some people are skipping the 2nd dose.

[Demovictory9]

NEW YORK - The United States is now averaging more than 3 million vaccine shots every day. Even as the program is accelerating, new cases are stubbornly still on the rise.

Side effects coming with the second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have increased so-called vaccine hesitancy. Some people are even hoping to get away with just one shot. But the National Institutes of Health is warning against stopping at one dose.

"When you just leave it at one dose, the question is, how long does it last?" Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of NIAID, said. "And when you're dealing with variants, you're in a tenuous zone."


Dr. Paul Offit, the director of the vaccine education center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, urges people to get both shots despite the side effects associated with the second dose.

"Although it's true the second dose can cause fatigue and fever and headache and muscle ache, it is a small price to pay to be protected against this disease for a more durable or longer length period of time," Offit said.

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/public-health-experts-urge-americans-to-not-skip-2nd-vaccine-dose

[FlyingPiggy]

1. Whyyyyy in the world would you stop at one dose?

People are ridiculous. This is why I am a dog person.

[Demovictory9]

4. everybody with those stories... "first shot was ok, 2nd shot, my arm fell off"

[A HERETIC I AM]

25. Clearly that's what happened to this guy

[dixiechiken1]

37. Only a flesh wound...

[A HERETIC I AM]

39. "Tis but a scratch!

I've had worse.

[MFM008]

6. because you have

a terrible reaction to the first.
like physical symptoms that started when you got it and your still dealing with.
Maybe a coincidence but im not willing to take that chance.
I wont be having a second shot.

[LisaL]

7. First shot produces a lot less antibodies.

So first shot won't offer that much protection.

[mucifer]

26. Nope first shot alone gives you 80% protection:

(Reuters) - COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer Inc with BioNTech SE and Moderna Inc reduced risk of infection by 80% two weeks or more after the first of two shots, according to data from a real-world U.S. study released on Monday

https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vaccines-int/pfizer-moderna-covid-19-vaccines-highly-effective-after-first-shot-in-real-world-use-u-s-study-shows-idUSKBN2BL2UW

I did some backflips when I read about it. Because I know a lot of people won't take the second shot.

[Disaffected]

32. The question is, how long does one shot last and,

does it give good protection against the variants??

As doc Fauci said in the OP:

"When you just leave it at one dose, the question is, how long does it last?" Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of NIAID, said. "And when you're dealing with variants, you're in a tenuous zone."

GET BOTH SHOTS!

[LisaL]

51. Both Moderna and Pfizer went with two shot approach for a reason.

First shot produced a lot less antibodies. It might be enough for 80 % protection, but it's not a lot of antibodies. And some variants are resistant to vaccine, so you need a lot more antibodies.

[FlyingPiggy]

14. I'd rather deal w a sore arm than lifelong pulmonary, cardiac, or neuro complication.

[crickets]

33. Agreed. The discomfort is minor compared to the risk of long term illness or death.

Also, just as there's no telling how long your protection will last with only one shot, there's no telling how long you are protected from infecting others, including your loved ones. People: if there is a second shot, GET IT. It will save your life and the lives of others.

[FlyingPiggy]

44. 10000+

[Hekate]

2. I had no side effects to speak of either time, but if this stupidity is widespread it certainly...

..is a good reason to start pushing the single-dose vaccine.

[bdamomma]

28. I had

no side effects either, J&J is a one dose vaccine. Just pure craziness, a sore arm is better than risking a life.

[Hekate]

38. Next month I'll get my second dose of the shingles vax. Now THAT first dose laid me low...

...so I have a benchmark for “side effects” henceforth.

I would be grateful for the COVID vax even if it came at that price.

[RobinA]

55. I Had No Reaction

to both Pfizer shots except the sore arm for about 12 hours. The second Shingrix was a bit more problematic. It wasn't horrible, I went to work, but I wouldn't schedule a big event for the next day. It took three days to be completely normal again.

[ornotna]

3. I'm counting the days

Till I'm up for my second shot. Looking forward to it.

I don't understand the hesitation, it baffles me.

[happybird]

11. +1

[2naSalit]

20. +1

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I get mine on Friday, then I'm done! I will still self isolate and wear a mask when I go out but there will be less anxiety about it by May 1 for me at least.

[TomSlick]

31. I get my second in a week.

As I see it, any side effects mean my body is responding to the vaccine and producing the needed antibodies. Bring 'em on.

[róisín_dubh]

49. Me too. I can't wait!

I'll end up being one of the rare 40-somethings in England who's fully vaccinated (I'm in the US, but returning to the UK soon). It will make doing "normal" things much more relaxing (obviously I'll still be masked up in public).

[ChazII]

21. I am counting the hours but

that is because my second shot is tomorrow in the early afternoon.

[CentralMass]

23. 12 for me.

[PortTack]

5. I had fairly harsh side effects from Pfizer 2..don't care..so worth it

[Biophilic]

15. I'm with you for both. 10 days into 2nd dose and still have side effects. But

I'd do it again in a heart beat for several reasons; my own health, my family's health, and the health and well being of my community. These things matter.

[wnylib]

43. What side effects do you still have? Which shot?

I get the second Moderna on Friday.

[Biophilic]

45. I had the Pfizer shots. Hot flashes (which I was long ago over), fatigue, colorful and really weird

dreams, painful knees and hips, light headed. 10 days of life being a bit more difficult, but way better than a ventilator.

