Let's talk vaccines!

[Violet Witch]

I haven't had my first dose yet as the UK is vaccinating everyone by age bracket (old to young) so if everything stays on course I should be eligible to receive my first dose by June/July time. I honestly can't wait to get my vaccine as I strongly believe that it's the only way back to some semblance of normality that we're all so desperate to get back to. It's just a shame that there are still so many people who are against the vaccine even though it's been proven that it will help minimise the risk of catching COVID in the future.

 

[MrPicard]

No vaccine in sight for me. Germany basically butchered the whole thing and there's not enough vaccine to go around by any means. We have three risk groups that are priorities, and I'm at the bottom of the third. So far only the first group and parts of the second have been somewhat vaccinated. It's going to take a long time until it's my turn because, as I said, mistakes were made by the EU/Germany. But at least my grandmother has been vaccinated, so that's the good news.

 

[amemome]

My state hasn't opened vaccines for my age bracket yet but I promise you I will be the FIRST person in line once it's available.

I get bad body aches for a couple days after getting any shots, but it will really be worth it for that extra peace of mind. I love to eat and it would really make my life so miserable if I lost my sense of taste forever due to the side effects of covid...

 

[WaileaNoRei]

I haven't gotten it yet, and I want to, but I'm also scared at the same time. Needles make me nervous so I'm in no rush.

Both of my parents are vaccinated though!

if it makes you feel better I have a real needle phobia (can’t even watch them on tv) and my experience was still similar to @Pintuition . It was so fast and they must use the small gauge needle because I barely felt it. (I am fully vaccinated cause I work in essential/ emergency services)

as a fellow needle hater I would say when the time comes for you to get your shot - I find telling the person giving the shot helps - pretty much every time they will be nice and do their best to make you comfortable and also be able to compensate if you flinch or tense up. And I try to look at the needle not at all, even though part of my brain always thinks I should.

sorry if that is unsolicited advice, but just want to finally add that there is no shame in being nervous around needles. It’s really common and not a reflection of your strength/ toughness as a person!

 

[Sharksheep]

Still haven't gotten the first dose yet. They are still only vaccinating elders and essential workers in my city but since suburbs are allowing non residential to get vaccinated because they have a surplus for that area. Unfortunately we don't have a car right now so I'll have to wait until April or May.

 

[Holla]

I’m no where near close to getting one as it’s only just opened up to those aged 70+ where I live (before that it was 80+). Being 25 I’m pretty low priority when it comes the roll out of vaccines in my country.

I’m sure my age group will get it eventually but we will be one of the last to get it aside from teens/kids I’m guessing.

I didn’t vote on the poll since I don’t really fit into any of the categories as I’m a ways off from even having the option to get it in the first place.

 

[sleepydreepy]

Vaccines opened up in Texas for anyone 16/18+ so my family is signed up through my dad's work to get vaccinated (he works for a big company). We don't get a choice of which vaccine we get and will just be put down for the first available appointment. I'm hoping to get any besides the J&J one because they have a slightly higher accuracy rate, but honestly it doesn't really matter too much, I'm just really thankful that I'll hopefully be vaccinated soon.

 

[N e s s]

I’ve been fully vaccinated since February it’s a nice feeling

if you can get Pfizer or J&J instead of moderna I definitely recommend it, moderna is fine but it’s easily the worst of the 3 since it gives you a really bad migraine the day after

 

[EmmaFrost]

I live in Toronto, Canada. They are still focused on individuals 70+ here, plus a few other priority groups including healthcare workers and indigenous groups. My mom is getting her first dose on Sunday. I'm very thankful for that. My partner got his first dose last Sunday. He's in Massachusetts. It's interesting how every region has their own rollout strategy. I probably won't get vaccinated until the end of the summer but I'm fine with that. I'm not part of a high-risk group so I'm happy to patiently wait - I am privileged to work from home so I'm rarely ever exposed to people anyway. I feel really awful for people who are forced to work in situations where they're constantly exposed to people, let alone people who refused to wear masks.

I work for a politician in their community office and all I'm doing every day is fielding calls from selfish people who are demanding to know when they can get vaccinated. Like...wait your turn. We all have to. It's coming. That whole "we're all in this together" rhetoric failed, people are so self interested.

