I've Been Vaccinated (No Politics Please)

[quandrea]

I say June 15th,,,, but this is just as a friend and not a doctor or professional.
I guess I just want everyone I know to be fully vaccinated.
But if you choose July 13 I'm ok waiting.,,,,, but June 15th would be better ,,,,LOL

Hugs
Mel

I think you’re probably right. Will get in touch with my pharmacist tomorrow.

 

[juniorbugman]

My nephew just got an email today to book his second shot from the Scarborough Health Unit. I actually got him a spot for next Friday and he will be doubled dosed before me and my brother.

 

[hdrolfe]

And here I was all excited to finally book my second shot (Moderna or Pfizer to go with my first AZ) for July 11th. My parent's live in a small town outside of Ottawa and they have their own booking system so my dad looked for me and that was available. It's a few days before the 12 weeks so unless I get something sooner from one of the waiting lists I'm on at the pharmacies, I'm happy to have it booked!

 

[Starwind]

And here I was all excited to finally book my second shot (Moderna or Pfizer to go with my first AZ) for July 11th. My parent's live in a small town outside of Ottawa and they have their own booking system so my dad looked for me and that was available. It's a few days before the 12 weeks so unless I get something sooner from one of the waiting lists I'm on at the pharmacies, I'm happy to have it booked!

FYI, on the radio this afternoon they said Ottawa Public Health had announced they would be holding a "Jabapalooza" on June 19 for people who received AZ first dose so they could receive a second dose of I think it was Moderna they said it would be. No details on how to sign up were given and I can't find anything on the OPH website, but they may not update that until Monday.

 

[hdrolfe]

FYI, on the radio this afternoon they said Ottawa Public Health had announced they would be holding a "Jabapalooza" on June 19 for people who received AZ first dose so they could receive a second dose of I think it was Moderna they said it would be. No details on how to sign up were given and I can't find anything on the OPH website, but they may not update that until Monday.

Thanks!! I will watch for that and cancel my other appointment if I somehow manage to get it sooner. I tend to ignore the news/radio on the weekend (except what's on here).

 

[pigletto]

Monday morning I will be on the website booking our next dose. We want Pfizer or Moderna and are hoping for Thursday appointments so we can take Friday off and get any sickness out of the way without missing much work .
I will be so relieved when I have that appointment.

 

[AngelDisney]

My school is holding a pop up clinic next Tuesday to Saturday with Pfizer and Moderna. There will be priority times for students and staff on Friday and Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. Feel like a Disney FP+ to me! I am going in with my DH and DD, bringing our pup on Saturday for our second jab. This is so much earlier than my August appointment for the second jab! My elderly mom got her second dose already. I am thankful for that!

 

[ottawamom]

I'm hoping to be able to get one at the doctors office this coming week. If not there then I'll see about the Jabapalooza on the 19th.

Edit to add. Did some research. The Jabapalooza is only for patients of the clinic that received their first dose of AZ at that particular clinic.

 

[Hopeful8]

Does anyone know what are the stats for efficacy for those 2nd shots? I mean in terms of doing AZ first and then what is the efficacy of your 2nd shot at 8 weeks, or 10 weeks, or 12 weeks? I know they said it is most effective to get the 2nd shot at 12 weeks but just wondering how much does it go down the earlier you get that 2nd shot. Am trying to decide when to book my 2nd shot (will chose Pfizer) and can't seem to find info on it.

Edit: just re-read my post, hope it makes sense!

 

[FigmentSpark]

Does anyone know what are the stats for efficacy for those 2nd shots? I mean in terms of doing AZ first and then what is the efficacy of your 2nd shot at 8 weeks, or 10 weeks, or 12 weeks? I know they said it is most effective to get the 2nd shot at 12 weeks but just wondering how much does it go down the earlier you get that 2nd shot. Am trying to decide when to book my 2nd shot (will chose Pfizer) and can't seem to find info on it.

Edit: just re-read my post, hope it makes sense!

We booked our Pfizer at 12 weeks from our AZ. I don't know the answer to your question, but since my 12 weeks is July 2, I'm just leaving it be. But if you're just entering your 8 weed window, I can see why you'd be concerned. So much is unknown.

 

[morrik5]

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locationshttps://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

*****************Now please do not go talking about Politics on this thread.
I do not want the thread shut down.*****************

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This (me) Spring chicken who got her vaccine this morning!!!! (60-65 year olds)

First the needles are not as big as the pictures on the internet.
Second the person giving me my vaccine was oh so good! No pain.
Third Yes I cried!!!!!

Many thanks to Ottawamom & Donald my Hero for all their support helping me decide to get the shot,,,with all the media and information lately I was scared.

I'll post if I have any side effects but so far so good.
I will be contacted via the Ministry of Health via email when I can get my second shot which will probably be in 4 months but if vaccines come in early they will do them early.
Hugs
Mel
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We are 65 year old Canadians and were able to move our 2nd shot up from August 2 to June 20th. We were not vaccinated in a pharmacy and had Phizer. Now to convince our needle-phobic SIL to get his shots so he will be able to make our trip next April.

