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stopdiggin

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11. a moderate reaction has been explained

Reply to Croney (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 5, 2021, 04:50 PM

Mar 2021

as the body's immune system gearing up. (not irresponsible)
The corollary -- that little or no reaction is undesirable -- is completely false and should be refuted. Very light, or almost no, reactions are very much the norm -- particularly for Pfizer.

Either way (chipper, or punky for a short time)-- unless you are having a serious 'allergic' reaction (that your doctor/administrator explained with the shot) -- you're good. Go in peace.

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Please don't tell me my shots aren't working because I had zero side effects. [View all] Croney Mar 2021 OP

0 side effects here too.., Picaro Mar 2021 #1

Thank you. I've seen several posts here saying that reactions are good because Croney Mar 2021 #2

a moderate reaction has been explained stopdiggin Mar 2021 #11

K&R, a sore arm and a little higher blood sugar that's it. uponit7771 Mar 2021 #3

Unfortunately, I haven't been vaccinated yet, but never in my life have I had Mike 03 Mar 2021 #4

Thank you, and good luck to you! Croney Mar 2021 #5

I had none from my first Pfizer jab. My 2nd is March 18. Siwsan Mar 2021 #6

0 for my wife. Lochloosa Mar 2021 #7

I asked the pharmacist that specifically.side effects indicate it's working, no side effects,ok too Walleye Mar 2021 #8

I had no effects from my 2 Moderna shots. Paladin Mar 2021 #9

Slightly sore arm after 2nd Moderna shot. Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2021 #10

+1. - Good either way. - And thanks for being responsible. (nt) stopdiggin Mar 2021 #12