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Post by peano on Apr 26, 2021 14:52:46 GMT
DH and I got Moderna, DS got Pfizer. None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects. So you have heard that some people get side effects and some get none? So same side effects with both vaccines, just depended on the person? The side effects go away after a few days, right? They don't last weeks? Correct. DH and I both got sore arms and extreme fatigue for a day. DS basically said he felt a little tired. Another friend got J & J and was wiped out for a week, but she may have had Covid, never diagnosed, since she had a daughter who had it. Other friends, who’ve had either Moderna or Pfizer, have reported low grade fevers, fatigue, head and body aches. All short-lived—a day or two. Anecdotally, it seems people who had Covid seem to have stronger reactions.
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Post by koontz on Apr 26, 2021 14:57:36 GMT
I am not sure (I haven`t been vaccinated nor are vaccinations available for my age group yet - I am in the EU) but from what I have heard the side effects do vary per person. Some people I know had no effects at all, others ranging from very mild (sore arm) to a little stronger (fever and flu like symptoms for a few days). Somehow that seems to make sense, it's just like the actual virus that impacts people very differently. Unfortunately, all of my family recently had COVID, despite very strict measures to avoid it, and we all had very different symptoms, again from (almost) none to a lot. I have been really sick for a few weeks and am now slowly recovering. I would have jumped at the opportunity to avoid that, it was miserable.
So whilst I fully understand you're scared, I really hope you get your shot and are protected! Good luck!
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Post by sassyangel on Apr 26, 2021 15:01:29 GMT
I think you are worried because you have a choice. To my knowledge, there is no real difference in the Moderna vs Pfizer (both protect you equally as well). In our market, at the time I received mine, the client got whatever the county was giving that day. I wanted Moderna because that was what Dr. Fauci had received. I figured he had the knowledge to discriminate. Luckily that was what I was given. The majority of the health care professionals are getting the vaccine. The vaccine is better than the virus and possible death. Both DH and I are in the high risk for death if we contract the virus, so I was happy to get it and feel safer going out in the world. That is exactly right! I have a choice and I am terrified about not picking the safest option.
I trust they they will protect from covid. That's not my fear.
I worry that picking the "wrong" one could lead to future health problems (not covid related). That picking the "wrong" one could lead to non covid related health problems because of something in the vaccine - heart disease, etc. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I am more anxious and I can't sleep because of worry. I am so scared. I am thinking of calling an uber to take me to my appt. because I don't even think I could safely drive there. I am so mad at myself for being so scared.
But no one can give you that assurance 100%, at this point in time, unfortunately. The future is an unknown factor, for all of us. You won’t be alone there, either.
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Post by compeateropeator on Apr 26, 2021 15:01:49 GMT
There really is no difference between Pfizer and Moderna as the actual experiences that people I know had. None of us had a choice.
My coworker and I had Pfizer on the same day. - We both had absolutely no side effects for the first. He had no side effects for the second other than a sore arm. I had very minimal, an upset stomact and sore arm.
My friend got the Pfizer and she had nothing for either other than a little bit of a sore arm. She was out raking her yard the day after her second shot. Her husband got the Moderna and it was same for him.
My parents and grandmother all had Moderna. No one hade any side effects on the first. My mother had nothing for the second, including no soreness in her arm. My father was very tired after his 2nd for a day but that was it. My grandmother (98) had no side effects after the 2nd either.
My brother and sister-in-law both had the Moderna on the same day. Neither had any side effect on the 1st dose. My sister-in-law had a rash around her injection site and felt a little bit off on the 2nd. My brother was tired, had a headache, upset stomach, and a slight fever after his 2nd.
It really is hit or miss on what you get for side effects and both the Pfizer and Moderna seem to be about the same.
I would not worry so much about which one to pick, just focus your effort on choosing the one that is easiest and most convenient for you to get to and get and on trying to stay as stress free as you can. Also I would set up an appointment and then not think about changing it. It will be done, the appointment will be made and just go. The longer you have to mull all these things around in your brain the worse it gets.
You can do this. Good luck and sending you good thought!
