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MOMFUDSKI

(5,490 posts)
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 07:14 PM Feb 2021

We got our first Covid Vaccine today!

Just so happened that my husband got a call from the VA and made his appointment for this AM. Then, later that same day, I got a text from my county here in Florida with a number to enter the website and make an appointment. So we both got our injections an hour apart. So far so good as feeling OK goes. My arm started to get sore about an hour ago but his is fine. No ill effects. They were so efficient where I went that it was amazing. In to the registration table, off to the vaccine room. Guy said go to station #3 where there were 2 gals. One talked to me while I was standing there while the other hit me with the shot. No sitting in a chair like we have all seen on TV many times! Seems they have a method to their madness as to keeping you occupied talking and, before you know it, off you go to wait in the next room for 30 minutes in case of a reaction. They would pop in every 10 min or so and ask the room if we were all doing OK. Told the crew in the hallway as I left that they were doing a super job and thanks so much.

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We got our first Covid Vaccine today! (Original Post) MOMFUDSKI Feb 2021 OP
excellent Skittles Feb 2021 #1
I'm asking everyone so Pfizer or Moderna? jimlup Feb 2021 #2
Pfizer MOMFUDSKI Feb 2021 #3
We received Moderna demtenjeep Feb 2021 #4
Yes my arm was sore jimlup Feb 2021 #8
Congrats LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2021 #5
Ours today 2/22 too. Pfizer. Captain Zero Feb 2021 #6
Nice!! róisín_dubh Feb 2021 #7
Thanks for posting. I'm really nervous about getting it and I appreciate reports from people who Vinca Feb 2021 #9

jimlup

(7,968 posts)
2. I'm asking everyone so Pfizer or Moderna?
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 09:57 PM
Feb 2021

I got Moderna. I was definitely a little off the 2nd day but nothing serious. I'm wondering how I'll do with the 2nd shot on March 11th.

MOMFUDSKI

(5,490 posts)
3. Pfizer
Mon Feb 22, 2021, 10:14 PM
Feb 2021

We are also wondering what it will be like after the 2nd shot. We are feeling fine right now. Will see what tomorrow brings. I think it takes about 2 weeks for full effect of antibodies to be there. Will check later to see how it all works. Good luck on the 11th and keep us all posted out here.

jimlup

(7,968 posts)
8. Yes my arm was sore
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 07:39 AM
Feb 2021

for 3 days following Moderna 1st. I was also drowsy and off my game the day after. Good luck with #2. For me it is scheduled for March 11.

Captain Zero

(6,800 posts)
6. Ours today 2/22 too. Pfizer.
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 03:15 AM
Feb 2021

return in 3 weeks on the nose.
They only made us wait 15 minutes, although were there around 20.

We got ours at the Indiana University School of Medicine Neuroscience Center. A fantastic facility.

róisín_dubh

(11,791 posts)
7. Nice!!
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 04:06 AM
Feb 2021

My mom gets her second today and her partner gets her second next week.
My dad has been fully vaccinated. I’m one relieved daughter over here.

Vinca

(50,260 posts)
9. Thanks for posting. I'm really nervous about getting it and I appreciate reports from people who
Tue Feb 23, 2021, 08:17 AM
Feb 2021

get it. My husband gets his first tomorrow and I'm the following Tuesday. I don't know if it will be Moderna or Pfizer, but the reactions seem to be about the same. Keep us updated!

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