Got my Pfizer booster this afternoon.

[Fla Dem]

There was actually a short line at my local CVS. No appointment needed. It hurt going in this time. Usually, I don't feel a thing when I get a shot or donate blood, but this time it actually hurt so was a bit concerned. Hurt for a bit after, but now, 2 hours later, can't feel a thing. No bruising, can't even see where the needle went in.

Now I have that behind me and will feel even more safe going out in public. Will still wear my mask though. Living in DeathSantis state a lot of people are maskless.

Get your boosters as soon as you and your family can.

[dutch777]

1. Good for you! We are debating what comes next...flu shot or booster.

I am curious to hear how people feel after a third shot. We weren't terrible after two, just felt wonky for a couple of days.

[Fla Dem]

2. Could have gotten my flu shot today as well, but decided to do one at a time.

Never had a reaction to flu shots, but didn't want to take a chance doing both at same time. Although they say you can.

[JenniferJuniper]

3. My sister had her worst reaction to the third.

Every major joint caused her severe pain to the point where she was in bed for 24 hours. She's 55 and had her second shot in January. First two just made her feel a little unwell and tired. I'm sure it's different for everyone though.

[LisaL]

5. My worse reaction was to the third shot as well-I got Moderna.

I take it to mean I made more antibodies each time I got a shot.

[niyad]

12. How did you get a Moderna booster? I thought that it had not yet been approved

for the booster?

[Fla Dem]

13. U.S. moves closer to clearing Moderna and J&J Covid booster shots this week

PUBLISHED MON, OCT 11 202111:56 AM EDTUPDATED MON, OCT 11 20212:11 PM EDT

Millions of Americans will be one step closer to receiving a Covid-19 booster shot this week when a key Food and Drug Administration advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to debate extra doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings come less than a month after U.S. regulators authorized Covid booster shots of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine to a wide array of Americans, including the elderly, adults with underlying medical conditions and those who work or live in high-risk settings like health and grocery workers.

More........
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/11/us-moves-closer-to-clearing-moderna-and-jj-covid-booster-shots-this-week.html

[LisaL]

16. That's for regular peeps.

Immunocompromised are allowed to get Moderna boosters already.

[Fla Dem]

22. Gotcha. Glad you were able to get your booster.

[niyad]

29. Of course. Stupid of me not to remember. I had wondered if you had done as

others here on DU have suggested.. .go to another site, pretend it is your first.

[niyad]

30. That confirms what the pharmacist at my store said about it. Fingers crossed.

[LisaL]

15. It's allowed for immunocompromised.

NT

[MuseRider]

4. I got mine at the same time.

The flu shot was the super duper old people shot so I thought it might hurt but it barely was noticed. The Covid vaccine was also barely noticed, just felt like someone slugged me in the shoulder until the next day then all was normal. I had no reaction to the first 2 vaccines so maybe that is an indicator? I hope you do OK with them, most people seem to.

[Fla Dem]

17. Thanks. Think I' be ok. Never had any reactions to medications before, oh....except when

I had to take penicillin for 5 days. Broke out in a horrendous case of hives on the 5th night. Wanted to cut my legs off they were so irritated.

[central scrutinizer]

10. Got my third Pfizer two weeks ago

Arm was sore for 3 days. No fever or aches in other areas.

[dutch777]

11. Thank you! Good to hear.

[Fla Dem]

14. Thanks, here's hoping!

[rurallib]

21. We both got ours about ten days ago - neither of us felt a thing

Pfizer

No after effects at all

[SheltieLover]

6. Congrats!

I had mine just over 2 wks ago.

Flu, pneumonia, & tdap last Friday.

Never had any negative reaction to any of them.

[Fla Dem]

20. Lol, you got a triple play!!! Good for you👍

[SheltieLover]

25. Yuppers!

[Lars39]

7. I discovered something after getting my flu shot this year...

Usually I’ll try to move my arm around a bit afterwards so it doesn’t hurt. Doesn’t always work. This year I reached down and grabbed the seat of the chair I was sitting on and flexed my muscles in that arm for about 30 seconds or so. I had no pain or soreness! I’ll be getting my booster next week and I’ll try it again.

[Fla Dem]

19. Whatever works! Good luck!

[Lars39]

26. Thanks, Fla Dem!

[abqtommy]

8. Thanks. I love your Dolly gif! nt

[Fla Dem]

23. Yes, me too. Wish it came with sound!

[Paladin]

9. They're talking about a Moderna booster this week. (NY Times article today.)

I'm getting one just as soon as they're available.

[Diamond_Dog]

18. I go to CVS for my booster tomorrow.

I went last Friday as a walk-in but the pharmacist said they were swamped and understaffed and to go home and make an appt.

[Fla Dem]

24. Hope all goes well!

[Scalded Nun]

27. Got my booster 2 weeks ago. A bit sore around injection site for 2 days, but that was it.

Fuck Anti-Vaxxers!

[Danmel]

28. I got my flu shot today

I have a really busy day tomorrow so i am holding off a bit on the booster in case it knocks me out.