I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

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Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh. :guilty:
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!

(sorry I posted this in the vaccinated poll thread as well and I can't delete! lol)
 
I am unsure of what I am going to do yet as well. DH will take whatever is offered to him. We are in Alberta, and on June 14 I can book our second dose. I am really unsure of what to do. After hearing Tam yesterday as well, I don't really know if they have our best interests in mind.

In the big scope of things, we are just a number. They " expect" a certain number of cases that will have the complications...and to them we are just a number in order to get our immunization numbers up, so that the strain on our hospitals and medical front line workers can ease. It's kind of like going to war...there are calculated moves and fatalities.

Is anyone who had Astra Zeneca any closer to a decision on their second dose ?
My husband is thinking he wants whatever he can get first. I think the main driver behind that is pandemic fatigue and wanting whatever will let him get back to some sort of normal.

We are the same. I was hesitant for the first AZ, but took what we were offered because we were not getting numbers of vaccines we were promised, and it just seemed like we would stay in this perpetual hell of restrictions and lockdowns. Forward 3 weeks...and all of a sudden we have vaccines coming out the ying yang and they are lowering and lowering the ages of people who can get their shot. I was UPSET!!! Again, the Generation X settles for what is available. Then all of the messaging about side effects, expired dosing, not enough for second shots and vaccine mixing. It has been a total fiasco and circus. I mean...nothing about the AZ and everything surrounding it is rosey.
Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh. :guilty:
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!
We were (and I still am) hesitant for receiving this. For now, we have received our first shot, and we will get our second shot - as we believe that in order to travel, we will need to show that we are vaccinated. But as for getting a booster.......... I don't know if we will. We will see how this allllllllll pans out and what happens in the future. Things are changing too fast on a daily basis, that I won't make that call yet.

I am not an anti-vaccine person at all. But this just feels in my gut different/weird. I can't put my finger on it. Our thoughts were, everyone else is getting vaccinated for it, if there are horrible side effects, it will affect billions of people world wide. It's like of like the TicTock of a man welcoming a new neighbor...and them showing off their weird side effect that developed from the certain vaccine they got ( an actual middle eye, a tail and then the other one comes along and he is a walking Zombie lol) The majority of people are getting the vaccine, so many of us will have and long term side effects from it as well.
 
Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh. :guilty:
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!

(sorry I posted this in the vaccinated poll thread as well and I can't delete! lol)

I am 100% vaccine positive. Get the shot!

I have seen the devastating effects of people not getting vaccinated.
My niece was born with multiple heart defects and other horrible birth defects because her mom picked up Rubella in a Childcare center from an unvaccinated child. The parents just didn't have the time to do the childhood immunizations.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective in preventing rubella.
She spent the first year of her life in Sick Kids hospital enduring multiple open heart surgeries.

Vaccines save lives and by getting one you are not only protecting yourself & family but others around you also.
I just can't imagine being responsible for passing Covid 19 along to an elderly relative, I couldn't live with myself.

I also think as a Canadian we need to appreciate that we have Vaccines available to us,,, many Countries do not.
I do online education and each morning one or more of our kids talk about loved ones in other Countries and how worried they are about them. One of my little guys lost his Grandma a few weeks ago (Covid 19 ) ,,, so sad as she was just here in Canada visiting for the birth of her new grand twins.

Think with your head but also go with your heart.
You will know the right decision for yourself and family.

Hugs to you
Mel
 
Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh. :guilty:
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!

(sorry I posted this in the vaccinated poll thread as well and I can't delete! lol)

I'd suggest talking to your doctor about any concerns you have. What are your concerns? a bad reaction? that can happen with any vaccine or treatment but I think getting Covid would be a worse concern, given the possible long term effects of the disease, never mind the death and other symptoms of having it. Even in younger people. As for the myocarditis from Pfizer, I believe all cases were mild, in young men and resolved within a few days? There are possible reactions to all vaccines, and medications, watch for them, they are treatable.

I got AZ and am so glad I was able to get it, I will take my second dose of whatever, as soon as I am able to get it. I wish I could get my son his but we don't live in an area doing it by birth year. He is anxious to get it as well, he understands that it will keep us safe, his friends safe, our family safe, and allow us to travel, which he is eager to do again. I certainly would not have wanted to pass Covid on to my parents, or anyone else. I got my son all his vaccines when he was a baby, I didn't have to think about that. Even though I had chicken pox as a kid, and it's one they vaccinate for now. Why risk your health (and that of others around you) by not getting it?
 

