Vaccination side effects

But surely it's better to know possible side effects than not Gwyneth. I think people post on here hoping for support and understanding - not judgement and condemnation for voicing their fears....

Thanks Pollyanna, that’s the title of the thread after all, Side effects.
Gwneth I don’t think anyone is saying they wouldn’t want the vaccine,

I posted what happened to me to help anyone with similar comorbidities in the hope that that they realise that they are not on their own. Not to put them off.
My situation was rare, but still manageable.
I will certainly be having the second dose regardless of what happened this time.
Forewarned is for armed, Gwyneth

No I disagree Pollyanna . There has been so much negativity in the media re the vaccine. A thread like this only serves to support this theory and may well influence people who are still undecided whether or not to have the vaccine. I haven’t had the vaccine yet as they seem to be very slow in the roll out where I live. All of you who have had it are very lucky and yet there is so much negativity. I’m quite prepared to ‘put up’ with side effects if only I can have the vaccine. The point is others may not and may decide on reading this stuff not to have it.

This is a public forum, where we are entitled to post our views. Everyone has the choice to to make an informed decision. This forum has helped me to know I am not alone. None of us are telling anyone, not to have it.
As I have already stated, I am intending to have a second dose, regardless of what has happened.

Me too Marydoll

Those of us who have had severe effects are mainly, extremely, clinically vulnerable, so not unexpected to have a reaction.
Most people are fine after the vaccine.

I agree it is a public forum and posters are obviously entitled to share their experiences. But to reiterate my point again. Sharing these negative experiences may only serve to put people off having the vaccine and surely it is in everybody’s interest that as many people as possible are vaccinated. Having read these posts if I was in any doubt about the vaccine, quite honestly I wouldn’t have it.

I hear what you are saying Gwyneth However, to reiterate my point, It has helped me to hear others experiences.
You seem to be missing the point that it is rare to have a bad reaction, which is possible with any medication or vaccine. Are you suggesting that this thread should only be for positive experiences? We need to be realistic. There is no obligation for anyone to read this or any other thread on GN.

PS, the good news is that on day six I am on the mend! As someone one who will not survive Covid, I am ecstatic I have my first dose! Onward and upward!

I agree with marydoll. If you had the vaccine and took a mild or bad reaction you could think you were the only one and therefore could end up really worried and anxious. I think this is a positive thread as people are posting both negative and positive results. As a result, you would realise you are not alone and it's better to have a reaction as not take the vaccine. I do get impression that it's the oxford one which may cause a reaction rather than the Pfizer one which is the one I've had. Having said that, you have to stay for 15 minutes at the place you received it in case you take a bad reaction whereas the oxford one can be given at home and the nurse just leaves

I’m pleased that you found sharing your experiences helpful. As you state there is no obligation to read this thread, although knowing human nature, anyone who has doubts may well be tempted to read it. Let us hope that it does not influence their decision too much!!

I will let you have the last word, Gwyneth.
You overestimate the influence of us on here. .

Haven't had mine yet, but my brother said that he had flu like symptoms for 24 hours so just took himself off to bed !

Gosh. All sounds very dramatic. We had our vaccinations last Thursday with absolutely no ill effects. None. We were all set for feeling bad for a while but no. All was well. We had the Pfizer one.

Same as Aveline and I had the Oxford AZ, in case people thought one was worse than the other!

Well said Marydoll. We need to hear about reactions, how people have coped and that the vaccine side effects had no permanent affect to our health. Getting the virus could mean the possibility of permanent damage.

We were both Pfizered. Sore arm for 24 hours. Surprised to read on here someone has been given the date for the 2nd one. We were told to expect a text closer to the time.

The 15 mins wait is needed to check you are not dizzy or feel faint. We were told it was more for anyone driving. I had none of this.

Our vaccinations site was quite far out of town. I expect most people would have had to drive so it made sense to have a 15 minute wait after the injection. The patrolling first aiders said that they'd never had any bother with anyone fainting or having a reaction to the vaccine but 'you never know'. Better safe than sorry.

Scientist are suggesting a link between the effectiveness of the vaccine and side effects. Essentially side effects are a sure sign the vaccine is effective for you.

It is not saying that no side effects mean the vaccine hasn't worked, just that your immune system is beginning to flag, as it does with age and just accepts the vaccine without reaction.

Given the numbers that have been vaccinated, and that there aren't any reports of long lasting side effects and that covid cases are coming down amongst older people, I wonder why people hesitate. Obviously there will be some who can't have their vaccinations because of health reasons but apart from them everyone should go for it, and perhaps life might get a bit better.

Interesting, Monica. How does that work for people like me, who are immunosuppressed?
Hopefully, by contributing all my severe side effects, my medications and comorbidities, as requested on the Yellow card site, it will help inform research.
Every little helps.

M0nica

Scientist are suggesting a link between the effectiveness of the vaccine and side effects. Essentially side effects are a sure sign the vaccine is effective for you.

It is not saying that no side effects mean the vaccine hasn't worked, just that your immune system is beginning to flag, as it does with age and just accepts the vaccine without reaction.

Do you have a link or reference to that please M0nica?

Had mine a week and a half ago, no side effects at all. I was prepared with some para's and a couple of whisky nightcaps. Did not need the para's but thought it best to continue with the nightcaps, medicinal you will understand

Pfizer one on the 31st January, no side effects at all, i have read that you might get more with second one, but not too worried, rather that than Covid
My daughter in laws brother in law died on sunday night with it, not really surprised he and his wife caught it, been having family get togethers apparently,
Ony in hospital a week,
Niece apparently had it and had no symptoms,so passed it on

Marydoll I have no idea. The research just covered those who had had the jab and those in some of the drug trials, which presumably excludes the immunosuppressed. The article goes on to suggest that possibly those who had severe side effects would not need the second jab because the immune system response had clearly been successful.

DH was part of the Oxford trials last summer. We now know he had the COVID jab, not the placebo and he had quite a severe reaction, suggesting a robust immune system and a clear response. I had the Pfizer jab last month and had absolutely no reaction of any kind. This would suggest, that I need the second jab, to have real confidence I am safe to go out and mix with people. Something I have taken on board and will act accordingly.