Has anyone gotten the vaccine?

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  • ConorKavanagh
    ConorKavanagh Ireland Posts: 1,148
    Honestly I'm freaking some days thinking about it. Thank you for your kind words. If I didn't need it for my work I'd probably bail on the whole thing.
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  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    edited March 2021
    I'm not looking forward to my next one on Monday, but grateful they have moved the appointment forward. 
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,296
    West Coast Dreamgirl said:
    @bootleger10 it is transmissable

    Blimey @ConnorKavanagh you must be one of those rare cases who have an allergic reaction. Sorry to hear that, thank god you are ok now. Do you have to go back for a 2and vaccine? 
    I understand kids can catch it.  But the vast, vast majority have no issues so getting a vaccine for them seems like a low priority unless they have preexisting conditions.
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    bootlegger10 said:
    West Coast Dreamgirl said:
    @bootleger10 it is transmissable

    Blimey @ConnorKavanagh you must be one of those rare cases who have an allergic reaction. Sorry to hear that, thank god you are ok now. Do you have to go back for a 2and vaccine? 
    I understand kids can catch it.  But the vast, vast majority have no issues so getting a vaccine for them seems like a low priority unless they have preexisting conditions.
    I don’t want to speak for WCDG, but I think she meant that unvaccinated people, including kids, can be a reservoir of infection which can be transmitted to other, more vulnerable people. 

    The higher percentage of vaccinated people we can get, this higher the likelihood that this becomes manageable for everybody. 
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    ConorKavanagh said:
    I had my first dose of Astra Zeneca last month. I had a very bad experience. As the needle was taken out of my arm I fainted and began to convulse briefly (according to what the nurse told me). I was given oxygen, for the first time in my life, had a blood pressure thing placed on my arm, and the heart monitor thing on my finger. It was a fucked up experience. I was put into a wheelchair and not allowed to leave the hospital for a couple of hours. They completed an ECG, my heart rate was very low. Anyway, once I finally got home I had a rough few days recovering.
    Damn. Anyone would be frightened by those reactions! I hope the second round goes much smoother for you. 
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818



    The higher percentage of vaccinated people we can get, this higher the likelihood that this becomes manageable for everybody. 
    The emergency use approved vaccines in the US do not prevent infection; they reduce the possibility of severe illness; you can still get the virus; you can still spread the virus; hopefully with limited symptoms.  It's a huge step in the process but people still need to abide with masking up and avoiding large gatherings. Be safe please.  Protect yourself and those around you.  

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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,011
    edited March 2021
    Ffs conor thats a horrible experience  thankfully  they had precaution for this. 
    I'm scared so much lately of everything . The fear is getting  worse not less. 


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  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    @oftenreading That is exactly what I meant, thank you.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,840
    brianlux said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    Brian remember  you will have next to zero immunity for 14 days.  Take care im so pleased  you both got it.

    Yes, good reminder, Rob.  I will continue to be very cautious until I get the second vaccine and very cautious for 24 days after that one, and then continue to be at least moderately cautious indefinitely. 

    CROJAM95 said:
    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

    I hope you are able to, CROJAM.  Hawaii!  Oh yeah!

    JOEJOEJOE said:
    I am scheduled to go to Maui in late June if the coast is clear.....hoping to get my jabs by the middle of April in Los Angeles.

    You too JOEJOEJOE! 
    Two members here going to Hawaii!  Awesome! 
    Thanks for the positive vibes!
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,296
    Get the second Pfizer shot on Tuesday.  Will be nice to get it wrapped up and off the to do list.   If Europe opens up I will be there this summer with or without Pearl Jam. 
  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    Great stuff @Bootlegger10 my 2nd one is today.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,296
    West Coast Dreamgirl said:
    Great stuff @Bootlegger10 my 2nd one is today.
    Awesome!
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    I was finally able to preregister for mine in Massachusetts last week. What a shit state. Sure would be nice to live wherever you folks who've gotten at least one jab live.

    Also, I may have lied on the form because it was difficult to understand what exact co-morbidities they're looking for. The Massachusetts form has its own list that then links to the CDC for further explanation/definition. CDC has stroke in its heart condition list; Massachusetts does not ("heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies"). CDC also includes former smokers in its smoking definition; Massachusetts does not ("smoking").

    So hopefully, I don't get charged with anything for the commonwealth's shitty communications when I finally get my turn at vaccination whenever and wherever that may be. It would suck to have to drive three hours away, but if that's where a spot opens up first, I guess that's where I have to go. Must be awesome for folks without transportation.

    Anyway, fuck Massachusetts!
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    For those who have received or will receive it, did you know beforehand which vaccine was being administered?
  • stuckinline
    stuckinline Posts: 3,407
    hedonist said:
    For those who have received or will receive it, did you know beforehand which vaccine was being administered?
    I did not know which vaccine was being administered until I got there. 
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,011
    I didn't  know  until I got it


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Purple Fairy Tree
    Purple Fairy Tree Posts: 2,055
    I also found out when I got there, I was hoping for Pfizer and that's what I got! Another 21 days now. I'm pleased I didnt get stabbed this time. Side effects less painful this time round too :)
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,296
    hedonist said:
    For those who have received or will receive it, did you know beforehand which vaccine was being administered?
    I found out when I got there.  You probably could ask ahead of time.
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,319
    That's great news that some some of ya have been able to get the Vaccine in your States. 
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Thanks for the replies. Sounds like you just get what you’re given. 

    cutz, I hope soon for you too. I’m not yet even “official” yet anyway!

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