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Post by TankTop on Mar 7, 2021 15:13:40 GMT
I will be getting my first shot on Wednesday. How did you prepare your body for the vaccine? How about your second dose?
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Post by peabay on Mar 7, 2021 15:16:18 GMT
I showed up in a short sleeve shirt.
Literally I did nothing. Got shot one of Pfizer on Friday.
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Post by gizzy on Mar 7, 2021 15:16:57 GMT
What do you mean by "prepare"? Why would you need to prepare?
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Post by busy on Mar 7, 2021 15:17:56 GMT
I don't understand the question. How do you prepare your body for a flu shot? A tetanus shot? Any vaccine? I've never done anything.
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Post by freeatlast on Mar 7, 2021 15:19:14 GMT
I searched my closet for a tank top and a zip up hoodie to wear. That's it.
First Pfizer shot this past Thursday.
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Post by withapea on Mar 7, 2021 15:22:02 GMT
I rubbed my arm really well afterwards and then had tacos and a Tecate. I had the Pfizer and was fine, my arm was a bit sore the next couple of days. I think the second may lean to more flu like symptoms. I plan on taking it easy and having things on hand that I like when I’m feeling sick.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 7, 2021 15:26:31 GMT
I've read a couple suggestions---NO pain reliever beforehand (I did take a tylenol before my shingles shot) and if you think you need one after NO Advil or Aleve. Tylenol only.
Just remember to hand your arm down and relax it...
Everyone I know that has had shot #2 has had little to no issue.
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Post by Sarah*H on Mar 7, 2021 15:27:52 GMT
I wore a short sleeve shirt. That's it!
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Post by Really Red on Mar 7, 2021 15:35:20 GMT
I heard that you are supposed to exercise after you've had the second shot. I don't think they meant a huge amount of exercise, but to get your body moving.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 15:38:26 GMT
I made sure to drink more water before and after. I also had a good breakfast and small snack.
ETA: this was suggested on the paperwork I read after the apt was made.
Be well hydrated and have a nice meal close to your shot time.
It also said no pain relievers before shot but Tylenol after is fine.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2021 15:43:22 GMT
I rubbed my arm really well afterwards and then had tacos and a Tecate. I had the Pfizer and was fine, my arm was a bit sore the next couple of days. I think the second may lean to more flu like symptoms. I plan on taking it easy and having things on hand that I like when I’m feeling sick. We were told not to rub it. Just move the arm around d for the next few days |
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Post by worrywart on Mar 7, 2021 15:44:37 GMT
Just made sure to show up on time!
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Post by sam9 on Mar 7, 2021 15:48:22 GMT
My DH is having his first shot this afternoon. He’s taking a shower and a "before" photo.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 7, 2021 16:07:12 GMT
Hydrate and short sleeves.
For my second shot. I've got a sub the next day just in case
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Post by cindyupnorth on Mar 7, 2021 16:11:11 GMT
I took ibro before and after each shot. I had the usual reactions after the 2nd shot. I had pfizer. body aches, low grade fever, nausea. But I don't think that had anything to do with me taking ibro before, as others that didn't take ibro had the same reactions.
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Post by georgiapea on Mar 7, 2021 16:15:33 GMT
No prep needed. I just went and got them. Waited the required 15 minutes, being checked on every 5, then went home.
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 7, 2021 16:20:44 GMT
Wore a short sleeve shirt and made sure my kindle was in my bag. We had at least hour long waits here and I knew I would have to stay 30 minutes after the shot so I did not want to be bored.
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Post by katlady on Mar 7, 2021 16:26:03 GMT
I heard that you are supposed to exercise after you've had the second shot. I don't think they meant a huge amount of exercise, but to get your body moving. They told my mom to keep moving her arm. They demonstrated in the room for everyone to see. Just windmill motions. She had very little side effects with both shots. |
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Post by Zee on Mar 7, 2021 16:28:29 GMT
I didn't. I showed up. And I definitely took Advil when I got home and as needed.
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Post by Patter on Mar 7, 2021 16:29:45 GMT
None, zip, nada. Easy peasy, and only had a TINY sore arm afterwards for a few hours. I got Moderna. I get my 2nd near the end of the month.  |
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Post by breetheflea on Mar 7, 2021 16:38:28 GMT
Get the first shot in one arm, and the 2nd in the other arm. Advice from my sister the nurse... and what the nurse who gave DH his shot was doing anyway.
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Post by Really Red on Mar 7, 2021 16:49:55 GMT
I heard that you are supposed to exercise after you've had the second shot. I don't think they meant a huge amount of exercise, but to get your body moving. They told my mom to keep moving her arm. They demonstrated in the room for everyone to see. Just windmill motions. She had very little side effects with both shots. This is helpful to know! Thanks! |
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Post by Really Red on Mar 7, 2021 16:50:44 GMT
Get the first shot in one arm, and the 2nd in the other arm. Advice from my sister the nurse... and what the nurse who gave DH his shot was doing anyway. This is good to know. I am pretty sure which arm was shot first. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 7, 2021 16:53:54 GMT
Nothing
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Post by TankTop on Mar 7, 2021 16:55:03 GMT
I made sure to drink more water before and after. I also had a good breakfast and small snack. ETA: this was suggested on the paperwork I read after the apt was made. Be well hydrated and have a nice meal close to your shot time. It also said no pain relievers before shot but Tylenol after is fine. Thank you. I thought I had heard similar advice from others |
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Post by peabay on Mar 7, 2021 17:07:05 GMT
No prep needed. I just went and got them. Waited the required 15 minutes, being checked on every 5, then went home. Wow, you were checked on every 5 minutes? I sat there for 15 minutes and left. My husband was just after me and when he asked the pharmacist if he should wait, the guy was like "eh, 10-15 minutes if you want." |
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Post by mom2kbs on Mar 7, 2021 17:17:14 GMT
I hydrated really well before and after.
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Post by peaname on Mar 7, 2021 18:07:24 GMT
I took ibro before and after each shot. I had the usual reactions after the 2nd shot. I had pfizer. body aches, low grade fever, nausea. But I don't think that had anything to do with me taking ibro before, as others that didn't take ibro had the same reactions. Ibro, cmas, I just love your abbreviations! 🤣 |
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Post by peaname on Mar 7, 2021 18:08:35 GMT
For the second dose I’d try to do things ahead of time so you can take it easy the next day in case you feel unwell.
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Post by CardBoxer on Mar 7, 2021 18:09:04 GMT
I will be getting my first shot on Wednesday. How did you prepare your body for the vaccine? How about your second dose? I put on a top that could easily slip down my arm, along with a tank top. So I wasn’t like the man getting his shot at the same time (four at a time at a pharmacy) who stripped entirely to the waist and proudly/loudly exclaimed, “Men’s prerogative!” And I did a little slow breathing and a visualization before I went in because I’m very bad about shots and medical stuff. Oh, and I showed my husband where the heating pad was in case I got chills. I didn’t. |
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