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Thanks. The one for AZ only shows a timeline for AZ as the second shot, unfortunately. No guidance on how to secure a mRNA vaccine as the second dose.Not sure if you've seen this. I had been searching for a while, and finally found this yesterday:
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They also have a timeline for AZ
Ya, it seems like everything relating to the AZ vaccine is a mess here right now. I'm sorry you're having to deal with that.Thanks. The one for AZ only shows a timeline for AZ as the second shot, unfortunately. No guidance on how to secure a mRNA vaccine as the second dose.
I understand because I feel the same way. Our whole family has the first dose but I am having second thoughts on getting the second dose.Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh.
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!
Same for my husband and I.I'm in BC, and both my husband and I got AZ 6 weeks ago. From what I understand from today's update, they will contact you starting at 8 weeks, and you will have a choice if you want AZ again or P or M. AZ will be through pharmacies again, and P or M will be through the community-based clinics. My husband and I agree we'll take whichever gets offered first.
I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.I got AZ too and am anxiously waiting to hear what they say...I will be annoyed if my friends who got Pfizer get their 2nd doses before DH and I who got AZ weeks earlier...will you mix and match? My DD17 decided to get hers (we left it to her) but obviously our 4 year old can't...the question is...will we be allowed right!
My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.While most of our friend circle got AZ as well, I have a couple friends who got Pfizer and I will be very annoyed if they get their second shots before we do, not gonna lie My husband is like JUST GIVE ME WHATEVER SHOT YOU WANT. lol So yes, I think we will both mix and math. DD 12 got her first Pfizer on Saturday, she was SO happy to get it, she would have gotten it months ago if she could! But like your youngest, we still have one under 12 (she turns 11 this November).
Would you mind sharing any doubts you have about the second dose? I am not judging at all, of course you have to feel comfortable with whatever you choose to put into your body. Have you had a chance to discuss your concerns with your primary health care provider? I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.I understand because I feel the same way. Our whole family has the first dose but I am having second thoughts on getting the second dose.
I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.
Wait. What's the Delta variant?!
I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.
My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.
The Delta is the India variant. I thought it was ANOTHER one.
All the more reason for vaccination!I read there is another potential variant but it‘s only currently in Vietnam and it’s a hybrid of both the UK and India variants. It’s apparently the cause of their sudden rise in cases.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/asia/vietnam-coronavirus-variant-intl-hnk/index.html
I am so sorry to worry you. It is the new name for the Indian variant.Wait. What's the Delta variant?!
You are very welcome!Thank you for sharing your/your sister's thoughts, I appreciate it.
I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.
FWIW the doctors in my family are all very encouraged by the research on mixing AZ with Pfizer and recommending I get whatever I can get as soon as I can get it, specifically due to the Delta variant. These people love me , they would not recommend something lightly or if they felt it was unsafe. Of course they are only operating with as much knowledge as is currently known but it’s good enough for me.I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.
My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.
Would you mind sharing any doubts you have about the second dose? I am not judging at all, of course you have to feel comfortable with whatever you choose to put into your body. Have you had a chance to discuss your concerns with your primary health care provider? I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.