Covid Vaccination: What did you get? Or planning to get?

I want to take the JJ, but I cannot find anywhere that offers them. It is hard to schedule anywhere. Everywhere is booked up.

I got the first Moderna shot on 2/12 and the second on 3/12. No problems with either shot.

no side effects

Pfizer

No side effects

First dose on 3/18, second will be on 4/9.

I got Phizer. First dose in January and 2nd in feb. no side effects

should I try to get a Pfizer appointment? Or wait for the one shot JJ?

I was hoping for the JJ, since it is easier, one shot and your done. I am not finding anyone that is offering JJs?. The 2-part scheduling process is a mess too.

OP, if you're smart you'll take whatever is offered to you first. J&J, Moderna, or Pfizer, they're all proven effective.

I got Johnson and Johnson. I was happy to be one and done. No side effects. I did take the day after off so I could just sleep in and relax. I think that was a good decision for anyone.

I want the JJ too. I recently had surgery and was told I need to wait another month until I am more healed to get the vaccine. Right now in my state, all my co-workers got their first dose and it was Pfizer/Moderna. I am hoping in another month maybe the JJ will be available here.

I got Pfizer through Rite Aid last week. Surprised me because everyone I know who'd gone to Rite-Aid in March got Moderna. My second dose is April 10th.

I got my first shot of Pfizer juices. Can't wait to get the second shot next month and get on with my life. I may become a nudist.

I got two doses of the Moderna shots. Only side effects I had was soreness in my arm and some fatigue.

Pfizer: second dose came with flu like symptoms but only for a day.

I got the J&J as part of the trial. No side effects at all, so I was actually surprised to find out I got the real thing and not the placebo. The first Shingrix shot was worse, and even that wasn't so bad.

Moderna 1st dose 3/16 no issues except a sore arm. 2nd dose 4/13.

Moderna first dose yesterday at Walgreens. 2nd dose April 21st. Sore arm, but that’s it.

I haven’t done this, but I’m curious...if you stretch the truth a bit to get an appointment, do they then demand proof or paperwork when you arrive? Do they ever turn anyone away if they suspect they’re jumping the line?

I got my J&J one-shot vaccine on 3/22. Sore arm first day, was extremely tired the next day, sore arm couldn't sleep the whole night (but I was pretty blazed), today I'm still a little tired and my arm has a little tingliness from the shot. God willing, I'll be back to 100% tomorrow. Much more mild, yet slightly longer in duration than an average flu shot. I'm still following CDC guidelines for living, so I will be wearing multiple masks and other precautions until at least late summer. If the fourth wave happens, I'll be a shut-in geek for another year.

I'm scheduled to get the vaccine at the end of May but keep checking elsewhere for something sooner. I'll take whatever they have.

r17 My 18 year old nephew went in for it recently and they did question him a bit but he had a note from work (it is a family manufacturing business). It was because of his age, if you are at least 40 they won't question and won't care if you have a note or not.

R17 here in Connecticut you must have ID with you.

R17 when I was checking in I had to show them the appointment confirmation on my phone and give them my license and insurance card (there is no charge so don’t know if the government bills back the insurance companies). I was not asked for proof that I qualified for the vaccine. However most of the other people registering were uninsured and they were asked for proof of eligibility.

Pfizer - first shot 3/6; 2nd this Saturday. Not even a sore arm. I wonder what the second shot will bring...

Anyone else hear the the vaccine is not effective with the Brazil P1variant??? Heard on talk radio and did a quick google search with some saying it is definitely more difficult to treat.

I had my first Pfizer 2 days ago. My arm is a bit sore, and I’m pretty draggy. I don’t feel bad, really, just a little lethargic. 2nd one is in 3 weeks.

Got first dose of Pfizer 3/23 at a mass vaccination clinic operated by National Guardsmen in Cleveland Ohio. Left me with very sore arm and achy back, neck and shoulders for 48 hours. Pleased to know I have a strong immune response, aren't you all jealous?

Pfizer. First dose a few days ago. 2nd one is scheduled 3 weeks from that.

No side effects other than slight tenderness at the jab location and mild fatigue a couple of days afterwards.

