Help with Covid Vaccine, have you had yours??

[rwsmith]

I definitely had a sore arm...

Like others said, it bothered me trying to sleep on it. And I did feel crummy a few days.

Actually I've had some gastric problems lately that keep me fatigued all the time and it's flared up some in the last week, so that is probably what's bugging me. I feel ok right now. But it can hit any time. Of course I'm suspicious of the dreaded unknown vaccine.

 

[mckenney99]

Got the Johnson & Johnson single shot on Wednesday the 10th. No injection site pain and no side effects that I can tell. Pulled 8 yds of concrete this morning, now that is already making me stiff and sore.

 

[Jeff423]

I've had both the Pfizer shots without any adverse reaction.

This goes for me too.

 

[docjonson]

After I got both my shots(Phizer) I started getting questionnaires about whether I was having any reactions to the shots. It's been a month and I am still getting questioned. Don't know if it is the medical facility doing it or whether the Mfg.

 

[Jim1392]

We had our second Phizer shot one week ago. My wife had no side effects and I just has a sore arm for a couple of days.

 

[SMSgt]

Don't need luck, the science is on my side. Unless you fit into a specialized category, the virus has a 99.7% survival rate.

That's fine and dandy if you're retired--like me--and don't have to work for a living. It is not about "survival rate." You don't get to choose how your body reacts to Covid.

I had Covid in Dec.-Jan. and, obviously, am in that 97% survival category. However, it is doubtful I would have been able to work for the 2-3 weeks it had me in its grasp. Can you get by without working for 2-3 weeks? Many cannot. Survivable, yes. Walk in the park, not at all. Have to work to feed the family--one might be in serious trouble. Everyone who has it reacts differently. My wife felt run down for a day and no more.

As for the vaccine, I got the Moderna vaccine right after I recovered. First shot, sore arm for about 4 days, chills the first night for about 30 minutes and done. Second shot, slightly more sore arm but only for a day or so, chills again that quickly passed, muscle aches overnight, feeling really run down the second day. A-okay by morning of day three. It was recommended I wait 90 days after recovering because the antibodies from having it would make the shot reactions worse. I did not, getting the shots at the earliest opportunity. If it did increase the aftereffects, it was not severe.

Opinion? The shot is nothing compared to having Covid. So I say unless you have a medical reason not to receive the vaccine, get it. It is proven to help prevent catching it or reduce the effects if one does. The odds of an extreme reaction are so tiny as to be nearly non-existent.

The internet has filled people's heads with all kinds of voodoo information. The vaccines work. They are not a cure all--no vaccine is--but they help prevent catching the virus and/or reduce its effects if one does. This virus and the efforts to combat it are both an evolving and ongoing issue. It's a medical issue in progress. Hell, they've been trying to solve cancer for many, many years and haven't. But--they've made progress. The Covid vaccine are just another step in a medical problem that may or may not ever be resolved.

 

[fiasconva]

Wife got her 2nd Pfizer last week and was really tired the next day but that was about it. I got my 1st Pfizer yesterday and the only side effect so far is a sore arm.

 

[arjay]

I reacted to the first injection of the Pfizer vaccine after 12 hours or so. Had a fever and flu symptoms for 18 hrs and a sore arm for several days,but that was it. I'll get the second shot on the 24th

 

[Old cop]

I've had both shots and aside from a sore arm after #2, no problems.

 

[windypoint]

No problem with Pfizer #1 shot. #2 was a twelve hour delay to flu like symptoms. Stayed in bed the next day. Dr. said I have a good immune system. Apparently shot one was very effective and my body rebelled at shot two. The Dr. did tell me the shots are identical as I asked if #2 was stronger. It is just an assurance that your body develops antibodies to the virus.

 

[Dave from Pa]

Had both shots, no problems.

 

[Martya]

Mrs. and I had 1st Moderna Feb 22. I wondered if they even poked me, no reaction, no hematoma, nothing. Wife had a sore arm and felt a little tired for three days.

 

[Ranger514]

Questioning the 99.7% survival rate, considering that "survival" with lasting compromised organ function isn't my goal in surviving. I'm turning 70 next month. Like many older folk with existing conditions, I have enough on my plate without adding the possible effects of chronic pulmonary, circulatory, or reduced brain function issues associated with Covid 19. I'm scheduled for my second Pfizer vaccination next week. The first left me with a sore shoulder, and fatigued within a couple of hours. I took a nap and woke up feeling fine. Sore shoulder lasted a couple of days.

 

[neorebel]

yes

I had my first one on Feb 8th and will get the second one on March the 16th. No problems at all. I highly suggest getting it.

 

[GypsmJim]

We know of 5 people (including me) that have had 1 or both maderna shots. We were all over 65 and/or had severe medical problems that put them in the #1 group.

A couple had a sore spot at the site, a couple had a only a slight discomfort and 1 didn't even realize he got the shot. The one with NO reaction is the person that's got the most allergies and severe health issues.

In response to some of the other (sometimes silly) comments:

- You can get covid twice. I know of a 30 something year old (a production line worker in a huge essential factory) that had it twice about 2 months apart.

- some medical professionals are REQUIRED to take the shot or lose their job. I think the ones that are refusing are doing it just to demonstrate their belief of losing freedom.

