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In reply to the discussion: Millions Are Skipping Their Second Vaccine Shot [View all]xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)120. Being tired and napping plus
a mild headache off and on over the next day. Second shot late on a Friday afternoon. Back to normal by Sunday.
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I had side effects, friends and family members had side effects. No one I've
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2021
#5
I had none after first shot, was a bit sleepy from second shot. No other side effects (Pfizer).
tblue37
Apr 2021
#60
The folks I know who had issues after the 1st had none after the 2nd. Hope thats you!
oldsoftie
Apr 2021
#27
It was true for the ones I know. I'm simply hoping the same for that poster.
oldsoftie
Apr 2021
#110
I'm getting that way, especially after about 80 million voted for an ass like Trump. Makes me wonder
RKP5637
Apr 2021
#98
My dad used to sing a little one line exasperation ditty: "Oh the world is full of idiots"...
Hekate
Apr 2021
#73
Exactly. My Dad, FIL, every uncle served in WW2 - nobody got drafted, volunteered.
NoMoreRepugs
Apr 2021
#105
Amazing how our species demonstrates their stupidity and ignorance on a daily basis.
NewHendoLib
Apr 2021
#7
Severe side effects are severely over-reported in social media and word of mouth
dalton99a
Apr 2021
#9
"Others said they felt that they were sufficiently protected with a single shot."
marmar
Apr 2021
#11
A single shot is not enough. A shot and a beer, that'll work. nt (kidding - had two moderna)
JustABozoOnThisBus
Apr 2021
#92
Multiple doses have been a feature of polio immunization, and measles, I think. So there's
ancianita
Apr 2021
#24
There is *no* data to disagree on. There is no single dose trial for Moderna or Pfizer.
Pobeka
Apr 2021
#106
The question of whether it makes more sense to get everyone their first shot first
Hugh_Lebowski
Apr 2021
#122
I had 2 weeks of symptoms after 2nd shot. I would do it again. It's the right thing to do.
Biophilic
Apr 2021
#14
I really had no reaction at all to the 2nd shot. I was expecting something and nothing happened. nt
RKP5637
Apr 2021
#16
Some have a really bad reaction. When I was at the large site for the 2nd shot one of the
RKP5637
Apr 2021
#97
I had mild side effects after shot #2, but figured it was better than dying
PatrickforB
Apr 2021
#21
Who cares. They're pretty good at above 70%, better than many flu shots I've had over the years. Let
truthisfreedom
Apr 2021
#22
Good point, recent data says at least 50% effective longer term after one dose only...
Jon King
Apr 2021
#26
+1. It took two doses to demonstrate strong antibody AND memory B cell responses
dalton99a
Apr 2021
#53
Thanks for this. ❤ What the Immune System Does Between the First and Second Dose
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2021
#70
Every-night local news leads with someone who had some mild side effect.
ForgoTheConsequence
Apr 2021
#43
However, having the 2nd shot more than 4 weeks after is going fine in Canada and UK
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2021
#56
This is why I'll be wearing a mask well into the future, maybe forever, out in public. -nt
CrispyQ
Apr 2021
#57
I REALLY ENJOYED my side effects - first shot made me sleepy and I slept REALLY WELL for
Kashkakat v.2.0
Apr 2021
#68
My gf couldn't take her 2cd vaccination because of the adverse reaction she had to the first one.
olddad65
Apr 2021
#94
While a number are probably out of fear, many out of laziness, I am more sympathetic than
artemisia1
Apr 2021
#112