R17, Walgreens just had me check a box on a form as to what made me eligible. They asked no questions and asked for no documentation. They never even asked for my ID.

R26 Im curious - what would you think would evoke jealousy?

r29, I was joking, but they say the younger and more vital you are, the more adverse the side effects tend to be.

R26 is under the false impression that the greater the side effects one experiences (immune system response) post vaccination, the greater the efficacy of your vaccine against Covid-19.

How the body reacts to a vaccination is no indication whatsoever as to its effectiveness.

I called a person to schedule my appointment bc I was eligible. I called the phone number and the person told be to be patient and wait my turn, and did not make an appointment for me. I am so pissed.

r31, I never said the vaccine was more effective with greater side effects. I said greater side effects are an indication of youth and vitality.

1st shot this week. Moderna. Slightly sore arm, that’s it.

Pfizer. My 2nd is in two weeks. Felt fine afterwards, had cold symptoms the next day including what felt like blocked ears. I also felt tired in a beat up way. The cold symptoms and ears cleared up by afternoon, the tired/beat up feeling continued for a couple of days. I was fine after that.

R33 Your post at R26 strongly infers it. That is all.

r36, your post strongly infers you're an idiot.

in my area (republican), there are younger, healthy people who have been vaccinated, while elderly and sick people struggle to find one. How can this be possible?

r36, by the way, learn the different between "infer" and "imply".

86 here. Both Pfizer shots, no after-effects ever.

[R40] that's awesome.

Got my 2nd Pfizer today. So far no ill effects, but it may be too soon to be sure. Two more weeks and I’ll be free!

Got the J&J shot today. No side effects

My rheumatologist told me to not take my weekly dose of methotrexate for 2 weeks after the first shot and 1 week after the 2nd dose. I had no side effects after dose 1 and hope that dose 2 is also easy. Pfizer vaccine. He said that I shouldn't have any negative effects with the rheumatic pain and swelling since I have been on the methotrexate for a couple of years and have some protection. Anyone else have RA who cares to comment?

Pfizer. Both shots each time I was tired on days three and four.

Moderna. Bad experience. IT TASTED HORRIBLE! I asked for a Pfizer chaser or at least a single shot of Johnson and Johnson to take the taste away.But nooooooooo.

I had my first Moderna shot last Thursday, a week ago today. No noticeable side effects except slightly sore arm. However, on Sunday afternoon I felt so drowsy I had to take a two hour nap. It may have been the glass of wine I had with lunch though.

2nd vaccination of Moderna next Monday

J&J - soreness at the injection site for a few days was the only side effect.

Pfizer, felt really tired a few hours after the second dose but that’s about it.

Pfizer. Tender to the touch.

Moderna first jab - sore arm and fatigue for 2 days. Will get second one on 4/7.

[quote]What did you get?

None of the above.

[quote]Or planning to get?

Once there is real-world data that the fuckers actually do something, whatever they want to jab me with.

Got the first of two Moderna shots. No soreness, but I have been told to be prepared for side effects from the second (headache, possible nausea, body aches, chills, lethargy).

I got my first jab of Pfizer on 12/23. I had some pain in my arm, bad enough that it woke me up once, but it wasn't horrible. My second jab was 1/14 and was actually better. It was like a mild flu shot.

Pfizer- insomnia. Happened to another friend.

[quote] (there is no charge so don’t know if the government bills back the insurance companies)

Yes, if you have insurance they are billed for it. If you have no insurance the government pays for the vaccination.

Just got my first dose of Moderna this morning.

Mild soreness around the injection and I feel slightly high, which I’m enjoying.

Just got Pfizer #2 this morning. I'll be waiting to see if I notice any side effects tomorrow.

Just got Pfizer No. 1. Feel a bit lightheaded. I’m really impressed with how efficient this process has been so far. What a huge undertaking, getting the vaccine out to the whole world!

I don’t envy CVS employees once they start handing it out to little kids, imagine all the screaming and crying.

I got Moderna, sore arm at the injections sight and very tired...but no much sleep as my mother passed away the day before. It's been a tough couple of days!

I'm a vaccine virgin...nothing yet. Probably will be later when appointments are easier to get. I'll take whatever is given.

