Have you gotten a COVID vaccine?

[Keetchino]

I’m getting my first shot Tuesday, it’s probably gonna be Moderna but supposedly Pfizer is starting to make its way into my area too. I’m most nervous about the shot itself, I’m ridiculously needle-phobic

 

[jeff_h]

I received the Pfizer vaccine on the 22nd through my employer and didn't seem to experience any adverse reactions. Perhaps this will change when I receive the second dose but we shall see what happens in a few weeks time. Hopefully I'm met with zero surprises though but I'll report back here when I get it not that anyone cares.

Same with DW, she got her first shot (Pfizer) on Dec 16th and said it was the easiest shot she's ever had, no soreness or fatigue or other side effects that some shots have immediately or within the following couple days. Her shot #2 will be in the morning we fly to WDW for a long weekend, she's hoping that the second shot is just as uneventful as the first.

 

[kanne323]

they're vaccinating people who've had covid?
I'd heard that they weren't....
or maybe that's where i live (israel).
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My hospital is requiring people who have had COVID diagnoses to wait 90 days from diagnosis to vaccine. We actually had a small staff outbreak in my department (4 out of 25 people) several weeks ago, and all four of those people were told 90 days.

 

[bcla]

There was some weirdness in Brooklyn where an Orthodox Jewish health clinic was administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the public. They supposedly weren't completely following the guidelines (healthcare workers and nursing home residents) for who was supposed to get these vaccines, and New York state doesn't have them as an approved recipient of the vaccine. They were administering it to people who were at least 60 years old, healthcare workers, or those with underlying conditions. They handed over their unused doses to the state.

https://nypost.com/2020/12/27/brooklyn-clinic-says-it-returned-covid-19-vaccines-amid-probe/​

A company spokesperson said ParCare had administered 869 of 2,300 doses it received through an order placed by the DOH, and had handed over the remainder to the state.​

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A copy of a packing slip provided to The Post shows the vaccines were shipped directly to ParCare in Monroe, N.Y., from a McKesson pharmaceutical-supply warehouse in Shepherdsville, Ky.​

NY state says that these vaccines are supposed to be going through regional distribution centers before going to hospitals/clinics.

 

[kanne323]

Dr Fauci is recommending those who have had covid to still get the vaccine. I'm and ER nurse who's currently giving the vaccine to other hospital staff members... We ask those checking in:
Are you feeling well today? (No URI symptoms)
Have you had the covid vaccine already?
Have you had any serious reactions to any medications or vaccines in the past?
Have you been treated using passive antibody therapy for covid in the past?
Do you have any bleeding disorders or do you take an anticoagulant?

I think that's it..... We definitely don't ask if they've had covid.

It's interesting how different areas are doing things so differently. When I received my vaccine, I was only verbally asked which arm I wanted to receive it in. I was first given the consent and an additional form to sign off on asking if I'd ever had a serious reaction to a vaccine or injectable drug. I may be forgetting something, but I'm fairly certain I was not asked on the form if I have a bleeding disorder or take an anticoagulant. They did not ask about other allergies. They're using our daily attestation for the "do you feel well today" kind of questions- we have to log in every morning prior to arriving at work and sign a "I have no symptoms" kind of thing.

I went into this feeling safe enough due to being in a hospital, but I will admit to being nervous prior to the first dose. I have a history of anaphylaxis (shellfish) and allergic reaction to injected sumatriptan (just hives, leading to a diagnosis of a sulfa drug allergy.) My hospital was really not concerned about allergies aside from severe vaccine or other injectable meds, so I kind of felt like I was throwing caution to the wind, but figured at least I was in the right place for it!

 

[TLSnell1981]

DH was the first one up. Received it yesterday and feels like he has the flu. He had a similar reaction to the shingles vax except...also fever for three days. Hoping this will resolve more quickly.

 

[Dznypal]

I got my first shot today I work in a hospital--its funny cause the clinic workers were going around asking people if they wanted the vaccine--I thought people would be lined up for it--still just cause you got the vaccine doenst mean youll get your life back--anyways no reaction at all and its going on 4 hrs since I got it
like everyone else said--no pain from the actual shot easier then the flu one

you just sort of sit and what for something to happen so far all is good

they were giving the shots till 6 today--you also had to sit and wait for 15 minutes to make sure there are no reactions--my 15 minutes were up at 558 at around ten to the girl said its been long enough asked how I was feeling and off I went--
hope the next one is just as easy

 

[bcla]

I got my first shot today I work in a hospital--its funny cause the clinic workers were going around asking people if they wanted the vaccine--I thought people would be lined up for it--still just cause you got the vaccine doenst mean youll get your life back--anyways no reaction at all and its going on 4 hrs since I got it
like everyone else said--no pain from the actual shot easier then the flu one

you just sort of sit and what for something to happen so far all is good

they were giving the shots till 6 today--you also had to sit and wait for 15 minutes to make sure there are no reactions--my 15 minutes were up at 558 at around ten to the girl said its been long enough asked how I was feeling and off I went--
hope the next one is just as easy

So there are some places (like your hospital) that are getting into a "use it or lose it" Plan B? Some are claiming that they're going to secondary plans rather than allow the thawed/prepared doses to be tossed.

 

[paradesintherain]

I’m getting my first shot Tuesday, it’s probably gonna be Moderna but supposedly Pfizer is starting to make its way into my area too. I’m most nervous about the shot itself, I’m ridiculously needle-phobic

I hate shots too and for whatever reason I barely felt this one!

