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02-10-2021 12:20 PM
@KingstonsMom A friend of mine had her 2nd dose yesterday also. She said she has on about 20 layers of clothing and is under an electric blanket....can't get warm. She has chills and her whole body aches.
There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why some people are having side effects and some aren't. I'm wondering if it has something to do with Rx drugs some may take. I don't take anything.....just an OTC multi-vitamin and OTC Magnesium each day. Maybe that makes a difference???? I don't know.
They did tell us not to take any pain relivers prior to getting the vaccine unless you have a medical condition, and wait at least 4 hours after the vaccine to take anything for pain.
I did psche myself up for not getting sick.....I told myself I didn't have time to get sick. Maybe that helps too, again who knows?
02-10-2021 12:28 PM
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:Good for you!! Just remember to keep social distance, wear a mask, wash hands frequently. Stay safe!
Absolutely!
All of the experts are saying not to become complacent after receiving the vaccine, all current protocols should still be followed.
Thank you for this reminder!
Welll, one of my fears!! is that people will think--"well, I got the vaccine, now I'm immune and don't have to worry" NO!!! IMO, the best the vaccine will do is lessen the symptons if a person does get it. BTW, we're in our 70s and in no hurry to get the vaccine. I am very good at "social distancing"!!!
02-10-2021 12:32 PM
I don't know how accurate this is, but my daughter was hearing from some that had the moderna vaccine that there weren't as many side effects as the pfizer, but also that the pfizer was a little higher percentage in protection. I guess that makes sense
because the body is ramping up more of a defense or something.
But still even if side effects are more
they only last about 24 hours so that is really good!
And then there is the variants so who knows-we'll just keep thinking positive!
02-10-2021 12:34 PM
Personally, I think the biggest factor is each person's immune system and how strong/weak it is.
02-10-2021 12:52 PM
@Travone wrote:@KingstonsMom A friend of mine had her 2nd dose yesterday also. She said she has on about 20 layers of clothing and is under an electric blanket....can't get warm. She has chills and her whole body aches.
There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why some people are having side effects and some aren't. I'm wondering if it has something to do with Rx drugs some may take. I don't take anything.....just an OTC multi-vitamin and OTC Magnesium each day. Maybe that makes a difference???? I don't know.
They did tell us not to take any pain relivers prior to getting the vaccine unless you have a medical condition, and wait at least 4 hours after the vaccine to take anything for pain.
I did psche myself up for not getting sick.....I told myself I didn't have time to get sick. Maybe that helps too, again who knows?
Thanks for the info. I agree, it seems to vary by person. I have Always had a slight to moderate response to vaccines. With the first (Moderna) I had a 3 day sore-ish arm, headache, bit of a funny feeling tummy for 24 hours. NBD.
Hoping the second won’t be much worse!
Grateful!
.
02-10-2021 01:03 PM
I had my first Pfizer vaccine on Monday. It is now Wednesday and the only side effect was some soreness in my arm, most pronounced on Monday night. My arm was slightly sore yesterday and is just fine today. I am so grateful that my sister- in- law found a link to a site where I could schedule my appointment. I am 71 and it is hard to get an appointment in California.
02-10-2021 01:07 PM - edited 02-10-2021 01:08 PM
My 86 yr old mom,is not in good health at all,she only has a sore arm, today ,the 1st shot she had stomach problems.Pfizer vaciine she got.
02-10-2021 01:10 PM
@Travone wrote:I'm almost afraid of posting this because I don't want to jinx myself, but after I posted about my first dose, other posters asked for an update after the 2nd dose.
It has now been 25 hours since I have my 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine. I am very happy to say that except for a little soreness in the arm, I have had ZERO side effects. I know people who had the chills and a a sligth fever but I have had nothing. I am so grateful....both for being able to get the vaccine and for not haveing the side effects.
I have been told by those who did have side effects that they don't last beyond a day.....a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Wow, that's encouraging. I hope that I'll be as fortunate when we get our Moderna second doses. Thanks for letting us know how it went.
02-10-2021 03:40 PM
@kaydee50 wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:Good for you!! Just remember to keep social distance, wear a mask, wash hands frequently. Stay safe!
Absolutely!
All of the experts are saying not to become complacent after receiving the vaccine, all current protocols should still be followed.
Thank you for this reminder!
Welll, one of my fears!! is that people will think--"well, I got the vaccine, now I'm immune and don't have to worry" NO!!! IMO, the best the vaccine will do is lessen the symptons if a person does get it. BTW, we're in our 70s and in no hurry to get the vaccine. I am very good at "social distancing"!!!
@kaydee50 I agree with you. And I'm in my 70's too. I just learned the other day that this vaccine does not prevent you from getting the virus like a measles shot. It just lessens the severity of it if you do contract it. So, that tells me we are all going to have to continue what we're doing now whether we get the vaccine or not. I'm in no hurry to get it, if ever.
02-10-2021 03:50 PM
@walkingal I look at getting the covid vaccine just as I look at getting a flu shot. I am healthy but do I want to get very sick when I don't have to? Too many healthy people have ended up on a respirator or dead due to Covid. By getting my vaccine, I will be reducing the likelihood of dying. I will also be helping my country by increasing herd immunity so we can get back to doing what we love/want to do.
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