I've been having wild and intense dreams ever since I got my first shot of Pfizer. I wake up exhausted and upset. Is anyone else experiencing intense dreams since being vaccinated?

R61...I'm sorry about your mother.

I just had my second. Pfizer. No side affects (effects?)

Got the 2 doses of Moderna. Only a sore arm with the 1st dose, have had after-effects dragging on with the second: dizzyness, tired, achy. Annoying but not debilitating. But I know 4 people who also had the 2 Moderna doses and they only had a sore arm for a day.

I had some side effects the next day -- a low-grade fever, splitting headache, body aches, slight nausea. But it was only for that one day and I feel fine now.

Glad I got it over with.

Pfizer #1 : Deep pain at the injection area in tricep radiating into shoulder blade. Headache and lethargy the next day. Some stomach distress. From vaccine? I don’t know...after 36 hours I felt fine.

I just drank some bleach

Only the elite get Moderna.

R64, thank you. It is always hard losing a parent but a mother seems to be worse...

I got the first shot of the Madonna vaccine this morning, and Get Into The Groove started playing on the radio on the way home, so apparently it's not fully effective until the second shot.

Got 2nd dose of Moderna yesterday. My arms is still very sore, but no fevers.

R44. I was told by the Pharmacist and my Rheumatologist to not stop taking Methotrexate. I told the Pharmacist that I was told to stop MTX for two weeks after getting the Pneumonia-23 vaccine last October. She said that is because the Pneumonia-23 is a live vaccine whereas the Covid vaccines are not live.

R60. I believe the plan is to hand off the 12 and under vaccine responsibilities to Pediatricians.

R75 I got my 2nd vaccination from a pediatrician who was volunteering at the vaccination center.

Did you get his number, R76?

[quote] Pfizer. Tender to the touch.

Maybe your fibromyalgia is kicking in.

[quote] I was told by the Pharmacist and my Rheumatologist to not stop taking Methotrexate.

They’re right. What kind of medical professionals would they be if they didn’t suggest you stop doing meth?

R72, consider yourself very lucky.

It could’ve been La Isla Bonita!

I had my first Pfizer on 3/25 at Walmart. My second is on 4/16. I am not sure how many people know that Walmart might be doing vaccines in many areas now. Based on what I heard while I was there it was the first day they were doing it at this Supercenter. And you could tell. They had people standing in line for Covid, Flu vaccines and dropping off prescriptions together. Anyway they asked what qualified me and I said Rheumatoid Arthritis and did not get asked for proof. They asked for ID and insurance card. I signed a form giving them permission to share the information with the CDC. I also confirmed that they will send my Primary the information about me getting the vaccine. Two people said yes. The way I understand the insurance deal is that pharmacies get reimbursed for what they do. The shot was a breeze. The side effect was a tiny area of soreness for a couple days. In fact I had a punch biopsy done at a Dermatologist the next morning. The area of injection was sore whereas the area where a chunk of meat was taken out and stitched up does not hurt at all. And it was the same arm.

Had my first Pfizer yesterday, felt fine at first but today my arm hurts and I’m kinda tired. Got it through my doctor's office - they set up a separate vaccination site and that place was like an assembly line. Three people to greet and check you in, at least 20 nurses giving shots, and 6 people staffing the check-out area. I had to sit for 30 minutes because I’m allergic to shrimp, but nothing happened. The old battle ax nurse who jabbed me said she had given 50 shots so far that day, and she had set the record with 87 the day before.

I’m not a fan of CVS but I have to say their online appointment scheduler was fast and easy and let you set up both appointments at once. I did have to try multiple times to get appointments but the secret seemed to be try early in the morning and keep refreshing the app.

I got mine at Albertson's, which is my regular pharmacy. I looked on the website at 11:00 am and had my choice of same-day appointments. This was the second day of everyone being able to get it, so I guess people don't know. It was Moderna, btw.

Pfizer. Thursday morning, at a pop up clinic sponsored by the local health department. Which means I should probably be fully immunized by mid-May, but I'm still going to keep wearing a mask and social distancing until the plague is over because I'm not a cunt.

