Was it the Comirnaty shot? I got that on Monday, combined with flu shot, and yes, I am now symptom free.
Last year, I was still hurting into the 4th day.
We got ours last Sunday–flu and covid. I wish I hadn’t looked at the needle. When they say intra-muscular they mean it. That sucker went in at least an inch! Only sore for a day, however. Still haven’t had covid and I’m ok with that.
Agreed. I never base my health decisions on the say-so of some political crony who has a single brain cell.
My wife has Covid right now, and I’m still testing negative with no symptoms. I’m going to wait a week or so to make sure I’m in the clear before scheduling my Covid and Flu vaccines. She’s going to wait a bit longer before scheduling here, but we need to read up on what the current guidelines are for vaccines after infection.
You should wait at least 3 months, and I’d wait 6 months, after an infection to get revaccinated. Not because it’s dangerous, but because it’s wasteful. You get very little additional boost from getting the shot shortly after infection. Unless she is on a 6 month schedule (over 65 or high risk) it probably makes sense to just skip the cocoa shot this year.
She should still get the flu vaccine after she recovers. There’s a waiting period between getting vaccines (either get them at the same time, or wait n weeks) but i forget what it is. I’m pretty sure it’s in the 4-6 week range. I think the pharmacy will ask if you’ve had any other vaccines within n weeks before scheduling, though.
Thanks! That’s great news, since i really need to get the covid vaccine (because my husband is immune compromised) and I’ve had bad side effects in the past, too.
I have declined to lie on a medical form in the past, but the risk factors are so broad and so common that it’s estimated they include 60% of Americans. Look them up before you reject it.
Welllll… I spoke too soon.
There was no mention of a “Comirnaty” shot. I was told I had a choice between Moderna and Pfizer, and like every other time except one, I chose Pfizer. The tech did mention the smaller dose of serum, so I guess that was new.
Side effects are lessened, but not gone. At 2:00 a.m. right on time, I got the full complement that I previously laundry-listed. Not as severe, but still not fun. They do seem to be passing quickly, and I plan to employ the remedy in a moment that gives me the most relief: A big cup of hot coffee. I have no idea why that helps me, but it does seem to.
Good luck with it, @puzzlegal. I hope it goes easier for you. I know you’ll get it for your husband’s sake no matter what.
Hope you feel better soon.
Yes, my annual physical is Monday, and I’ll talk about the optimal timing for my situation, but I’ll definitely get flu and covid vaccines this fall.
Glad this thread got started…it just prompted me to schedule my next Covid booster for next week. This will be my ninth Covid vaccine shot.
My first three shots back in 2021 were all Pfizer, but ever since I have gotten Moderna because it is associated with a stronger immune response and lower mortality, probably because of the higher dose.
I had a pretty bad reaction to my first Moderna shot (likely a very strong immune response), but have not had any side effects for the past three years now.