I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[Donald - my hero]

I don't have the time right now to provide direct links but I will come back after lunch to add them. I want to point out to those of us who had AZ for our first shot that the proven best time interval for 2nd jab is AT LEAST 12 weeks, meaning we have time to research, speak to our health care providers, sit back and think about what we want our next move to be. I know it's frustrating to hear about others getting the 2nd shot of an mRNA before we do but the AZ works better if given 12 weeks between doses.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

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.

Hi my husband and I both received Pfizer early in May. I had a sore arm and headache the next day and he had a sore arm. Nothing an Advil didn’t take care of for me. I think hubby didn’t even take anything. Everything cleared up by day 3. No other symptoms since and it’s been a month for both of us.

I am not one of those people that will do something just because the government tells me to. I prefer to gather facts as much as possible and then make a decision. After sifting through all of the biased, misinformed, constantly changing data I could find, I decided that it is better to get the Pfizer vaccine than to not get it. Just my personal opinion but you are welcome to PM me if you want to chat further or need reassurances. We do both plan to get our second doses as soon as we are eligible. Looks to be mid July at this point.

I am not 100% decided about my 5 year old since it’s hypothetical right now. But if I had to decide today, I would take her to get vaccinated with Pfizer

 

[Donald - my hero]

Here's the promised links with some screenshots as well highlighting the pertinent info for quick reference This first one was published on Feb 28 but was updated recently
BMJ Covid-19: New data on Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine backs 12 week dosing interval

From Health Canada published on May 3rd
Health Canada Vaccine Recommended Immunization Schedule



And finally here's the very long and detailed full study information for all the science geeks out there!
For reference sake the study size was 24,422 participants

Study on timing of AZ vaccine

 

[FigmentSpark]

Here's the promised links with some screenshots as well highlighting the pertinent info for quick reference This first one was published on Feb 28 but was updated recently
BMJ Covid-19: New data on Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine backs 12 week dosing interval
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From Health Canada published on May 3rd
Health Canada Vaccine Recommended Immunization Schedule

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And finally here's the very long and detailed full study information for all the science geeks out there!
For reference sake the study size was 24,422 participants

Study on timing of AZ vaccine
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I assume that 12-16 weeks for AZ is if you get the second dose of AZ?

What kind of interval are they recommending for people getting one of the mRNAs for their second dose after and AZ?

 

[TommyJK]

I assume that 12-16 weeks for AZ is if you get the second dose of AZ?

What kind of interval are they recommending for people getting one of the mRNAs for their second dose after and AZ?

They're sticking with the same interval - 12 weeks regardless of what your 2nd dose is. The efficacy is mostly based on how long the first shot takes to produce an optimal amount of antibodies before you then "boost" it with the second shot.

 

[pigletto]

Here's the promised links with some screenshots as well highlighting the pertinent info for quick reference This first one was published on Feb 28 but was updated recently
BMJ Covid-19: New data on Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine backs 12 week dosing interval
View attachment 579606
From Health Canada published on May 3rd
Health Canada Vaccine Recommended Immunization Schedule

View attachment 579615

And finally here's the very long and detailed full study information for all the science geeks out there!
For reference sake the study size was 24,422 participants

Study on timing of AZ vaccine
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Thank you . My husband will really appreciate this too . It’s hard to separate all the facts from the noise these days . This helps .

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Here's the promised links with some screenshots as well highlighting the pertinent info for quick reference This first one was published on Feb 28 but was updated recently
BMJ Covid-19: New data on Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine backs 12 week dosing interval

Thank you for the info...but I am NOT completely sold on anything anymore that health canada states concerning AZ. There has been misinformation ( as in the higher # of blood clottng related issues and deaths) and mixed messaging, expiring vaccine etc etc etc. There has been too many issues to trust what they are now saying.

What about in my case? I had my first shot of AZ, then contracted it....now what????? Do I need to wait longer/shorter/stay the course?

There just has been too much mismanagement with the AZ for me to feel comfortable with what they are stating anymore. I would rather just start over...and get 2 shots of whatever mnra was offered to me.

 

[bababear_50]

So I spent some time this morning getting on Rexall & PC (Shoppers) waitlist.
I also called my local Ind. Pharmacy and they said they will start taking appointments Monday.

