Let's talk vaccines!
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Nunnafinga
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I received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine today.I have the same soreness in the upper arm that I did from the first dose but I haven't experienced any other side effects so far.
Princess Mipha
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So, apparently now they say that people who are pregnant 4 month and up are at risk and can get the vaccine..
I don't know if I should get it or not. It's Pfizer, but I'm honestly scared that it will hurt my unborn child somehow.
My doctor said I should do it, but my Mom told me that in Germany, the doctor say to not do it when you're pregnant
so now I don't know what to do, aaaaah T-T
I don't need it THAT badly, since I barely leave the house, but at the same time at least I would have it already?
I don't know what to do U-U
I don't know if I should get it or not. It's Pfizer, but I'm honestly scared that it will hurt my unborn child somehow.
My doctor said I should do it, but my Mom told me that in Germany, the doctor say to not do it when you're pregnant
so now I don't know what to do, aaaaah T-T
I don't need it THAT badly, since I barely leave the house, but at the same time at least I would have it already?
I don't know what to do U-U
I debated a lot whether I should share my opinion in this thread, but right now I would like to wait to get the shot. The vaccines are very new and it hasn’t been 6 months of the general population having them yet. I personally would like to see longer term data (at least 6 months of the general population having it) so I am able to see how effective it seems to be once everyone has it. I will also admit that the fact that you can’t sue if something goes wrong, like if you get an allergic reaction or something concerns me. I’m not against the shot I just want to see a little long term data before I decide to get it. By the summer it’ll have been 6 months since the first healthcare workers and elderly have gotten it and I will probably end up getting it then.
tiffanistarr
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Well there are a lot of times and places you’ll be in the position of signing a liability waiver. I’ve signed them to go into haunted houses. You also are presented with liability papers before any medical procedures. And i’m not a legal expert, but i don’t think you have to sign anything you don’t agree with. It’s like just because they hand you the form doesn’t mean you have to sign it and i’m not sure if they’re turning away people for not signing, but i don’t know maybe they are in some places. Again, you’ve listed your reasons of not getting it so that’s cool, but i just think the liability waiver is silly because it’s a very common thing and even if you sign it, you can sue and people have and people have won. So I just wanted to throw that out there.
Shellzilla_515
F1 fan who loves onions
Personally, I'd rather hold it off. If data is limited for certain groups of people (in this case, people who are pregnant), it's best to wait and see the situation unfold. The vaccines to fight the virus are still new and we still haven't known the long term effects after getting the shot. I'm not saying that I'm against vaccines, but it's important to do deep research on this subject. There's lots of misinformation floating around on the internet so tread carefully. It's also vital to have critical thinking which I think everyone should have and ask yourself some of these questions: Is this a credible website? Is the person who posted this information have any credentials? Do they post sources that are from credible websites to back up their claims? Is this information recently updated or is it from last year (this last question is really important as the situation is always changing)?So, apparently now they say that people who are pregnant 4 month and up are at risk and can get the vaccine..
I don't know if I should get it or not. It's Pfizer, but I'm honestly scared that it will hurt my unborn child somehow.
My doctor said I should do it, but my Mom told me that in Germany, the doctor say to not do it when you're pregnant
so now I don't know what to do, aaaaah T-T
I don't need it THAT badly, since I barely leave the house, but at the same time at least I would have it already?
I don't know what to do U-U
Once again, I'm not scaring you to not get a vaccine but rather make informed, rational decisions outside of what you see in the news media. Please stay safe out there with your baby.
WaileaNoRei
Once and forever
So, apparently now they say that people who are pregnant 4 month and up are at risk and can get the vaccine..
I don't know if I should get it or not. It's Pfizer, but I'm honestly scared that it will hurt my unborn child somehow.
My doctor said I should do it, but my Mom told me that in Germany, the doctor say to not do it when you're pregnant
so now I don't know what to do, aaaaah T-T
I don't need it THAT badly, since I barely leave the house, but at the same time at least I would have it already?
