Let's talk vaccines!
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I didn’t get any symptoms until 15 hours after my second dose. I had chills, fever, arm pain, and a slight headache. The Tylenol helped a lot the first time. I took more eight hours later but it didn’t do much. My temperature was still ranging from 101-102. So I took another one about an hour later. When I went to bed, I was at 99. I slept for ten hours and my temperature this morning was 99.9. I took more and now I feel fine but a slight headache. My temperature was at 97.8 last time I checked. No chills today.
Firesquids
⛧Roxie of Avalar⛧
I got my first shot, getting my second on the 20th.
Some arm pain and muscle soreness, but not much else in terms of symptoms
Some arm pain and muscle soreness, but not much else in terms of symptoms
Bluelady
To hope without assurance
Might as well post my symptoms for the second Pfizer shot as well. Unlike my first shot, my left arm didn't immediately feel like it was going to explode. It hurts much less this time. By midnight, I had 3 layers of blankets on top of me. Soon afterwards I had to get up because I was starting to feel nauseous and had heartburn. Once I took off my blankets, I immediately started to shiver and had to quickly wrap 2 layers of blanket around me in order to walk.
This morning I woke up sweating, so I suppose that at some point during the night my body readjusted its temperature again. Now I just feel sleepy and my bones keep hurting.
This morning I woke up sweating, so I suppose that at some point during the night my body readjusted its temperature again. Now I just feel sleepy and my bones keep hurting.
Halloqueen
Senior Member
Following up to report my side effects.
Probably about 12 hours after my second Moderna dose, I started getting chills and random aches and pains. As time went on, it progressed to alternating between the chills and fever, a headache, a stuffy nose sensation, and really low energy. It was a bother to have to get up to keep myself hydrated. Also, as with my first dose, I've had injection site pain as well.
I've been dealing with that most of today. Earlier my headache was so bad that, between that and the injection site pain, I described it to friends like a horse biting me and then kicking me in the head.
Thankfully it's mostly dissipated. Still some lingering discomfort but hopefully it'll be all good tomorrow.
I'm finally set to receive my first dose - don't have a date yet but I was able to sign up for it because of my circumstances. My Mum, Dad and oldest brother have now had it and had mixed responses. Maw and Paw didn't have many side effects except some nausea here and there, my brother just had his and is reporting some light-headedness and a general feeling of being under-the-weather.
When my Mum had her first dose she said she felt nothing, the nurse did such a good job of administering it - the second one wasn't as good apparently, but not bad per se. I'm hoping my first experience with the jab will be similar to my Mums. I'm not too phased by needles but I'll always prefer no pain over some pain, of course lol.
When my Mum had her first dose she said she felt nothing, the nurse did such a good job of administering it - the second one wasn't as good apparently, but not bad per se. I'm hoping my first experience with the jab will be similar to my Mums. I'm not too phased by needles but I'll always prefer no pain over some pain, of course lol.
I'm waiting for a phone call/letter/carrier pigeon idk to let me know when I'll be receiving my second dose of AZ - it's due later this month. I can't wait. The only other member of my family who's had both doses said the side effects were less for her the second time around, but we'll see.
I've been basically trying to self-isolate as much as possible since the pandemic began, so completing my vaccine course and having that extra protection is going to be awesome
I've been basically trying to self-isolate as much as possible since the pandemic began, so completing my vaccine course and having that extra protection is going to be awesome
Disneyfangirl23
🦁 Lion King fangirl 🦁
I found out I’m getting my second vaccine on Monday ^^ Yay!
night one update post-2nd moderna vaccine!just got home from my second shot
my arm has hurt much less than the first dose, which i thought was a bit unusual. the injection site actually hurts now rather than my entire arm. around 12 hours after i got the 2nd dose, my lymph nodes in my neck started to swell and i got a pretty rough headache. i woke again at 5am with a slight fever. it's a couple of hours later and my headache is coming back, the injection site is pretty sore, i still have a bit of a fever (afraid it might get a bit worse in the coming hours), swollen lymph nodes (this one is pretty rough. i can hardly move my neck because it's so tender), and i'm very lethargic.
i'm getting a bit of random pains throughout my body, but honestly despite all of this i am so glad i've received both doses (so far).
I'm fully vaccinated as of this afternoon. I'm crossing my fingers that I don't feel awful in a few hours, but I'll definitely update if I experience any side effects (Pfizer).
I'm all set with a sick base just in case! Advil, applesauce, steamed rice, Sprite, and lots of blankets. I probably went a little overboard but hey, I like to be prepared.
I'm all set with a sick base just in case! Advil, applesauce, steamed rice, Sprite, and lots of blankets. I probably went a little overboard but hey, I like to be prepared.
Neb
Cosmog Enthusiast
I got my second shot of the moderna vaccine several hours ago! My left arm is hurting even worse than the first shot, but it’s nice to know everyone in my family has been vaccinated now.
Update: The second shot has given me a terrible migraine. It’s hard to even focus on anything right now.
Update: The second shot has given me a terrible migraine. It’s hard to even focus on anything right now.
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Snap Crackle Pop
Senior Member
I am now fully vaccinated!
I got really bad bodyaches about 12 hours after I got the vaccine, and I had severe nausea that lasted all throughout the second day.. which was not enjoyable at all. I had a minor headache on and off throughout that time too. Luckily I didn't get a fever, which I was expecting to happen since I was not feeling too great. It eventually went away and I'm just glad to be vaccinated.
I got really bad bodyaches about 12 hours after I got the vaccine, and I had severe nausea that lasted all throughout the second day.. which was not enjoyable at all. I had a minor headache on and off throughout that time too. Luckily I didn't get a fever, which I was expecting to happen since I was not feeling too great. It eventually went away and I'm just glad to be vaccinated.
Was glad I got it a bit earlier due to being a teacher
Mostly just made me sleepy for side effects, like very sleepy, and I think I did sweat a lot at night so may be a fever.
Regardless worth it to help stop the spread and keep those near me safer.
Mostly just made me sleepy for side effects, like very sleepy, and I think I did sweat a lot at night so may be a fever.
Regardless worth it to help stop the spread and keep those near me safer.
nightglow
Little can stop the sun and moon from thier dance.
I understand your mistrust. Especially when looking back on history in some countries. But truth is, it is not greater of a "chance" than medications people take, water, food, air people consume. Everyone just has to make their own decisions.
sleepydreepy
legendary egg
Not sure if I ever updated this, but my second vaccine for Pfizer went great! Besides feeling a little bit tired I had no side effects
I'm still waiting to be invited for mine. My fiancé has asthma and still hasn't been called for his. We moved house in December and the dr surgery we registered at hasn't even confirmed our registration yet so I have no clue what's going on
TheWildShadow55
Professional Phone Hoarder
I got my first dose of the pfizer shot last week, I admit I was nervous at first because I haven't gotten a shot like that in quite a while and I normally HATE shots, but I decided to go since this is a pandemic we're talking about, and it was a way to get over my fear of shots and I gotta say, it went wonderful! I've literally been pinched harder than what it felt like, and I was on the local news because of how I got my shot (my school district partnered with a local grocery store chain to administer the shots), so that was quite exciting. I haven't looked at older posts so idk if this has been mentioned already, but studies are so far showing that the vaccines do in fact prevent spread which is awesome, but considering that COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease and can infect other species, it will likely never go away, at least not in the likes of, say, smallpox.
brysonkunz
:))
I got my first dose yesterday. I was so exited to get it, although I have a slight fear of needles, and I got a little scared. I will be fully vaccinated in three weeks!!