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Post by malibou on Apr 26, 2021 15:03:35 GMT
Awe sweetie baby cookie honey, it will be okay.
I was you back in Feb. I was terribly nervous because I have some risk issues as well as being told my entire adult life (I'm 56) that I shouldn't take vaccines. I poured it out in a long rambling post here and everyone was so nice and encouraging and giving me advice on where to get answers, because that is what peas do best.
I had blood work done and found an immunologist to help me straighten out some of vaccine thing. The results from that gave me the confidence to make my appointment. As well as the ton of reading I did, 😀 I'm a schooled science geek. My appoint was in three days, and I cried, a lot. I was nervous and cagey and not sleeping. The night before, something just clicked and I was calm. I slept that night! I didn't cry the morning of, I just felt brave and a bit like a badass. Where I made my appointment they only had Pfizer available and I was fine with that as the Dr and I had determined that I should get the mRNA one. Dh took me in and for some reason there was just no one there. I asked if Dh could come in with me, and they asked if he had been vaccinated yet, when we said no, they invited him to get his shot along with me. Neither of us had anything other than sore arms.
Ds works at a covid testing facility that started vaccines when they became available. On the same day as mine and Dh shot, Ds came home to tell us he got his first shot. He got Moderna. We all had sore arms, mine was the least sore, but I had been drinking a lot of water because I had been crying so much, and I've heard that helps. None of us even had sore arms with the second dose.
My brother has had HIV for 20+ years. He had some weird things going on at the start of the pandemic and they were changing up his meds which were making his platelets drop. In Dec he got covid. His Dr was very worried for him, so they had a nurse going to see my brother every 3 hours around The clock for the first 2days. He just didn't really get it that badly, probably because of his antiviral meds. This past week his Dr cleared him to get either the Pfizer or Moderna. He got his first shot yesterday of the Pfizer one.
The amount of relief that came from that first dose, for all of us, has been tremendous!
You can do this. I promise you I already did the massive amount research. Go forth and vaccinate! Which ever you can get.
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Post by elaine on Apr 26, 2021 15:08:19 GMT
Dh, I and ds1 got the Pfizer. Ds2 got the Moderna. None of us had side effects more than a sore arm, fatigue, and some achy-ness for 48 hours.
I don’t think that you will go wrong with whatever vaccine you get. The goal is to prevent serious illness and death and they all do this.
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Post by MissBianca on Apr 26, 2021 15:14:39 GMT
DH and I got Moderna, DS got Pfizer. None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects. So you have heard that some people get side effects and some get none? So same side effects with both vaccines, just depended on the person? The side effects go away after a few days, right? They don't last weeks? It does completely depend on the person. DH and I got the same vaccine at the same time. He got a man cold for 2 days, I got the swollen lymph nodes. Side note every single virus I get presents in my lymph nodes, it’s just how my body works. My BFF got her second Pfizer vaccine on Thursday. She has fibro so her vaccine sent her into a flare up. But today she was still up, took her daughter to work, etc. She’s just taking it easy for a few days. I know a bunch of people who got different vaccines and got zero side effects. It seems that most everyone I’ve talked to with symptoms had them from 12-36 hours.
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Post by ellen on Apr 26, 2021 15:18:55 GMT
There are four people in my immediate family. Two of us got the Moderna and the other two got Pfizer. We took what was available to us at the time. We all had pretty easy responses to both shots. This is not a completely new vaccine. They used existing knowledge to make adjustments to respond to this virus. That's why they were able to come up with a vaccine as quickly as they did. It's kind of like how they make adjustments to flu shots every year.
You will most likely feel relieved when you complete your vaccinations. It is such a relief knowing it's very unlikely that I would get Covid and that if I did, it would likely be a very mild case. It's also awesome to live in a household knowing none of us will end up quarantined unexpectedly. Life after the vaccination is much more enjoyable than prior to it.
