Which jab did you have - Astra Zeneca or Pfizer? And what side effects?

[Wilf]

Mention of the MMR vaccine just gave me a flare up of hatred for the disgusting Andrew Wakefield. Not just the damage he did back then, but continues to do in America.
Not surprisingly he's on the Covid bandwagon too:
Andrew Wakefield is back and thinks COVID-19 mRNA vaccines change DNA (skepticalraptor.com)

Anyway, I digress, must be the lizard dna and microbots I've just been injected with.

 

[Wilf]

I'm considered to be someone with a severe learning difficulty by some - therefore, I was expecting a lollipop. Did not get a lollipop.
But, I am feeling much better this aft, the side effects didn't last long.

I was hoping for watery orange juice.

Must admit I was surprised how few people were at the session I went to. It was at the Darlington Arena, which is supposed to be the 4th biggest venue in the North East. There was only one room doing the actual injections, with 5 tables in it, though I guess they have the facility to open more. ONly about 15 cars in the car park too. Maybe it's because it's just opened and the message hasn't got out yet. I haven't had a GP letter, just saw the link Editor posted on here and booked it directly.

 

[pinkmonkey]

I was hoping for watery orange juice.

Must admit I was surprised how few people were at the session I went to. It was at the Darlington Arena, which is supposed to be the 4th biggest venue in the North East. There was only one room doing the actual injections, with 5 tables in it, though I guess they have the facility to open more. ONly about 15 cars in the car park too. Maybe it's because it's just opened and the message hasn't got out yet. I haven't had a GP letter, just saw the link Editor posted on here and booked it directly.

I went to a normal GP practise in Bounds Green, was invited by sms by my gp practise, but it was obviously meant to be for people with disabilities as it was fully accessible and staffed by happy cheery local community busybody types. Injections were done in private rooms in the practise but the paperwork was all handled first at freezing marquees outside. Was in and out in five minutes.

 

[8ball]

I was hoping for watery orange juice.

Must admit I was surprised how few people were at the session I went to. It was at the Darlington Arena, which is supposed to be the 4th biggest venue in the North East. There was only one room doing the actual injections, with 5 tables in it, though I guess they have the facility to open more. ONly about 15 cars in the car park too. Maybe it's because it's just opened and the message hasn't got out yet. I haven't had a GP letter, just saw the link Editor posted on here and booked it directly.

That's a little surprising. The place I went to was very tightly run, with a very fast-moving line of people branching into multiple lanes with about 12 check-in stations and a couple dozen vaccination stations (in the studio where they used to film Family Fortunes, making it feel like a set for a film about a pandemic). This was just one of many in the Nottingham area.

 

[campanula]

had AZ yesterday and am feeling definitely shit- achy, sweaty, knackered. Also, I can't really raise my arm. Slept all night wearing my glasses. In fairness, I am still on the first week of no tobacco so feeling bored and wretched anyway. They were using the Pfizer vacc...but had just run out before sweetheart and I got ours. Don't know whether to be miffed or not.

 

[two sheds]

had AZ yesterday and am feeling definitely shit- achy, sweaty, knackered. Also, I can't really raise my arm. Slept all night wearing my glasses. In fairness, I am still on the first week of no tobacco so feeling bored and wretched anyway.

but @ first week of no tobacco

 

[Wilf]

That's a little surprising. The place I went to was very tightly run, with a very fast-moving line of people branching into multiple lanes with about 12 check-in stations and a couple dozen vaccination stations (in the studio where they used to film Family Fortunes, making it feel like a set for a film about a pandemic). This was just one of many in the Nottingham area.

Looks like this was the first day the Darlington site was open, which must be the reason it was so quiet:
Fourth large coronavirus vaccination centre in North East to open at Darlington Arena - Chronicle Live

I'm beginning to think I've jump the queue somehow:

In line with the process already in place for all other vaccination services, the NHS will contact people when it is their turn to book their vaccine.

I haven't had a letter, just followed Editor's link, as mentioned. It's interesting if I have (inadvertently) done that. The whole system might now be set up so that anyone over 50 can book a vaccination, regardless of letters?

 

[han]

I was at my GP this morning, and I asked which vaccine I'm getting on Friday. Astra Zeneca, they said. They've run out of Pfizer. I initially felt a bit disappointed, but am also bloody grateful as well!

 

[Wilf]

I was at my GP this morning, and I asked which vaccine I'm getting on Friday. Astra Zeneca, they said. They've run out of Pfizer. I initially felt a bit disappointed, but am also bloody grateful as well!

I got that one today and when I found out which one it would be I was tempted to reply with the former title of this thread: 'oh is that the shit one?'

