First Covid-19 shot

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Have an appointment for 8am Friday,Jan 29. No idea the Brand of vaccine, will find out there and they give you an appointment for the second shot. I'm 71 with some pre-existing health issues. I live in a retirement village in Florida (Sun City Center) and the village is the organizer and the shots are given by local nurses. Proof of village residency is required (Village picture ID and Florida drivers license showing village address).
I'll let you all know how it goes when I get home.

I told the lady that made my appointment it is Drive-By-Shot(ing): drive up in golf cart, get shot, park and wait 20 minutes and then, if you are still alive, go home.
 
Hank Aaron received his covid shot, a few days later he's in a coffin, just saying.
 
My dad got his 1st one.He goes in 2 weeks for a second.He's going nuts at home and thinks the VA won't let him volunteer if he don't get it.He has the most volunteer hrs in Ft worth.I believe he has 4 meritorious medals and I know he has clusters on his ribbons.He is a American bad azz and I'm just a diesel dummy.He said he's 85 and nothing has killed him so far even the pills the marxist didn't want.He dsaidctjey ate them like candy in Nam.
 
I (57 years old) got my first Pfizer shot Monday a week ago. My wife (60) got her first Moderna shot today. I work in a hospital so we're able to get it.

To be honest, I was really against it in the beginning. We currently have 68 Covid inpatients in a 350 bed hospital. From walking through the Covid units I would say 95% are over 70 years old.

I changed my mind after standing in front of my crew every day during our meeting recommending they register for their shots.

This past Monday the hospital started vaccinations for 65 and older, and first responders. They converted a parking deck into a nice area to do shots that keeps people from going into the main hospital. Monday they did 200 shots, by Wednesday they were doing 400 and today they were close to 500.

I had a sore arm and a headache for a day. My wife has a very sore arm and is tired. We'll see how she is tomorrow morning.

Hopefully its not some weird mind control potion.


I wish we could get it! Visited my Doc last week and he asked if I would, my answer was yes! This still scares me.

We are both over 57. I have a tech that just was released from the hospital today and only 40, he was in the ICU for two weeks he is in a rehab facility and still is very poor and need O2 regularly with pneumonia and fell and busted his eye socket! His mother passed in ICU at the hospital.

Doc told me the shot was easy then a day later for three days he had very bad soreness at the injection site.

I will take that to avoid worse issues!
 
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My arm was sore at the injection site the second day part of the third day. Woke up with a headache the first day after the shot. I feel fortunate to work in a hospital and have access to it for me and my wife.

I get my second one on Monday. Susie got her first last Friday. Only a sore arm from the Moderna shot.

At the hospital where I work they were giving public shots to 65 years and older, and first responders last week, but haven't had vaccine to do any shots this entire week.

As far as inpatients, 3 weeks ago we had 102 inpatients with Covid. Today we were at 52. In fact, the hospital shut down a floor they were using strictly for Covid patients. Partly though, because of staffing. The put some patients on a regular floor where they created 10 negative pressure rooms. That way, staff can care for covid and non-covid patients.
 
My arm was sore at the injection site the second day part of the third day. Woke up with a headache the first day after the shot. I feel fortunate to work in a hospital and have access to it for me and my wife.

I get my second one on Monday. Susie got her first last Friday. Only a sore arm from the Moderna shot.

At the hospital where I work they were giving public shots to 65 years and older, and first responders last week, but haven't had vaccine to do any shots this entire week.

As far as inpatients, 3 weeks ago we had 102 inpatients with Covid. Today we were at 52. In fact, the hospital shut down a floor they were using strictly for Covid patients. Partly though, because of staffing. The put some patients on a regular floor where they created 10 negative pressure rooms. That way, staff can care for covid and non-covid patients.

Had no idea you have changed work! Are you at the main hospital in Rome?
 
Had no idea you have changed work! Are you at the main hospital in Rome?

Yes, now at Floyd Regional Medical Center running the night Environmental Services department. We are responsible for cleaning the entire hospital. I've learned to really love seeing scrubs, lol.

Loved working at Mount Vernon Mill, but Covid put a hurtin on production so I left.
 
I have no desire to start a conflict here. However, Mr. Henry "Hank" Aaron passed away at age 86 from natural causes having been in frail health for some time.

I agree with you, but it is a fact. He had his shot two weeks before he passed. May he RIP.
 
I received the Pfizer vaccine this morning. No pain, no problems. That may change. If it does I will let you all know.
Twas a well organized effort: 5 lines of cars and golf carts, nurses, and security personnel giving directions and checking people in, directions to park after the shot, checking on people in the 20 minute hold area, then sending then home. Worked like a well oiled machine with military precision. Actually started on time.
Vaccine was given by appointment only. First appointment at 8am (actually 5 appointments for 8am cause they had 5 lines) They will give shots until they run out of vaccine. I asked how many shots they had but was not given an answer. I go back on 2-19 for the second shot.
 
