Thinking about getting the Johnson and Johnson vaccine

[DemocratSinceBirth]

Yay or nay?

[soothsayer]

1. Go for it!

I was a nay until I learned more. Effective against variants. One shot. Seems like a good one.

[lagomorph777]

2. Do it!

[enough]

3. Yes for sure. NT

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. CA has opened up shots for 50 +

I'm going to go where the J and J shot is available.

[SoCalNative]

26. April 1st

is when 50+ will be eligible in CA. And they are opening up to all adults 16+ on April 15th.

[Jerry2144]

4. Get it

The guidance I saw is get whatever vaccine you can get. All of them available are 100% effective at preventing death and hospitalization. If that is offered to you, take out. If you have a choice offered to you, talk to your doctor to see which one is best for you based upon your medical history

[wryter2000]

5. Get whatever you can get

A doctor friend looked up the studies. It was 100% effective at keeping you out of the hospital.

[WA-03 Democrat]

7. Yes

Get the first fda approved one you can. I am hoping for J&J.

[jcgoldie]

8. I'd get any vaccine you can get

Some folks seem discouraged by the 66% number vs the mid nineties for the others in the tested efficacy. The important number, however, is that all 3 are almost 100% effective at avoiding hospitalization or death due to covid. I have just had my 2nd moderna but if all 3 were on a plate before me I'd take the J&J since its a single shot with no advertised side effects and seemingly just as effective at protecting you from serious illness.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

9. Agreed. I still have a few weeks to wait for my 2nd dose...

... of Moderna, then waiting longer to reach maximum antibody levels.

If J&J had been available to me instead, I'd probably prefer that one-and-done option. Plus it's known to work against some of the variants.

[LisaL]

14. I also got Moderna.

Pfizer was the one I wanted, but got what was first available.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

22. I could've received Pfizer from my county's...

... public health department when they offered some mass vaccination clinics. I was originally scheduled with them, then found a far closer opening at a local pharmacy.

So I cancelled the mass-vaccination appointment and made an appointment with the very close pharmacy instead. I was almost the only patron inside the pharmacy during my entire time there for the shot.

[LisaL]

23. I went for the first available to me, like we were told.

I probably could have looked around, but I didn't. I had only a minor side effect from a first Moderna-slightly sore arm, so I will have to wait to see what happens with the second shot.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

25. I had spent many hours looking for an opening...

... ANYWHERE (while cursing the idiocy of the search process not being centrally managed), so I was definitely thrilled to find an opening through my county's public health department!

I kind of dreaded needing to drive there (a busy area downtown) and being around hundreds of other people seeking a vaccination too, but I was more than willing to do it.

Then I did another quick search later that night and found openings at a pharmacy so close to me that I could easily walk there if needed! So I chose that option instead, cancelling the other appointment.

[LisaL]

29. Mine was in a pharmacy inside a supermarket.

I had a good mask on (N95) and it went well.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

30. Mine went very smooth too!

They scheduled the 2nd dose automatically, of course. Same bat-time, same bat-place. (Lol.) Works for me!

I wore an N100 mask with a cloth mask covering the exhalation valve. I encountered so few people that it was probably overkill there, but whatever. I figured that I'd put so much effort into never getting infected that I didn't want to blow it now.

[Arkansas Granny]

10. If you have a choice, go for it. Otherwise, take what's available.

[Freddie]

11. I got it March 13

Had mild headaches and tiredness the next day. That’s it. I agree with others, take the first opportunity you have to get any of the vaccines.

[Shermann]

12. Take the first FDA-approved vaccine you can get

If it's the first, yay
If not, nay

[GPV]

13. I did it. Worth the peace of mind.

[Johnny2X2X]

15. I got the J&J Tuesday

Happy to be done with it. I was a little tired the next day, but no severe side effects.

[maxsolomon]

16. I'm thinking about getting any vaccine I can as soon as I can.

J&J is going to keep you from dying. Don't be choosy.

[Hortensis]

17. Yay. One shot and your chances of needing hospitalization

or dying are effectively nil. You're done. (No chance that delay in supply of your vaccine in your area, or other glitch, could delay scheduling and going for your second shot.)

Of course, if you have a phobia about the remaining minor chance of becoming sick enough to have to take to bed for a few days, you go for another that cuts those chances even more. But I don't and wouldn't.

[hlthe2b]

18. Absolutely. Get which ever (Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J) that comes available first to you. NO QUALMS

[Skittles]

19. absolutely yes

[lisa58]

20. Yes!

[Treefrog]

21. I'm not eligible for anything yet, but that's the one I'd prefer if I have a choice.

Go for it!

[hamsterjill]

24. This is the one I'm hoping for.

I prefer the one and done. But so far, it’s been hard to locate. As supply increases, I’m hoping that changes.

[tanyev]

27. I was hoping for J&J, but an opportunity for the Moderna landed in my inbox.

I took it.

[StarryNite]

28. My husband and I got the J&J on Tuesday.

My husband no reaction. I had what felt like the flu with chills, fever, headache, and muscle aches. I'm nearly back to normal now. I'm so glad I got the vaccination. And I'm so glad I don't have to go back for a second dose.

[smirkymonkey]

31. I will take whatever the first available is in my area, however in a way I would almost rather get

the J&J shot because I am impatient and would rather not have to wait it out for a second shot. I like the idea of one and done.

We'll see how it goes. Keep us posted.

[cally]

32. I think the J&J is best if known allergies

To some of the components in other vaccines and does not have some of the concerns of the other ones. Plus, it was tested when the variants were circulating.

I took the first available and ended up with Pfizer but my daughter had J&J in another state and I was impressed when I researched it.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

33. Go for it!

I saw a talk by a doctor from Scripps Institute who said if you get the J&J you will not die from Covid. So, roll up your sleeve!