Anyway, from what I've seen, the AZ does seem to be providing high levels of protection. For me, with a couple of health issues, the much reduced chance of hospitalisation if you do get it is a big win in itself.

Anyway, no side effects so far other than a slight mushiness. I do though retain the right moan at great length if that tips over into feeling slightly off colour.

 

[pinkmonkey]

Still rough. El jugs put something in the oven for tea. I’m going to bed now, still achey and headachey. Hope I feel better tomorrow.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

Mention of the MMR vaccine just gave me a flare up of hatred for the disgusting Andrew Wakefield. Not just the damage he did back then, but continues to do in America.
Not surprisingly he's on the Covid bandwagon too:
Andrew Wakefield is back and thinks COVID-19 mRNA vaccines change DNA (skepticalraptor.com)

Anyway, I digress, must be the lizard dna and microbots I've just been injected with.

It's kinda unsurprising that he's double downed on the loonery. No reputable organisation would touch him with a bargepole.
I'd bet he'd even struggle to get a job stacking shelves. I can just imagine the interview. "So Andrew would you like to tell us why you left your last job?"

 

[William of Walworth]

Wakefield should have gone to prison IMO

 

[StoneRoad]

I don't even want to give AW enough oxygen to breathe.

He's an embarrassment to humankind.
and I would not employ him to sweep the floor.

 

[Wilf]

It's kinda unsurprising that he's double downed on the loonery. No reputable organisation would touch him with a bargepole.
I'd bet he'd even struggle to get a job stacking shelves. I can just imagine the interview. "So Andrew would you like to tell us why you left your last job?"

From what I remember, he's doing very well financially with his various scams and loon ideas. Also, very litigious towards his critics iirc.

 

[pinkmonkey]

I am a bit brainfoggy today but apart from that and a sore arm, I'm out of the woods. Did not expect to feel quite so ill, it knocked me off my feet!

 

[Wilf]

Felt really achy last night and this morning and thought it might be building up to something lasting a couple of days, though it feels a bit better now. I'm not normally an apostle of positive thinking, but that's probably a good outcome - nothing too horrible, but proof the thing is working as it should. Even The Shit One seems to work.

 

[scifisam]

I'm also too old to have had the MMR, but I went to nursery from a few weeks old and I know I had measles, and I got mumps as an adult, so I'm probably immune from them all anyway.

Forgot to mention my other vaccine side-effect - a cold sore. They often come up if I get a different virus.

 

[pinkmonkey]

Spent this aft getting increasingly tired. Going to bed soon Fingers crossed I can actually work tomorrow as I have barely managed anything today.

 

[SpookyFrank]

I'm having the day off after my jab whether I have a reaction to it or not.

Not that I'm likely to get a jab anytime soon.

 

[gentlegreen]

Well at least my AZ experience may have finally chased out my chronic sinusitis - or it may be dust or pollen

 

[8ball]

I'm having the day off after my jab whether I have a reaction to it or not.

Not that I'm likely to get a jab anytime soon.

It's a good idea. My side effects were mild but felt much better binge-watching a box set than I would have done working.

 

[N_igma]

I had the Pfizer jab. My arm was really sore for about 2 days. Weak and couldn’t lift it much without it hurting. But by the third day I was back to normal. Second vaccine booked in for May.

Hopefully the end is in sight well done to everyone who is doing their bit to get life back to normal.

 

[8ball]

10 days now and my arm still itches a teeny bit.

5G reception: still as per tagline

 

[SpookyFrank]

It's a good idea. My side effects were mild but felt much better binge-watching a box set than I would have done working.

It's the commute I worry about. It's a long drive that I'm not happy doing if I don't feel 100%

 

[kittyP]

I'm also too old to have had the MMR, but I went to nursery from a few weeks old and I know I had measles, and I got mumps as an adult, so I'm probably immune from them all anyway.

Forgot to mention my other vaccine side-effect - a cold sore. They often come up if I get a different virus.

Yes I've got a cold sore now too.

 

[CosmikRoger]

I'm booked in with my doctor for next Friday, it will be the Astra Zenica vaccin and the 2nd dose will be in 3 months. I'm 53 and live in France if that makes any différence

 

[gentlegreen]

I'm booked in with my doctor for next Friday, it will be the Astra Zenica vaccin and the 2nd dose will be in 3 months. I'm 53 and live in France if that makes any différence

Where in France ?
How long have you lived there ?

 

[CosmikRoger]

In Savoie, and about 20 years

 

[pinkmonkey]

Back to normal today - well sort of - didn't sleep - not vaccine related. So I'm normal mental. 48 hours of side effects for me.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

In Savoie, and about 20 years

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