We both just had slight soreness at the injection site. A little more so with the second shot but gone quickly. LOL, whistle, I can relate to your placebo comment! We both tested positive for Covid last November. I would call our symptoms "sniffles" and we felt fine. They were so minor that I was skeptical about the test results but definitely took them seriously.

No reaction at all--Pfizer

No reaction to the first shot. Sore arm and slight temperature for 18 hours with second dose (Pfizer).

Sore arm with both shots for 2 days, not bad, mild headache with 2nd shot for me, hub had some joint discomfort with 2nd but nothing bad, just enough to know our immune systems reacted to the vaccines. The lasting effect is relief to be fully vaccinated. :)

I'm 38 and had the Moderna vaccine. The first time, I developed a 102 fever and felt awful about 6 hours after the injection that lasted about 12 hours, and then the fever broke and I was fine. I was nervous about the 2nd injection as I heard the side effects are worse, but I did not develop a fever, just had some random body aches and fatigue for a day or two. Extremely sore arm for both doses.

I was worried about the 2nd one because it was so mild for me and some of the vaccine had leaked out after I was injected so I was worried I didn't get the full dose. But I think it's fine.

I got the Moderna, first dose. Sore at the injection site for two days.

One week later to the day, almost to the hour, the site was suddenly like a mosquito bite, itchy, sore, raised. Two days later and it still itches but less, but the red circle is now the diameter of a baseball.

Of course looked on my fact sheet and sure enough, it is almost exactly s described, occurs in 2-9% of people, and was not concerning. I contacted my doctor and she, too, said thanks for letting her know, and I should not be concerned.

No reaction at all from either of the shots. I too wondered if I had received a placebo or if there really was an injection. Most things that puncture my skin leave a raised area where it entered my skin. There was with the second shot a dot of dried blood but that was all.

The only other supposition that I have and I mentioned it to the researcher that was asking questions about reactions and entering on the computer is that I have already had the virus and did not know it. I was in some type of study when I was younger. I do not know what type but this area was used as an experimental area for all kinds of things dropped from airplanes. So I do know that the government does do controlled experiments.

After second shot headache (and I never get headaches) and I just felt off day after shot. Took a nap, then was fine. Sore arm like everyone else.

Nothing with first Moderna, not even a sore arm. 27 hours after the second, chills, aches and fever of 101 which lasted overnight. Perfectly fine the next day. Piece of cake!~

Mild reactions to the second Moderna. I became cold, was very tired at about the 24 hours mark. Nothing awful, I went to bed earlier with a flax seed pillow heated in the microwave ;0). I did have a mild rash at injection site on about the third day. Itching and red. Half dose of benadryl helped and it was nearly gone next day. DH kept saying he was fine, but in hindsight had fatigue. On the third day he announced in the morning that he felt great and really like himself, he decided he'd been tired but hadn't been admitting it.

Small prices to pay for the protection.

I had a bit of an 'eek' reaction after getting the J&J one afternoon and seeing it pulled the next morning. But weeks later, I'm fine, and I understand that there are a minuscule number of people getting a reaction compared to the millions of vaxxes given. I'm glad they were careful.

A slight tenderness at the injection site, otherwise nothing. And the tenderness only lasted a day or two. I received the Pfizer vaccine.

I got Pfizer on December something and second shot January 11. First shot got the chills and sore arm, second shot only sore arm. I'm thinking I may be due for a booster soon.

Painful arm both times, and a little dizziness, but I'm not sure that's even related. Nobody in our family has had a bad reaction, except my BIL, who felt pretty sick, but he's fine now.

Interestingly, I was just reading this morning about how some people are happy when they have a bad reaction - proof to them that it's working, and they're suspicious or disappointed if they have no reaction.

I am still waiting for the call that I can get mine. But my husband had his first shot with no reaction. I hear the second shot is where people feel ill for a day or two and that's why so many won't get the second shot.

After my second Moderna shot I was sicker than I have been in years. Like the worst flu ever - knife in the stomach, nausea, 102 fever, extreme fatigue. Lasted all day then finally the stomach pain went away. Tired enough the next day to stay home from work again.

But when all was said and done - I would do it again if I had to because to me it was worth it.

If/when time for a booster comes around, I am going to check into switching to Pfizer and see if that's advisable.

No reaction but a couple of weeks later, the back of my arm aches in the evening while I'm working. Weird. Not at all during the day, but sitting, my arm aches. I've put muscle cream on it before going to bed. (Pfizer)

Share_oh, my friend got the Moderna and was sick to her stomach for 2 days. She felt awful. I wonder what the second shot will be like for her.

No reaction or sore arm from the first Pfizer shot. Just got the second one at 9:30 this morning and nothing so far. Just took my temp and it is the usual 97.0 ish.

I got both shots at a mass vaccine site in a huge warehouse. The first time they only had 5 lanes staffed but this time they had 15 out of 17 staffed....all with Airforce reserves it appeared. I got there right when they opened and was in and out in 22 minutes counting the 15 minute wait afterwards. The queues were starting to build up when I walked out. They were expecting to give around 2000 second doses today.

We get our second Moderna two days (and a couple of hours) before DS’ college graduation ceremony. I’m getting nervous.

Only a slightly tender arm with Moderna #2.

DH had no reaction to Pfizer #1. With #2 he had some fatigue and body aches for a day.

For me, only mild arm soreness with both Pfizer shots. DH didn’t even have arm soreness. He had to feel around on his arm to tell where he was given the injection.

Felt a bit achy and tired the next day, nothing big. Moderna.

1st Moderna shot, moderately sore arm for 1 day.

