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In reply to the discussion: The effects of the Pfizer vaccine - nine days later. [View all]Are you sure you didnt get a mild case of COVID prior to the vaccine? The loss of smell and taste are not associated with the vaccine. They ARE associated with COVID, of course. Nor does the vaccine affect breathing that way. It doesnt clear anything up. But getting over COVID or another respiratory illness would do that. Or just plain psychological relief at having had the vaccine finally, would improve sleep (though not breathing, of course).
Everyone I know who has had at least the first dose reports NOTHING like that. We all had 1 day of a sore arm. A couple had a day of malaise and very mild fever. One had a hefty headache with that. No changes in breathing or sleep, certainly no loss of taste or smell.
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Yup. It would be pretty unlucky to have contracted COVID right after being vaccinated, but not
brewens
Mar 2021
#5
Do you have a cold that could be affecting your breathing and lack of taste?
In_The_Wind
Mar 2021
#41
I felt really "out of it" brain foggy for about 4 days after my first dose on 2/23
catbyte
Mar 2021
#9
2 days out from my 2nd Pfizer jab. If I've had side/after effects they were too mild to notice
Siwsan
Mar 2021
#26
I might even start heading to the grocers, if I need something and it ISN'T vulnerable shopper time.
Siwsan
Mar 2021
#32
From what I heard from a scientist family member, the first shot of Pflizer is quite effective
liberal_mama
Mar 2021
#52
I got the one and done Janssen vaccine two days ago. Reporting my symptoms here
LiberalLoner
Mar 2021
#42
1st Moderna, 2 days later, feel my heart skipping beats much more than usual
lostnfound
Mar 2021
#55