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COVID-19 Vaccine

TLDR: COVID-19 Vaccine
The forum thread discusses participants' views and experiences regarding the COVID-19 vaccination. Key points include: 1. **General Sentiment**: Most forum users express a willingness to receive the vaccine, citing a desire to return to normal life and protect themselves and others from the virus. 2. **Safety and Efficacy**: There is a strong trust in the scientific community and regulatory bodies among the participants. They generally dismiss concerns lacking solid evidence and emphasize the importance of the vaccine in combating the long-term effects of COVID-19, commonly referred to as Long COVID. 3. **Vaccine Administration**: Some users are scheduled for vaccination, while others are awaiting their turn based on priority groups, similar to those used for flu vaccinations. There's discussion about the potential need for annual vaccinations, similar to the flu shot. 4. **Side Effects**: Experiences with side effects vary, but most report mild symptoms or none at all. There's a discussion about the potential for more serious side effects like thrombosis with the AstraZeneca vaccine, though evidence is not conclusive. 5. **Personal Stories and Support**: Users share personal stories and extend support and encouragement to each other. For instance, one user describes a close call with COVID-19, reinforcing their decision to get vaccinated. 6. **Misinformation and Concerns**: Some users express concerns about the vaccine, particularly potential side effects. However, these concerns are generally outweighed by the users' trust in the vaccine's benefits. Overall, the thread reflects a proactive approach to vaccination against COVID-19, with users largely supportive of getting vaccinated despite some uncertainties and fears.
marti said:
i got my letter saying i am now able to book my appointment for this starting on Monday and its because of my diabetes and being on insulin
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Good luck @marti
ShadowSeesaw said:
I've got to wait until it's avaible to general public where I live to get mine but I won't be getting the AstraZeneca vaccine because they are saying anybody with heart conditions or heart related problems should take that one so I will have get one of the other ones.
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Don't yous have priority groups like we do here in the UK?
 
s_still_here said:
Nearly at the 48 hour point now. No side effects at all so far for me with the AZ (or my mum a few weeks ago with the Pfizer), which I'm made up about (although overnight flu-ey feelings and a sore arm for a couple of days would be totally worth it for the protection). Touch wood I don't start with a chill now I've said that. :D
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how are you doing now? i have heard some people who had this had a very sore arm for 4 days or so
 
Gibby said:
how are you doing now? i have heard some people who had this had a very sore arm for 4 days or so
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Hi, sorry only just seen this. Thank you for asking! So far 3 out of 5 of my immediate family have been vaccinated - 1 with the Pfizer, 2 with the AstraZeneca (I'm one of those 2) and we've all been so lucky to feel absolutely no side effects after a few weeks. The closest to a side effect we all had was when you move your arm slightly and you can feel *something* but it's not painful in any way - just noticeable, like a slight twinge. No headaches, fatigue, fever, blood clots, etc. We had all planned ahead with taking time off work, dosing up on paracetamol, etc, just in case - but thankfully we didn't need to.

I feel like the arm pain could maybe be related to how relaxed your arm is during the jab, and how careful the person administering it was? Not sure if that's always the case or if it depends on the person, but I relaxed mine as much as I possibly could.

EDIT: I should reiterate that this was the first dose for all 3 of us. None of us have had our second dose yet, so we might respond differently to that.
 
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