You’re basically an anti-vaxxer, R85. Your posturing on behavior once fully vaccinated is going to turn off people who might be skeptical about the vaccine. And THEY are the biggest concern here. Not vaccine-resistant variants, not infection in fully vaccinated individuals, and certainly not spread from a fully vaccinated person to the unvaccinated.

You might think you’re doing the right thing here by signaling your un-cuntiness, but you’re doing harm.

I got my first Pfizer jab yesterday at Walgreens. Today the injection site is very mildly sore.

A strange thing happened when I was going through the process. The guy who checked me in, before handing me the form to fill out, filled in one of the answers. When I looked to see what he had done, he answered yes to the question of if I had ever received the antibody treatment. I haven't. When the nurse reviewed my form she asked about that answer I told her the it had been filled in by the check-in guy. She went to ask him about it, and I overheard him deny that he had done it. When she returned, I said loudly enough to be overheard that I had watched him do it right in front of me and wondered why he had done it, and why he lied about it.

[quote]Got first dose of Pfizer 3/23 at a mass vaccination clinic operated by National Guardsmen in Cleveland Ohio. Left me with very sore arm and achy back, neck and shoulders for 48 hours.

Sounds like it was worth it!

How many of those Guardsmen fucked you?

That is bizarre, R87. Did she then furrow her brow and continue with the process, or were you given a new form to fill out? Whom did she believe, you or him? Because why would you have checked that box for no reason and then lie about it?

I heard all the BEST people are getting Moderna

I love you, r88! ❤️❤️

[quote]You’re basically an anti-vaxxer, [R85]. Your posturing on behavior once fully vaccinated is going to turn off people who might be skeptical about the vaccine. And THEY are the biggest concern here. Not vaccine-resistant variants, not infection in fully vaccinated individuals, and certainly not spread from a fully vaccinated person to the unvaccinated. You might think you’re doing the right thing here by signaling your un-cuntiness, but you’re doing harm.

No, you're a cunt.

Full disclosure: I CANNOT take credit for this since I didn’t write it originally, but it’s too good not to use here and I was waiting for the original poster, but apparently he didn’t see this thread.

[quote]I got the Aldi store brand vaccine.

[quote]—Frugal shopper

You’re helping to prolong the epidemic, R92, with your scientific illiteracy and virtue signaling.

R89, she suggested that had misheard me when he asked whether I had had the antibody treatment, only he hadn't asked me that question. But I dropped it at that point because I was about to get jabbed, and that was my priority.

[quote]I was about to get jabbed, and that was my priority.

*sigh*

I miss the pre-pandemic days.

I got my first shot of Pfizer today down at the Piggly-Wiggly. I also picked up a honey-baked ham while I was there, since it's Easter Sunday this week and all.

Well call me Miss Daisy, r97!

After thinking I'd be the last person in America to get a vaccine who wanted it - as, even at the age of 64, I waited patiently after registering at a couple of places - the opportunity to get the J&J vaccine just fell into my lap. I was forwarded a text from a woman whose daughter worked across the hall from an office that was providing the J&J vaccine & it was open to anyone. I called on Tuesday, & got an appointment for today (open from 11-6). So far, no side effects.

I got the Moderna two weeks ago. No effects whatsoever, not even soreness at the injection site. I'll get the second shot two weeks from now.

I got the Pfizer vaccine in January. No side effects at all. All vaccines are good,. I like that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine passed testing during high times of illness and were tested when variants were around.

The nurse who jabbed me told me that people with the strongest immune systems tend to have the strongest side effects. More fragile immune systems tend to have few and milder side effects.

Moderna - first shot on March 24th. Second scheduled for April 16th. First shot kicked my butt big time. Going to take day after second shot off because I won't be good for anything for 24 hours afterwards. Still, glad I'm getting them and grateful to my workplace for providing them on site, for free, so I didn't have to search online or make 800 phone calls to various pharmacies, etc.

I got both Pfizer shots this past month (March 7 & 30). My second shot was on Tuesday and the only side effect I've experienced thus far was soreness at the injection site, but that's mostly gone now. The soreness was a bit worse the second time than the first, but other than that, nothing inconvenient.

What is everyone doing with their vaccination record card?