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Post by MissBianca on Apr 26, 2021 15:19:30 GMT
I think you are worried because you have a choice. To my knowledge, there is no real difference in the Moderna vs Pfizer (both protect you equally as well). In our market, at the time I received mine, the client got whatever the county was giving that day. I wanted Moderna because that was what Dr. Fauci had received. I figured he had the knowledge to discriminate. Luckily that was what I was given. The majority of the health care professionals are getting the vaccine. The vaccine is better than the virus and possible death. Both DH and I are in the high risk for death if we contract the virus, so I was happy to get it and feel safer going out in the world. That is exactly right! I have a choice and I am terrified about not picking the safest option.
I trust they they will protect from covid. That's not my fear.
I worry that picking the "wrong" one could lead to future health problems (not covid related). That picking the "wrong" one could lead to non covid related health problems because of something in the vaccine - heart disease, etc. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I am more anxious and I can't sleep because of worry. I am so scared. I am thinking of calling an uber to take me to my appt. because I don't even think I could safely drive there. I am so mad at myself for being so scared.
I am sending you lots of hugs. Don’t be mad at yourself for being scared. It’s perfectly normal. Now while there are no guarantees in life do know that the base of the vaccine has been around for decades so it’s not this new thing. I wish I were closer, I’d take you myself so you had someone there to support you.
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Post by finsup on Apr 26, 2021 15:25:20 GMT
I say this gently based on some of your other posts and as someone who has an anxiety disorder: I think you’re having a struggle with anxiety in general and the vaccine is what you’re pouring that energy into. When I’m struggling I tend to hyper-focus on one thing. In your shoes I would try very hard to push through those feelings because I think it’s so important for everyone who can get vaccinated to do so. Maybe you will feel all that anxiety wash away once you do it. But if you don’t, and your anxiety turns its focus to something else, I hope you can get some help with it. I know I may be talking out of my ass and I can’t “diagnose” you, but my life got a zillion times better once I got my anxiety/depressive disorder treated and I want everyone to enjoy the benefits of good physical AND mental health.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 26, 2021 15:30:54 GMT
None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects.^^^ THIS. I didn't have a choice, but was happy to get whatever vaccine they had whenever I could get it. Truly, don't overthink it. Whatever side effects you might have from the vaccine will still be better than the risk of long-haul COVID, or dying of COVID. ETA: side effects are absolutely dependent on the person. I slept for 2 days after my second Pfizer vaccine and every muscle and joint in my body ached. My sister was tired and headachy for a couple days. Our 80-year old immune-compromised mom had NO side effects at all. Go figure.
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 26, 2021 15:42:47 GMT
We didn’t have a choice.
I don’t feel it makes any difference as long as you get one of them. At this point less media could be your best friend. You are bound to find freaky stories about all of them if you search the net hard enough. Just know 200 million people have gone before you, any significant issues would be very evident. Even the J&J has a lower rate of clots that birth control pills and many women take the pill every day without a second thought.
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Post by hopemax on Apr 26, 2021 16:08:52 GMT
I worry that picking the "wrong" one could lead to future health problems (not covid related). That picking the "wrong" one could lead to non covid related health problems because of something in the vaccine - heart disease, etc. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I am more anxious and I can't sleep because of worry. I am so scared. I am thinking of calling an uber to take me to my appt. because I don't even think I could safely drive there. I am so mad at myself for being so scared.
The first person given the Moderna vaccine was March 16, 2020. The first person given the Pfizer vaccine was May 5, 2020. J&J was, I think, July. If your concern is that "something might happen" then Moderna is the one they have been observing the longest. Historically, long term side effects present themselves in the first 2 months. Guillian-Barre is the one people have heard about and those issues present, within 3 weeks, and for half of people it's only 2 days. There have been vaccines developed that have caused issues that resulted in them being pulled from the market. A quick Google says, that in the 90's, there was one in the US. And in 2010 there was an Influenza vaccine in Australia. Those issues presented themselves in the first couple of months. You can't prove a negative, so there is always going to be an element of "but what if." But the history of vaccine development does not support undiscovered, wide-spread, long-term health effects this late in the process, with as many doses given as we have worldwide. If anything, the clotting issues show how FEW instances it takes in order for the medical community to discover a potential problem. Surveillance is high for this. Higher than probably any other vaccine ever developed due to the number of countries watching for anything to go wrong. For what you fear to actually happen, you are expecting not a zebra instead of a horse, but a unicorn. If you are that scared of a unicorn, I can't help but wonder what else is going on in your head. The last year has been testing everyone's coping mechanisms to the max, and some didn't have great ones to begin with, or not a lot of practice using them. Your anxiety might not be related to the vaccine specifically, but it is the thing you can control and can make an attempt to justify with a "reasonable" argument instead of, "I'm scared, anxious and feel out of control and I can't verbalize why so I can't even begin to fix it." There is, however, as I'm sure you know an ever growing body of evidence that COVID-19 infection can lead to long term health problems like the ones you are concerned about.
