2 Shot Vaccines - Which arm(s) did/will you use?
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Comments (17)Yes, I did. I'm not sure anyone here remembers, but when my daughter was 5 months old, she got pertussis. We had delayed vaccinations because she was sick often, inc., with something that seemed to be seizures. All of my other children were up-to-date. What is worrisome to me is that, in Australia, they no longer believe in "cocooning" Pertussis has been a major health problem there, so they would always advise family members to get vaccinated to protect children who were too young for the shots. They since concluded that there was no evidence it helped. In our case, I think my oldest daughter brought it home from school, but it never affected her more than a little fever for a day or two. The doctor told me that she could definitely have passed it on, even being vaccinated. (And my doctor is pro-vax for sure.) At the same time my daughter had it, my friend and her children got it (same school; was the very end of school so I don't know about anyone else). Her children were up-to-date with shots and not close to needing a booster. A scary reminder that a vax can help but isn't effective for everyone. Here is a link that might be useful: Australia...See MoreDid you get a flu shot yet?
Comments (38)I did, also at Costco. My insurance covered it, but even if it had not, I definitely would have paid many times over to prevent getting the flu. I do hope those "You are not just flu'in yourself!" advertisements worked. Although I definitely understand not getting the vaccine if you have an allergy or sensitivity - TG does, which is all the more reason for me to get the shot. I office out of my house, but about once per month I travel for business. So, I have the worst combination of lack of consistent exposure to bugs and the barrage of germs you come in contact with in airplanes and hotels. I swear, if I come within ten yards of a kid with a cold, I get a cold, so I'm not taking any chances!...See MoreArm pain after pneumonia shot
Comments (24)I allowed the nurse to win the debate with my first pneumonia shot and allowed her to do it on my non-dominant left side. Spent the rest of the day and evening forcing myself to use my left arm, and cursing her and myself allowing her to make the decision. It took about three days for the pain to go away. For the second shot I insisted it be given on my right side. Went much easier since normal motion kept most of the stiffness away. Felt fine the next day. Only pain would be a mild bruising sensation if I intentionally pressed on the injection site. I am a big proponent of keep moving with any pain unless movement could do further harm. If it's not broken I don't baby it....See MoreDid you get your second Covid vaccine?
Comments (82)When I got my 1st dose on Friday, I was given information about the CDC's app for reporting side effects, called V-safe. As part of this, the CDC will contact you via the app to ask how you are, any problems, any illness. I hope that any of you who have had side effects (I had a rash the next day, that lasted about 16 hours) have downloaded it and are participating. This is how we can help to know just how effective the vaccines are as well as the issues people are having with them....See Moreolychick
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