2nd Moderna shot - got fairly sick at the 24 hour mark after the injection. Pretty massive headache, body aches, slight fever. I was sick enough I took a sick day from work, which never happens. However, it also completely resolved within about 24 hours. I was never "worried" as I'd read this was a possibility and to think of it as proof that the vaccine was working - i.e., stimulating my own system to respond.

Would do it all over again in a heart beat too.

Pfizer and no. DH Pfizer and a day or two slightly fluey and tired.

Pfizer. Four hours after first shot got fever to 102.1, fatigue, a mildly runny nose for only about 2 hours. Took tylenol for fever, slept. More tylenol during the night. Next day felt better for several hours, though had low fever that again rose to 102, so took tylenol and slept again. Third day, still low fever, but not so tired.

I seem to have had a blood vessel nicked by the needle because I had a bruise that was not quite gone by the time I got the second injection. After second injection, again I got fever to 102 on the first day, lower on the second and third.

Moderna here, sore arm was no surprise. When waking up the morning after the 2nd shot it felt like a mild hangover which lasted for 24 hours. No nausea feeling, just the rest of what I recall a hangover feels like, it's been over 40 years, nyuk.

Nothing after both moderna injections. DH and had them the same day and both had nothing. Piece of cake. We also have had Covid back in October with no syptoms.

About 8 hours after my first Moderna shot I had that "coming down with something" feeling. Went to bed and slept 10 hours. Fine the next morning. I expected more of a reaction with the second, but it was practically non-existent. I was almost disappointed! Grateful for the somewhat sore arm; otherwise I might have suspected they gave me saline instead of a vaccine. :-)

Just a tender arm with the first one...until the next day. With the second..just a really

tired feeling. But that didn't last long either. Had the Moderna.

only a sore arm each time

Moderna and no reaction to either shot, just a tiny bit of tenderness on my arm, but only if I touched it.

BPATH: I get my 2nd vaccine in two days too..Hoping your symptoms if any, hold off till the next day after your DD's graduation. Moderna here also.

Hubby and I got the Phizer and the second day after we were aching all over...we took a Tylenol and haven't had any reaction since

hardly anything after the first moderna shot. After the second one, I was very sick. It took two weeks for the last of the symptoms to go away and that was the fatigue. The brain fog was the worst.

Just a sore arm both times. Second time was a little more painful and went up into my shoulder. Talked to a friend who went out to dinner with me and my daughter tonight and she had the J & J and got pretty sick, for about 6 days.

I had the Pfizer.

Only a sore arm with my first shot of Pfizer. I got the Pfizer shot this last Saturday. Here in BC we wait 4 months to get the second dose.

I had Moderna. With first shot I had a sore arm for a day or two, but with the second shot I experienced almost everything on the side effects list. They started about 5 hours after the shot and lasted 3 1/2 days. The headache and vomiting were the worst of the side effects, but no complaints from me, happy to have the vaccine!

Moderna, no reaction with either shot. Not even a sore arm. Frankly, I was worried that I had no immune system!! Hubby had no reaction either. They say when you have a strong reaction, fever, aches, etc. that shows a strong immune system response. So, in our case, we hope we are now protected!

Jane

It's been 21 hours since I got my second Pfizer shot. Arm is sore, body aches, slight fever, and general fogginess this morning. Better stay away from heavy machinery today which means I don't have to mow the grass!

I’m curious about antibody levels after the vaccine. Labcorp will do an antibody blood test for a $10 “consulting fee” with no prescription needed.

No reaction here to either shot (Moderna). A very slight tenderness at the injection site if I poked around feeling for it.

Rusty

My exchange student got his second dose of Pfizer yesterday. He had chills in the night and today has been extremely tired and has a mild headache. He went to school anyway.

Lots of stomach problems. One shot, Johnson and Johnson.

Sue

My sister and younger daughter experienced the arm reaction one week after the moderna.

I felt just a tiny bit lethargic after the first Pfizer for about 24 hours.

After the second, I was really not well. Fever. Chills. Every single thing in my body hurt for a day. Next morning I felt ok, just worn out from the reaction.

I did have a swollen and sore armpit for days. That was better in 4-5 days.

I just got my 2nd vaccine yesterday at 5:45PM. Moderna. I was shocked there was no line. I literally walked in and sat down for my shot. Got my shot in the right arm this time..they suggested it since I sleep on my left side so I'd at least be able to sleep comfortably. Iced the spot last night as it started to hurt, I think it helped. It's still sore today at the shot site only when I lift my air way up. I haven't had any fever/chill type symptoms so far. We'll see what tonight and tomorrow bring. ??

ETA: My daughter who also had moderna, she was two week ahead of me...nothing really after the first shot, she did get a rash around the shot are a week later. With her 2nd shot, about 9 hours in she had fever and chills but it bad according to her. She didn't get the rash around the shot site with the second vaccine.

I had my first shot of Pfizer and the next day felt really achy and not well. No sore arm though and back to normal the day after

My Moderna Reaction that arrived almost exactly a week later to the hour, is fading after one week. It was itchy like a mosquito bit for a day or two, the the red spread to about baseball-size diameter, then a tad bigger but fading in color. Now, it’s just a faint red. I have pretty fair skin.

No reaction to 1st shot. 2and shot I'm getting on Friday after work. That way I have weekend in case of reaction

“Moderna Arm” rash with the second one!

I got my 2nd pfizer shot Friday morning -- no reaction other than a very mild sore arm. Pulling the bandaid off hurt as much as the jab itself, lol. I did make sure to keep fully hydrated Friday and Saturday, that never hurts.