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Post by peatlejuice on Apr 26, 2021 16:18:16 GMT
DH and I got Moderna, DS got Pfizer. None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects. So you have heard that some people get side effects and some get none? So same side effects with both vaccines, just depended on the person? The side effects go away after a few days, right? They don't last weeks? Nobody in my family had side effects that lasted more than three days, regardless of which brand we had. If it helps, this is how the experience was for everyone in my family. Me, ~40F, with high BP: I have Moderna. First shot, my arm was sore for three days. By sore, I mean it felt like I'd worked out too hard, so raising it above my head was irritating, as was sleeping on that side. I had a tiny headache, but that could've been due to allergies or my BP as well. Second shot, arm was slightly sore (same description as above, but milder) for 36 hours. That was it. DH, upper 40s, very healthy: Has Moderna. First shot, his arm was sore for about 36 hours. That was it. Second shot, his arm was sore for 24 hours, and he had one night where he had chills and a headache. Mom, mid 60s, cancer survivor: Has Pfizer. First shot, had sore arm for a couple days. To my knowledge, no other side effects. Second shot, had sore arm and a day of nausea and headache. However, her second shot was two days after my dad passed, so grief could've played a heavy role in side effects. Aunt, late 40s, cancer survivor plus a multitude of other health issues: Has Pfizer, had same side effects as my mom. Grandpa, mid 90s, healthy for his age: Has Pfizer. First shot: slight arm soreness for 24 hours, slept longer than usual the next day. Second shot: slight arm soreness for 36 hours or so. My BFF, late 40s, PE survivor and WOC: Has Moderna. First shot: Slight arm soreness for 24 hours. Second shot: fever, chills, night sweats and nausea for 48 hours.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 26, 2021 16:21:41 GMT
First, take a deep breath. Your anxiety is real, whether anyone thinks you should be experiencing it or not. I can tell you that my mom and ds both got Moderna and dh and I both got Pfizer. Dh and Ds had similar reactions to their second doses, although I would say Ds' was slightly worse. All side effexts resolved within about 36 hours.
None of us had a choice as to which vaccine. I liked that Pfizer was only 3 weeks apart so my immunity kicked in sooner.
There isnt a right or wrong answer here. Millions of people have received one or the other of those two. Both are safe.
If I were in your shoes, I would keep the appointment that you already have scheduled.
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Post by christine58 on Apr 26, 2021 16:23:04 GMT
So, here is my dumb, annoying question. Is there any reason to get one over the other? Not a dumb question...either is fine. Keep your appointment for Pfizer. Your reaction may or may not be like anyone else's here so don't let that make your decision.
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Post by Zee on Apr 26, 2021 16:24:03 GMT
DH and I got Moderna, DS got Pfizer. None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects. So you have heard that some people get side effects and some get none? So same side effects with both vaccines, just depended on the person? The side effects go away after a few days, right? They don't last weeks? Yes. There is no correlation between side effects and Moderna/Pfizer. Every body is different and will react in its own way. They are pretty much the same. MIL and I had Pfizer, my DH and my dad had Moderna, none of us had any real side effects to speak of other than I was very fatigued for a day. My DD got Moderna, she hasn't had her 2nd shot yet. None of us had a choice but it really doesn't matter in terms of the studies that are available. You will get anecdotal evidence that one is better or worse but they're quite even in all the anecdotal evidence I've seen which includes nursing groups online and my coworkers. Most of us nurses at my hospital got the Pfizer because it was available first, but they also gave out Moderna.
