Have you had "the jab"? Tell us your symptoms

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Have you had symptoms from the Covid-19 vaccine?

  1. No symptoms

    36 vote(s)
    28.8%

  2. Sore arm only

    40 vote(s)
    32.0%

  3. Other symptoms

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  1. Gockie

    Gockie Life is good ☺️ Premium Member

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    I had the first Pfizer vaccination Monday afternoon. I had a very sore arm particularly on Tuesday (yesterday), but not much else to report on with regards to any other reactions by me.
     
    Gockie, 14th Jul, 2021
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  2. standtall

    standtall Well-Known Member

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    I had my 2nd Pfizer this afternoon.. injection hurt a bit more compared to first one but still not too bad.

    slight pain in the arm and a bit of drowsiness .. glad that it’s over!
     
    standtall, 14th Jul, 2021
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  3. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Founder Staff Member

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    First Pfizer on Thursday morning (after a 6 week wait for my appointment!!), sore muscles in my arm - it hurt to raise my arm over my head, but today (Saturday), I'm fine.

    I'm expecting the 2nd jab to feel worse in a few weeks.
     
    Simon Hampel, 17th Jul, 2021
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  4. Mark F

    Mark F Well-Known Member

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    Now had both AZ doses and not even a sore arm either time.
     
    Mark F, 17th Jul, 2021
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  5. geoffw

    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    In my case, I think I'll be given the Indian vaccine.

    The pun jab.
     
    geoffw, 17th Jul, 2021
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  6. skater

    skater Well-Known Member

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    I thought you got that years ago. :p
     
    skater, 17th Jul, 2021
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  7. Momentum

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    I've had both Pfizer and one AZ, no symptoms to either except bleeding from the eyes and I couldn't walk
     
    Momentum, 17th Jul, 2021
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  8. skater

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    :eek:
     
    skater, 17th Jul, 2021
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  9. balwoges

    balwoges Well-Known Member

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    AZ jab for me last week no problem, son had AZ Tuesday, had chills and headache, remained in bed Wednesday, first time ever he has asked me for Nurofen ...
     
    balwoges, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  10. geoffw

    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    Second jab - and the day after, I'd forgotten I'd even had it. Not even a sore arm.
     
    geoffw, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  11. Phoenix Pete

    Phoenix Pete Well-Known Member

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    I had my 2nd Pfizer at lunch time today. The injection this time...well... I rolled my sleeve up and waited... and waited.. then the nurse handed me cotton wool and I asked "Is it done"? The lovely nurse said "Yes". Fair dinkum I didn't feel a single thing !! The first dose I got three weeks ago... geez... I certainly did feel the needle going in...

    The nurse today said that the pain of the needle depends on the technique/angle used.

    I'm just glad it's all done and that I have added to the percentage of the population that is fully vaccinated.
     
    Phoenix Pete, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  12. maroon

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    If you see someone stretching the skin and using the needle like a dart in a swift motion, they are the person to go to for jabs! With Covid vaccines, beggars can't be choosers though - I was watching the nurse while waiting for my turn and thought, ugh, here comes sore arm...
     
    maroon, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  13. standtall

    standtall Well-Known Member

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    That’s likely true since my first dose was completely painless and I didn’t feel anything like your second dose.

    Good luck with the symptoms.. it’s my 8th day since 2nd dose and I don’t think I have recovered 100%. First 2-3 days were quite rough with pain in the arm, drowsiness and joint pain.
     
    standtall, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  14. Lizzie

    Lizzie Well-Known Member

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    Medical reports do advise that more chance of symptoms after first dose of AZ - and second dose of Pfizer.
     
    Lizzie, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  15. TAJ

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    There has been a link established between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rare but serious side effect called Thrombosis. While the chance is very low at around 4-6 in a million, I certainly wouldn't want it to be me or a loved one.
     
    TAJ, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  16. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    This has been posted extensively in one or more of the Covid threads, but the risk of death I believe is 1 in 1,000,000. Perhaps the risk of having a clot is higher, but dying is lower than your quote (and I'm happy to be corrected).

    Also the Pfizer has a similar (slightly smaller, but very close) risk, but seemingly it isn't making the news. I don't know why.

    If you search there are some links but with so many Covid threads, I don't think I'll go looking. :)
     
    wylie, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  17. TAJ

    TAJ Well-Known Member

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    The 4-6 in a million is to suffer the side effect of Thrombosis, not actual deaths.
    Source : The Australian Government Department of Health website.
    Sorry for any confusion.
     
    TAJ, 22nd Jul, 2021
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  18. SatayKing

    SatayKing Well-Known Member

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    Here is the link which indicates the possibility of TTS by age group. It is down the page a fair way.

    About the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    And on the right hand side of the page for those people who can be bothered and prefer not to get medical information from the pap of social media, are links to additional information regarding AZ, Pfizer and other matters.
     
    SatayKing, 23rd Jul, 2021
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  19. skater

    skater Well-Known Member

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    All medications have side affects that only effect a small percentage of people. I'd rather have the jab than take my chances without having it.
     
    skater, 23rd Jul, 2021
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  20. Phoenix Pete

    Phoenix Pete Well-Known Member

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    Today, day after second Pfizer dose, I woke up with chills and felt very fatigued. Couldn't stand up still for any longer than half a minute before needing to sit down or lean on something. Right now, fatigue still there. Pain at the vaccination site is moderate - the same as the first dose.

    Yep, definitely applies to me...
     
    Phoenix Pete, 23rd Jul, 2021
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