Covid Vaccination?

[Munchkin]

I received my first Moderna shot on 1/27/21 and my second one on 2/26/21. I’m under 65 but qualified as a “healthcare” worker because I’m my 86 year old father’s sole home caretaker, and he has qualifying neurological issues (i.e. dementia, Parkinson’s, strokes, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus). He also received his 2nd dose 10 days ago and I took him to Mass yesterday for the first time in a year! He also saw his older brother (91) in the backyard, who I helped secure vaccine appointments for.

I experienced “COVID Arm” 9+ days after my first shot and it lasted for 2 weeks. After my 2nd dose, even more severe redness, swelling, and itchiness in the injected arm (right arm this time), plus facial swelling and a rash on my chin. The face issues subsided within 3 days, but I still have a swollen arm that itches and is red. Thankfully, I did not experience flu-like symptoms, fatigue, muscle aches/pains, headache, or fever with either dose.

I hope your arm gets better! Glad you got the vaccine too!

 

[southernlady]

My second Moderna shot is now scheduled for Sat at 12:30. Just got called.

 

[southernlady]

I’m planning on the worst reaction from shot #2 but hoping for the best.

 

[JackieOnLine]

I’m planning on the worst reaction from shot #2 but hoping for the best.

the best plan!

 

[aaa]

Got my first Pfizer jab yesterday. The entire operation is being run by the National Guard. Very efficient. Have an arm ache today and a stiff neck and headache last night but thankfully that's gone. Taking no meds. for any of it. I'd rather err on the side of caution.

 

[JackieOnLine]

congratulations!

 

[southernlady]

Shot number 2 is done. Too early for any side effects.

 

[southernlady]

Side effects: sore arm, headache, flushed, fatigue. Not terrible, in other words, so far.

 

[JackieOnLine]

hope it doesn't last long - most people I heard who felt bad it was a 12 -24 hour deal max.



meanwhile: you're making antibodies!!!

 

[southernlady]

Hubby got called today as a fill in! He’s getting the Pfizer one.

in the meantime there is one other side effect on mine, my blood sugars went up. Remember the shot makes your body think it’s ill and illness can cause higher blood sugars.

 

[JackieOnLine]

I'm glad you are both going to be faxed. hope the blood sugars stabilize soon.

 

[Marquis Mark]

Got the J&J last week. One and done. No reaction.

 

[JackieOnLine]

ideal!

 

[Munchkin]

2nd shot done! 2+ hours in line even with an appointment. But finished at last!

 

[k9ophile]

I have an appointment tomorrow to get the first one.