Good for you! I'm looking forward to getting mine too. I'm only 60 (good grief old guys are 60, not me) and in good health so I'm figuring June/July I'll be able to get the vaccine.
 
I received the Pfizer vaccine this morning. No pain, no problems. That may change. If it does I will let you all know.
Twas a well organized effort: 5 lines of cars and golf carts, nurses, and security personnel giving directions and checking people in, directions to park after the shot, checking on people in the 20 minute hold area, then sending then home. Worked like a well oiled machine with military precision. Actually started on time.
Vaccine was given by appointment only. First appointment at 8am (actually 5 appointments for 8am cause they had 5 lines) They will give shots until they run out of vaccine. I asked how many shots they had but was not given an answer. I go back on 2-19 for the second shot.

UPDATE: Arm is a bit sore where the shot was. Just a bit tender - kind of like a tetanus shot only much milder. No there problems.
 
It's the second one that has a much higher chance of side effects - especially in folks with allergies. Good updates guys!
 
Got my first (Pfizer) shot Saturday.. My joints are a little sore, but that could be I'm just an old graybeard. Can't wait till the second three weeks from now and relax a little. Still be masked up and sanitizing my hands when getting back into the car from being in anyplace, but a little more relaxed. Be well all.
 
Got my first (Pfizer) shot Saturday.. My joints are a little sore, but that could be I'm just an old graybeard. Can't wait till the second three weeks from now and relax a little. Still be masked up and sanitizing my hands when getting back into the car from being in anyplace, but a little more relaxed. Be well all.
My left arm and shoulder were a little sore and my knees ached, but they got better as the day went on. I have not had the CV-19 shot, that is how they are about every day.
 
I'm 26 hours into my second Pfizer shot. Only have a sore arm. For me, the arm soreness is about 25 times greater than a regular flu shot.

I took 800mg of Motrin immediately after the shot. Then 625 mg of Tylenol 9 hours after that. Arm started getting sore and woke me up early. Took another 625 mg Tylenol after breakfast about 11am. Its just still slightly sore. No headache or body aches at all.

Heres the worst part. The hospital where I work had over 100 Covid inpatients 2 weeks before the inauguration. Now we're down to 48 Covid inpatients. Yeah, tell me its not political. If I would have waited to get the first one until now, I probably wouldn't have. :BangHead:
 
I'm 26 hours into my second Pfizer shot. Only have a sore arm. For me, the arm soreness is about 25 times greater than a regular flu shot.

I took 800mg of Motrin immediately after the shot. Then 625 mg of Tylenol 9 hours after that. Arm started getting sore and woke me up early. Took another 625 mg Tylenol after breakfast about 11am. Its just still slightly sore. No headache or body aches at all.

Heres the worst part. The hospital where I work had over 100 Covid inpatients 2 weeks before the inauguration. Now we're down to 48 Covid inpatients. Yeah, tell me its not political. If I would have waited to get the first one until now, I probably wouldn't have. :BangHead:
I saw that you weren’t supposed to take Tylenol after the vaccine. It weakens its efficiency. Just a heads up
 
Bob, talk to your Doctor concerning when you should get a vaccine. I recently recovered from a severe case of Covid requiring a hospital stay. I contracted Covid which led to double pneumonia, and sky high blood sugar (no I'm not diabetic). My Doctor said in my case I'll probably have anti-bodies for eight months, or more. I plan to start donating plasma monthly, and in doing so they can tell me monthly if I still have anti-bodies. You can also go to some grocery store chain pharmacies and get the anti-body test for $20. My Doctor recommended waiting for the vaccine until I don't have anti-bodies. If I took a vaccine shot now, and with the anti-bodies I have, my system could have a severe reaction. I'll wait and let someone who needs the shot take my turn for now.

Good to know, I went through it too and not getting a shot anytime soon. My wife is a nurse, had covid and she’s not getting one now either...too many unknowns
 
I saw that you weren’t supposed to take Tylenol after the vaccine. It weakens its efficiency. Just a heads up

I'm not sure they really know. The nurse administering the shot said it was okay.

I think if I haven't already had it, I probably should have. I work in a hospital and I'm regularly in Covid rooms.
 
I'm not sure they really know. The nurse administering the shot said it was okay.

I think if I haven't already had it, I probably should have. I work in a hospital and I'm regularly in Covid rooms.
You are right nobody really knows much of anything. Seems to change each day.
 
I’m still on the fence about getting the vaccine as I don’t like some of the things I’ve heard about it. Already having coronavirus at thanksgiving I guess I’m good for around 90 days but that’s coming up quick. Even now I have almost zero smelling ability and less than half my taste back. Hmmmm.
 
I’m still on the fence about getting the vaccine as I don’t like some of the things I’ve heard about it. Already having coronavirus at thanksgiving I guess I’m good for around 90 days but that’s coming up quick. Even now I have almost zero smelling ability and less than half my taste back. Hmmmm.

Same here ---------------
 
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