It should be laminated, R104. That’s what I plan to do with mine when I get my second dose.

I thought so too, but there was a poster on here that made the point that if there's a booster shot that comes down the pike in the next year, it might be good to add that record to the preexisting vaccination card, which wouldn't be possible if laminated.

R104 regarding my first vaccination card for my first dose I misplaced it and couldn’t find it for my second dose. When I showed up for my second dose they had me fill out the card and then they entered the lot number of the vaccine and the date and where I received the shot . Then when I got home I found my first card and transcribed the information on to it. These cards are easy to falsify so I’m not to worried about being a bonehead and having misplaced it initially. The lot numbers are verifiable and I also know that if I need to my primary care physician can give me a new card or suitable proof if I need it for travel etc... But people should laminate it and store it with their passport and important documents. R101

They're now recommending instead of lamination, get a clear plastic sleeve (the kind you use for name tags at conferences, etc.) and put it in there instead. That way it can be easily removed if booster proof is needed in the future.

I got my 2nd shot of Pfizer today. So far, no side effects. 👍

I read an article the other day that we might be required to present our vaccination cards to gain entry into certain venues (sporting events, concerts, amusement parks, etc.), so I bought a 4x3 plastic ID badge holder with lanyard.

The nurse told me to take a photo of my vaccination card. That way it's always on my phone if something happens.

That’s a good tip, R108. Thanks.

R77 it was a girl pediatrician. She was rather butch though.

[quote] and grateful to my workplace for providing them on site, for free,

All COVID vaccinations are free.

That really is great advice, r108.

R61, my sympathies about your mother. This has been an awful time to try and visit a loved one in a hospital. I lost my mother to cancer late February, and the hospital she was at would only let one person in the room with limited hours.

Scan and/or take a photo of the card. I wouldn’t laminate it. I still have my original SS card which is 54 years old and a bit soft and faded but still intact (just like me).

^it is bullshit that we have to have our original SSN cards. I know mine is floating around somewhere, and I will need it for a Real ID in Pennsylvania.

Had 2nd Pfizer yesterday. I feel like I have the flu.

R116, what's the problem with laminating it? My SS card is 44 years old, but worn and tattered because I accidentally left my wallet in my pants one time when doing laundry.

[quote] what's the problem with laminating it?

Don’t bother reading the thread or anything to find your answer. Too much trouble.

Pfizer, second shot last week. No reaction to the first but slept 14 hours after the second.

Second Pfizer yesterday. Didn’t sleep very well at all last night, currently have an earache and am tired. The earache is the strangest part for me, started last night before bed and hasn’t stopped since.

R120, thanks, that was helpful

R86 is an obsessive loon posting his bullshit theories in every single vaccine thread. As if the people who are refusing the vaccine are doing so only after long consideration of whether getting the vaccine will mean they will only have to wear their mask for another month vs. two months, etc. People refusing the vaccine are already not following any mask mandates or any other protective directives. Idiot.

JFC, r123, do you want us to read it for you?

Is there an advantage to having the vaccine card laminated? Do we expect to be asked for it, similar to a driving license or passport?

This is exactly how I felt after my first shot.

J&J. Next day had a monster headache, sore arm, and slept most of the day. The following day felt fine.

R53 yeah I'm sure the vaccines don't do anything

Just got first dose of Moderna this morning. Slight touch of nausea but worked out afterwards.

I finally got myself scheduled for my first vaccine. I registered in my state and got an email of a mega center in my area offering the shots. I think I'm getting the Pfizer one. I'm going this coming Thursday in the morning. I want to get this, but I'm a little nervous.

Second Pfizer shot today, same symptoms as first: Nothing for a few hours, then fatigue/achy/get into bed for a few hours. Stiff neck and sore arm. As far as general misery, I've had worse colds.

Why do people have to travel to get a vaccine, to a stadium or some huge place in another borough? Why can't the vaccines be given at doctors offices? My doctors office is literally three blocks from me.

The distribution process is absolutely absurd. Then again, it's the US, so what do you expect?!

One of my neighbors said Walgreens is offering the vaccine.

