Have you gotten a COVID vaccine?

[dreamin_disney]

That's pretty much how he put it.....he said even his fingers and toes hurt and he (out of the two bros) really is never sick with anything.

I’m on waiting list for modern. What do they recommend for body aches?

 

[JimMIA]

I’m on waiting list for modern. What do they recommend for body aches?

Tylenol

 

[JimMIA]

DD #2 and SIL got their vaccinations (Pfizer) with the teacher preference. He got his yesterday, hers was today, both at CVS and both were very smooth and efficient.

 

[easyas123]

Just heard from youngest son, he's in Army. Got his second shot at noon yesterday (Moderna), around 10 hours later he was hit with headache, fever and body aches. He's been taking Tylenol. He's hoping since its been about 24 hours its almost done, but so far at 8PM he is about 33 hour post second shot. says he feels "like ****".

 

[kanerf]

Got my first today. Had to drive to a town 40 miles away, but worth it. Have an appointment for the second shot in the same location. I have had zero side effects. Does not hurt.

 

[Dano the Pirate]

No, not planning to either. How do you measure the success of a vaccine against a disease with a 96% survival rate? the M and P vaccines are 94/96% effective and J&J is 72%.

 

[bcla]

No, not planning to either. How do you measure the success of a vaccine against a disease with a 96% survival rate? the M and P vaccines are 94/96% effective and J&J is 72%.

Depends on what you mean by "survival rate". Look up what "long hauler" is. Consistent symptoms for months even after testing negative and clearly having no active virus in the body. Also those with permanent loss of lung capacity. Certainly for someone older, these vaccines appear to severely keep people from dying and reducing the severity. Nobody who took the J&J vaccine has died from COVID-19. That's pretty impressive - especially given the death rate for older adults who come down with it.

 

[EACarlson]

I drove 525 miles round trip to get my first does of Moderna. No appointment for the second, the tribe isn't making them. Will have to wait until they call me.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Got my first Pfizer shot today at a special clinic for educators. Feeling fine so far. My arm only hurts if I press on it, so I'll try not to do that!

 

[cvjw]

Got our first shot yesterday. As a caregiver for DH’s 88 year old father. In metro Atlanta. Pfizer. Just a sore arm, no other side effects. 2nd shot in 3 weeks.

 

[JimMIA]

Depends on what you mean by "survival rate". Look up what "long hauler" is. Consistent symptoms for months even after testing negative and clearly having no active virus in the body. Also those with permanent loss of lung capacity. Certainly for someone older, these vaccines appear to severely keep people from dying and reducing the severity. Nobody who took the J&J vaccine has died from COVID-19. That's pretty impressive - especially given the death rate for older adults who come down with it.

And strokes, and aneurisms as reported here on the DIS by healthcare professionals.

 

[Dan Murphy]

What do they recommend for body aches?

Tylenol

Yes, Tylenol. They suggest to not take it preemptively before your shot and then only after your shot if you have headache or other aches you are having a hard time dealing with. And even then, 4-6 after your shot. They want the shot properties to get working in your system without medicine that is tamping down the effects.

 

[belle032]

I have an appointment for J&J on Monday. Has anyone received this yet? Curious as to possible immediate side effects.

 

[kanerf]

No, not planning to either. How do you measure the success of a vaccine against a disease with a 96% survival rate? the M and P vaccines are 94/96% effective and J&J is 72%.

Because if you have co-morbidities the virus can kill you.

 

[Southernmiss]

The potential long-hauler symptoms are what concern me most about Covid.

Our family has had enough long standing symptoms with autoimmune issues. I certainly didn't want to add to those or stir those up.

I've finally gotten to a place with my autoimmune disease that's well managed and don't want to screw it up.

 

[Jennasis]

I was quite enthused that at least the vaccine considers me "young"! (since apparently, the current theory is that younger people tend to experience worse side effects).

 

[TLSnell1981]

I was quite enthused that at least the vaccine considers me "young"! (since apparently, the current theory is that younger people tend to experience worse side effects).

Didn't know whether to like your comment or give you a sad face. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Castlequeen5]

I just got my second Pfizer shot at my school last week. My arm was a little sore both times for the first day or two, but that was the only symptom. I had heard the second shot was rough, but I didn’t notice any difference. Regardless, I’m headed to Disney in 2 weeks and can’t wait!!!

 

[JimMIA]

Because if you have co-morbidities the virus can kill you.

And even if you don't have comorbidities, it can kill you.

 

[TLSnell1981]

And even if you don't have comorbidities, it can kill you.

94% of deaths can be attributed to those with comorbidities. 75% of hospitalizations are for those over 50.