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Reply to 50 Shades Of Blue (Reply #7)

Fri Mar 12, 2021, 02:09 PM

Mar 2021

I did not have a sore arm with my flu shot, so there is a chance that might happen with the COVID vaccination.

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Convince Me To Get The Vaccine [View all] usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 OP

"I know I am at high risk if I get it" Croney Mar 2021 #1

if they catch COVID nt Celerity Mar 2021 #4

Yes I assumed that. I thought knowing her high-risk factors would help others explain Croney Mar 2021 #8

OP is at high risk if she does not get the vaccine. lagomorph777 Mar 2021 #49

Yes, at high risk if I get it. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #95

I know people who have anaphylaxis and went with to their appts w their epi pens. No big deal. FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #122

The research for the vaccines murielm99 Mar 2021 #2

I sincerely appreciate the advice about looking away. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #96

To Add In... ProfessorGAC Mar 2021 #125

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #130

Dr. Fauci gave a long explanation on the development of the vaccine Rorey Mar 2021 #3

You know, it always seems easier... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #97

I didn't even feel the needle go in Rorey Mar 2021 #101

I had the Moderna and didn't feel it either. phylny Mar 2021 #111

Since none of them are 100% effective.... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #131

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #137

Maybe this will help: femmedem Mar 2021 #5

This is the kind of thing I needed to hear... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #99

I'm so, so glad that my words resonated with you. femmedem Mar 2021 #126

People Have Been Overly Nice... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #132

Funny thing, I just wrote about my rape to explain why Cuomo's accusers femmedem Mar 2021 #133

I am sorry for what you went (and no doubt continue) to go through usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #135

Your words not only resonated... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #138

I'm so glad to hear it! And thank you for letting me know. femmedem Apr 2021 #139

No problem. They DID go through the trials that other drugs have FBaggins Mar 2021 #6

All the vaccines have FDA emergency use approval. That means the FDA's 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2021 #7

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #100

You're welcome! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2021 #105

You won't die or go into a hospital if you do catch it Lochloosa Mar 2021 #9

That's about it in a nut shell bottomofthehill Mar 2021 #36

THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾, The data shoes long term negative of covid-19 but none for vaccines world wide uponit7771 Mar 2021 #77

It will keep you out of the hospital if you get exposed to Covid-19 Blues Heron Mar 2021 #10

The Pfizer and Moderna types of vaccines have been tested for years -- just not for this pnwmom Mar 2021 #11

Great idea! Habibi Mar 2021 #134

Nope I won't just know if you get sick you'll see more needles than you ever have Fullduplexxx Mar 2021 #12

This. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2021 #31

+1 dalton99a Mar 2021 #39

I have a phobia about dying alone with a ventilator shoved down my throat The Blue Flower Mar 2021 #13

J&J is a good choice for needle phobic. Only one shot. LisaL Mar 2021 #15

It's not my job. LisaL Mar 2021 #14

Well said. It's absurd anyone needs to be convinced. maxsolomon Mar 2021 #94

Don't look when you get a shot and it won't hurt. we can do it Mar 2021 #16

My brother had a double lung transplant arlyellowdog Mar 2021 #17

I've had both shots. Here's how it went. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #18

Small price to pay. smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #68

I hope you get yours soon. Arkansas Granny Mar 2021 #72

risk analysis, made compicated by anxiety... Locrian Mar 2021 #19

Nope, you are an adult? You have to make your own decisions, "fear of needles" is not a reason Shanti Shanti Shanti Mar 2021 #20

If you care for your family snowybirdie Mar 2021 #21

In December you posted here that you have a positive cancer diagnosis. yardwork Mar 2021 #22

Thank you..... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #108

I'm glad to hear that. yardwork Mar 2021 #123

I am also needle phobic and will be happy to get the vaccine GreenEyedLefty Mar 2021 #23

I don't think people understand the fear of needles hamsterjill Mar 2021 #24

So agree. Those who don't have needle phobia moonscape Mar 2021 #42

Thank you for your post. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #50

There will be enough options soon that hopefully you moonscape Mar 2021 #78

Thanks. That's my hope, as well. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #83

Or any phobia for that matter kcr Mar 2021 #53

I understand the fear of needles. MineralMan Mar 2021 #64

I'm with you on this fear of needles. StarryNite Mar 2021 #75

Thank you. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #110

It's not a rational phobia relative to catching covid-19 you'll get more needles than you ever want uponit7771 Mar 2021 #80

That has nothing to do with it. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #82

Hmmmm , then the alternative is waiting the virus out for a couple more years with proven NPI uponit7771 Mar 2021 #85

No, the OP is asking for help. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #87

Help for what? my understanding there's no rational behind the fear how can they be rational answer? uponit7771 Mar 2021 #88

I give up. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #89

I was dreading it and it ended up being dread for nothing. My problem was my experience with a Vinca Mar 2021 #25

