I have been wondering about the second shot. It seems that’s when the side effects kick in.
I just had the first but I am questioning the second.
I had Moderna and it wasn’t that bad. I took it as confirmation that the vaccine was working
I just had my second shot yesterday.
My arm is more sore than it was the first time around. The first shot caused it to be tender to the touch; with the second shot, I felt pain like a bruise without touching it. It is slightly inflamed, as well. I feel a bit headachy and tired, so I took some Tylenol.
Apparently, what I am feeling is common for the second round of vaccine.
The side effects are not so bad that I would rather take my chances with catching Covid-19, being deathly ill for weeks, and risking long-term health effects or even death. What the shots mean is that I can get back to a relatively normal life. Although, to be honest, my life did not change a lot with the pandemic. Before, I only wore masks on rare occasions (if it wasn't for work); now I wear them whenever I go out or am around non-family members.
A relative told me his father-in-law took the 2nd jab and that was all she wrote. Albeit he was elderly. The family, half of which did not want him to take the shot, attributes it to the vaccine.
I had the second Moderna shot on Tuesday this week. Yesterday was a bit of the crud. Mild fever, controlled with Tylenol, and a brief half hour with chills. Turned up the heat and piled on a blanket and was fine.
It’s about the same as the Shingrix vac, at least it was for me.
Back at work today and feeling fine.
My niece said she was sicker than a dog after the second shot. Me, I won't take the vaccine because they don't even have a reliable test for the virus.