We got our first vaccines today and I have to say, I was shocked that it doesn't hurt at all.

[OregonBlue]

A tiny pinch (they use a micro-needle) and a couple of seconds and you are done. Don't feel anything going in. This may be the best shot I ever got. Just 21 days and we get our second. Nurse said we'll be at 70-80 in three weeks and at 90+ after the second shot. I am so relieved. Hope everyone gets there's very soon.

[LizBeth]

1. Right. Like no shot ever. I felt something but wasn't any kind of pain and I am a baby. I had to ask

if I had gotten the shot.

[OregonBlue]

4. I'm a big baby too so I was so pleased. Been a couple of hours and no soreness yet but

I'm anticipating some by the end of the day. Nurse assured us that that is a good sign since the pain tells us it's working and it's not bad. Take some ibuprofen if you need to. Very slick process.

[LizBeth]

6. See? all we need is info. I keep telling people, give me info, I am less scared, lol.

Good to hear it means all is well. I was ok with it because I knew everyone felt it. I don't get shots, so lack of experience is a big part of it. It was interesting how the pained built... over a couple days then third night, I was able to lay on that side in bed, like was, done.

[Richard D]

2. You may have some moderate arm soreness tomorrow.

It's normal.

[LizBeth]

3. I started feeling the soreness hours later, and escalated two day then done. Not big deal.

Just quit using one arm, slept on other side and had to remember not to lean up on a wall. I hear the second shot has possibility for more symptoms. I also heard older peopke less likely to feel the flu symptom than if younger. All interesting.

[OregonBlue]

5. Just a touch so far but I'm prepared. Better the pain than death from Covid.

[marlakay]

7. My girlfriend who got Moderna one

Said her arm was so sore she couldn't sleep on that side for 4 days. I guess all are different.

I am more concerned about having allergies, what type of allergies are the problem?

[Silver Gaia]

8. I get my first one tomorrow!

Hubby got his last Saturday. Pfizer. He also said he didn't even feel the needle. He had no reaction other than feeling a bit fatigued. His arm didn't even get sore.

[GaYellowDawg]

9. I'm a little surprised people get worried about this.

It's the same gauge needle used for insulin shots. I give myself those all the time. Pop the needle in fast, and it very rarely hurts in the least.

[OregonBlue]

10. Many people have a psychological fear of needles. I used to be very bad but have mostly gotten

over it. But this one was easy peasy.