Got my first covid shot today

[Denzie]

It wasn’t bad at all and I hate shots. Been terrified by them all my life. 3.5 hours and no side effects. We have the Pfizer vaccine.

True story, the first few times I gave my cousin her B12 shot I closed my eyes as the needle pierced her skin.

[Gingerapple]

Well, you look very brave and I'm glad you've had it!! I hope to get mine soon, still nervous as most people are. I wish you a super day, Denzie, love Bev xxx🤗💯❤🎈

[JanetteR57]

Well done Denzie - millions of people in the UK have had a shot so far - it will take many more in the world to have it to gain the protection we need to return to some of our former 'normality'... thanks for sharing your experience.

[Leo63]

Well done. Thank you for being brave! Here in Canada, looks like it will be months away. Stay well. Corina

[Stillbiking]

Good for you. So pertinent to share this, when many have their doubts about the vaccine. You are a smart, brave woman.

[JeanE41]

Still waiting in Wisconsin, but looking forward to getting it. It's much better than risking the disease. Hope your side effects were minimal.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to JeanE41]

So far only a little aching in the arm the next day which is gone now, less than 48 hours after.

[JeanE41 in reply to Denzie]

It doesn't sound any worse than the flu shot. Glad it went well.

[dunnellon]

Hubs and I get our first dose tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous but hoping for the best and think it's the right thing to do. Haven't seen my kids in over a year and since they're all more than 1000 miles away in different directions, we need to be able to travel. They're working and they and the grands are all in the last tier to be vaccinated so they can't come to us.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to dunnellon]

It really wasn’t bad and I’ve a lifelong fear of needles. And your one step closer to seeking by the grands! Let us know how you fare.

[dunnellon]

Thanks for sharing your positive experience!

[Jenniferroseolson]

Anyone on this thread taking immunotherapy right now and had the vaccine? I have a call in to my doctor because I was able to get an appointment at a different hospital and need his a-okay before I do it, of course. Not sure I want to be the first patient at my cancer center to get it, though.....

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Jenniferroseolson]

Jen, you might get more answers if you start a new thread.

It’s an important question and the only ones who will get notice that you've posted it are the 6 or so people who responded to this thread. I’d really love to know if anyone has had it with immunotherapy.

[JanetteR57]

Here's some info from British Lung foundation that answers some questions about the UK position but imagine the general responses would apply to most healthcare systems even if rollout and availability of vaccine differs.... blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

[Ncpoet]

Denzie, I will be getting my shot tomorrow. I decided to take the vaccine because I also have afib which developed after taking one of the targeted drugs for my lung cancer.This of course puts me at higher risk if I should get Covid. I have taken the flu shot every year and no reactions. So I feel hopeful I will be fine.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Ncpoet]

You’ll do great!

[Ncpoet]

I got my Pfizer shot yesterday and very little soreness. The nurse who gave it said because of my past cancer and my autoimmune disease, it would probably be about 80% effective. She was saying I was probably immune compromised. Never been told that, but anything is better than 0%. Will get my next one on the 15th.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Ncpoet]

Good for you! The hand out that I was given said that the first shot gives you about 45% protection and the second shot takes you to 95% two weeks after injection. Did they tell you what percentage you will be at with the first shot due to your autoimmunity?

Hoping that your experience with that will inform others and encourage them to get the shot.

As always, best hopes.

[Ncpoet]

Told after both shots 80%. My rheumatologist doesn’t agree with that. He feels I will have same immunity as everyone.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Ncpoet]

Sending hope you are fully covered.

[Jenniferroseolson]

I have now received both doses (Pfizer) and, like you, had a sore arm but no other side effects as far as I know. Sometimes it’s tough to distinguish continued cancer care from “normally” being tired or otherwise.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Jenniferroseolson]

True words that. I often wonder what percentage of my fatigue is age related and what to attribute to treatment.