Getting the latest Covid vaccination

[+ sync]

1 hour ago, samhexum said:

Yeah, but you didn't quote the most relevant part of my post:

Apologies.  I quoted only the portion relevant to my PCP's advice and my decision.

[TopTwinkyLower]

I got 5 total Covid shots , for me all safe . Thank god. 

[samhexum]

Just scheduled a shot for Friday evening 

[+ robear]

Got mine last Thursday, the tenth for me.  When I booked at Duane-Reade/Walgreens the week before, in NY, I was told they required a doctor's prescription which he sent through.  In the event, just a week later, the pharmacist said they no longer required it but patients of any age, or their guardians, must "attest" that they have a special need for coverage.  This is the three-ring circus preventive healthcare in America is being reduced to.

[Nightowl]

I’ll keep getting the shots as long as they’re available.  Fortunately I live in a state that still believes in public health.

[Km411]

5 hours ago, robear said:

This is the three-ring circus preventive healthcare in America is being reduced to.

If only it were limited to healthcare….

[Rod Hagen]

Got the most recent flu and covid shot, separate weeks.

Flu shot was no reaction.  Covid Shot was low-grade fever (100.8), easily managed w/Tylenol, for about 24 hours.

[+ Just Chuck]

I got the COVID, flu, and RSV shots on Monday afternoon.  I felt pretty strong headache, body ache, and nausea symptoms from Monday night through Tuesday evening.  But now, Wednesday morning, I’m feeling 97% normal.  

I felt like I needed to rush to get the COVID shot while I could.  CVS let me schedule all three shots online and I was in-and-out in less than ten minutes.

[ericwinters]

I received the flu shot on Friday afternoon and the COVID shot on Monday afternoon. My PCP clinic didn’t have the COVID vaccine stocked yet. At Walgreens, they asked why I needed it, since they’re prioritizing high-risk populations. I told the pharmacy tech about my underlying condition and got the shot—no problem. And I'm in TexAss, where they think GOD will save us by praying.

I had no symptoms from the flu shot other than a tender arm for about a day. The COVID shot, though, gave me a low-grade fever, body aches, and a headache that lasted around 36 hours.

[Thelatin]

I went in with strep throat the other day.  They had me mask up and tested me for the flu and Covid, lastly they looked in my throat and did a strep test lol.  I told them it was strep, I’ve had it before.  I was out of town and they mentioned my out of pocket had been met for the year.  Were they just wanting to make a few extra bucks? 

[TonyDown]

Got the flu shot and COVID 19 latest booster.  Had a low grade fever after 24 hours, but hardly worth mentioning, as it did not last.  Had the usual shoulder pain.

[TonyDown]

I got the latest COVID 19 booster last week.

In the past I've had mild reactions, low fever and fatigue.

This latest booster was much worse for me.  Lot of body aches, muscle pain and joint pain.  Had difficulty sleeping, two nights.

I'm wondering if the root cause is something about me, or is this particular booster version more aggressive.

Anyone else had the latest booster?

How did it go for you?

 

 

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[nomad]

Got it about a month ago.  Took regiment of 2 Tylenol and 3 Advils twice a day for 3 days after I got the shoot.  No side effects other than slight soreness the first day after.  Been doing this since my dentist suggested it after I told him about my reaction to the shoot shortly after the boosters became available a few years ago now.  Works well for me. 

[+ Charlie]

I have never had any reaction to the booster, including the most recent one.

[+ Pensant]

Only got one booster in December 2021 and haven’t had one since. I’ve also never contracted Covid. Maybe I have natural immunity?

[+ sniper]

3 hours ago, Pensant said:

Only got one booster in December 2021 and haven’t had one since. I’ve also never contracted Covid. Maybe I have natural immunity?

It's probable that you had it but with such mild symptoms you never thought to test for it. I knew a healthcare provider who was doing daily testing and tested positive one day bracketed by two days he tested negative. Interestingly his fitness tracker noticed his resting heart rate was higher for that one day as well. He said he felt totally fine.

[nomad]

4 hours ago, Pensant said:

Only got one booster in December 2021 and haven’t had one since. I’ve also never contracted Covid. Maybe I have natural immunity?

Would be extremely rare.  A friend thought he never had Covid until he had some blood work done and the antibodies showed that he had contracted it before.  Just no symptoms.  

[+ Pensant]

2 hours ago, nomad said:

A friend thought he never had Covid until he had some blood work done and the antibodies showed that he had contracted it before

I had that checked in March and nada.

[nomad]

Then you probably haven't caught it to-date.  I haven't either.  Nor have the other two people I share a house with.  It's rare to say the least.  Certainly not expecting it to be able to dodge it forever.  🙏

[BigDMike]

I get mine each fall with the flu shot....no issues

I did contract it twice before the vaccinations were released...haven't had an issue since

[+ APPLE1]

I never mind the general "icks" that come with any vaccination. In some ways I welcome them. It's a conformation that my immune system is working to fighting a foreign invasion, and learning learning how to fight the invader stronger and faster the next time it appears. 

[+ Charlie]

After my spouse and I stopped getting the COVID shots regularly, we both caught it. Luckily, we had mild cases, but after that, I went back to getting the vaccine every year.