I don't know what to do U-U
i think in terms of pregnant women, the reason they are saying after 4 months is probably because by then most of the most important physical developments (like the major organs) in the fetus are well underway, and there is less chance of danger to it.
of course it is a scary time, so I understand I he concern and in this case do think it is a difficult decision. I am very very ‘pro vaccine’ if that is a thing and I still think it would be a difficult decision
I will say my friend who had her baby last week had the vaccine on the recommendation of her doctor in part because they believe like with other vaccines given during pregnancy that some of the immunity will pass on to the baby. Her case is only one, but her baby is beautiful and perfectly healthy. That doesn’t mean it is right for you, but you are not the only one being advised this way.
I think a good option if you trust and like your doctor for you is that you could ask your doctor for more information about the studies (though somewhat limited) of the vaccine effects in pregnant women. And if you trust and believe in your doctor’s expertise, ask her to speak honestly with you on the subject and give you a better understanding of the risks and benefits. (I know unfortunately not all doctors can be trusted, but I hope yours is a good one.)
in terms of the difference in rules in Germany, I think it is hard to draw conclusions, it may be related to a variety of differences there, from how they regulate and test vaccines (do they require domestic testing results before approval for sensitive groups for example?) to COVID being better controlled there (as many countries have compared to the us, though I am not informed on the status of Germany’s pandemic response)
sounds like you are being very safe anyway. So I think whether you decide to get the vaccine now or later (when the baby is bigger and more developed) or not until after you give birth, you are doing your best to protect your baby.
sorry for the long response! I can’t say how I would choose in your position, but I sympathize greatly, having become a mother only last year myself
Princess Mipha
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Yeah, that's what I also thought. It's the first time I'm pregnant and it's a wonder that it even happened, with my conditions..
so I really do not want to lose it and there is so little resources so far.
Oh, it's nice to see a pro vaccine person and it's actually really good to see that even someone who is pro for it, thinks
it's a difficult decision. Sadly the doctor I talked to is just a replacement for the doctor I normally see, because my main
doctor is actually pregnant aswell, haha. So.. it was the first time I've seen her but she looked pretty trustworthy, yet
again she gave me a cream for my skin that is apparently not so good to take for pregnant women, so meh.
I guess I will talk to my gynecologist about it, what he thinks but I think I can wait with it. It's true, why should I get it
right now, if I barely meet people anyways, my boyfriend is also super save when he's around people and in my part
of the country it's pretty low in term of cases currently.. so yes. Instead of stressing myself over it, I will just wait and
see how things are going to develope. And if I really feel like I see a lot of people and should get it, then I will do it.
Latest when I delivered my baby and have the right to get vaccinated, I will do it!
.: Meri :.
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Ugh I'm so happy, my mom and I finally got our appointments to get our first dose!! 
It's a couple weeks from now, but our appointments are back-to-back and we've been trying to get ahold of an appointment since our group opened up for vaccinations here. I can't wait; I don't think I've ever been so excited to get a shot in my life.
It's a couple weeks from now, but our appointments are back-to-back and we've been trying to get ahold of an appointment since our group opened up for vaccinations here. I can't wait; I don't think I've ever been so excited to get a shot in my life.
Miss Misty
Senior Member
Got my first dose of Pfizer last week and my second dose has been scheduled for the end of April! I had the arm soreness, but it was very localized.
I didn’t think that getting the shot and refusing to sign liability was a possibility. But I will look into it, thank you for letting me know.
Livia
Always ignored
No one cares but I just got my second shot. I will update when I start feeling symptoms. Last time it didn't start until a few hours after.
Shawna
AroAce, ASD, and Proud ^^
So, if I don't absolutely have to show an ID, I may get my first vaccine dose this Friday. My dad is going to try to explain my situation to them.
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Aww of course we care <3333
uwuzumakii
memento mori
I finally got my first dose the other day and now I'm waiting for the second one. All I experiences was a little bit of soreness that comes with getting any vaccine so I'm hopeful I won't have too crazy of side effects with the second dose.
I didn’t have to show an ID.
Shawna
AroAce, ASD, and Proud ^^
That’s good to hear,
yeah I’ve been hearing from some people that they didn’t have to show one.
Livia
Always ignored
Last night I was tired and dizzy. Today my arm is really sore and it has a bruise on it. I’m also still tired and I have a slight headache.
