Which jab next?

[melismos]

Does anyone have experience or reservations about Covid vaccines and AF? I've had 2 Astrazeneca doses, followed by a Moderna booster. Now, I'm eligible for a fourth dose, plus my flu jab, but I've have heard anecdotally that a second Moderna dose might not be so good for AF patients. The side effect from all three was a sore arm for 24 hours. I have no recollection of either vaccine triggering an AF event. Do I seek Pfizer or Novavax? It's difficult, isn't it, as all vaccines are still experimental? The roll-out and availability of options was poorly handled at first in Australia. I sense that many GPs were and are still short-changed on clear advice to pass on to patients. My cardiologist's view is: 'Go for Novavax if available or choose Pfizer or Moderna, as they are similar.

[Paulbounce]

Hi Mel

For me personally Pfizer was fine and no side effects. That's just me and we are all different. However that's the one I would go for if I need another booster.

Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

According to my card the fourth was Spikevax which I've never heard of but my Son's OH who is a nurse says is Moderna.

[Jay10 in reply to BobD]

I also had Spikevax which was a half dose of Moderna.Now had 2 AZs, 1 Pfizer and the Spikevax so hope all bases are covered!

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Jay10]

My first three were all Pfizer.

[Bagrat]

I've had 2 astrazeneca,1 Cominarty (Pfizer), and 1 Moderna, no short term probs with any of them. Who knows down the line.

[Desanthony]

I’ve only had 3 so far two Pfizer and 1 Moderna and no problems at all. Waiting on my 4th not sure what it will be but would get it whatever.

[Hylda2]

Two AZ and two Pfeizer. Oh and Covid!

[secondtry]

So difficult as so much comment and hidden data out there and consequently placing trust requires hours and hours of reading and luck. I am not medically trained but have some doubts over the 'old' vaccines e.g. Pfizer. If I was choosing, I would do more checking on the newer ones based on more tried and tested preparation means; I think Novavax is one of them.

With AF in the past and with an overriding concern that I didn't wish to 'wake the baby' I have not had any vaccines relying instead on Vit C, Vit D, Zinc & other recommended supplements & prophylactics.