 

[OhhBother]

I received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this past Monday. Shot was definitely more painful than a flu shot, so I was expecting major arm soreness. But turns out that didn’t happen. My arm was slightly tender the next day, and that was it. No other symptoms at all.

I get my second dose Jan. 11. Very grateful to have received the vaccine as someone who works in health care. Hoping my husband, who has MS, can receive his vaccine soon.

 

[disneygirlsng]

My stupid question of the day. For anyone who has received the vaccine, which arm did you get it in? I am right handed and used to get the flu shot in my left arm, usually resulting in pain, tenderness, and some swelling in the injection area. Several years ago, a nurse told me to get it in my right arm instead as I would use that arm more and that movement would help. Sure enough, when I now get my flu shot in the right arm, I seem to have fewer problems.

I was just wondering for those of you who are medical professionals who have received the shot, if you think the same philosophy would hold true for the Covid vaccine?

At my hospital, they asked everybody which arm was their dominant arm, and were putting it in everyone's non-dominant arm.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I hate shots too and for whatever reason I barely felt this one!

This is how I am..I'll get shots but I really don't like them..hate blood taken except when we did it for my husband's work and went through Quest Diagnostics they would use pediatric needles which made the experience so much better, barely felt it and they were less likely to go through the vein. I'm hoping to have an experience like yours where I barely feel it.

 

[RangerPooh]

DH and I both received our first dose yesterday of the Pfizner vaccine. We work for the states medical/health professions school where most faculty members are practicing physicians, and most students are receiving front line experience. My position/office is one that's listed under outpatient care (student counseling), so I became eligible for the vaccine this weekend due to having extra doses available.

The needle was tiny like a flu shot and barely felt it. Following the vaccine I was directed to a waiting area where one of our medical students checked on us for 15 minutes before letting us go. My arm was sore, but that's not usual. Throughout the remainder of the day my arm was sore and my body became slightly heavy/sore. I have similar reactions to the flu shot as I anticipated it. Had a slight fever for a short period of time as well, but that went away. Today I feel much better, aside from a sore left arm. I was told that they would contact me for a follow-up dose in a few weeks.

 

[mom2rtk]

-I thought people would be lined up for it--still just cause you got the vaccine doenst mean youll get your life back-

I just don't understand this thought process. Of course getting the vaccine won't give your life back right away. But we're all in this together, right? And if everyone steps up and gets the vaccine, then maybe we'll all get our old lives back. If they can't get immediate gratification, they don't want to do it? How about doing it for all those people suffering and losing their businesses? How about doing it to save the lives we've all been working to save all year? I'm really caught off guard at this sort of response from people.

OK, off my soap box. I know you got the vaccine, I'm just commenting on the others you mentioned. I hope you continue to feel well and look forward to the day I can get the vaccine myself.

 

[lifesavacation]

My question is about the 15 minutes after the vaccine. I’m committed to getting the vaccine but am anxious about it. I know my heart will race and I may get dizzy from anxiety. I’m worried about this looking/feeling like an allergic reaction since I’ve heard these are symptoms. Will a person know the difference?

 

[bcla]

My question is about the 15 minutes after the vaccine. I’m committed to getting the vaccine but am anxious about it. I know my heart will race and I may get dizzy from anxiety. I’m worried about this looking/feeling like an allergic reaction since I’ve heard these are symptoms. Will a person know the difference?

My understanding is that the main reason for the 15 minutes is the possibility of anaphylaxis.

 

[RangerPooh]

My question is about the 15 minutes after the vaccine. I’m committed to getting the vaccine but am anxious about it. I know my heart will race and I may get dizzy from anxiety. I’m worried about this looking/feeling like an allergic reaction since I’ve heard these are symptoms. Will a person know the difference?

They were checking on each person in the waiting area for signs for allergic reaction, dizziness, and any other symptoms that might present immediately that the person might consider out of the unusual. To me it felt similar to when I receive my annual flu shot. Nothing out of the unusual. Just relax going into the appointment. It was extremely quick and the needle is tiny. I'm a wimp with needles but the flu shot tiny needles are the easiest IMO.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

My question is about the 15 minutes after the vaccine. I’m committed to getting the vaccine but am anxious about it. I know my heart will race and I may get dizzy from anxiety. I’m worried about this looking/feeling like an allergic reaction since I’ve heard these are symptoms. Will a person know the difference?

Yes, absolutely they will know the difference. I mentioned I was a little anxious myself. But honestly, after it was over, and while sitting there afterward, everyone was calmly looking at their phones! I think the bigger problem with anxiety is probably before getting the shot. But you can practice beforehand doing some relaxation exercises like mindfulness or meditation. Once it’s done, you’ll likely just be relieved.

 

[louey]

My daughter (Pediatrician) texted me this morning that she will get her first shot tonight and she is Super Excited!!! I cannot wait to get these two vaccines!

 

[godisney14]

I just don't understand this thought process. Of course getting the vaccine won't give your life back right away. But we're all in this together, right? And if everyone steps up and gets the vaccine, then maybe we'll all get our old lives back. If they can't get immediate gratification, they don't want to do it? How about doing it for all those people suffering and losing their businesses? How about doing it to save the lives we've all been working to save all year? I'm really caught off guard at this sort of response from people.

OK, off my soap box. I know you got the vaccine, I'm just commenting on the others you mentioned. I hope you continue to feel well and look forward to the day I can get the vaccine myself.

This is what exactly what many have been saying about masks. Yet, there are many people unwilling to wear one, and thus CA is in trouble right now.

If people won’t bother to do a simple thing as wearing a mask, I’m sure there’s many that will be unwilling to get a vaccine.

Goes both ways.