R133, the US is actually doing almost the best in the world at getting their huge population vaccinated. Doctor's offices do not have the cold storage needed for some of the vaccines. They also have a limited clientele. The majority of our citizens don't have their own doctors anyway. Do you think doctor's offices want to be overrun with people seeking the vaccine all of a sudden? It has to be centralized. Eventually, after the mass demand dies out, they will be given to doctor's offices. Right now, you'll have to travel a bit farther than a couple of blocks, R133.

And, yes, Walgreens, CVS, and other pharmacies across the country are giving vaccines through a partnership with the federal government.

[quote]Why can't the vaccines be given at doctors offices? My doctors office is literally three blocks from me. The distribution process is absolutely absurd. Then again, it's the US, so what do you expect?!

In the U.S., we have to expect loons like you.

[quote] Mild soreness around the injection and I feel slightly high, which I’m enjoying.

Yes - I felt high off the of the Pfizer vaccine, in a good way. I felt this euphoric feeling and was really chatty with everyone.

Got Pfizer early (health care worker). I was dragging for days after the 1st shot, had a flu-like reaction Continued funky reaction following the 2nd dose. I often suffer reactions to medications.

I got my first Moderna shot last week at Rite Aid. When I scheduled the appointment, I didn't know which vaccine they were going to give me, nor did I care by that point.

About 4-5 hours after the shot, I began feeling very sleepy but resisted the urge to take a nap (it was mid-afternoon), opting for a walk, which perked me up and got me through the afternoon/early evening. Definitely wanted to go to bed earlier than normal, and I slept like a friggin' ROCK! (which is not the norm). It was the most restful sleep I've had in ages, and I felt perfectly fine when I woke up the next morning. Except for the sore upper arm, of course, which lasted a couple days.

Received second Pfizer dose last week. I was fine the day of injection but the next day had a slight fever, nausea, chills, muscle aches, fatigue and cold symptoms. It was nothing unbearable and essily dealt with by sleeping it off.

Just got my first dose of Phizer. No side effects, but did wake up with a very sore injection site (arm) this morning.

Looking forward to my second one in 3.5 weeks. I just realized that the only people getting the shot were minorities, except for one elderly lady who was white.

Lol.

Living in a TRUMP County is great, because according to the lady who was injecting us, there aren’t too many people showing up for the shot, other than minorities.

As soon as appointments opened up I for my age group, I got an appointment easily, and I managed to get in there and get out pretty quickly without long lines or issues.

Glad I got it.

I think I got the Madonna vaccine because it was past its expiration date and the doctor said it wasn't nearly as effective as it used to be.

My condolences for the loss of your mother R61. That's a tough one to go through no matter when it happens.

[quote] it might be good to add that record to the preexisting vaccination card, which wouldn't be possible if laminated.

That was me. You can still laminate your card, just make sure whatever lamination process you use is not one that actually glues the laminate onto the surface of the card as you won't be able to cut the lamination off if we get a 3rd puncture at some point (unless the vaccination site can provide you with a new card listing all three punctures).

Home lamination machines (at least the ones I know of) don't stick the laminate to the card. They stick to each other on whatever amount of lip you leave around the edges of the card. That would okay to use as it would be easy to cut the card out.

I’ve had all 3 vaccines. Yeah, that’s how I roll.

Yes R63 along with being fatigued and some arm soreness after Pfizer vaccine.

Also, you can buy a plastic card holder for the vaccine card.

[quote]In the U.S., we have to expect loons like you.

That's not any sort of answer you imbecile.

If drug stores (Rite-Aid, Walgreens etc) can give out the vaccine, why can't appointments be made for people to receive the shots at their own doctor's office? Much in the same way people get their flu shots at their doctor's office, what's the difference?

Why don’t you ask your physician what s/he doesn’t have the vaccine at their office instead of an anonymous message board? I’m sure it’s something as simple as explained above, nothing nefarious.

And I’m sure part of that poster’s ire toward you had to do with your seeming neediness when we’ve all heard of people driving hours or across state just to get it, and you’re complaining because they’re not knocking on your damn door with a needle in their hand waiting for you to roll up your sleeve.

I know it pissed me off.