I think it's mainly the "newness" of it. I know they have done research on the mRNA ones, but is it enough, I wonder. Long term side effects is what scares me mainly (for children especially)
 
Got my second Pfizer shot yesterday. No side effects at all with the first, mildly tender arm with the second. I could not be any happier or relieved. I am a healthcare worker and have seen COVID in action, something I am lucky enough not to have myself or any of my family or friends have to go through. Now I want to travel! Hopefully they soon work something out for those vaccinated people so we can - already booked Las Vegas and Punta Cana (refundable of course)✈️🤞😀
 
I think it's mainly the "newness" of it. I know they have done research on the mRNA ones, but is it enough, I wonder. Long term side effects is what scares me mainly (for children especially)
If the vaccine scares you I would suggest you do some research on the new variant (Delta). Getting any of these new variants is worrisome and is scaring me into getting my second jab as soon as is humanly possible.
 
My first shot was AZ and I had some mild side effects like headache and my husband body aches - those side effects just mean our bodies are reacting positively to the vaccinations. I know for some, the "newness" of these vaccines is un-nerving, but these type of vax have been in the makings for over a decade as they have been researching very similar virus' (SARs, MERs). Also the changing/updating of recommendations may feel off, but science is just keeping up with the information that keeps generating from real life data collection. I am choosing to trust the science and have made the decision to get Pfizer as my second shot. I want to keep myself, my family and friends and coworkers safe. I want to travel freely again, I don't want to have to keep wearing masks and I want to be able to hug my Mom who I haven't seen since October. Everyone has to make their own personal choices - be safe!
 
Got my second Pfizer shot yesterday. No side effects at all with the first, mildly tender arm with the second. I could not be any happier or relieved. I am a healthcare worker and have seen COVID in action, something I am lucky enough not to have myself or any of my family or friends have to go through. Now I want to travel! Hopefully they soon work something out for those vaccinated people so we can - already booked Las Vegas and Punta Cana (refundable of course)✈🤞😀

That's awesome! Congrats on getting your two shots! Glad to hear you had very mild side effects. I want to go to Vegas as well!!
 
If the vaccine scares you I would suggest you do some research on the new variant (Delta). Getting any of these new variants is worrisome and is scaring me into getting my second jab as soon as is humanly possible.

Ughh I just did. That is scary. The whole thing scares me. That's horrible.
 
I thought we were allowed to mix and match in Ontario. Please tell me if I'm wrong.

I know I'll have to wait until the end of June to be able to book (based on when I had shot #1). The provincial system for booking is having difficulties at the moment (in Ottawa anyway) and won't be available for those 80 and over to book an earlier shot for a few more days.
 
I thought we were allowed to mix and match in Ontario. Please tell me if I'm wrong.

I know I'll have to wait until the end of June to be able to book (based on when I had shot #1). The provincial system for booking is having difficulties at the moment (in Ottawa anyway) and won't be available for those 80 and over to book an earlier shot for a few more days.
It’s been approved by Health Canada. Nothing specific has been released/stated by the provincial gov.

My PHU doesn’t follow the province’s ridiculous rollouts anyway. We’re currently doing 65+ second dose and at this point if you got AZ through a pharmacy (and that pharmacy is actually still participating in the rollout 🙄) we’re getting notified when it’s our turn for dose 2 per age qualifications. Maybe check with your PHU if you don’t use the prov booking portal.
 
This is on the hamilton booking site for 2nd vaccines.
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I wish there was an emoji with a person’s head blowing off due to anger because that’s how I feel!>:( This one isn’t good enough. Tam said AZ patients would have a choice for their second doses, and now public health units decide to break from that. Peel is going the way of Hamilton.

So I guess that choice is gone and we just have to accept a vaccine that drs say they won’t give their own families, a vaccine that now has a 42d waiting period for VITT, a vaccine that yesterday the CBC said will likely be phased out. This is where I feel like I’m living under an authoritarian regime. No choice. Being dictated to by officials who are not even elected by me! Ugh!!!!!!!!!
 
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I think it's mainly the "newness" of it. I know they have done research on the mRNA ones, but is it enough, I wonder. Long term side effects is what scares me mainly (for children especially)
I can understand that when it comes to your child. I am happy my kids are over 18 now. I'm not sure how I would feel if they were still kids.
As for myself, I decided to get the vaccine. Ending the pandemic and protecting myself and others is my main motivation. Being able to travel and get back to normal is a great side effect.
I got the pfizer weeks ago with only a slightly sore arm for a day after. No other measurable side effects. Now I can't wait to get the second dose, so hopefully I can travel back to Disney soon.
 
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Is this recent ? Or still there from before the recommendations were released ?
That’s what you I’m hoping. Just hasn’t been updated yet. Trying to remain calm....nope, not working. :drinking:
 
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Ok. Today's the day I get the Pfizer. My husband and daughter as well. I'm really nervous about any of us having a bad reaction. I need you to tell me you were ok after it! Please!

Just need some courage for today! Thanks so much everyone.
 
I know that the Halton website has not been updated to include AZ as your first shot when they ask for that information. So they are still only providing shots to those who had Pfizer or Moderna first.
 
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