I got the J&J vaccine today!
I’m so excited. I wasn’t supposed to get mine until phase 2. However, my sister in law is a pharmacist and she called and said they had a no-show for the J&J vaccine...and if I could get to her within 20 minutes, I could have it. I know people are sick of hearing about vaccines...but I’ve got no one else to share it with and I’m just thrilled.
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I seriously cried my eyes out afterwards...out of happiness and relief. 
Thank you for sharing!
It is such a relief.
Good news. I am so happy for you.
I felt fine all evening with nothing but a sore arm until about 10pm. I got some chills that lasted most of the night. I went to bed and turned on the heated mattress pad and slept pretty well. I woke up feeling great! I’ve got a full day planned and don’t feel anything other than the sore arm. Hope that will be that. Be sure to tell us how you do.
Something similar happened to my sister last month. Her friend was volunteering at one of our vaccine sites and there were a few left at the end of the day. The friend called my sister and said get down here right away, we can vaccinate you today (because she knew my sister was having trouble getting an appointment.) It was short notice but Susie made it down there and got her shot. A lot of times those extra vaccines have to be thrown out because they're no good by the next day.
I do believe I read that the storage requirements for the J&J vaccine are less stringent. Leftover shots can be saved for later if they don't use it all the same day.
In a few months there will be enough for everyone to get vaccinated. But right now is very crazy and stressful.
Thank you.
There are more than a handful of our DU friends who got their shot today as well. Take good care AG.
for Friday morning for my first shot. I don't know yet if it will be Moderna or Pfizer, but Moderna is the one being given most often in my area. Was not going to mention it here because I know how frustrated I felt before, when I was not able to get one. But it is a great relief to finally be getting it. I have been thinking all day about things I will be able to do after the second shot.
I will still mask up, of course, as Fauci recommends, but I look forward to the next time some anti masking covid denier gets up close to me in a store with a bare face or naked nose. I will just say, "Nice try, but I've been vaccinated." 
Congrats! How are you feeling?
Ty for sharing your terrific good luck with us!
because I’m so darned excited. I will keep you all in the loop on what side effects if any occur. 🤞
Glad you are feeling great!!!
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Thank you!
I wouldn’t have gotten the opportunity without my sister in law calling...they had one shot left after a no-show. I’m on the hunt for a shot for my husband now. He’s 1C so hope it is soon....but you never know. I hope phase 2 comes soon.
I, like you, was a blithering mess. Overly excited. 
I'm getting my 2nd Pfizer dose in 2 weeks.
I want this for everyone.
I would’ve taken any vaccine but was secretly hoping for J&J.
If I had a choice I would have chosen J&J just for that reason. But I just had my 2nd Moderna yesterday and so I share your excitement of being fully vaccinated at long last. 
I hope you’re feeling okay.
Mine’s the same ...a little sore and a little bump is all so far. Keep us posted, will you?
I don’t know anyone else who has gotten the J&J. I hope your chills subside and that’s the extent of your side effects. I have a little bump and some discomfort in my arm but that’s it so far....and it was only 3 hours ago so there’s THAT. Keep us posted, will you?
Still waiting here. So glad you got the early opportunity. Each of us who are able protects themselves and those who are not yet able. Thank you so much for doing your part to keep us all safe.
❤
it'll need a couple of weeks to develop full effect. 
Congrats!
I will still socially distance and wear my mask for the foreseeable future. Masks work! I haven’t had so much as a sniffle in a year and a half. There’s no reason not to mask up.
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And you're ahead of me since I don't get shot #2 till the end of the month. I think that every person vaccinated is cause for celebration, just one step closer to defeating this terrible virus! Thank you for doing your part! 
than a flu shot. I had some chills before bed last night but I went to bed bundled up and slept pretty well. Today I feel great with nothing but a slightly sore arm. I hope that’s all that will happen.
Minor side effects that evening. Slight fever and chills and an achy arm but now perfectly fine.
It feels great to be on the vax'd team!
I feel a little punky tonight but it isn’t terrible. It DOES feel great to be on the vax’d team indeed.