt pretty awful the next day but bounced back after 24 hours. Was still feeling tired the following two days but everything I have read seems to say that the Moderna seems to give more mild side effects.

oftenreading

I have had my first Pfizer shot, with the second booked beginning of April. We are doing a 6 week gap in BC in order to maximize initial immunizations and still get the full course. I was really excited when I got the call to book my shot, and felt very lucky to have the chance. 

The evening of the day I got immunized I felt really tired with a mild headache. Those were gone the next day, but for two days I had a really upset gut and intermittent nausea. Luckily I had my shot on a Friday morning so I didn’t have to push through that on a work day. Everything was pretty much fine by the Monday. 

Jumb0

My parents and wife (teacher) have both had round 1 and didn't have any issues.

Parents go for #2 on Friday and my wife I believe is sometime next week.

what dreams

I just got my second dose early today. My arm is sore. That's it. First shot I felt the same with a little fatigue.

My mom had her first shot last week. She experienced nothing, not even a sore arm. 

We both have the Pfizer.

pjhawks

Pennsylvania has done a terrible job of getting vaccines out. The largest counties outside of Philly have gotten less per 1000 residents than smaller counties in the middle of the state. ....jump the line and get it before those who are listed as higher priority,  at the rate this is going in my county I’ll get it around July 

Purple Fairy Tree

The Pfizer injection was stabbed into my arm, it really hurt. I'm gonna ask them not to do that next time. I had a really bad headache and muscle pain for about 48 hours. We have been issued with Lateral Flow tests to monitor whether we are Covid free if we need to visit an NHS building. I'm still wearing a mask and my next vaccine is in April. I'm pleased my parents have had the vaccine and they are all booked in for the next one too. We are just waiting for the over 40's to 50 cohort to get their letter.

lastexitlondon

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

The Pfizer injection was stabbed into my arm, it really hurt. I'm gonna ask them not to do that next time. I had a really bad headache and muscle pain for about 48 hours. We have been issued with Lateral Flow tests to monitor whether we are Covid free if we need to visit an NHS building. I'm still wearing a mask and my next vaccine is in April. I'm pleased my parents have had the vaccine and they are all booked in for the next one too. We are just waiting for the over 40's to 50 cohort to get their letter.

Good to hear you  had it.remember  no immunity  for at least 21 days.  

mca47

I'm prob not going to be eligible until at least May-June.  My folks got their first and their second is soon which I'm very happy about.

cutz

pjhawks said:

Pennsylvania has done a terrible job of getting vaccines out. The largest counties outside of Philly have gotten less per 1000 residents than smaller counties in the middle of the state. ... jump the line and get it before those who are listed as higher priority,  at the rate this is going in my county I’ll get it around July 

I'm sure there is line jumping in every State. Why does that happen? 

My mom is well over 65 and hasn't got one shot yet. 

pjhawks

cutz said:

pjhawks said:

Pennsylvania has done a terrible job of getting vaccines out. The largest counties outside of Philly have gotten less per 1000 residents than smaller counties in the middle of the state. ... jump the line and get it before those who are listed as higher priority,  at the rate this is going in my county I’ll get it around July 

I'm sure there is line jumping in every State. Why does that happen? 

My mom is well over 65 and hasn't got one shot yet. 

Because many people are selfish. It’s sad.  Let the elderly, sick, hospital and school workers get it first. It will be interesting to see how it moves forward in PA. If I get it by July 4th I can deal with that timeline

brianlux

C. and I got our first Moderna COVID vaccination yesterday.  I'm really tired today but I'm also in the midst of one of my stretches of insomnia so overall I feel "normal" (as in a bit shitty ) but C's arm is really sore this morning.  I hope she does OK when we get shot #2 in about a month.

lastexitlondon

Brian remember  you will have next to zero immunity for 14 days.  Take care im so pleased  you both got it.

CROJAM95

trying to get mine asap in NY, Im 40 and not a healthcare worker

Really want it asap, Planning my 1st trip to Hawaii late in May

Fingers crossed