I had my first one (Astra Zeneca) about a week ago, no side effects to speak of, I know people have different opinions on whether to get it or not, I was a little concerned but weighed up the +/- after the recent headlines and decided it was better to get it.
I don’t want this thread to turn into a debate about the conspiracy theories or what not, but thought it might be a good idea to mention my experience and for others who have/had theirs to do so too.
So I’m 51, (UK, England) no underlying health concerns, reasonably fit, the injection was painless, no inflammation after, felt a little like a minor insect sting for a few hours after but no biggie.
Very slight aches for a couple of days, much more mild than flu, easily able to carry on going about my days without any problems. No other side effects.
My wife (47) had hers the next day, pretty much the same.
Two doctor friends of mine received their injections a months back of the Astra Zeneca too and said they had a fever the next day but nothing more regarding side effects.
I’m 39 with a history of asthma, so was offered my first jab about a month ago. Turned it down because I felt like a bit of a fraud when my asthma is basically gone (no symptoms or inhaler use for over 2 years) and there were still people worse off than me waiting.
Anyway, my GP agreed to ring me back when everyone on their list with any underlying conditions had been done.
Long story short, had my first jab yesterday (Astrazenica, not that I give a shit).
I have Rheumatoid arthritis, so my immune system runs a little rich, so to speak. My arm hurts a bit today and I feel a bit shitty, but nothing a lemsip hasn’t fixed.
I’m 39 (UK), and have Type 1 Diabetes so had my first jab (Astra Zeneca) in February. Very much echo the OP’s thoughts. Absolutely painless jab with zero side effects for me…apart from a slight ache in the arm the next day (imagine you’d slept on one side all night).
Despite some health issues, I am able to keep isolated from everyone out here in my farmhouse. My wife teaches at a college where the potential exposure is high, but I am isolated from her, too, locked in my studio rooms. For this reason, I chose to wait until the vaccines were available to everyone. That started this week, and I got my first injection on Tuesday.
I had a choice between a Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine. I chose the Moderna. My 25-year-old son got his on the same day and also got the Moderna. We both suffered sore arms and general grogginess, lethargy. I still feel pretty stiff, tired and my arm is still a bit sore. I’m 54, btw.
Not bad, though! My wife had a far worse reaction to both shots (also Moderna). They each took her down hard for a couple of days. It is quite possible that she’s already had COVID-19, as her exposure risk is probably quite high at the college. She’s also tiny, so this might account for some of her reaction, too.
I’m pretty excited to get that second shot and finally come out of my studio. I still won’t socialise (never have!), but it’ll be nice to be in the same room with my wife and son!
Oh and let me add, our entire family (me, wife, and five children) had Covid during Thanksgiving last year. So, as long as we continue to be safe, I think we’re good. I teach high school so I have to be very careful.
I had AstraZeneca as I’m a carer
I got offered it a couple of months ago. Had it two weeks ago.
I had the worst fever I’ve ever had the night after then two days of feeling very groggy and weak and aches all over my body especially my arm. Then I was fine!
Apparently it’s more likely to hit younger people with flu like symptoms.
Glad I’ve had it, very weird making the decision when all the bad press about it was happening!
My wife got the Pfizer shot. Second dose about two months ago. Shes a nurse working with elderly people so she got prioritized… she felt a bit sick after the second dose (minor cold symptoms) but felt perfectly fine the day after… all her colleagues apparently had the same reaction to the second dose…
I’m not expecting to get anything until summer or late summer… we’ll see
Additionally I just have no faith in pharma companies to be forthright when there is no legal recourse for serious injury as a citizen against them.
Additionally as it is admittedly endemic, they will be yearly new versions which looks like getting everyone on a very profitable hamster wheel imo. Global Coof jab market is $312 billion.
In short I think the unknowns factors far outweigh the known factors in my assessment. Just my thoughts. Please don’t take it as some sort of attack on anyone else’s.
I’m in the US, my wife and I are in our late 30’s and have a newborn. My wife also has an autoimmune disease, so getting it is kind of high on our list, even if I’m weary of the risks.
She was able to get it through her job, which puts her in at-risk situations unfortunately.
I’ve been lucky to be able to work from home, but eventually my wife will need to return to work and we’ll need childcare, which means further exposure.
I’m currently eligible for the vaccine due to some minor health issues, but I can’t find an appointment anywhere. I’ve been looking for about a month with no luck at all. I’m not sure how others are doing it, but I can’t sit around all day and night trying to find an appointment with my work schedule and a baby.
I really wish the rollout in my state was more organized. It’s basically a free-for-all… even unemployment was more organized. I’m not feeling too hopeful about the situation unfortunately.
you mean like the flu vaccine? we should be so lucky.
anyway, I got jabbed last week. same with the wife. pfizer. no side effects for me; she had some minor ones. my whole family (including 16 year old nephew) and most of my friends have been given at least their first shots at this point as well. older ones have gotten their second shots.
Yes like the flu vaccine which has efficacy rates of 10 to 20% because too mutations happen by the time they can isolate a version and produce them to distribute en masse. If you have to get it every year, it doesn’t sound like much of an inoculation.
Serious side effects for the vaccine are massively less probable and less severe than Covid. It’s everyones right naturally not to take a jab if they feel strongly against it, but keep in mind that it’s a bit delusional to not take it because of improbable or merely potential side effects when the alternative is catching a disease that can kill or disable you for the rest of your life.
My Great Aunt (75 years old) recieved her two Pfizer shots last month
Second one just made her very tired for a week and that’s it.
She seemed to be happy to get it. I quote her she said "Hopefully everyone can get one, so we can get this fucking thing over with. " Funny to hear such an innocent old lady curse.
Did my PhD on malaria and Ebola vaccines with the group that made the Oxford vaccine and have been involved in running several of the vaccine trials, (including the Oxford one) at my hospital.
Happy to try to help with genuine questions in those who may be hesitant/concerned.