Over at NIH or your local children's hopsital, there are little kids with terrible conditions that FSogol Mar 2021 #26

That convinced me, I don't want to end up in the hospital or dead. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #27

..whats the alternative? samnsara Mar 2021 #28

Stop moaning edhopper Mar 2021 #29

...also..I HATE shots!!!! But this one is so quick. Hubby is a Pharmacist and I asked him why this.. samnsara Mar 2021 #30

It was quick and relatively painless... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2021 #136

No. aocommunalpunch Mar 2021 #32

Why post such a comment? hamsterjill Mar 2021 #37

OP is pretty childish. LisaL Mar 2021 #43

So, a legitimate fear is just childish? hamsterjill Mar 2021 #47

Well, discussion board isn't supposed to serve as a mental health professional. LisaL Mar 2021 #55

No, it's not. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #57

I think a lot of these comments amount to virtue signalling, personally. Crunchy Frog Mar 2021 #129

If you are so short on time, why take the time to reply at all? femmedem Mar 2021 #40

+1 hamsterjill Mar 2021 #46

Your boyfriend was lying frazzled Mar 2021 #33

Please show me where a micro needle is being used. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #56

They are using a very, very small gauge needle with the vaccine. MineralMan Mar 2021 #66

Understood. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #74

People use the words they have. MineralMan Mar 2021 #76

I was merely wondering if the poster knew something I didn't. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #79

That was his experience... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #113

First thing you need to do is get access to the internet. Kaleva Mar 2021 #34

I'm also needle phobic and took a list of the drugs I have sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #35

As a needle-phobe, what you said made my day. StarryNite Mar 2021 #81

Thank you. That is good to hear. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #116

I got Moderna. My son says both are using very thin needles due to sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #121

Put up with two needle pricks, or risk an agonizing death from a world-wide plague. Paladin Mar 2021 #38

do a google search on long term effects of vaccines sciencescience Mar 2021 #41

I didn't feel either injection at all mcar Mar 2021 #44

Why don't you call your doctor and ask Mariana Mar 2021 #45

The vaccine is safe and effective. Here's how we know: Aristus Mar 2021 #48

Yup, a safe vaccine versus a SARS virus. roamer65 Mar 2021 #63

One of my sister-in-laws died from Covid, and... Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2021 #51

How about a trip to the ICU and being on a ventilator? roamer65 Mar 2021 #52

Well, you either get the vaccine and get on with your life, MineralMan Mar 2021 #54

Speak with your doctor. He or she will help you address questions and Politicub Mar 2021 #58

how about this list of vaccines that I have received over the years... demigoddess Mar 2021 #59

You could try talking to nurses and doctors who've PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #60

I'm the world's biggest sissy when it comes to getting shots and I didn't even feel it. CTyankee Mar 2021 #61

Saying goodbye Corgigal Mar 2021 #62

The needle outside diameter is from 0.718 mm to 0.515 mm (22 to 25 gauge) (0.028 to 0.020 inches) Klaralven Mar 2021 #65

I can speak to the needle phobia peggysue2 Mar 2021 #67

I didn't feel she shot. Patterson Mar 2021 #69

I just had an oral surgeon stick a few massive needles of novocaine inside my MOUTH. smirkymonkey Mar 2021 #70

RN here ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #71

Syncope hamsterjill Mar 2021 #84

You mean waiting in line? Or when your sitting for a shot? ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #106

I wish you could give me my shot. StarryNite Mar 2021 #92

Naw, Seattle. ismnotwasm Mar 2021 #107

When I got my Covid vaccination it did not hurt at all csziggy Mar 2021 #73

I'd be embarrassed to post this even on an anonymous message board BannonsLiver Mar 2021 #86

All the cool kids are getting vaccinated Generic Brad Mar 2021 #90

This is super simple.... Happy Hoosier Mar 2021 #91

Listen to what President Biden said yesterday GusBob Mar 2021 #93

How do you feel about bluecollar2 Mar 2021 #98

Do not get it, let a person who trusts science gets it! Nt USALiberal Mar 2021 #102

So, your giving blood is just a 'no go', too? 634-5789 Mar 2021 #103

No, I have given blood in the past... usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #114

I gotcha ya. 634-5789 Mar 2021 #127

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #115

Employers for those who have them will help. A lot of them are planning to Hortensis Mar 2021 #104

100% effective of preventing death Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #109

Thank you to everyone. usedtobedemgurl Mar 2021 #112

Good to hear! I'm almost 40, active job involving a lot of walking and Eid Ma Clack Shaw Mar 2021 #118

Read up on long haul Covid meadowlander Mar 2021 #117

Listen to what other people are saying about the trials Withywindle Mar 2021 #119

Serious question, have you made a will ? When society opens up OnDoutside Mar 2021 #120

my needles were tiny and didn't hurt much at all. Buck up butter cup, do it for me Hamlette Mar 2021 #124

I think it's important that you feel confident in your choice ecstatic Mar 2021 #128