Coronavirus Vaccine: Would you/did you get it?

[TootsieFootsie]

I spoke too soon. The first time I got out of bed this morning I realised that I was still a way to go to feeling really ok.
I wibbly wobblied my way to the kitchen to make a hot drink, first since yesterday and I was extremely tired and still had a bit of the waves of a chill and a fever going over me.
So I'm heaps better but not quite there yet.

I "think" I'm ok now. Some said it would be worse the next day and I thought if this is mild, what will tomorrow be like.
But it does seem I got it over in the first day. I'm starting to feel like my old self again

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I wasn't that great at planning. The Covid shot hadn't even entered my head when I put the order in.
I will do the same again before the final vaccine shot.

It never occured to me that I might get diarrhea. I did have some toilet paper left, plus a couple of big boxes of tissues.
I thought I might need some for our upcoming winter. I'm not a hoarder, but have just always liked to have enough to last awhile for if I or family ever did get sick.

You planned ahead well! Good thinking to have gotten groceries and plenty of TP in advance.

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

My husband and I got the Moderna vaccine. I was minimally sick with the first shot and fine with the second shot. My husband was okay with the first shot and had all of the typical flu symptoms with the second shot. He was sick for 24 hours.

I researched, and it said that those with the strongest immune systems oftentimes have the most severe reactions. That made sense to me because my husband is very healthy and doesn't normally get sick.

We get the regular flu shot every year. I realize that these Covid shots are different. However, we made the decision to get them and did. Now, it's done. Our friends are split on whether they are going to get them or not.

It's a personal choice just as the regular flu shot is. You have to do what you think is best for you.

 

[SeekingJana]

My husband, who is in his mid-50's had no adverse reaction to his second Moderna vaccine recently.

I hope everyone in the process of thinking about getting their vaccine, or those who are in the first few days of the post- vaccine state are feeling confident and well.

 

[Inthedetails]

"Researchers are applying strategies honed during the 2020 US presidential election to track anti-vax propaganda."

The race to curb the spread of COVID vaccine disinformation

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I had my first AstraZeneca shot on Friday, had most of the common side effects. They didn't feel that common to me lol. Was a bit rough.

Now Sunday and today is the first day where I actually really do feel fine.
I feel like doing housework so I must be ok lol.

Our Dr Swan was saying something about possible side effects on the fourth day so by my figuring, as I had the vaccine early in the morning, today is the third day.

So far, so good.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I just got my first Pfizer vaccine this afternoon! I feel a little tired but I'm also running on low sleep and am going through a death in the family so I can't exactly blame it all on the vaccine since there's a lot draining me right now. I'll hopefully not have any major side effects, none of my close family members had anything and I generally don't get reactions to vaccines despite the usual soreness but we'll see I guess (nothing can beat the Typhoid vaccine in terms of side effects imo that's the only vaccine that's made me feel gross)

I am so grateful to have gotten it. The hospital I went to was very efficient and all sorts of people were there and excited to get vaccinated which was nice to see. It took about ten minutes for me to get vaccinated after I walked in the door plus the fifteen minutes of wait time afterwards of course. There were volunteer paramedics in the lobby making sure everyone was alright and checking us out of the building after our fifteen minutes were up. Overall, a nice experience actually. I've never been so stoked to get a needle in my arm.


In terms of the J&J side effects it's all about calculating risk. The risk of the disease is much higher than the risk of the vaccine. It was definitely the right idea to take it off the market and investigate further but I don't think it's something to be anxious about. All important medications have side effects. My medication has a much higher risk of blood clots than the J&J vaccine but I take it because I have a much better quality of life with it and the risk level is still low. I would gladly take J&J but I understand why some people are worried. The headlines definitely aren't helping either.

I can't remember which late night show did a "parody" interview on this subject. The woman was pointing out that she smoked, she took birth control, which has a 1/1,000 chances of blood clots, she did drugs (who knows what was in them), that she ate hot dogs (who knows what was in them) etc etc etc.

 

[Kaley Smith]

I got the Pfizer vaccine yesterday as soon as I was eligible. The only side effect is a bit of a sore arm, but it's not nearly as sore as it was after my shingles vaccine. I know dozens of people who have had various Covid vaccines with no ill effects. My advice is don't wait. Get the vaccine.

 

[Arkay]

It's a personal choice just as the regular flu shot is. You have to do what you think is best for you.

While I agree that we have personal choice, IMO this situation right now is bigger than our own choices. All the experts agree that the more people are vaccinated, the fewer variants will arise and the sooner we can possibly have a post-Covid world. I believe everyone should get vaccinated, and globally, not just in our countries. Bravo on getting yours!

 

[Eloise]

I can't remember which late night show did a "parody" interview on this subject. The woman was pointing out that she smoked, she took birth control, which has a 1/1,000 chances of blood clots, she did drugs (who knows what was in them), that she ate hot dogs (who knows what was in them) etc etc etc.

BBM yes, however those are blood clots generally in the arm or leg; not the brain. CVST has a far higher rate of severe morbidity and mortality than DVT. I've read about survivors of CVST having brain hemorrhages which mean that even if they survive they're going to have potentially lifelong complications, basically as if they'd had strokes. So while the vaccine clots are less common than pill clots, they tend to be much worse when they do happen. DVT is really quite survivable so long as you pay heed to the symptoms; CVST seems to go downhill rapidly even if you seek treatment (I do wonder if odds will improve now it's more widely known CVST patients should not recieve heparin)

 

[MimosaMornings]

Snag a Vaccine Appointment, Then Face the Next Hurdle: How to Get There? — Kaiser Health News

 

[weepingangel]

In four -ish weeks my entire household will be entirely vaccinated as I Managed to snag appointments this week for the big kids... yay!

