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

[cupid_stunt]

Hopefully at some point they'll explain why the AZ is so much more dramatic in its action than the MRNA vaccines .. and why it's less effective.

It's still early days to pinpoint how effective the different vaccines are in the 'real world', this study from Scotland actually shows the Oxford one works better than the Pfizer one, based on hospital admissions after a single jab.

Four weeks after receiving the initial dose, the Oxford jab appeared to reduce a person's risk of hospital admission by 94%.

Those who received the Pfizer jab had a reduction in risk of 85% between 28 and 34 days after the first dose.

COVID-19: Single vaccine jab linked to 85% and 94% drop in risk of coronavirus hospital admissions in Scotland, study shows

The lead researcher says the results are "very encouraging and have given us great reasons to be optimistic for the future".

news.sky.com

 

[gentlegreen]

Arse.

I was fine until a few minutes ago- temp down to 36.4 and now I'm back in bed shivering.
What the hell is wrong with my immune system ?

 

[gentlegreen]

In spite of masses of insulation and electric blanket going full blast, temp is now 34.8 so borderline hypothermic...
that would explain the shivering...

I may check my BP in a bit...

 

[Kevbad the Bad]

Nearly a fortnight since the Astra Zeneca jab and both me and Mrs K much more tired than normal, still. No other side effects really, but taking a surprisingly long time to get properly energetic again.

 

[Voley]

In spite of masses of insulation and electric blanket going full blast, temp is now 34.8 so borderline hypothermic...
that would explain the shivering...

I may check my BP in a bit...

Give the docs / NHS 111 a bell mate.

 

[Wilf]

Spoke to someone earlier who isn't a medic but has a good working knowledge of this stuff due to family health issues. She said that strong reactions to the virus may be an indication that your immune system is working well and that as a result older folks are not getting quite the same side effects. Don't know if that's true or even a truism, but it sounds reasonable. Anyway, there's a silver lining in there if you are feeling rough after the vaxx.

 

[Wilf]

Give the docs / NHS 111 a bell mate.

Yeah, you don't want to keep running that kind of temperature for too long gentlegreen , give them a bell.

 

[Glitter]

Had the AZ this aft. Nothing to report yet.,

 

[gentlegreen]

Temp back up to over 38 it seems my thermoregulation is up the swanee...
bp 120/90 It's usually 130/80.
I'm clearly not in any danger.
I'll put the water on for a bath...

 

[2hats]

It's still early days to pinpoint how effective the different vaccines are in the 'real world', this study from Scotland actually shows the Oxford one works better than the Pfizer one, based on hospital admissions after a single jab.

Danger Will Robinson.

(I'd read the preprint carefully before jumping to the same conclusions that journalists do.)

 

[2hats]

Can I choose my covid vaccine? Strong opinions on Oxford vs. Pfizer emerge in U.K. Washington Post (21 Feb).

 

[Pickman's model]

Can I choose my covid vaccine? Strong opinions on Oxford vs. Pfizer emerge in U.K. Washington Post (21 Feb).

i was pleased i was offered pfizer so i didn't have to have a barney

 

[gentlegreen]

Trust the British vaccine to be as rough as hell.
I wouldn't mind so much if they'd only been more honest about the possible severity of the side effects.
It's made more stark because I haven't had so much as a sniffle since November 2019.

 

[two sheds]

Trust the British vaccine to be as rough as hell.
I wouldn't mind so much if they'd only been more honest about the possible severity of the side effects.
It's made more stark because I haven't had so much as a sniffle since November 2019.

how you feeling?

 

[gentlegreen]

how you feeling?

temp down to 36.4 -but feels higher -lying on top of the duvet.
At least all this self-generated heat is burning calories

 

[weltweit]

temp down to 36.4 -but feels higher -lying on top of the duvet.
At least all this self-generated heat is burning calories

I wonder what is causing this variety in responses. I had the AZ Friday and haven't really had any side effects to speak of. Sorry you are having such a time with it gentlegreen.

 

[Treacle Toes]

Had the Astral Projection one today. Looking forward to going to bed soon to test this baby out.

 

[Treacle Toes]

Trust the British vaccine to be as rough as hell.
I wouldn't mind so much if they'd only been more honest about the possible severity of the side effects.
It's made more stark because I haven't had so much as a sniffle since November 2019.

When did you have it done?

 

[Treacle Toes]

Had the AZ this aft. Nothing to report yet.,

Same... let's compare notes over the next 48 hours.

 

[gentlegreen]

When did you have it done?

Saturday morning and I took to my bed 4 hours later
It's not as bad as viruses I've caught before in the traditional way, it's the groudhog nature that's annoying.
It isn't as if it will have affected very many cells compared to a live virus.

 

[gentlegreen]

Bloody clever stuff though.
I had no idea they could do this sort of thing.
I was also amazed to learn that conventional vaccines are produced using one hen's egg per dose.

 

[Cid]

34.8 is er... emergency stuff isn't it?

Maybe a new thermometer?

 

[gentlegreen]

34.8 is er... emergency stuff isn't it?

Maybe a new thermometer?

I have two of them
I'll give it another day or two.
It's not as if I was going to do anything sitting up that I can't do lying in bed...

 

[Treacle Toes]

Feel a little nauseous and a bit tingly....but otherwise digits are good.

 

[Cid]

I have two of them
I'll give it another day or two.
It's not as if I was going to do anything sitting up that I can't do lying in bed...

Well keep your strength up. Extra portion of hummus.

 

[IC3D]

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Feel a little nauseous and a bit tingly....but otherwise digits are good.

That looks pretty good for your age. Happy belated birthday x

 

[Treacle Toes]

That looks pretty good for your age. Happy belated birthday x

Heart rate now down to 72...I'm getting better with age.
Thanks x

 

[Glitter]

Same... let's compare notes over the next 48 hours.

So far so good. How about you?

 

[Sue]

I got mine (Pfizer) last night. I'm feeling very tired and quite spacey today. And my arm's a bit sore.

I also got a sticker! A friend who's volunteering as a marshall person said they don't have stickers and she's now insanely jealous.

 

[Treacle Toes]

So far so good. How about you?

Feel very good this morning. No noticable symptoms. ☀