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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGot my Pfizer booster this afternoon.
There was actually a short line at my local CVS. No appointment needed. It hurt going in this time. Usually, I don't feel a thing when I get a shot or donate blood, but this time it actually hurt so was a bit concerned. Hurt for a bit after, but now, 2 hours later, can't feel a thing. No bruising, can't even see where the needle went in.
Now I have that behind me and will feel even more safe going out in public. Will still wear my mask though. Living in DeathSantis state a lot of people are maskless.
Get your boosters as soon as you and your family can.
dutch777
(3,036 posts)I am curious to hear how people feel after a third shot. We weren't terrible after two, just felt wonky for a couple of days.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)Never had a reaction to flu shots, but didn't want to take a chance doing both at same time. Although they say you can.
JenniferJuniper
(4,515 posts)Every major joint caused her severe pain to the point where she was in bed for 24 hours. She's 55 and had her second shot in January. First two just made her feel a little unwell and tired. I'm sure it's different for everyone though.
LisaL
(44,974 posts)I take it to mean I made more antibodies each time I got a shot.
niyad
(113,576 posts)for the booster?
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)PUBLISHED MON, OCT 11 202111:56 AM EDTUPDATED MON, OCT 11 20212:11 PM EDT
Millions of Americans will be one step closer to receiving a Covid-19 booster shot this week when a key Food and Drug Administration advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to debate extra doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
The FDAs Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings come less than a month after U.S. regulators authorized Covid booster shots of Pfizer and BioNTechs vaccine to a wide array of Americans, including the elderly, adults with underlying medical conditions and those who work or live in high-risk settings like health and grocery workers.
More........
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/11/us-moves-closer-to-clearing-moderna-and-jj-covid-booster-shots-this-week.html
LisaL
(44,974 posts)Immunocompromised are allowed to get Moderna boosters already.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)niyad
(113,576 posts)others here on DU have suggested.. .go to another site, pretend it is your first.
niyad
(113,576 posts)LisaL
(44,974 posts)NT
MuseRider
(34,120 posts)The flu shot was the super duper old people shot so I thought it might hurt but it barely was noticed. The Covid vaccine was also barely noticed, just felt like someone slugged me in the shoulder until the next day then all was normal. I had no reaction to the first 2 vaccines so maybe that is an indicator? I hope you do OK with them, most people seem to.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)I had to take penicillin for 5 days. Broke out in a horrendous case of hives on the 5th night. Wanted to cut my legs off they were so irritated.
central scrutinizer
(11,662 posts)Arm was sore for 3 days. No fever or aches in other areas.
dutch777
(3,036 posts)Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)rurallib
(62,448 posts)Pfizer
No after effects at all
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)I had mine just over 2 wks ago.
Flu, pneumonia, & tdap last Friday.
Never had any negative reaction to any of them.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Lars39
(26,116 posts)Usually Ill try to move my arm around a bit afterwards so it doesnt hurt. Doesnt always work. This year I reached down and grabbed the seat of the chair I was sitting on and flexed my muscles in that arm for about 30 seconds or so. I had no pain or soreness! Ill be getting my booster next week and Ill try it again.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)Lars39
(26,116 posts)abqtommy
(14,118 posts)Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)Paladin
(28,273 posts)I'm getting one just as soon as they're available.
Diamond_Dog
(32,068 posts)I went last Friday as a walk-in but the pharmacist said they were swamped and understaffed and to go home and make an appt.
Fla Dem
(23,753 posts)Scalded Nun
(1,240 posts)Fuck Anti-Vaxxers!
Danmel
(4,925 posts)I have a really busy day tomorrow so i am holding off a bit on the booster in case it knocks me out.