I've Had The Vaccine
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
January 19, 2021 9:56am CST
I had the covid vaccine a couple of days ago and the only ill effect I experienced was a slightly sore arm. Even that has gone now.
I haven't sprouted horns or turned into a monster (as yet) which probably surprises some of you. I'll keep you posted if I develop any side-effects.
I was impressed with the vaccination process, it was very well organised. We'd all been given a time but they did us in the order in which we arrived.
It was held in a sports hall and at all times we were suitably distanced. Chairs were sanitised before and after use, as were any other exposed surfaces.
The jab only took a minute, and then we moved to a waiting area and were given a timer (which was also sanitised). Each person's went off after 15 minutes and then we could go home.
And that was it, job done.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
19 Jan 21
Good job. My husband is now a week out from after having his second round. The second one made him more tired but he pushed through it and is now more then fine. Although we do make some silly jokes that I can now track him without his cell phone.
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@ptrikha_2 (47064)
• India
20 Jan 21
@ShyBear88
Yes the 2nd dose is also important though the UK government is trying with 1st dose for many even if that means the second one is delayed.
However many medical experts have questioned this strategy.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
19 Jan 21
@jaboUK two weeks he went in for his first had an appointment set for the second one. What a lot of people are forgetting is most of the vaccines right now had a second oen which is a booster so they have to make sure those that got 1 already also has a second one. We are currently having group B a lot of group A already has both sets but there are still a few that haven’t.
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@indexer (4852)
• Leicester, England
19 Jan 21
@jaboUK I really wonder what there is to be scared of. The Oxford vaccine - which I assume is the one you have been given - does not even use a live culture, so you cannot possibly be infected with Covid-19 just by being given the jab.
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@vandana7 (100546)
• India
21 Jan 21
@jstory07 Not yet. We have preference order
1. Health care professionals
2. Armed force personnel and police force
3. Senior citizens 50 plus folks and others with co-morbidities
4. Rest of the population
I guess it will be April by the time we get it.
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@xFiacre (13126)
• Ireland
19 Jan 21
@jabouk My father has had both doses now as has everyone in his care home, with no ill effects. Just a pity it hasn’t helped him to dial the correct number when he tries to phone me. He says he always gets someone, but it’s rarely me, but he chats away with them anyway and I dread to think what all he’s telling them.
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@snowy22315 (182004)
• United States
19 Jan 21
yay! I hoping to get mine within the next few weeks. I am going to keep monitoring here as to when it will be available to me.
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@snowy22315 (182004)
• United States
19 Jan 21
@jaboUK Yes, I wish my parents would get theres. They have not discussed it with the doctor though.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 21
@snowy22315 I didn't discuss it either, the doctor rang me to tell me where the vaccine was being administered and gave me an appointment. If I hadn't wanted it I would have been able to decline.
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@allknowing (137603)
• India
19 Jan 21
That is an encouraging piece of news as something unknown always puts a fear in people.
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@allknowing (137603)
• India
20 Jan 21
@jaboUK I will go for it but would still fee unsure (lol)
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 21
@allknowing We can't be sure of course but I think it's worth the slight risk.
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@carebear29 (31970)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
19 Jan 21
i know a lot of people that got the vaccine but i wont get it because i dont know side effects yet
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@carebear29 (31970)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
19 Jan 21
@jaboUK i have a weak immune system thats the problem and health issues
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 21
@carebear29 Ok, you know what's best for your body..
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jan 21
Sounds very much like the process here, I am so glad you got yours. We still have to wait but if we are eligible we have appointments for February 16.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jan 21
@jaboUK I think we will know within a couple of weeks how they will expand the vaccine list we are in.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
22 Jan 21
@jaboUK That should have been your reward Lol!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
22 Jan 21
that is great.... my wife and i go today at five o'clock to get our shots
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Jan 21
@hostessman That's good Bobby. Our second dose is being delayed as they think it's more important to get twice as many people done with the first dose.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
23 Jan 21
@jaboUK well we had to get in line, but it moved along which was good and we go back to get our 2nd shot in two weeks.actually for as many people thet have to deal whit they are doing a great job
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Jan 21
this's wonderful news, hon. so very happy that'cha were able to get such. my sweet momma refuses 's she's convinced herself (garbage she watches/listens to...) that bill gates's snuck a microchip 'nto 'em. i've tired 'f tryin' to convince'er otherwise.
her pharmacy here called to let'er know she 'twas eligible 'n they'd love to set'n 'ppointment fer her. she 'twas furious, lol.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 21
@crazyhorseladycx I've read that too - there needs to be at least a 70% take-up of the vaccinations in order for it to be effective.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Jan 21
@jaboUK that's fer certain. lots 'f 'em here'n the u.s., dunno 'bout 'broad. i've read/heard that if'n 't least 70% 'f folks get such, that'd give 'herd immunity'. how true'd that be? search me.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 21
Great! Glad it all went smoothly and you feel fine.
There is a big vaccination effort going on in the village here. Lots of volunteers helping to guide people and deal with parking/drop-offs etc. The first weekend they got through 1,000 people. Now they have done almost all over-80s and have moved onto the next group.
I did volunteer as a driver if people needed transport, but haven't been called up yet.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
22 Jan 21
Good to know you’ve taken the jab already Janet. Continue to be cautious and safe though.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
22 Jan 21
@jaboUK That’s right because until now we do not really know the full characteristic of the virus.
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