That’s awesome news. I’m in that same minority. I found if you have a hot compress on the muscle and massage, makes a massive difference.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
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J&J approved for a third vaccination option [With a 85% effectiveness rate v.s. 95% to Modrn/Pfz]. This is huge news, especially when there is only one dose needed for the J&J versus two separate inoculations.
J&J is expected to have delivered 100 million vaccinations by mid summer 2021.
J&J is expected to have delivered 100 million vaccinations by mid summer 2021.
It really is! I just wished it worked better against the variants, but we'll take it!
In a side-by-side comparison with Mod/Pfi’s 95%, J&J actually has 72% efficacy, not 85%. However, it is 85% effective at preventing severe disease (requiring hospitalization), which is still good news overall.
I'm getting my second moderna a shot on Thursday. Pretty glad I was able to get it, since I think a lot of people after this you're going to be offered the Johnson & Johnson.
For those that are on the fence, I was one of the people that had a pretty bad reaction to it. Nothing debilitating but I got really sick almost immediately and had to take a day off work after. I'm going to have somebody drive me to get my second one because I felt very light-headed after the first.
I would do it over again in a second we're right at the finish Line everybody should get it
For those that are on the fence, I was one of the people that had a pretty bad reaction to it. Nothing debilitating but I got really sick almost immediately and had to take a day off work after. I'm going to have somebody drive me to get my second one because I felt very light-headed after the first.
I would do it over again in a second we're right at the finish Line everybody should get it
Yup, I see that now. (FYI, it would help if you provide a link in the future that mentions specifics of any scientific evidence for other readers). Plus, our local epidemiologist hosted a podcast mentioning the percentage differences and why J&J is a single inoculation, but if you look at the mass media, they’re not breaking down specifics, they’re just showing ~85% efficacy compared to the ~95% effectiveness from the existing vaccinations.
100m inoculations is a really promising number. I didn’t expect J&J to reach an an emergency approval so quickly before March.
I believe they were predicting by December 2021, the majority of the country should be inoculated, but with a third partner, I imagine that will greatly improve that timeline, likely I would think by September.
Northeast MA.
Received 1st Moderna shot couple of days ago.
Piece of cake. Only "side effect" was a little soreness at ejection site (less than getting flu shot).
Venue was incredibly well organized and friendly, National Guard is there to help.
Not looking forward to second second shot by most reports.
Received 1st Moderna shot couple of days ago.
Piece of cake. Only "side effect" was a little soreness at ejection site (less than getting flu shot).
Venue was incredibly well organized and friendly, National Guard is there to help.
Not looking forward to second second shot by most reports.
I got my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. My arm was a little bit sore today, but no other ill effects. I am scheduled to go back for my 2nd dose in 3 weeks. Had to drive about an hour to get to the vaccination site (a pharmacy), but worth it.
My mum is a career here in the UK and recieved the Aastra zenica. She felt a bit woozy for the day and had some slight arm pains but all good!
it's even better than that. no hospitalizations or deaths in anyone 28 days post injection. Pfizer/Moderna have spoiled us, but getting J&J basically means you're not going to die or end up in the hospital. If you think back to before we learned the Pfizer/Moderna results, people would have been over the moon with J&J's results.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine’s 66% Efficacy Figure Is Better Than It Looks
Johnson & Johnson announced that its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine was 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe cases of Covid-19 in its global phase 3 trials. Efficacy varied by region, with the shot proving 72% effective in the U.S., 66% effective in Latin America, and around 57% effective..
www.forbes.com
I had my first AstraZeneca shot here in the UK Feb 8th, made me feel really tired 24-60 hours after but back to normal afterwards. Now I'm 3 weeks after its reached full efficacy which I'm happy about with my 3 teenagers back in school physically next week.
1st Pfizer shot today at local VA. Couldn't have gone better. Practically no waiting and very nice nursing staff explaining the process of potential symptoms and 2nd dose in 3 weeks. So far feeling good.
Just sent mine back to week now that the misses and I have a vaccine under our belts. Getting there....
I'm a 66 year old male. When I got the fist Moderna shot. The only side affect was I felt light headed. The second shot was another story. When I got home I slept for 10 hours. The next day I just felt off, until 4pm when I came down with a fever and a headache. The next day headache all day with a slight fever by 6pm. I almost forgot the extra added bonus of diarrhea. The third day I had the worst brain fog ever. That lasted until midday.--- Even with all this I would get the shot again, because I want my life back.
Moderna - the first shot I was just tired for a few days and my arm was sore. Second shot I was fine then about thirty hours in I developed a headache and a fever of a 101 with chills and muscle aches. I went to bed and felt great the next day. So you should probably plan to take it easy the day after your second shot.