 

[Livia]

I didn't want to get vaccinated, but my mom talked me into it. I got my first dose a few days ago and I'm still having some side effects. The first day I had a slight fever and a sore arm and I was exhausted. The next day I had more energy and my fever was gone, but my arm and left side of my back was in a lot of pain. I couldn't move or even breathe without pain. Then yesterday and today I'm mostly better except I still have some back and arm pain. I'm really surprised that I didn't get a headache because I heard that was a common side effect and I get headaches from pretty much everything. I'm not looking forward to the second dose because I'll probably have an even worse reaction.

 

[xlisapisa]

My city is currently in phase 1b, front line essential workers and people age 65+. They’ll probably be on phase 1c by mid april, but I’m not part of either groups so I think it’ll be a while before it will be available to me. I didn’t vote in the poll, but once i’m eligible I will definitely go get vaccinated.

 

[JellyBeans]

if the online calculator I've looked at is anything to go by, I shouldn't be expecting my first dose until late april at the very earliest. i'm very excited to get it (as excited as one can be to get an injection i suppose) - i feel like getting it will be a proper sign things are moving up. both my parents have had their first dose and luckily didn't really have any reactions so i'm hoping it'll all be fine!

 

[MrPicklez]

I have mine scheduled for the 21st of April so I'm both nervous and excited.

 

[cornimer]

I haven't gotten it yet, I don't think it will be my turn until August or September. They're only vaccinating seniors & essential workers where I live right now.

 

[Midoriya]

Just got my first dose today! I’m getting my second next month.

 

[Jhine7]

Starting April 6th in NY I become eligible. Not sure when after that I'll be getting mine. Interested in what my work says first.

 

[secondarycolors]

Just got my first dose today! I’m getting my second next month.

Congrats, man! Got my first dose yesterday and getting my second dose next month, too.

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I have mine scheduled for the 21st of April so I'm both nervous and excited.

Congrats! If your experience is anything like mine, it'll be short and painless haha - so nothing to worry about!

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if the online calculator I've looked at is anything to go by, I shouldn't be expecting my first dose until late april at the very earliest. i'm very excited to get it (as excited as one can be to get an injection i suppose) - i feel like getting it will be a proper sign things are moving up. both my parents have had their first dose and luckily didn't really have any reactions so i'm hoping it'll all be fine!

"as excited as one can be to get an injection i suppose"

Glad to hear your parents have gotten first doses - my parents will soon be fully vaccinated, and I know what a relief it is to see loved ones finally get protected.

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Vaccines opened up in Texas for anyone 16/18+ so my family is signed up through my dad's work to get vaccinated (he works for a big company). We don't get a choice of which vaccine we get and will just be put down for the first available appointment. I'm hoping to get any besides the J&J one because they have a slightly higher accuracy rate, but honestly it doesn't really matter too much, I'm just really thankful that I'll hopefully be vaccinated soon.

Hey, fellow Texan! (DFW here.) Hope y'all get yours soon!

 

[Nunnafinga]

I got my first Covid vaccine(Pfizer) last week and will be getting my second in mid-April.All three vaccines are available in the greater Phoenix area and Maricopa County has a website that makes them relatively easy to find.My arm was sore for a couple of days afterwards but that was about it.

 

[jefflomacy]

I got the first dose of Pfizer last week, and I will be getting the second dose in the second-to-last week of April.

 

[TheRevienne]

I got my text for my vaccine near the beginning of March, and my dad was in the room with me and as soon as I told him he said 'get it, get it', so I phoned my GP and got it the day after. I got the Astra Zeneca one, and boy did I have some rough side effects, felt like I had a mild dose of flu. I had the jab on Tuesday, and that night I was frozen, I had a heater on, a hoodie, and a fleece dressing gown. I left my room for like 5 mins to use the bathroom, and my hands were blue and I was shivering like an eskimo who'd forgotten his thermals. Then I ended up getting too hot :'D The next few days my arm I got the jab in ached when I moved it, and I had my general cold symptoms, achy joints, feeling tired, and I'm usually a lot more sensitive to pain when I have cold, so I had that too.

I have to say though, if the vaccine is supposed to give your body a little taste of what it's like to have COVID, and that was it, no thank you ma'am you can keep your COVID away from me.

My dad was so happy with me getting my jab because I work in retail, non essential retail, but I sell furniture for a charity, so we're in contact with customers, plus what people have donated. Granted we let what we get rest so any virus dies, but still, it's scary.

Just waiting on my 2nd jab now, and my dad should be due his before my 2nd, because he had his first so