Got vaccinated today. Anyone??

**AgentL** · 12-20-2020, 10:27 PM

Very good news.

**Fontan** · 12-20-2020, 11:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by AgentL

So how are/were the side effects of the first shot? I've read they can be pretty painful, hopefully you're feeling decent.

My arm became sore about 8 hours after the injection. Had a bit of headache and low grade fever. Felt slightly ran down. It was more than I had anticipated, but overall iy wasn’t too bad.

EnglishBob · 12-21-2020, 05:15 AM

Watching, listening and waiting.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-21-2020, 07:43 AM

I'm not sure how my positive COVID-19 antibodies test result in June (after my "flu" in March) will affect my eligibility to receive the vaccine.
Except for health care workers I expect most of the rest of us "essential workers" will be pretty far down the list...

Chris

dstar · 12-21-2020, 12:27 PM

We was told antibody no reason not receive or remove from list for vaccine

EnglishBob · 12-22-2020, 05:39 AM

Looks like my T cells are getting a workout this year.

**gaweidert** · 12-22-2020, 07:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I'll have a jab when it's offered - or if. Re masks - I visited a friend in hospital the other day, wearing a mask as usual when close to people, and was asked to remove it. I was then given a hospital mask to wear instead.

The reason ? The mask has a design based on Grateful Dead 'Skulls and Roses', and it was thought it might distress elderly patients ! I can quite understand and agree with that, just happened to be the one I had in my pocket, as I had washed the other two. As for age - 70 early next year, have COPD and limited mobility, so probably low priority.

Did they not know how long Grateful Dead has been around? They came together in 1965. All of us who were around when they made it big are elderly now.

BTW, I turn 70 next year myself. Condescending young whippersnappers.

Yes I will get the vaccine if comes around for me.

SharkyCA · 12-22-2020, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Us too...., I'm not expecting the Covid vaccine until March at the earliest. I'm not in a area with Covid cases, the closest cases being an hours drive away, I live in the bush, I'm in contact with maybe 5 people a week,I suspect won't be in the first group, or the second , or the third....... probably Moderna will be my option which the pharmacist at the drug store will have at some point.

Originally posted by Fontan

Pfizer one, of course. Hoping this is the beginning of the end . . . . . . .

Originally posted by stevebrot

I don't believe that glutamate or aluminum salts are added constituents of the current preparation. I also doubt that there is risk of runaway cytokine production as side-effect of a limited antigen challenge. That said, if you are receiving immune suppressants for RA, you will probably want to consult both your regular doctor and rheumatologist before considering the COVID-19 vaccine. It is possible that it simply would not work on account of your therapy.

Edit: Some additional notes regarding ingredients and adjuvants. Firstly, the Pfizer vaccine does not include adjuvants such as aluminum salts or squalene derivatives. Secondly, the ingredient list is pretty simple:

mRNA (three types)
Lipids (including ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol) intended as a chemical protectant for the mRNA strands and as an assist for traversing the membrane into the host cells.
Potassium chloride, osmotic balance and stability enhancement
Monobasic potassium phosphate, pH buffer
Sodium chloride, osmotic balance and stability enhancement
Dibasic sodium phosphate dehydrate, pH buffer
Sucrose, stability enhancement

Steve

(...not trying to be a know-it-all, just have a varied education and diverse resume' heavy in the biological and medical side of things...)

Here is a little info from Canada on the vaccine, in this day and age of so many conspiracy theories I am a firm believer in doing my own research!

By the way I don't think it is a bad thing, like "old age" the alternatives to NOT aging aren't good!
https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/9257-COVID19_Vaccine-Fact-Sheet_11Dec2020.pdf

**Mbaez** · 12-22-2020, 01:29 PM

Glad to hear your experience.

I just received a text message from my medical center telling me that they are receiving the first doses and will let me know my estimated date in the next year.

