I got my Johnson

[TexasTowelie]

and Johnson vaccine about 1.5 hours ago. I hardly felt the shot, but after getting poked and prodded for 15 days in August of last year when I had my foot amputated this was a comparative breeze.

I left the doctor's office nearly 90 minutes before I arranged for paratransit to pick me up so I decided to wheel myself home from 14 blocks away. That amazed me since I don't have much upper body strength and the end of the trip involves an uphill climb. It rained this morning so I had to wipe off some mud from the wheelchair after I dragged it up the stairs, but at least I can start thinking about getting a haircut next month.

[hlthe2b]

1. Provocative headline..

That said, CONGRATULATIONS! BE WELL!

[magicarpet]

2. Good for you,...

... and you got the Johnson,... so you dont have to return for the second dose.

Happy time getting your hair done,.. that will be a nice prelude to the coming Spring.

[Beastly Boy]

3. Is it true that you only need one and it lasts a lifetime?

[TexasTowelie]

5. It's the single dose vaccine, but there are no guarantees as to how long the vaccine will remain

effective or whether another inoculation will be necessary at some point in the future.

[lagomorph777]

4. You got pricked by a Johnson?

[TexasTowelie]

7. Yes, I got the Johnson prick.

[MontanaMama]

6. High five!

Glad you got the shot and glad you made the trek home unscathed. I got the J&J a week ago today. It is a huge relief to have it done.

[Hortensis]

8. :) That's terrific. So nice to move on. We're still waiting.

Congrats, Tex.

[hamsterjill]

9. You are simply amazing!

What spirit and drive. Congratulations.

[Stallion]

10. I'm more of a Pfizer Type of Guy

also got vaccine this morning in Dallas. I couldn't tell you which arm I got it in except I saw nurse poke right arm.

[TexasTowelie]

11. I received my shot about an inch away from my smallpox vaccination scar from almost 50 years ago.

The entire process was much easier than I expected. I received an email from my physician's office on Monday night, called them to set up an appointment yesterday morning, and spent less than 15 minutes in the waiting room today.

[hamsterjill]

12. So you were able to get it at your physician's office?

That’s what I want to do. Where in Texas are you? I’m in SA.

[TexasTowelie]

15. I'm in Bryan. nt

[Stallion]

13. I Didn't Even Cry...

....UNTIL they told me they weren't giving out free lolli-pops like they did the last time 50 years ago

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. Congratulations

[Rorey]

16. I'm really looking forward to a visit to a salon

I'm not vain, but it's getting ridiculous!