Second Covid Shot
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Feb 19, 2021 14:26:57 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
LEWHITE7747 wrote:
Science rules. So glad to see all of you taking the vaccine. It is an incredible accomplishment in such a short time. They used a modification of the DNA and not a live virus. Ground breaking science. We can only hope the majority of our society gets this vaccine. Herd immunity is our goal and a path back to our past way of life .Thanks so much for your participation.. Remember it will take two weeks after your last shot to reach full efficacy. Stay safe.
ODD! Corona viruses are RNA viruses. No DNA!
Feb 19, 2021 14:58:53 #
My brother in NJ said the second shot caused his shoulder to be more sore, and for longer, than the first. Other than that no adverse effects.
I'm going for my second shot in a few weeks. I'll certainly take more soreness, or the flu-like symptoms that some have reported rather than the full effects of Covid-19. I don't know why anyone would stop at the first short because some have a day, or two, of sickness?
I'm going for my second shot in a few weeks. I'll certainly take more soreness, or the flu-like symptoms that some have reported rather than the full effects of Covid-19. I don't know why anyone would stop at the first short because some have a day, or two, of sickness?
Feb 19, 2021 15:12:43 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been hearing a lot online and locally about p... (show quote)
Congratulations Jerry, March 3 is also when I get my second shot, and by happenstance it is also my Birthday.. A sore shoulder for a birthday present. How good can it get??
Feb 19, 2021 15:15:45 #
Ferris wrote:
Concerning managing the side effects: As mentioned... (show quote)
I agree with your comments on Tylenol and the vaccine 100%. There is some data on NSAIDs (not Tylenol) decreasing the immune response to viruses like COVID-19, for example:
https://jvi.asm.org/content/early/2021/01/14/JVI.00014-21
However it is only about a two fold decrease, so if someone needs to take a NSAID for some reason, it probably is okay (presumably there were people in the clinical trials on NSAIDs though don't know of this info in any of the trials). And Tylenol, which as you noted is not a NSAID, should be fine. I actually take it every day and plan to take it on Monday before my second shot for my osteoarthritis like I normally do.
Feb 19, 2021 15:44:16 #
Feb 19, 2021 16:08:43 #
Bill_de wrote:
I think somewhere along the way some non-medical folks wanted to get more people vaccinated so the numbers would look better. To that end they claimed the first dose was so good that the second dose could be postponed. Of course that wasn't really true and AFAIK we are giving the second doses on time.
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Dr Fauci does not want to skip the second dose because of the variants already being out there. Brilliant epidemiologist. Essentially it is a numbers game and I personally don't think that is the case anymore in the US. I think it has to do with which way can we save more lives. By taking your second dose and giving it to the millions of at risk people that will be left unprotected and will die because of the supply problem. Just one dose can significantly affect the morbidity if you get the virus. Therefore saving more lives. It is a serious debate in the medical community. These are clinical studies by scientists. I don't think we will have a Cuomo like scandal in the major population. It is always probable but I don't think it would be done on a grand scale.
Feb 19, 2021 16:19:31 #
Got the first shot on a Friday, arm quite sore on Saturday, extreme fatigue on Sunday. No more problems for first shot. Second shot 4 Fridays later with just a sore arm for a day or so.
Feb 19, 2021 16:49:45 #
A nurse told me, before your second shot take a aspirin and drink a lot of fluid.
Feb 19, 2021 16:53:25 #
Ferris
Loc: South Carolina
eagle80 wrote:
A nurse told me, before your second shot take a aspirin and drink a lot of fluid.
As a retired physician, I really would suggest you use Tylenol instead.
Feb 19, 2021 17:11:03 #
John Hicks
Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England
There have been 17,000,000 vaccinations given in the UK some were Pfizer by the vast majority were the Oxford /AstraZenica vaccine manufactured in England without any reported side effects, mine included.
I hope this allays any problems and stops people from delaying having the jab.
I hope this allays any problems and stops people from delaying having the jab.
Feb 19, 2021 17:12:27 #
I had the Pfizer vaccine. First shot: nothing. Second shot: 26 hours later I was wracked by chills for about 8 hours then washed out for the next 24 hours - I told myself: "well, that is my immune system kicking in to high gear - yippee!" My wife had the Moderna vaccine and had overwhelming fatigue for a day or two starting about 24 hours after the second shot. My nurse had a similar experience after her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
I can tell you one thing - it is really nice being able to go to the grocery store without thinking that it might kill me to do so! Not to mention that I see patients all day long...
Some of the vaccination centers have been fairly flexible with "walk-on" patients - worse to have left-over vaccine at the end of the day. It is really a good feeling to know that you are vaccinated, so worth any effort to get it done.
I can tell you one thing - it is really nice being able to go to the grocery store without thinking that it might kill me to do so! Not to mention that I see patients all day long...
Some of the vaccination centers have been fairly flexible with "walk-on" patients - worse to have left-over vaccine at the end of the day. It is really a good feeling to know that you are vaccinated, so worth any effort to get it done.
Feb 19, 2021 17:46:07 #
Ferris wrote:
As a retired physician, I really would suggest you use Tylenol instead.
Agree--stay away from anti inflammatory meds that might mute the immune response. Covid patients have been treated with dexamethasone that shuts down the out of control immune response that causes severe problems and intubations.
Feb 19, 2021 17:51:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been hearing a lot online and locally about p... (show quote)
My wife got her second Moderna vaccine Wednesday, I got mine yesterday. My wife had some aches and chills overnight after the first one, I only had a little soreness where I got the shot, about like any other shot. My wife had almost nothing after the second (which is the one that normally gives you the strongest reaction). However, I am having upper body aches and have very little energy today. It's supposed to only last about 24 hours and is nothing I can't handle. I'm doing some couch time today. Much better than getting COVID.
Feb 19, 2021 17:51:55 #
Most people I know ha no or a negligible relation, my wife being the only exception. She had flu like symptoms for about a day.
Feb 19, 2021 17:55:44 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been hearing a lot online and locally about p... (show quote)
I had no problems with the first one had gone to Walgreens, tried to book second one that it shows to do put in my zip code told me I was out of state or jurisdiction, my time was almost up was speaking to my physical therapist she worked on several locations up was finally able to get someone at Walgreens and she made me an appointment in time for second dose said when first appointments were made there was a glitch but is now fixed, only problem I had with the second dose was next morning my blood pressure was high, but few hours later back to normal I slept for two days no headaches or nausea, guess sleeping took care of that lol
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