Have you gotten a COVID vaccine?

[Breezy_Carol]

Is drinking Gatorade recommende? I hadn’t heard that.

DH was told and I also was told to stay hydrated after the vaccine to lessen side effects. It helped him and DD so I am giving it a try.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hey - not fair, Dan. There was no warning to have a box of tissues handy.

Ha!! I could have used a few this afternoon, watching it in real time.

 

[e_yerger]

You and I are vaccine twins. I got my second Moderna at 11 this morning. So far just a sore arm. I have been drinking Gatorade like crazy.

thanks for the reminder!! Chugging the rest of my water bottle now!

 

[73 Ranchero]

For those who received or are scheduled to receive the J&J vaccine at CVS, what state are you in?

MA

 

[christophfam]

For those who received or are scheduled to receive the J&J vaccine at CVS, what state are you in?

SC

 

[SueInBoston]

I took my 74 year old aunt to Mass General vaccination appt this morning. I've been trying to get appt for her through the state's online system with no success. Then last week, she got an invitation (no companion) from Mass General as she is a patient (Cancer free for 15 years). Very impressive and organize setup, we were in and out in 45 minutes with free garage parking. She got the Johnson & Johnson.

 

[ArielRae]

I got my shot (Pfizer) on Monday and today (Thursday) I woke up with my arm twitching/spasm where I got my shot. It has been doing it on and off for the last 7hrs since I woke up. No pain but it is really getting annoying with the involuntary muscle movements. Haven’t had any other side effects other then the spams and some arm pain which passed 24hrs after the shot.

 

[anjuan]

I received my first Moderna vaccine at Walgreens in IL on Monday. The next day I woke up with a sore arm and latter on Tuesday I felt a little off but I felt completely back to normal on Wednesday.

 

[LadyBeBop]

I got my first Moderna last Monday at a Walgreens about an hour away. Felt great. For about four hours. Then, I started feeling very groggy, very out-of-sorts. Was down the rest of Monday and most of Tuesday. Felt fine on Wednesday.

I'm a little nervous about my second shot in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm going by myself. I don't know what would happen if I feel sick while on the way home. I'm going by myself. Everyone else I know has plans.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I'm a little nervous about my second shot in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm going by myself. I don't know what would happen if I feel sick while on the way home.

You'll do just fine. Don't overthink it. I presume you be going to the same Walgreens, an hour away. I doubt very much if you would feel sick in an hour. If you did, just pull over in a gas station, restaurant or similar parking lot. If you want, bring a plastic bag, or similar, just in case. But I really do think you will do fine on the way home.

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[ENJDisneyFan]

I received the J&J vaccine about 5 hours ago! Feeling a little tired, but that’s probably just from volunteering at the vaccine clinic all day. Such an amazing experience to see the seniors in my city getting their vaccines.

 

[Kitty 34]

I got my first Moderna last Monday at a Walgreens about an hour away. Felt great. For about four hours. Then, I started feeling very groggy, very out-of-sorts. Was down the rest of Monday and most of Tuesday. Felt fine on Wednesday.

I'm a little nervous about my second shot in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm going by myself. I don't know what would happen if I feel sick while on the way home. I'm going by myself. Everyone else I know has plans.

If you feel that unsure I would probably make plans , also.

 

[jo-jo]

So for those still waiting to hear from the state of PA, here's some hope.

I signed up on Jan 16. Was getting emails saying there are 100,000 ahead of you. Two weeks ago they were up to Jan 13 sign ups, two days ago Jan 14 th signups. Today I got an email, I could get a shot tomorrow at a place about 1 mile away. I won't need it, since my DD stayed up a few nights running and found us the shots that we got last week.

I think so many people are finding shots on their own, the state list probably only has 1/2 the people listed that still need the shot.

 

[monarchsfan16]

My husband had his second dose of Pfizer on Tuesday. No side effects, just a very sore arm for about 24 hours. We are now a fully vaccinated household.

 

[tinkerhon]

My mom (83) just received her first dose (Pfizer) at Walgreens (NYC) --- she feels fine so far--- just a little pain near the vaccination spot--

 

[Kelandsam]

Update, feeling so much better. I did schedule for PTO for the two days after my second shot, just in case.

 

[trvlgirlmq]

Update: I have been checking all the pharmacy sites daily and this morning scored an appointment at Walmart for March 17. I can now cancel the health department for March 26. Nine days closer to a safety net.

 

[mom2rtk]

My parents are now 2 days post second Moderna vaccine, and the only side effect was my dad's slightly sore arm. Huge relief!

 

[Dan Murphy]

this morning scored an appointment at Walmart for March 17.

Celebrate with a green beer afterwards.

 

[Mulder3]

My husband got his first Pfizer dose last week. My 18 year old daughter (works at Disney Springs) and I got our first Pfizer doses this week. Now the only one not vaccinated is our 11 year old son. He will be 12 in June, so fingers are crossed that the 12-16 year old age group can be vaccinated before the upcoming school year. We purposely kept him home this entire year and he is participating in distance learning through our district to help keep the population low at the middle school. Loved having him home but also ready for him to go back in August.