My bf has an appointment to get the JJ shot about 2 hours away. I feel like I should go with him for moral support and in case he starts to feel unwell on the ride home but it’s not a great time for me to take most of the workday off.

He went with me for my first Moderna shot, I will go on my own for the 2nd.

That sucks, r149.

Sometimes life does that. Try not to let it get to you I’m sure he’ll be fine.

He’ll have to sit for 15 minutes anyway and if he was going to have a reaction it would usually happen in that timeframe, so I wouldn’t worry yourself.

You sound awesome, though.

I have an appointment on April 20th for the Moderna vaccination.

I got my 2nd moderna shot 5 days ago and there is still some pain in the arm that received the shot. Make sure it's in your non dominant.

[quote]Why can't the vaccines be given at doctors offices? My doctors office is literally three blocks from me. The distribution process is absolutely absurd. Then again, it's the US, so what do you expect?!

It's a much simpler process to get the shot at a vaccination site. You just get the shot and leave. If you get it at a doctor's office, you have to wait 30 minutes in the waiting room, and then they want to take your blood pressure, weigh you, etc., so they can turn around and charge your insurance for an office visit. It's a big hassle.

[quote] It's a much simpler process to get the shot at a vaccination site. You just get the shot and leave.

This is not true. They make you wait a minimum of 15 minutes and possibly more depending on your medical history and whether you’ve had allergic reactions to medication in the past.

R154 is right. We were in and out in less than 45 mins at the local school hall. I’d hate to have to wait in a Doctors office and deal with all the people inevitable red tape and copay bullshit.

Just got my final Pfizer shot yesterday. First one I felt a little tired and my arm was both throbbing and numb in entirety. This then began to go about halfway down my back on and off for about a day and a half. Since yesterday, I've felt fine, just low grade fever. A few hours after the shot yesterday I did feel very tired but was unable for some reason to sleep. The night was spent restless, not sure why, I didn't feel bad, just couldn't sleep. So glad I'm done! Husband has same timeline as me. After first dose same symptoms, but his second dose has really taken him out. He's very sore, hot and cold flashes, low grade fever and he has been sleeping a lot.

[quote] A few hours after the shot yesterday I did feel very tired but was unable for some reason to sleep. The night was spent restless, not sure why, I didn't feel bad, just couldn't sleep.

Me too!

I didn’t want to seem like I was blaming every little thing on the vaccine, but that seals the deal for me.

The first Pfizer shot made me high in a good way. I had a body high and was really talkative. I just chilled and watched movies. No reaction other than slightly sore at injection site, but was like a tetanus shot pain level and went away the next day. I am hoping to be as lucky with the second shot but I am taking the day off just in case.

I got my Pfizer shots at a mobile vaccination clinic in Midtown LA. No lines. Just went in, got my shots (walk-in 3/11, appt 4/1), waited 15 minutes, then left. My parents, OTOH, got theirs at Kaiser, by appointment, but my mom had to push my dad in his wheelchair a long distance through the corridors and waited in a long line. Some appointment! They're both 80+ years old, and not in good health so it was a taxing experience, especially for mom.

Got the J&J at the Javits Center last week.

Just got my second Pfizer dose yesterday. Super sleepy and the chills again this time around, but otherwise, no big deal. Just woke up about an hour ago.

I got Pfizer yesterday. Today, body aches like the worst flu I've ever had.

BUT I had Covid in January, and they say you may have a stronger response if you've already been infected. Plus, I have long Covid and have body aches every day anyway, so I wasn't too put out. I took a nap and they were gone after I woke up.

Some people with long Covid say their symptoms finally went away after they got the vaccine. I hope I can say the same. I'm worried that this virus is still in my body—or my body thinks the virus is still there—and it's causing damage, and who knows how that will manifest later.

I live in flyoverstan and I am getting the J&J vaccine Thursday in a rural county 40 minutes from my home in a midsized Midwestern city.

[quote]It's a much simpler process to get the shot at a vaccination site. You just get the shot and leave. If you get it at a doctor's office, you have to wait 30 minutes in the waiting room, and then they want to take your blood pressure, weigh you, etc., so they can turn around and charge your insurance for an office visit. It's a big hassle.