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Post by maryland on Apr 26, 2021 16:25:43 GMT
I should explain about having a choice. In our state, we were in the first phase, phase 1a for a long time. I think until at least early April. So by the time everyone in the state was eligible, April 13th, vaccines were much more available. What I mean is that so many had already received the vaccine (we have a lot in phase 1a) so it wasn't too hard to get an appt. When I tried to get an appt. for my daughter and I through Rite Aid (it was the easiest to navigate), they listed which vaccine at which location. So we could chose a Pfizer or Moderna location. So I singed my daughter up for the Pfizer location and she gets her second dose May 8th. That's why I have a choice. Until a few weeks ago, you did get what you were offered. It was hard to get appt. so you took what you could get. I am assuming by your Pea name that you live in MD? I am in DC and we haven’t had a choice up till recently, but now more appointments are available and it is possible to find out which locations have the different versions. When my dh and dd were vaccinated, they didn’t have a choice. DD got the Pfizer vaccine, and DH was given the Moderna vaccine. Both got their 2nd shots on Saturday, and have had minimal to no reactions. I think the choice might be causing your anxiety. The Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J are all good options, we are lucky in the USA that we have three vaccines available. Good luck with your choice, you will be so glad once you are vaccinated! I grew up in Maryland but live in PA now. Yes, having a choice is most likely the reason for my anxiety. I could look on rite aid's vaccination site and pick moderna or pfizer and pick which day and time. It is very easy to pick now where I live. But we were in phase 1a until a couple weeks ago, so many are in phase 1a in our state so they are already vaccinated. Now everyone is eligible. I want to make the right choice if there is one. But based on what everyone has said, they are all equally and completely safe. The worst that could happen is mild side effects that will only last a few hours to a couple days. Or maybe no side effects at all. Reading everyones responses are so helpful!
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Post by piebaker on Apr 26, 2021 16:29:04 GMT
I was extremely worried about my daughter who is highly allergic to foods and has asthma, but tolerates vaccines. She and her husband were given Pfizer at the same time, so he could drive if she had a reaction, she had her Epipen, and they stayed an extra 15 minutes in the observation area after the shot. Her only reaction both times was fatigue. My son-in-law had a head ache.
A family member who receives dialysis was given Moderna without complications. Family members who have been treated for cancer have received Moderna with little or no side effects.
I had Johnson with minor problems but a co-worker had Johnson and the next day Johnson was paused. She had flu-like symptoms for three days and mine were 24 hours. I will worry until she is post three to four weeks because the clotting issue seems to occur at two weeks.I am six weeks post-vaccine.
In the meantime, friend contracted COVID from her toddler and is hospitalized.Her toddler is getting better.
I understand your reservations, but COVID is a very real danger now. You are protecting yourself and your family by receiving the vaccine. Better days ahead.
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Post by beepdave on Apr 26, 2021 16:31:20 GMT
I am assuming by your Pea name that you live in MD? I am in DC and we haven’t had a choice up till recently, but now more appointments are available and it is possible to find out which locations have the different versions. When my dh and dd were vaccinated, they didn’t have a choice. DD got the Pfizer vaccine, and DH was given the Moderna vaccine. Both got their 2nd shots on Saturday, and have had minimal to no reactions. I think the choice might be causing your anxiety. The Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J are all good options, we are lucky in the USA that we have three vaccines available. Good luck with your choice, you will be so glad once you are vaccinated! I grew up in Maryland but live in PA now. Yes, having a choice is most likely the reason for my anxiety. I could look on rite aid's vaccination site and pick moderna or pfizer and pick which day and time. It is very easy to pick now where I live. But we were in phase 1a until a couple weeks ago, so many are in phase 1a in our state so they are already vaccinated. Now everyone is eligible. I want to make the right choice if there is one. But based on what everyone has said, they are all equally and completely safe. The worst that could happen is mild side effects that will only last a few hours to a couple days. Or maybe no side effects at all. Reading everyones responses are so helpful! If it will help your anxiety as well, the Pfizer second dose is 3 weeks after the first; with Moderna, it's 4 weeks after the first. The extra week of anticipation while waiting for dose #2 may be worse for you than side effects. I was much happier having less time between. (Last Monday was #2 for me.)
