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In reply to the discussion: I would like to hear from everyone who got booster (3rd vacc). Reaction to 2nd vacc was [View all]LizBeth
(9,952 posts)131. Two in a row. Cool, hope again. I had resigned myself and now hope, lol.
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I would like to hear from everyone who got booster (3rd vacc). Reaction to 2nd vacc was [View all]
LizBeth
Oct 2021
OP
Thanks for all that. If yawl can't tell, I am such a baby with anything sick. I rarely am so more
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#27
Incredible the arm pain, but i had same reaction to the shingle vacc. I had only arm sore on first
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#28
Five years ago my doctor told me not to bother with shingle, and she was pro vacc. But it was a
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#71
Shingles vaccine - two days with sore arm. Actual shingles - only 2 lesions - miserable
Earthrise
Oct 2021
#92
How long ago did you get it? They have a new one and I wonder if that makes a difference.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#96
Thanks. I think you talked me into it. I did have a terrific case of chickenpox as a little girl
Walleye
Oct 2021
#121
Thanks. I think that was the kind of kick in the pants I needed. I hate being sick
Walleye
Oct 2021
#123
59 and that was my experience. Thanks. and I agree, so jazzed about getting booster.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#29
Right, but I kinda forgot vacc and next day feeling 150 yrs old, I was thinking, man I gotta start
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#56
Ha ha, all of 3 or so years, lol. I hear you. A bit of jest because I too have certainly noticed the
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#73
No one on DU can offer "hope" as to whether or not you'll have the same reaction.
SMC22307
Oct 2021
#11
Received Pfizer booster earlier this month, felt tired and a bit achy for a couple of days, arm hurt
sop
Oct 2021
#15
My son got covid and was 2 vacc of pfiser, very mild. But he was in a home of 2 people with it
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#38
Good for you. And with my missed up mind, though I would want that, I would wonder if they
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#40
Good info Yardwork. I had the same reaction to second. I will keep your experience in mind
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#42
+1. Since starting this new job I have tended to a glass of wine in the evenings. Or two, lol.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#51
Yea you. I had read that from you earlier, and so many in that thread, kinda why I started this
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#43
Ha ha. Lol. You saw that. I was hoping but this thread is telling me probably to
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#52
lol. No spoons stuck to you? That is great to hear, lol. Anti covid vacc'ers so bad.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#47
This. I am going to go in with this attitude. It is something pain in arm, not even close to
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#49
Good to hear, this is what I am going for. At least 50% in the mind. I believe.... lol, ;).
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#75
If you're 80ish, it's recommended if it's been at least 6 mos since your last shot.
Crunchy Frog
Oct 2021
#65
+1. I am kinda waiting for Moderna and i guess it was approved yesterday. Need to see where in town.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#77
Moderna here and I figure I will have more experience. I did that with the other shots and
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#78
Lol I am with you and feel exactly the same. There was a thread where no one was having a reaction,
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#79
Very interesting post, you should NOT have told me about different needles. Im so needle phobic
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#80
Lol to the yes, diary. Good for you. I am thinking maybe Friday after work so I have two days,
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#81
Did you get a bigger needle too? Lol cause almost all the way thru, I find out from one, not the
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#84
For the 1st Pfizer I had moderate to painful arm soreness for several days
MustLoveBeagles
Oct 2021
#90
Yes , it is. My arm was sore for over week this time and I think it was longer when I had my second
JoanofArgh
Oct 2021
#103
I work in HC and had heard they were getting vaccs at same time. I had not heard the reasoning.
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#100
Same kind of flu-like aches that I've gotten with other vaccinations. Last 24 hours.
LAS14
Oct 2021
#105
I got shingle vacc a couple weeks ago and go in for the second in about 4 mo. First one only sore
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#110
Moderna x 3, same effects, sore arm, slight fever, tired for a day, no prob
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Oct 2021
#106
I had said that I another post. Though not looking for side effects if I did not have them
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#129
That is interesting. The whatever is higher in Moderna than pfiser so maybe the second one gets
LizBeth
Oct 2021
#132