 

[Starwind]

Does anyone know what are the stats for efficacy for those 2nd shots? I mean in terms of doing AZ first and then what is the efficacy of your 2nd shot at 8 weeks, or 10 weeks, or 12 weeks? I know they said it is most effective to get the 2nd shot at 12 weeks but just wondering how much does it go down the earlier you get that 2nd shot. Am trying to decide when to book my 2nd shot (will chose Pfizer) and can't seem to find info on it.

Edit: just re-read my post, hope it makes sense!

As far as I know, they don't have the effectiveness data for mixed AZ-mRNA dosing yet, only for AZ-AZ dosing [which is what the original optimal 12 weeks is based on]. The UK study looking at the effectiveness of mixing AZ-Pfizer had not yet released its results.

SW

 

[quandrea]

As far as I know, they don't have the effectiveness data for mixed AZ-mRNA dosing yet, only for AZ-AZ dosing [which is what the original optimal 12 weeks is based on]. The UK study looking at the effectiveness of mixing AZ-Pfizer had not yet released its results.

SW

I’m booked for Tuesday (8 w post AZ) and dh is booked tomorrow (10 w post AZ). Doctors have unanimously pushed for the 8 w modification. The way I see it—it’s better to get that second dose in light of the delta variant and be fully vaccinated than wait and perhaps gain a bit extra immunity via waiting, but risk falling ill in the meantime. Mixing AZ and mRNA build a really nice antibody and T cell response.

 

[Madame]

Does anyone know what are the stats for efficacy for those 2nd shots? I mean in terms of doing AZ first and then what is the efficacy of your 2nd shot at 8 weeks, or 10 weeks, or 12 weeks? I know they said it is most effective to get the 2nd shot at 12 weeks but just wondering how much does it go down the earlier you get that 2nd shot. Am trying to decide when to book my 2nd shot (will chose Pfizer) and can't seem to find info on it.

Edit: just re-read my post, hope it makes sense!

The studies of mixed dosing out of Europe were done at 8 wks with good results. We’re coming up on 8 weeks this weeks and will take the first Pfizer or Moderna appointment available.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Does anyone know what are the stats for efficacy for those 2nd shots? I mean in terms of doing AZ first and then what is the efficacy of your 2nd shot at 8 weeks, or 10 weeks, or 12 weeks? I know they said it is most effective to get the 2nd shot at 12 weeks but just wondering how much does it go down the earlier you get that 2nd shot. Am trying to decide when to book my 2nd shot (will chose Pfizer) and can't seem to find info on it.

Edit: just re-read my post, hope it makes sense!

this information comes from the study that was used to determine the efficacy of the AZ with longer dosage windows. It's for getting the AZ as your second shot but early indications of mixing the two types of vaccines shows good results. They are still using the 12 week interval even if you choose to mix. Our doctor has said that there's no difference between 10 and 12 weeks but there is significant difference between 6 and 12 weeks. I'll add a screenshot shortly for you from the actual study

hope I answered what you're asking: regardless of what you choose for your 2nd shot waiting at least 8 (but preferably 10 -12) weeks after your AZ shot will give you better protection

Here's the screenshot for you

 

[ottawamom]

The more I read the more confused I get. I have appointments booked for 12 weeks. I could possibly get something sooner at the doctors office (at 9 weeks now). Do I wait, do I try for something sooner. There aren't many (if any) cases of the Delta variant in the Ottawa area so maybe I should just wait another week and see what next week brings.

I'll be glad when the shot is finally in my arm and I can stop thinking about this for me. Still have grown boys to worry about though.

 

[FigmentSpark]

The more I read the more confused I get. I have appointments booked for 12 weeks. I could possibly get something sooner at the doctors office (at 9 weeks now). Do I wait, do I try for something sooner. There aren't many (if any) cases of the Delta variant in the Ottawa area so maybe I should just wait another week and see what next week brings.

I'll be glad when the shot is finally in my arm and I can stop thinking about this for me. Still have grown boys to worry about though.

Since it would be through your doctor's office, why not check what your doctor is recommending?

 

[Aladora]

DS (15, almost 16) got his first dose yesterday. He had a nap in the afternoon and went to bed at 8ish but woke up this morning feeling almost normal with just a sore arm. I’m getting my second dose on Wednesday and DH is booked for July 11. DH and I both got AZ and have no idea what we are getting for our second.

 

[pigletto]

Dh and I were able to book shots of Moderna for Friday at two different places . Each place only had one appointment left. I will try to book something together tomorrow when the provincial portal opens up for us but for now this is good. And I will cancel the two Walmart appointments right away so someone can use them.

I kind of had it in my head that we would be better off with Pfizer for our second dose (first dose AstraZeneca) but now I can’t even remember why I thought that . Something I read maybe ? I better research and get it straight . Maybe it was because the mixing study was done with Pfizer and AZ ? I’ve been inundated with ever changing info it feels like.

 

[pigletto]

As far as the questions about 8 weeks vs waiting the 12.. if I was getting AstraZeneca as my second dose I would probably wait the full 12 as it increases the efficacy , or maybe 10 weeks , BUT I’m opting to mix because 2 doses of the AstraZeneca are only showing 60% efficacy against the Delta variants in emerging research. I cannot stress enough that two doses are better than one no matter what , but I’m hoping for the strongest protection I can get . I’ve yet to find stats for the efficacy of mixing vaccine types when it comes to the delta variant but I’m off to look .