 

[SMSgt]

Questioning the 99.7% survival rate, considering that "survival" with lasting compromised organ function isn't my goal in surviving. I'm turning 70 next month. Like many older folk with existing conditions, I have enough on my plate without adding the possible effects of chronic pulmonary, circulatory, or reduced brain function issues associated with Covid 19. I'm scheduled for my second Pfizer vaccination next week. The first left me with a sore shoulder, and fatigued within a couple of hours. I took a nap and woke up feeling fine. Sore shoulder lasted a couple of days.

Good points. I hope the vaccine serves you well.

I'm 69. I tested positive on Jan. 4 after first feeling ill on Dec. 26. As of today I still wear down quickly and my mind gets foggy if I get too many inputs. Decision making, which was once a snap, is now a chore. Like I stated earlier, it's not a matter of "surviving," it's more a matter of functioning. I got the vaccine, I don't worry about contacting Covid anymore. My life is pretty much back to normal--the old normal, not the new covid normal.

Some have no Covid symptoms, some die. The vaccine makes one feel crappy for a day or two. Pick your poison...

 

[pawngal]

How about just keeping this thread about those that have or are getting the vaccines? And their reactions to it. Was that not the original intent?

You can argue freedom all day long and all the associated naysayers. Start your own thread.

 

[FlyFish]

Moderna here. Sore arm for a couple days after the first shot. Sore arm plus a day of feeling punky after the second. Well worth it, IMHO.

 

[Walter Rego]

I had the first does of the Pfizer vaccine a little over 2 weeks ago. It was on a Friday afternoon. The next day my arm was a bit stiff, but that was it. By Sunday I had forgotten all about it.

But on Tuesday, I felt very fatigued and with a mild headache and ended up sleeping much of the day. That night I had a short bout of the chills and also felt a bit feverish, sweaty and tossing and turning while trying to sleep. The next day I felt fine again.

I'm scheduled for the next shot this coming Friday. Hopefully if I have another reaction it will be milder, or at least I know what to expect. I'm 65, in excellent health with no underlying conditions. I didn't want to be one of the first human guinea pigs but I figured that enough people have had the vaccine that if there were massive negative side effects I would have heard about it by now.

I read the study that Onomea posted. And I wouldn't want to be a member of the club or demographics of the people who are refusing it. Any further comment on my part will incur the wrath of our moderator.

 

[hsguy]

How about just keeping this thread about those that have or are getting the vaccines? And their reactions to it. Was that not the original intent?

You can argue freedom all day long and all the associated naysayers. Start your own thread.

Excellent suggestion! Lets keep this thread about the first hand accounts of people who have actually taken the vaccine rather than the many posts deleted about why you won't take it.

 

[JohnRippert]

Getting my first Moderna shot tomorrow. Signed up Friday to get in line and was amazed at getting a email Sunday to get online and set a appointment up. Mom has already had hers as has our next door neighbor. Was fairly worried up until Mom got hers done. She is 80, has leukemia and had quad bypass surgery several years ago. Mom had no side effects other than maybe sleeping a bit more afterwards. We will see how mine goes.

ETA: Despite being told by my email that I was getting the Moderna it turned out to be the Pfizer. Not a problem either way. Will either update this post in a few days or post again with any side effects.

 

[TennTony]

I got my first Moderna shot 3/10. No problems at all. Second shot scheduled for 4/7.

 

[snuffy51]

Wife and I got our first Pfizer shot March 10th. She said her arm was sore for a while, but wasn't bad. I didn't have anything bother me other than a little sting when they gave me my shot. We have appointments on March 30 for the second shot. Guess my only problem with it was I didn't get a sucker for being good.

 

[Salty RI]

I got it my first shot yesterday, had a little soreness in my arm not long after getting the shot, that lasted about 2 hours.

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[lkabug]

I had 1st shot of Pfizer on the 13th at noon. Two hours later a mild headache, 12 hours later arm was sore. Soreness is now (Monday AM) mostly gone with no headache. Looking forward to getting the second shot April 3rd. Looking forward to normal activities.

 

[Steve K]

I had my second Moderna shot on Saturday. On Sunday I felt feverish, achy, chills, and fatigue. Today, Monday, all seems well with a little fatigue. Well worth the slight discomfort.

 

[dockmurgw]

I'm particularly interested in experience others have had with the J&J shot, that's the one I want when my time comes up, so thanks to those that report their experience with it. My wife and daughter both became eligible due to work, and both received the Moderna, and both had identical reactions...slight fever after the second shot that only lasted the first night. I will be eligible after folks with existing conditions are done, I hope by that time I'm offered a choice of vaccine.

 

[Wyo]

I've had both shots of Pfizer. 2nd one was 2 weeks ago. Some say you can expect more side effects with the 2nd shot but I had no issues whatever with either one. Piece o' cake!

 

[wheelgun28]

I'm particularly interested in experience others have had with the J&J shot, that's the one I want when my time comes up, so thanks to those that report their experience with it. My wife and daughter both became eligible due to work, and both received the Moderna, and both had identical reactions...slight fever after the second shot that only lasted the first night. I will be eligible after folks with existing conditions are done, I hope by that time I'm offered a choice of vaccine.

My wife and I both have gotten the J&J, we both have some mild symptoms. We both have low fevers, fatigue, tiredness, soreness in the injection arm, some mild aches and pains, I have some nausea. None of it is a major concern and we're just whining a bit and hoping it is gone in a day or two.

 

[Goldstar225]

I received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on the 11th of March. Some soreness at the injection site but no more than usual from a needle stick. I had no other reaction. I'm scheduled for the second shot on April 1st.