I got the J&J shot a month ago and my only side effect is a sore arm.. .
Problem is, it is VERY sore. And still is. I can’t use my left arm much. And it’s been a month! It hurts all the time. I’d rather have covid—I’m 51 and thin and no comorbidities. Is this permanent nerve damage? I once did get a flu shot where my arm was sore for 2 months.
Next time, if there’s a booster, I will get it in my hip.
It’s such an unpredictable disease. I know someone in his mid-50’s with no comorbidities who is currently in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. He’s not improving yet. His occupation would have allowed him to get vaccinated many weeks ago, but he decided not to do it.