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In reply to the discussion: Anyone here got a COVID booster lately? [View all]
Ms. Toad
(38,607 posts)119. mRNA is the ingredient that creates immunity.
The new Moderns vaccine only has 20% of the amount of mRNA in the prior Moderna vaccine (10 micrograms instead of 50). The lower dose proved to be more effective than the higher dose, especially in patients over 65.
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Both my brothers had shingles flare up, and it sounded like misery for a week or so.
Swede
Oct 2025
#13
There are some good studies that the shingles vaccine helps with other issues
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#75
Got mine 3 weeks ago....both flu and Moderna......and my arm was very sore for the next day.
a kennedy
Oct 2025
#18
Covid death rate dropped. That's what happened with the covid vax. . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2025
#50
A returning troll w patterns, 1 of which is to make neutral-sounding 1st post & then go full anti-vax or reich/maga
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2025
#95
Hey maga, real conservatives believe privately held companies can block alternative views on their own property. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2025
#104
You're an antivax nut. That's a connedservative sucker position. Go worship your brainworm god. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2025
#109
Coventina, I got the flu shot in one arm. and the covid in the other. I have always gotten Moderna. Got it last month.
debm55
Oct 2025
#29
Yes, absolutely got it. I expected the usual 3 days of mild malaise, but had no reaction at all....
Hekate
Oct 2025
#30
Only a clown like you thinks something has to be perfect or else it is perfectly useless. Go eat six burgers now
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2025
#106
RSV will really lay you low. I got it from a 10 y.o. niece who was allegedly recovering from a cold...
Hekate
Oct 2025
#73
Two weeks ago. Zero reaction apart for a very minor ache at the site and . . . .
Stinky The Clown
Oct 2025
#44
I got a flu shot and one arm and covid shot in the other arm a few weeks ago
BamaRefugee
Oct 2025
#56
I got Pfizer 4 weeks ago. Same reaction as all the others. Arm a little sore and felt a little blah for a day. Be well!
KitFox
Oct 2025
#60
Got COVID shot (the original Moderna SpikeVax, not the new lower dose Moderna mnexSpike) and flu shot on Oct. 7
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2025
#71
Had it last week. No problems at all and I am an old lady of 86. Hubby is 85 and had no problems either.
CTyankee
Oct 2025
#72
Got one as soon as available, no reaction, got the flu shot a week later, I like to separate them. nt
cliffside
Oct 2025
#83
Yes. They always drop me for a few days. I thought this reaction was a little more intense, but it
Scrivener7
Oct 2025
#86
2 weeks ago my Marchfield Clinic said they did not have any. I am going to call this week to
riversedge
Oct 2025
#112