I got the first dose of the Moderna vaccine yesterday. After about 3 hours, my arm started to feel sore. Got a good night's sleep, even on the side where I got shot for a little while. Now, some 19 hours after the shot, the arm feels much better. My wife gets her first shot in a couple of days. Sure hope it's as easy for her.
The Moderna symptoms sound a little rougher than the others. Maybe it's just on an individual basis. But the good part is you know it's working!
I turned 65 on Jan 25, made an appt on Jan 28, went to the appt on Jan 29. Total time on site was 20 minutes and that included a mandatory 15 minute observation period. After effects was a very sore arm for 3 day.
On Feb 26th I had my appt for the 2nd dose. Again time on site was 20 minutes. However the next day I was sick in bed with headache, chills, etc (like the flu). 24 hours later I was fine. From everyone I have talked too, my experience was the fastest and easiest of anyones... Kudos to Sharp Hospital of Chula Vista who staffed and adminsitered the vaccine in a recently vacated Sears Building.... Note : the vacinne I got was MODERNA
On Feb 26th I had my appt for the 2nd dose. Again time on site was 20 minutes. However the next day I was sick in bed with headache, chills, etc (like the flu). 24 hours later I was fine. From everyone I have talked too, my experience was the fastest and easiest of anyones... Kudos to Sharp Hospital of Chula Vista who staffed and adminsitered the vaccine in a recently vacated Sears Building.... Note : the vacinne I got was MODERNA
Had my first AstraZeneca shot last Thursday.
Felt slightly feverish/headachy 24 hours later, but it went off overnight. Slightly sore arm. Really nothing - just your immune system complaining about having to get off it’s butt and do some work. Didn’t seem any worse than the flu jab. Several friends have had it too with few problems to speak of.
Sorry for the people who really have felt rotten afterwards, they’re (mostly) not making it up, but hopefully they’re in the minority.
Getting these vaccines out and in peoples arms has been a spectacular achievement.
Felt slightly feverish/headachy 24 hours later, but it went off overnight. Slightly sore arm. Really nothing - just your immune system complaining about having to get off it’s butt and do some work. Didn’t seem any worse than the flu jab. Several friends have had it too with few problems to speak of.
Sorry for the people who really have felt rotten afterwards, they’re (mostly) not making it up, but hopefully they’re in the minority.
Getting these vaccines out and in peoples arms has been a spectacular achievement.
Had the first Pfizer today.
First of all, the National Guard is doing the administration in my county now. My father in law got the Moderna one at the same site about 3 weeks ago, and comparing experiences getting the Guard involved was the way to go. Total time from getting out of my car to getting back in was about 30 minutes, including the 15 minutes they had me wait afterwards. Everything was fast, efficient, and friendly.
6 hours later, no symptoms for me yet, not even a sore arm. I didn't even feel the shot. Consistent with my usual flu shot practice, I opted for it in my right arm since it always seems to me as though it "works out" faster in the arm I use more. We'll see tomorrow if that was a good idea or if I'll regret it.
Unfortunately, the Moderna vaccine in my county seems to have turned into a bit of a mess, and they're apparently having issues getting enough to give the second dose. My FIL managed to get his scheduled-finally-for the week after next, which will be 5 weeks since his first one. His is actually scheduled at the college where I work, which is at the other end of the county. I'm going to take him since I like to go into the office every other week or so anyway. the directions they give are convoluted, and the shot administration site is in a building fully connected to the one where my office is.
First of all, the National Guard is doing the administration in my county now. My father in law got the Moderna one at the same site about 3 weeks ago, and comparing experiences getting the Guard involved was the way to go. Total time from getting out of my car to getting back in was about 30 minutes, including the 15 minutes they had me wait afterwards. Everything was fast, efficient, and friendly.
6 hours later, no symptoms for me yet, not even a sore arm. I didn't even feel the shot. Consistent with my usual flu shot practice, I opted for it in my right arm since it always seems to me as though it "works out" faster in the arm I use more. We'll see tomorrow if that was a good idea or if I'll regret it.
Unfortunately, the Moderna vaccine in my county seems to have turned into a bit of a mess, and they're apparently having issues getting enough to give the second dose. My FIL managed to get his scheduled-finally-for the week after next, which will be 5 weeks since his first one. His is actually scheduled at the college where I work, which is at the other end of the county. I'm going to take him since I like to go into the office every other week or so anyway. the directions they give are convoluted, and the shot administration site is in a building fully connected to the one where my office is.