 

[10ofRods]

While I agree that we have personal choice, IMO this situation right now is bigger than our own choices. All the experts agree that the more people are vaccinated, the fewer variants will arise and the sooner we can possibly have a post-Covid world. I believe everyone should get vaccinated, and globally, not just in our countries. Bravo on getting yours!

Cultures really vary on what they think is "personal choice," for sure. A woman was fired from her job at a school district for refusing to put a tracking app on her phone. I am pretty sure that teachers will find themselves in some peril for job restrictions/losing jobs if they don't get vaccinated (airline employees as well; some LE as well).

I think it'll be a while before a person here in California can go to the movies without either their vaccination card or a self-paid test within 48 hours of the time of the show. That'll get old for some people, and when musical venues open back up (and theme parks), I look for some of them to use similar policies.

My big hope is that some European nations will allow proof of vaccination to allow us to enter without quarantine (I think Belgium may be doing that or about to do it - but I don't think there are direct flights to Belgium from near where I live). I'm feeling pretty confident in my immunity at this point in time and would of course, be wearing a mask and sunglasses. I wouldn't go right not even if possible - but by next Fall, we'll be able to see which nations are coping with travel and which are not.

I don't things will ever be the same and I think there will be many contexts where people are going to have to show proof of vaccination or provide frequent testing in order to remain on their jobs. Care homes, for example.

Insofar as having a job is also a personal choice, then yes, other things can be viewed the same way.

 

[Arkay]

I know it seems invasive to demand we "show our papers," but here in NY we have this Excelsior Pass which we are free to download or not. If we are immune, two weeks past the last dose, it is a pass to attend events that require vaccination (or a negative test, I think within three days before the event). It's on the cell phone and you are supposed to scan it at entry.

I am 100% not ready to attend any events, and I absolutely won't eat indoors. I don't think we are there yet; not with the variants. I downloaded it anyway. NYC and NYS already have my info on file as to when I got vaccinated.

As a NYC teacher there were many mandatory requirements to enter a classroom. Fingerprints, TB tine test, etc. (Obviously licensing but I'm referring to things that may seem to impinge on privacy). Of course I could have opted not to teach; its not as though I had to do these things if I'd chosen a different career. Obviously all the students were required to be fully vaccinated against all childhood diseases, and that was not optional. I've often witnessed children who were forbidden to return until they were vaccinated.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is optional, but I do see the need for verification of immunity if someone chooses to attend certain events, or returns to a job where he or she interacts with the public.

Israel has the Green Pass for those who are immune, and their case rate has dropped 98%. (Or maybe it's the death rate)? IMO it's all worth it.

In the U.S., proof of vaccination is not targeting any one race or ethnic group for discrimination, or execution like in Nazi Germany. It's a safeguard for keeping the country safe. The problem really is those who want a vaccine but are unable to travel to a site due to poverty, job requirements or other issues. That would create a two-tiered, unfair system. The answer is to make it easier for everyone to get it, which NYC has been doing.

Two years ago I would have been extremely squeamish about anything like this, but of course that was before we had our turn at a once-in-a-century plague. I was vaccinated for smallpox as a child. I have that round scar on my arm as proof, although I was too young to remember getting it. I think about all the diseases that killed millions and millions throughout history, and how blessed we are to have these vaccines now.

 

[Kaley Smith]

BBM; Good! Sorry you suffered with all those bad symptoms.

There's some evidence that if you have a strong reaction to the first vaccine, you might have had Covid in the past, even asymptomatic Covid you weren't aware you had, so your body was already trained to attack.

Why vaccine side effects might be more common in people who've already had COVID-19.

 

[anneg]

There's some evidence that if you have a strong reaction to the first vaccine, you might have had Covid in the past, even asymptomatic Covid you weren't aware you had, so your body was already trained to attack.

Why vaccine side effects might be more common in people who've already had COVID-19.

Good article, thanks!

 

[Seattle1]

I can't remember which late night show did a "parody" interview on this subject. The woman was pointing out that she smoked, she took birth control, which has a 1/1,000 chances of blood clots, she did drugs (who knows what was in them), that she ate hot dogs (who knows what was in them) etc etc etc.

I saw a tweet yesterday (from a sports humorist) that listed about dozen things more deadly than the J & J vaccine and heard it being repeated on late night but the only thing I remember that made his list is the Peloton treadmill.

Not discounting a serious issue (I had the J & J) but I'm still glad that others are talking about it.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Most likely I didn't have it.
There were a total of 10 people who had it in our small town and area, last was in April last year.
And some of those were on cruise ships and didn't make it back here. We had no one die from it here.
I don't know anyone who has had it, or anyone who has died from it. But then I haven't travelled for ages, long before the virus started.

I think we've had less than 1000 people who died from the virus here in all of Australia. So far.

Hope the world is on the mend and that light in the tunnel gets brighter.

There's some evidence that if you have a strong reaction to the first vaccine, you might have had Covid in the past, even asymptomatic Covid you weren't aware you had, so your body was already trained to attack.

 

[Coppertop15]

Received second shot today. Head has started feeling whirly, and throat is starting to burn.
Still better than precious daddies dying.
Still better than Covid.
Still better than long Covid.
I feel yucky though.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

A week tomorrow since I had the first AstraZeneca shot and I'm still feeling a bit wonky.
Nowhere near as bad as I was and nowhere near as potentially bad as if I got Covid.

But I'm still continuing to take all precautions, keep up the handwashing and taking my sanitised wipes with me when I go out.
Try to keep a distance.
Some people don't make it easy and you do the backing away dance, and they step forward into your space.

Most likely I didn't have it.