PC emailed me a *Your Are Eligible* email with a bar code to bring with me once the appointment is scheduled.


https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations

Wish me luck.
Hugs
Mel

 

[badiggio]

I think,IMO, the info out there is what they want you believe "at the time".Earlier on, the wait time in between doses was longer ,so everyone could have at least 1 vaccine,because of supply and application and it would take that much time to do so.Now that things are better organized and moving along,miracoulasly ,the wait time is shortened ,but efficacy still the same.Imo, it was to take some of the heat off of the responsible party,why we were so far behind other countries in the world.One newscaster this morning on the local news had me swearing at the tv when he suggested we should give the pm a "pat on the back" because everything is moving so much better now.

 

[damo]

Just booked my 2nd shot (Moderna) after my AZ shot that was March 16. It will be at Sobey's on Wednesday which will be 12 weeks and one day.

 

[Mikey15]

why we were so far behind other countries in the world.

We're really not though, for what it's worth. We're really fortunate to have secured so many doses when most of the world still waits.

US, UK, Canada, and EU will be travelling between each other again while other countries won't ramp up until we no longer need the doses...

 

[quandrea]

Just booked my 2nd shot (Moderna) after my AZ shot that was March 16. It will be at Sobey's on Wednesday which will be 12 weeks and one day.

Thank you for this. I just checked with their site and it looks like they actually let you book ahead. No preregistration and we will get back to you. I’m goi g to check daily and get dh and me in as soon as we are eligible. This community is a real asset! What a resource!

 

[pigletto]

I’m having a very hard time nailing down the most recent info and details about booking our second shots. Could someone explain it to me ? Dh and I are over 40, had our first shots of AZ on April 21st, and live in Ontario.
We think we want to get whatever we can get first, which will likely be Pfizer or Moderna . Can anyone tell us what we need to do to book our next appointment?
( see my earlier post about calling the pharmacy where we got the first dose , they were no help).
I just want to make sure I’m ready to book when I’m eligible.

 

[damo]

Thank you for this. I just checked with their site and it looks like they actually let you book ahead. No preregistration and we will get back to you. I’m goi g to check daily and get dh and me in as soon as we are eligible. This community is a real asset! What a resource!

Yes, I put myself on a bunch of waiting lists but Sobey's actually let you book and not be put on list.

 

[Madame]

I’m having a very hard time nailing down the most recent info and details about booking our second shots. Could someone explain it to me ? Dh and I are over 40, had our first shots of AZ on April 21st, and live in Ontario.
We think we want to get whatever we can get first, which will likely be Pfizer or Moderna . Can anyone tell us what we need to do to book our next appointment?
( see my earlier post about calling the pharmacy where we got the first dose , they were no help).
I just want to make sure I’m ready to book when I’m eligible.

Hi Pigletto,
DH and I had AZ dose 1 on Apr 23. Once we are 12 weeks out we can book through our local PHU site which only opens a few days at a time, or we can do a search for a pharmacy in our area that has Moderna or Pfizer and get on their waitlist. Use this link and put in your postal code and a list of pharmacies will pop up including the type of vaccines offered at each.
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations

 

[damo]

I’m having a very hard time nailing down the most recent info and details about booking our second shots. Could someone explain it to me ? Dh and I are over 40, had our first shots of AZ on April 21st, and live in Ontario.
We think we want to get whatever we can get first, which will likely be Pfizer or Moderna . Can anyone tell us what we need to do to book our next appointment?
( see my earlier post about calling the pharmacy where we got the first dose , they were no help).
I just want to make sure I’m ready to book when I’m eligible.

When I booked my Sobey's appointment online, they just asked that you made sure that the date you booked was 12 weeks out from your first AZ shot.

Looks like, starting on Monday, you will be able to do the same thing at your PHU.

 

[badiggio]

We're really not though, for what it's worth. We're really fortunate to have secured so many doses when most of the world still waits.

US, UK, Canada, and EU will be travelling between each other again while other countries won't ramp up until we no longer need the doses...

Key word in my quote was "were",not the way things are now.

 

[quandrea]

A drugstore just called me offering me a shot on Monday. My 12 week mark isn’t until July 13. Something seems off, am I right?

 

[Madame]

A drugstore just called me offering me a shot on Monday. My 12 week mark isn’t until July 13. Something seems off, am I right?

Definitely not right - were they offering you dose 1? Shoppers has offered me dose one 4 times when I had dose one a month and a half ago.

 

[hdrolfe]

Living in Ottawa is not fun for this vaccine roll out... I doubt I'll be able to get anything before the 12 week mark, I know people who still have upcoming appointments for first shots at the end of the month. While I understand hot spots were prioritized I thought we were at a point where it would be more equitably distributed across the province. Very frustrating.