[wnylib]

46. Oh my. What fun to look forward to.

I haven't been sick with anything for a long time. Yuk.

But, as you say, better than a ventilator.

[Biophilic]

48. Yup. Plus, getting the vaccine is the right thing to do no matter what.

On the other hand a lot of people have had no or very mild symptoms. Hopefully you'll be one of those. I'm just glad to have the shot.

[llmart]

8. I had no side effects from either shot...

except a slightly sore arm muscle for 24 hours. Nothing else.

[Blue_playwright]

9. Feeling the side effects of my second shot right now

😬 I feel like shit. But Covid is likely much worse. I’m happily feeling awful.

[LiberalFighter]

10. I'm on day 5 and nothing.

[Calculating]

12. I'm got the j&j shot today, feel fine so far

Actually happy I got jj and not the two shot variants with more side effects

[Raftergirl]

13. I can't wait to get my 2nd shot!

Only 3 more days.

I’m planning on 2 days of whining to H how horrid I feel.

[2naSalit]

22. I'm going to go shopping and...

Stock up on easy as making toast foods for at least three days out. I was kind of foggy and listless after the first one. My arm only hurt for about 16 hours and I've had far more painful injuries so I can handle something that feels like a bad bruise for half a day.

[sir pball]

16. 2nd Moderna Friday

Given my reaction to the first one, the whole package of fever/chills/aches/immobile arm, I'm not making any plans till Tuesday.

I can't wait.

[sheshe2]

17. They won't take the 2nd shot, because side effects?

Seriously?

So they think COVID is a walk in the park, is the way to go and a piece of cake? You prefer intubation , a feeding tube, being flipped by four nurses every 4 hours so you can take a breath and hope it won't be your last. This is far better than a sore arm and some nausea?

I can't even.

[bdamomma]

29. Just

craziness, geez, it's better than suffering and dying. I felt a weight is off, and I would be ready if they say you would have to get another vaccine for upcoming years like a flu shot. But there should be oral meds coming out to lessen the effects of Covid. I'm hoping.

[sheshe2]

34. And think of the doctors and nurses.

I had a face to face with my niece the other day. Both of us fully vaccinated. She is an ICU nurse and she told me of the traumas. I knew she never had proper PPE. She is to this day wearing three masks because her N95? is not medical grade. It is suppose to be worn once and she is forced to wear it a week. In the beginning she wore a rain slicker for personal protection.

These people are selfish beyond belief and never think of anyone beyond themselves.

Get over yourselves with a little discomfort. Ooooh it hurts. Yes well, dying a slow death will hurt more.

[bdamomma]

54. Selfish is the word

very much so, not thinking of others, the same goes for mask wearing.

[mzmolly]

18. I'm no fan of Paul Offit, but I just got my second dose.

I feel fine. Better than I did before I got the shot.

[Chautauquas]

19. I felt sick after the first Moderna shot

but I'm damn sure going to get the 2nd shot. Being sick for a day or two is a small price to pay to avoid Covid.

[dweller]

24. 1st I had sore arm and was yucky feeling

for 3 days tops , then okay
2nd was slight sore arm, and barely yuck for 2 days ... nothing more
After 2 weeks visited my kids and grandkids, some of my kids and husbands had some shots, at least 1 each ... grands are babies so no shots
2 days later I had a cold 😕 that progressed quickly to losing my voice, but cleared in about 4-5 days ...
I had the Pfizer most others had Pfizer , 1 daughter had J&J.

✌🏻

[VarryOn]

27. I made sure my family got their second...

And encouraged everyone else get their second.

We can't fix stupid on those that don't get anything or only part way. Its a free world.

Live and let live.

[hurl]

30. Team Moderna here

I had a mild reaction to the second shot, but it was just some tiredness that hit 24 hours afterward. Went to bed early and was good as new the next morning. Arm soreness was a thing but too mild to count. The extra protection reported against variants is completely worth side effects of dose #2.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

35. Maybe the J&J, one and done, should be

more widely disseminated.

I got it. Zero side effects.

[hamsterjill]

42. This!!!!!

n/t

[obamanut2012]

52. A coworker was in bed for five days from it

Fever, chills, migraines, vomiting.

[Tommymac]

36. 8 hours and counting since my #2 Pfizer.

I'll welcome the pain and suffering for a few hours if it happens.

Much better then breathing dirt, plus I'll have less anxiety about infecting other's close to me.

It ain't all about me.

[ShazzieB]

40. My 2nd Pfizer shot is less than a week away, and

I can't wait to join the ranks of the fully vaccinated!

[monkeyman1]

41. get my 2nd on the 26th & no side affects. told myself -quit wimping out & suck-it up.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

47. 8 days until my 2nd Moderna shot.

Eagerly awaiting!

In science's name I declare, may science bless me and may science bless us all!

[obamanut2012]

50. My first Moderna shot did all of those to em

I got my second yesterday morning, and took off the rest of the week just in case. So far, I'm tired and have a slight scratchy throat, but waaaaaaaaay less than after my first shot, where I slept for an almost solid day and a half.

[leftyladyfrommo]

53. I didn't have any side effects and neither did my friends. nt

[ecstatic]

56. A family friend had a bad reaction to the 1st dose

My dad suggested that he skip the second dose, but he went ahead and got it anyway. Now he's incontinent and has had relentless itching all up and down his back. The point here is, follow your gut. If you have a bad reaction to the first dose, don't dig in deeper.