got my 2nd vaccination

[earendel]

Got it on Monday, Moderna. I had a strong reaction to the first shot and had heard that there might be a stronger reaction to the second one. And they were right. But all's good now.

[mrkelley23]

One hypothesis is that the stronger your reaction to the shot, the better your immune system is at fighting corona viruses. I"m hoping so, because I had pretty strong reactions both times, too.

[Bob78164]

I got my first Moderna shot on April 1, the day I became eligible here in California. My upper arm and neck were a little sore for a couple of days, but that was it. My appointment for my second shot is already booked for April 29. --Bob

[a1mamacat]

Yeah!!

[jaybee]

One hypothesis is that the stronger your reaction to the shot, the better your immune system is at fighting corona viruses. I"m hoping so, because I had pretty strong reactions both times, too.

Then I'm screwed. I had no reaction to either my first or second Pfizer shot. (Well, When I woke up the morning after getting my 2nd shot, it felt like I'd gone swimming the day before and had snorted in some water in my sinuses. But as soon as I stood up that feeling was gone). No arm pain, no tiredness, no fever - nothing. Worked all day the day after the 2nd shot, paddled in a kayak race that evening (came in first, set a record time for the year). So no, nothing.

Mrs. Jaybee had a mild fever and some tiredness after the 2nd shot. Nothing after the first.

We are assuming that it's working anyway.

[SportsFan68]

One hypothesis is that the stronger your reaction to the shot, the better your immune system is at fighting corona viruses. I"m hoping so, because I had pretty strong reactions both times, too.

Then I'm screwed. I had no reaction to either my first or second Pfizer shot. (Well, When I woke up the morning after getting my 2nd shot, it felt like I'd gone swimming the day before and had snorted in some water in my sinuses. But as soon as I stood up that feeling was gone). No arm pain, no tiredness, no fever - nothing. Worked all day the day after the 2nd shot, paddled in a kayak race that evening (came in first, set a record time for the year). So no, nothing.

Mrs. Jaybee had a mild fever and some tiredness after the 2nd shot. Nothing after the first.

We are assuming that it's working anyway.

With virtually no reaction -- just a little arm pain with the first one -- I'm hoping that I'm protected. But there's plenty to worry about. Seems a shame to worry about what should be a good thing.

[Vandal]

My wife and I joined the Pfizer 2 club this morning.

No issues so far.

[mrkelley23]

I'm sorry -- I should clarify my original comment. The hypothesis is that people who have HAD Covid before might have stronger reactions to the vaccine. Since I had it in Dec./January, I expected my reaction to be fairly significant, and it was.

[Spock]

I'm sorry -- I should clarify my original comment. The hypothesis is that people who have HAD Covid before might have stronger reactions to the vaccine. Since I had it in Dec./January, I expected my reaction to be fairly significant, and it was.

In the interest of science-"Fairly Significant" reactions should be reported to VAERS- The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

https://vaers.hhs.gov/index.html

[kroxquo]

I had Covid back in January and received an infusion treatment because of pre existing conditions (only time I've ever been thankful I'm so fat). I Gott the J & J shot two weeks ago and had no reaction at all.

[mrkelley23]

I'm sorry -- I should clarify my original comment. The hypothesis is that people who have HAD Covid before might have stronger reactions to the vaccine. Since I had it in Dec./January, I expected my reaction to be fairly significant, and it was.

In the interest of science-"Fairly Significant" reactions should be reported to VAERS- The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

https://vaers.hhs.gov/index.html

Thank you for the link. My understanding, though, is that VAERS should be reserved for much more significant adverse events than mine. I did not have to go to the hospital or anything; just slept for 21 out of 24 hours, and had a headache and chills. That's significant to me, but probably not in the whole scheme of things.

[Appa23]

I'm sorry -- I should clarify my original comment. The hypothesis is that people who have HAD Covid before might have stronger reactions to the vaccine. Since I had it in Dec./January, I expected my reaction to be fairly significant, and it was.

In the interest of science-"Fairly Significant" reactions should be reported to VAERS- The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

https://vaers.hhs.gov/index.html

Thank you for the link. My understanding, though, is that VAERS should be reserved for much more significant adverse events than mine. I did not have to go to the hospital or anything; just slept for 21 out of 24 hours, and had a headache and chills. That's significant to me, but probably not in the whole scheme of things.

Thankful that my 2nd shot of Pfizer yesterday only resulted in slight arm pain, and I am a bit tired today( likely related to the fact that I had the shot in my right arm, and I sleep on my right side.)

I had hoped for superpowers due to genetic alteration from the vaccine, but no such luck.