Originally posted by Fontan

My arm became sore about 8 hours after the injection. Had a bit of headache and low grade fever. Felt slightly ran down. It was more than I had anticipated, but overall iy wasn’t too bad.

**Fontan** · 12-22-2020, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Ok. Now the side effects are completely gone. A bit more than I thought it would be. I wonder if the reactions are going to be milder or worse on the next one. Mentally - I feel slightly better about going to work each day. An equivalent to a video game character getting a shield or something like that.

mee · 12-22-2020, 06:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fontan

Ok. Now the side effects are completely gone. A bit more than I thought it would be. I wonder if the reactions are going to be milder or worse on the next one. Mentally - I feel slightly better about going to work each day. An equivalent to a video game character getting a shield or something like that.

Any newfound hunger for brains or desire to shuffle your feet slowly while wandering aimlessly about?

**Fontan** · 12-22-2020, 06:56 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by mee

Any newfound hunger for brains or desire to shuffle your feet slowly while wandering aimlessly about?

No. But I grew a hand off of my forehead but since it has been helpful I decided to not sweat it.

mee · 12-22-2020, 07:53 PM

haha you're a hoot!

**Rondec** · 12-23-2020, 04:05 AM - **5 Likes**

I got vaccinated last evening. Some arm soreness, but nothing else.

Well, I guess I should mention that I can only write and speak German now, but fortunately Google has wonderful translation software so it shouldn't affect my presence on the Forum.

(My wife says she appreciates me so much more now that she can't understand a thing I say).

EnglishBob · 12-23-2020, 08:15 AM

I am more worried about the exponential growth of antibiotic resistant pneumonia and other lethal bacteria evolving in hospitals than this mRNA vaccine designed for last year's strain of the virus. My doctor wouldn't even waste an antibody test on me in September because my bout with Covid was a mild fever for two days last January (when the experts told us the virus was nothing to worry about.)
My brother got over his virus in July, and his wife and daughters all tested positive with zero symptoms.

12-22-2020, 08:03 AM	#53
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Originally posted by normhead Us too...., I'm not expecting the Covid vaccine until March at the earliest. I'm not in a area with Covid cases, the closest cases being an hours drive away, I live in the bush, I'm in contact with maybe 5 people a week,I suspect won't be in the first group, or the second , or the third....... probably Moderna will be my option which the pharmacist at the drug store will have at some point. Originally posted by Fontan Pfizer one, of course. Hoping this is the beginning of the end . . . . . . . Originally posted by stevebrot I don't believe that glutamate or aluminum salts are added constituents of the current preparation. I also doubt that there is risk of runaway cytokine production as side-effect of a limited antigen challenge. That said, if you are receiving immune suppressants for RA, you will probably want to consult both your regular doctor and rheumatologist before considering the COVID-19 vaccine. It is possible that it simply would not work on account of your therapy. Edit: Some additional notes regarding ingredients and adjuvants. Firstly, the Pfizer vaccine does not include adjuvants such as aluminum salts or squalene derivatives. Secondly, the ingredient list is pretty simple: mRNA (three types) Lipids (including ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol) intended as a chemical protectant for the mRNA strands and as an assist for traversing the membrane into the host cells. Potassium chloride, osmotic balance and stability enhancement Monobasic potassium phosphate, pH buffer Sodium chloride, osmotic balance and stability enhancement Dibasic sodium phosphate dehydrate, pH buffer Sucrose, stability enhancement Steve (...not trying to be a know-it-all, just have a varied education and diverse resume' heavy in the biological and medical side of things...) Here is a little info from Canada on the vaccine, in this day and age of so many conspiracy theories I am a firm believer in doing my own research! By the way I don't think it is a bad thing, like "old age" the alternatives to NOT aging aren't good! https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/9257-COVID19_Vaccine-Fact-Sheet_11Dec2020.pdf

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12-20-2020, 10:27 PM	#46
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Very good news.