Why would you need to have your blood pressure and weight taken just to get a vaccine? I got my flu shot at my doctor's office, I wasn't charged for the shot. I didn't get weighed or had my blood pressure checked. I also had to go for my yearly blood tests. I made sure to have everything done in one afternoon.

Because of Covid, I needed appointments for both, otherwise, I wasn't charged for anything which needed to be done. Most of my doctors are in the same medical building, as is their on-site blood lab. A nurse gave me the flu shot, not my doctor.

R165, you might want to educate yourself on the state of health care availability en masse in the US. You live a fucking privileged existence.

I got the Moderna shot at a local community health clinic. First come first served. When I arrived at 6:30am to stand in line, there were 75 people in front of me. They gave me a time to come back for my shot which was 6 hours later. I received the shot and they will call me to come in for my second shot.

I had a sore arm and was tired.

J&J. I was really tired.

Pfizer

You have to wait two weeks after the second shot to have full immunity.

I got my first Pfizer at Walgreens and the second is scheduled four weeks out. I'm not worried about that because the extra week is fine but I am worried that after all their scheduling issues over the last month, I'll show up and they'll have given away all the shots to some other randoms who showed up or only have Moderna for the day or some other fuck up. I guess I'll call them a couple times before them to make sure but it's just another thing to worry about.

Got my first Moderna shot 2 days ago - April 5th. REALLY sore arm still but completely manageable. Second dose is May 5th.

I know quite a few people who have “possibly misled“ regarding their status to be vaccinated – but no one I know has been asked to show identification/proof or was sent away for not being able to document their status.

^^^ If anyone is still reading and/or caring I got my shot at a Safeway pharmacy in Lafayette. Very glamorous. About a 40 minute drive from downtown San Francisco.

[quote] I guess I'll call them a couple times before them to make sure

Be careful. You piss them off enough and they may stick fentanyl in your hypo.

everyone I know now is vaccinated, I'm planning to only talk to people who are from now on

I noticed the megasites here in NJ only give Pfizer (where I just got mine yesterday). The clue is the minimum age allowed -16 which only Pfizer is recommended - all the other brands is 18.

[quote]Be careful. You piss them off enough and they may stick fentanyl in your hypo.

Address?

Nothing yet, and don’t expect to get at least my first shot til May. Canada’s rollout has been dismal, to say the least. We’re definitely in our third wave, and it’s proving to be the worst. I read an article this morning that senior health officials are worried that the 3 known variants, which are all present in Canada, are taking over and our rate of vaccination won’t be enough to contain them. ICUs where I live are overcapacity, and we’re seeing more people under 50 occupy those beds. That’s scary. I’m less worried about my folks getting covid than I am about them needing ICU care for something else.

[quote] everyone I know now is vaccinated, I'm planning to only talk to people who are from now on

Including people who got J&J?? Where are the standards?

Got my second Pfizer dose at the Moscone Center yesterday. Just like someone said upthread, I have arm pain at the injection site (worse than #1) and didn’t sleep well last night despite being tired.

I feel fine otherwise.

This morning, I got my first vaccine...which was Pfizer. The lines moved quickly, and for the most part...the people pleasant. It was pretty efficient. The guy who injected me had a little attitude, but the shot didn't hurt at all. I'm scheduled for my second shot on April 29. So far, I'm feeling ok. It's a gorgeous spring day here, so I went for a walk, got some sunshine and am now back home. My eyes ache a little, but nothing bad....so far. I'm glad I finally got my appointment and getting this done.

Willie Geist said this morning on Morning Joe that he got his first shot of Moderna on Monday and that he only had some arm pain. Mika and Joe said they got flu-like symptoms after their second shot, and the cute gay black reporter with the huge afro said he got the J&J vaccine and cried afterwards out of gratitude and the fact that he would get to see his grandmother again.

Got my first Moderna shot yesterday. Arm is slightly sore, very manageable. I did notice that after an hour working I got a little tired, but a stretch and another mug of coffee took care of that.

[quote] The guy who injected me had a little attitude

So was it something he said, after you dropped trou and told him you preferred it in the butt?

^^I guess he didn't like that...oh well.

Huh?

2nd Moderna yesterday. Sore arm is all.