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Post by maryland on Apr 26, 2021 16:39:51 GMT
Maryland - I totally understand your concern. Are you leaning more towards one ? Is there one you really wanted in the beginning of all of this. Like a gut choice. In some instances, when I give advice to others, I ask them - what do you really want to do ? In your heart of hearts, you know. Which one would you choose, if you weren’t afraid ? Thank you! Johnson and Johnson would be my first choice. But I can't find anywhere locally that is giving that one now. Also, I worry that if I get a headache (normal one), I will overreact, worry that it's a blood clot, but maybe not, and what do I do? So I made an appt. for Pfizer. But my neighbor got Pfizer (just got her second dose a week ago) and now has shingles (went to the doctor, and it is shingles). So she says she wished she had gotten Moderna. So I cancelled my pfizer appt and made a moderna appt a little while ago (I go in 2 days, very easy to get appt here)
So I am just clueless, I don't feel comfortable with any, but I am going to get one. I hope I feel relief after, but I think I will feel worse. But at least no one will give me a hard time about not getting one.
I do feel better after reading everyone's reassurances! My friend and I were talking about it and we do think having a choice is the issue that I am having!
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Post by maryland on Apr 26, 2021 16:41:39 GMT
I don't think your question is dumb. It's understandable to be nervous. Especially when it comes to something new. I am a huge fan of Dr Francis Collins, he's the Director of the NIH. If he says it's okay, then it's okay. I trust him. If I'd had a choice, I would have gone with Pfizer. Only because it is a smidge higher than Moderna.I had a slight headache and felt tired after my 2nd Moderna shot. 2 of my other kids had Moderna. 1 had a slight temp afterwards. The other had nausea and tiredness. Another kid had Pfizer and had no reaction other than being tired. DH had Pfizer and had chills and headache. Be at peace with whatever decision you make knowing that millions of people are right there with you. Which one did he say was okay? Is Moderna developed partly by NIH? I thought I read that but I have read so much I could have misunderstood.
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Post by peaname on Apr 26, 2021 16:43:47 GMT
I have no advice but I wanted to offer you love and support. It is scary when you accept something into your body that could be harmful. Don’t let anyone try to tell you how to feel.
I have developed a deep respect for Dr. Fauci and reading what he says makes me feel better is there anyone like that for you?
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Post by maryland on Apr 26, 2021 16:48:56 GMT
Awe sweetie baby cookie honey, it will be okay. I was you back in Feb. I was terribly nervous because I have some risk issues as well as being told my entire adult life (I'm 56) that I shouldn't take vaccines. I poured it out in a long rambling post here and everyone was so nice and encouraging and giving me advice on where to get answers, because that is what peas do best. I had blood work done and found an immunologist to help me straighten out some of vaccine thing. The results from that gave me the confidence to make my appointment. As well as the ton of reading I did, 😀 I'm a schooled science geek. My appoint was in three days, and I cried, a lot. I was nervous and cagey and not sleeping. The night before, something just clicked and I was calm. I slept that night! I didn't cry the morning of, I just felt brave and a bit like a badass. Where I made my appointment they only had Pfizer available and I was fine with that as the Dr and I had determined that I should get the mRNA one. Dh took me in and for some reason there was just no one there. I asked if Dh could come in with me, and they asked if he had been vaccinated yet, when we said no, they invited him to get his shot along with me. Neither of us had anything other than sore arms. Ds works at a covid testing facility that started vaccines when they became available. On the same day as mine and Dh shot, Ds came home to tell us he got his first shot. He got Moderna. We all had sore arms, mine was the least sore, but I had been drinking a lot of water because I had been crying so much, and I've heard that helps. None of us even had sore arms with the second dose. My brother has had HIV for 20+ years. He had some weird things going on at the start of the pandemic and they were changing up his meds which were making his platelets drop. In Dec he got covid. His Dr was very worried for him, so they had a nurse going to see my brother every 3 hours around The clock for the first 2days. He just didn't really get it that badly, probably because of his antiviral meds. This past week his Dr cleared him to get either the Pfizer or Moderna. He got his first shot yesterday of the Pfizer one. The amount of relief that came from that first dose, for all of us, has been tremendous! You can do this. I promise you I already did the massive amount research. Go forth and vaccinate! Which ever you can get. So the doctor said you should get an mrna one so that means either the pfizer or moderna were best for you to get? Or was pfizer better than moderna? I'm glad your family feels so much relief from the vaccine! I hope I eventually feel relief. Thanks for your reply, it helps so much!
