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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPlease don't tell me my shots aren't working because I had zero side effects.
That's the flip side of people saying, "Oh you know it's working if you have side effects!"
I've had both Pfizer shots and had no reaction whatsoever. Please don't imply there's something wrong unless you're a doctor with proof. Thank you.
Picaro
(1,525 posts)dont let these people spook you.
same thing happened to me with my Pfizer vaccination. Zero side effects.
that doesnt mean that you arent vaccinated.
Croney
(4,670 posts)they mean the vaccine is working. That's simply irresponsible.
stopdiggin
(11,370 posts)as the body's immune system gearing up. (not irresponsible)
The corollary -- that little or no reaction is undesirable -- is completely false and should be refuted. Very light, or almost no, reactions are very much the norm -- particularly for Pfizer.
Either way (chipper, or punky for a short time)-- unless you are having a serious 'allergic' reaction (that your doctor/administrator explained with the shot) -- you're good. Go in peace.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)side effects from the flu shot or other routine vaccinations.
Some people in my family do get that--a few days of a sore arm and some mild flu symptoms.
Congrats on getting vaccinated!
Croney
(4,670 posts)Siwsan
(26,291 posts)I've had a lot of vaccinations (military service) and never had a reaction to any of them. Not even the flu vaccine, back when reactions weren't so uncommon. Even the small pox re-vaccination failed to even raise a tiny blister. So, fingers crossed I'm feeling just fine, 2 weeks from today.
Lochloosa
(16,068 posts)Walleye
(31,056 posts)I got my second shot yesterday. No side effects the first time. Now 24 hours after the second shot, and Im feeling a little wiped out my temperature is 98.9. so very mild so far.
Paladin
(28,273 posts)Anybody who tells me they didn't work can go piss up a rope.
Roisin Ni Fiachra
(2,574 posts)Don't worry Croney, the fact is, some people get side effects, and others don't.
Lack of side effects does not mean your shots are not working.