12-20-2020, 11:54 PM - 2 Likes	#47
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610 Original Poster	Originally posted by AgentL So how are/were the side effects of the first shot? I've read they can be pretty painful, hopefully you're feeling decent. My arm became sore about 8 hours after the injection. Had a bit of headache and low grade fever. Felt slightly ran down. It was more than I had anticipated, but overall iy wasn’t too bad.

12-21-2020, 05:15 AM	#48
EnglishBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	Watching, listening and waiting.

12-21-2020, 07:43 AM	#49
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I'm not sure how my positive COVID-19 antibodies test result in June (after my "flu" in March) will affect my eligibility to receive the vaccine. Except for health care workers I expect most of the rest of us "essential workers" will be pretty far down the list... Chris

12-21-2020, 12:27 PM	#50
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	We was told antibody no reason not receive or remove from list for vaccine

12-22-2020, 05:39 AM	#51
EnglishBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	Looks like my T cells are getting a workout this year.

12-22-2020, 07:28 AM - 1 Like	#52
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I'll have a jab when it's offered - or if. Re masks - I visited a friend in hospital the other day, wearing a mask as usual when close to people, and was asked to remove it. I was then given a hospital mask to wear instead. The reason ? The mask has a design based on Grateful Dead 'Skulls and Roses', and it was thought it might distress elderly patients ! I can quite understand and agree with that, just happened to be the one I had in my pocket, as I had washed the other two. As for age - 70 early next year, have COPD and limited mobility, so probably low priority. Did they not know how long Grateful Dead has been around? They came together in 1965. All of us who were around when they made it big are elderly now. BTW, I turn 70 next year myself. Condescending young whippersnappers. Yes I will get the vaccine if comes around for me.

12-22-2020, 01:29 PM	#54
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Glad to hear your experience. I just received a text message from my medical center telling me that they are receiving the first doses and will let me know my estimated date in the next year. Originally posted by Fontan My arm became sore about 8 hours after the injection. Had a bit of headache and low grade fever. Felt slightly ran down. It was more than I had anticipated, but overall iy wasn’t too bad.

12-22-2020, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#55
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610 Original Poster	Ok. Now the side effects are completely gone. A bit more than I thought it would be. I wonder if the reactions are going to be milder or worse on the next one. Mentally - I feel slightly better about going to work each day. An equivalent to a video game character getting a shield or something like that.

12-22-2020, 06:04 PM - 1 Like	#56
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Fontan Ok. Now the side effects are completely gone. A bit more than I thought it would be. I wonder if the reactions are going to be milder or worse on the next one. Mentally - I feel slightly better about going to work each day. An equivalent to a video game character getting a shield or something like that. Any newfound hunger for brains or desire to shuffle your feet slowly while wandering aimlessly about?

12-22-2020, 06:56 PM - 5 Likes	#57
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee Any newfound hunger for brains or desire to shuffle your feet slowly while wandering aimlessly about? No. But I grew a hand off of my forehead but since it has been helpful I decided to not sweat it.

12-22-2020, 07:53 PM	#58
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	haha you're a hoot!

12-23-2020, 04:05 AM - 5 Likes	#59
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	I got vaccinated last evening. Some arm soreness, but nothing else. Well, I guess I should mention that I can only write and speak German now, but fortunately Google has wonderful translation software so it shouldn't affect my presence on the Forum. (My wife says she appreciates me so much more now that she can't understand a thing I say).

12-23-2020, 08:15 AM	#60
EnglishBob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	I am more worried about the exponential growth of antibiotic resistant pneumonia and other lethal bacteria evolving in hospitals than this mRNA vaccine designed for last year's strain of the virus. My doctor wouldn't even waste an antibody test on me in September because my bout with Covid was a mild fever for two days last January (when the experts told us the virus was nothing to worry about.) My brother got over his virus in July, and his wife and daughters all tested positive with zero symptoms.