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Vaccine

LisaLisa said:
I think the real question is, is the vaccine worse than the disease. It's an easy answer, in my opinion.
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I think that depends on each person individually. Some people are just fine when they get sick, others obviously not. Some have had bad reactions to the vaccine, others not.

In my state health care workers are up first. I work day in and day out with people, many who are notorious for coming to appointments sick, adults and kids, and still don't feel like I would take the shot and by no means am I an anti vaxer
 
LisaLisa said:
I think the real question is, is the vaccine worse than the disease. It's an easy answer, in my opinion.
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I agree 100%. And in my meanderings around the internet, I feel like people are ready to stand in line to get it. I know that I will be getting it within the next few weeks. But I don't know what the system is for getting it. I guess people get contacted somehow. I read a post from somebody who said something about being scheduled.

in in any event, if anyone has been watching even the tiniest amount of news oh, you will see that the thing is growing by Leaps and Bounds and here in my state it has gone from bad to Wildfire status. I am actually starting to be afraid about the future. I am not even remotely ready to die. And I won't put my life in jeopardy just because there's some fear about side effects. For the most part, the vaccine is being well tolerated by everyone with very similar reports of side effects that shouldn't make a difference.
 
I just watch the news once a day to stay in touch. Locally, there are always reports of negative reactions. Most are mild, but the thing that doesn't get enough coverage is how people with allergies should be screened. I'm allergic to base metals. I don't know how that could interact. I can't drink municipal water because lead seems to be the worst allergy I have. I will get the vaccine when I have a few days to be sick, if I react. I had a flu shot several weeks ago and limit my time out of the house. But tomorrow I'm spending time with my son & his partner, watching a movie & exchanging gifts. I think the flu shot helped. I'm usually sick with a cold or two by this time of winter.

How have other members been doing so far?
 
Allergic reactions

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The agency recommends that vaccination providers have such emergency medications and appropriate medical equipment available on site.

The reactions occurred during the recommended observation window (30 minutes after vaccination for people with a history of anaphylaxis; 15 minutes for those with no such history), the CDC says.
 
dianeseattle said:
Is anyone here planning to get the COVID vaccine, or NOT to get it?

It hasn't been properly tested so we don't know if it works for the long term.

But it has been widely distributed and used internationally. I feel like we're not getting definitive information about it.

I'm pushing 70 and it's a real double-edged sword. If I get COVID, it could kill me. If I get the vaccine, it could interact with Rx meds I take daily, or my body might not be able to handle it.

But I think I'm going to get it. I was out getting groceries for hours yesterday, standing in long lines, being bumped into and bumping into others. I had to bag my own groceries because checkout personnel isn't allowed to touch bags customers bring. People seemed so afraid of others.

It was so frightening, I cut my shopping trip short and sped home. My pantry is already filled to capacity, but I received vouchers from the city that I have to use at Safeway every month. It's a lot of money to spend, but the vouchers can be used for cleaning supplies or any other necessity.

But being required to get out there makes me so nervous. I don't think I really have a choice.

How do you feel about getting vaccinated?
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No. I do not plan to get it.
 
Any reactions will happen shortly after the vaccine is given which is why you have to stay under medical supervision for up to 30 minutes. Should there be a reaction, an epipen is the solution. Is it scary? Probably, but it's controlled where as the virus is not up to this point.

And for people like Judy's daughter-in-law, it's even more important for those of us who can get the vaccine to get it as it will reduce the exposure of the virus to these compromised individuals.
 
I have never had an allergic reaction to any shots but bells palsy is enough for me to say no. To mamy unknowns at this point for me and certainly if they ever approve it for kids that's a huge no from me.
 
I have severe food allergies. I carry 2 epi pens and prescription antihistamines with me at all time. I'm allergic to any and all types of peppers - black/white pepper - green, red, yellow, ALL types of pepper - paprika - it's ground peppers. Cinnamon, ginger, all spice, - arugula - who the hell allergic to arugula??? It's "cousin" to broccoli - cabbage - kale - I LOVE kale. But a tiny arugula leaf makes my tongue swell and my throat close. I will NOT be getting the vaccine.
 
Just read an article about nurses testing positive after receiving the first shot....story was about one person in particular but stated this has been the case of several. They can say if people had contracted it before the shot or not but the one person it talked about test positive and showed physical symptoms 6 days post.
 
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Of 480 doses that I have direct knowledge of, only two had pretty strong reactions, and both had been previously diagnosed with COVID. Most have sore arms for a day or two. A small group also had some flu like symptoms for 12-24 hours.

The younger you are the reaction to the vaccine seems to be more severe (in general). If you were recently diagnosed with COVID, the reaction seems to be more severe as well.

The second shot usually carries more of a reaction than the first shot, again, being less sever the older you are. Anecdotally, I'm aware of some people in their 80s-90s who had no reaction, and people in their 20s who had very strong reactions. I'm sure there are variances to this across the board.

The more efficacious the vaccine, it seems to be more likely to elicit a reaction. So the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which appear to be the most efficacious, seem to trigger a reaction more often and a bit more severe than the other vaccines. So, as the other vaccines get distributed, we'll probably see fewer reactions because the other vaccines were created with different methods than the Pfizer and Moderna. So, most likely, if you aren't in healthcare or public safety, you probably get one of the other shots that may not have as high a risk for a reaction.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed, and there will always be some risk of a reaction, but I thought I'd share some information that comes directly from sources I know personally in my line of work.

I'm not saying any of this to mean that I think everyone should get the vaccine. If someone is uncomfortable getting it, I totally understand. I just thought some "real world" info might be interesting to some people.
 
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