bcschief
Well-Known Member
You all can have my dose would rather have covid
Hank Aaron received his covid shot, a few days later he's in a coffin, just saying.
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.
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?
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 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.
I'll be sure to update when I get the second shot.It's the second one that has a much higher chance of side effects - especially in folks with allergies. Good updates guys!
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.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.
I saw that you weren’t supposed to take Tylenol after the vaccine. It weakens its efficiency. Just a heads upI'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.
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.
I saw that you weren’t supposed to take Tylenol after the vaccine. It weakens its efficiency. Just a heads up
You are right nobody really knows much of anything. Seems to change each day.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 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.