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Post by maryland on Apr 26, 2021 16:51:33 GMT
That is exactly right! I have a choice and I am terrified about not picking the safest option.
I trust they they will protect from covid. That's not my fear.
I worry that picking the "wrong" one could lead to future health problems (not covid related). That picking the "wrong" one could lead to non covid related health problems because of something in the vaccine - heart disease, etc. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I am more anxious and I can't sleep because of worry. I am so scared. I am thinking of calling an uber to take me to my appt. because I don't even think I could safely drive there. I am so mad at myself for being so scared.
I am sending you lots of hugs. Don’t be mad at yourself for being scared. It’s perfectly normal. Now while there are no guarantees in life do know that the base of the vaccine has been around for decades so it’s not this new thing. I wish I were closer, I’d take you myself so you had someone there to support you. That is so sweet of you! So appreciated!
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sassyangel
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Post by sassyangel on Apr 26, 2021 16:56:42 GMT
Let me say, I would rather spend time talking 100 times over to someone who needs and wants reassuring than someone who has a closed mind entirely, closed minds (on this) are a really tough row. Neither your questions nor your anxiety are stupid. The only way for you to have a chance to get past them, is to talk them out and ask questions. While we can’t give you all the answers, we can give you reassurance, and I really hope you’ve been able to get some of that here.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 26, 2021 17:06:40 GMT
When I got mine I didn’t have a choice, had to take what was available and it happened to be Pfizer. I’m glad it was since everyone I know who got Moderna complained of chills, fever, fatigue, headaches after the 2nd dose. All I had with Pfizer was a bit of fatigue and a sore arm that lasted about a day. My 93 our old dad experienced nothing. My husband, my daughter and I all received Moderna. None of us even felt the injection, had no side effects at all with either injection. My husband had a slightly tender spot on his arm after the first one but that was it. So I would beg to differ about Moderna.
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Post by Jamie on Apr 26, 2021 17:11:53 GMT
DH and I got Moderna, DS got Pfizer. None of us had a choice. I was so relieved to get that first vaccine; it was life-changing knowing I wasn’t going to die from Covid. I have heard of SO many different reactions from the different vaccines, which is determined by your individual immune system. But whatever the side effects, they’re nothing in comparison to having the disease and potential long-haul effects. So you have heard that some people get side effects and some get none? So same side effects with both vaccines, just depended on the person? The side effects go away after a few days, right? They don't last weeks? My parents have both been fully vaccinated and each had the same. One didn't feel good for about 24 hrs after and the other was fine. Each person is going to be different. Just because one person felt back for a day or so doesn't mean you are going to.
It's been a fight to find someplace close around here, without having to drive 3 hrs north that we could get the shot. I'm just grateful my work is bringing in a pharmacy and employees and family members can sign up. Next Friday both hubby and I will be getting our first shot of Moderna.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 26, 2021 17:22:29 GMT
It's never dumb to ask a question.
I don't believe there is any advantage to one over another. Because the clinical trials were held at different times, in different countries, you can't compare them directly.
I listened to Dr. Fauci and Dr. Osterholm and got the first one I could.
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Post by malibou on Apr 26, 2021 17:23:55 GMT
So the doctor said you should get an mrna one so that means either the pfizer or moderna were best for you to get? Or was pfizer better than moderna? I'm glad your family feels so much relief from the vaccine! I hope I eventually feel relief. Thanks for your reply, it helps so much! Yes, he said either one would be okay, he just wanted it to be one of the mRNA ones. If you would like to chat about this, feel free to pm me.
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