Vaccine side effects
Discussion
dandarez said:
When we got to the health centre the long queue were given a message: 'Hello everyone, you'll all be getting the Pfizer vaccine today, ok.'
This week a friend went and all there that day got the Oxford jab.
Yesterday a freebie monthly rag came in the post, I always scan it before binning it or having a read if something catches my eye.
'This' caught my eye.
Go on, it caught your eye and what?This week a friend went and all there that day got the Oxford jab.
Yesterday a freebie monthly rag came in the post, I always scan it before binning it or having a read if something catches my eye.
'This' caught my eye.
Had the Oxford one yesterday and have zero side effects so far which is good as I’d heard of quite a few who felt rough for a few days and some who were bed ridden.
Very relieved to have got it and very impressed by the organisation and ease of getting the shot at my local church hall.
Now that Bill Gates has control of me I wonder if he’ll lend me a few quid?
Very relieved to have got it and very impressed by the organisation and ease of getting the shot at my local church hall.
Now that Bill Gates has control of me I wonder if he’ll lend me a few quid?
Oakey said:
dandarez said:
When we got to the health centre the long queue were given a message: 'Hello everyone, you'll all be getting the Pfizer vaccine today, ok.'
This week a friend went and all there that day got the Oxford jab.
Yesterday a freebie monthly rag came in the post, I always scan it before binning it or having a read if something catches my eye.
'This' caught my eye.
Go on, it caught your eye and what?This week a friend went and all there that day got the Oxford jab.
Yesterday a freebie monthly rag came in the post, I always scan it before binning it or having a read if something catches my eye.
'This' caught my eye.
Did you read it? It was the bit where they said studying the vaccine but didn't mention which one.
ie you might not be eligible to partake, it depends on the vaccine you've been given or may be given.
Matters little now, I've been informed it's the Oxford vaccine that is being studied.
Happy now?
Had the OAZ on Friday morning for work, they said I should as I work in hospitals a fair bit and I was currently at a vaccination centre.
Had it at 1100, felt fine until about 1100 Saturday then went down hill fast and was pretty crap at 1600 flue like symptoms. Hit it with some paracetamol and by 1900 was fine again.
Only thing I have now is a sore arm at the injection site.
The young lad I was working with felt like crap by mid afternoon and is just starting to feel normal now.
I can handle a couple of days feeling crap, presuming it works.
Had it at 1100, felt fine until about 1100 Saturday then went down hill fast and was pretty crap at 1600 flue like symptoms. Hit it with some paracetamol and by 1900 was fine again.
Only thing I have now is a sore arm at the injection site.
The young lad I was working with felt like crap by mid afternoon and is just starting to feel normal now.
I can handle a couple of days feeling crap, presuming it works.
paulguitar said:
garyhun said:
I’m not at all convinced about long term side effects so will give it a miss.
What is it that's concerning you?Why would I chance being injected with something that protects me from something that is incredibly low risk when the long term rinks of the vaccine are unknown?
I started this thread when I noticed some side effects, They lasted 3 days and went away, a slight pain on the injection site lasted a few days longer but was no big deal.
The primary purpose of the vaccine is to stop the virus from killing you, No side effect can alter that purpose.
It is like having no choice about being a passenger in an out of control car, Anyone who didn't wear a seat belt would be a fool in my opinion, you may not need it but it might save your life.
The primary purpose of the vaccine is to stop the virus from killing you, No side effect can alter that purpose.
It is like having no choice about being a passenger in an out of control car, Anyone who didn't wear a seat belt would be a fool in my opinion, you may not need it but it might save your life.
Well the other thread was interesting and I'm staggered that a 57 year old could think to reject the opportunity to have the jab. The long term affects of covid are known and worse.
I was called up for mine and had it yesterday. I thought I'd got away with no side effects but having had it at 2pm yesterday started feeling a bit washed out about the same time today. Nothing bad and very relieved to have had it done. 2 to 3 weeks and you can pretty much relax. I'm coming up to 42 I think/hope covid would have been not nice but not life threatening for me but the upside of having the inoculation for me logically outweighs the down side of continuing to have your freedom restricted for the next few years. With the way our docs are flying through the jabs our holiday in August is looking good and will probably be on the first boat out for a ring trip too!
There was some discussion on the other thread where my suggestion that private companies would finish off the jab drive was lunacy but it was always obvious. There is no doubt that venues and travel companies in every sector will need to see that little card. I'll get mine laminated and stick it in my wallet.
The bonus for this system is it will rid the pub of conspiracy nuts and btexiteers! Win win!
I really do think it's a matter of civil responsibility for everyone that's reasonably able to have it to do so for the sake of those that can't but the nudge from the holiday and leisure industry is bound to catch a few stragglers.
I was called up for mine and had it yesterday. I thought I'd got away with no side effects but having had it at 2pm yesterday started feeling a bit washed out about the same time today. Nothing bad and very relieved to have had it done. 2 to 3 weeks and you can pretty much relax. I'm coming up to 42 I think/hope covid would have been not nice but not life threatening for me but the upside of having the inoculation for me logically outweighs the down side of continuing to have your freedom restricted for the next few years. With the way our docs are flying through the jabs our holiday in August is looking good and will probably be on the first boat out for a ring trip too!
There was some discussion on the other thread where my suggestion that private companies would finish off the jab drive was lunacy but it was always obvious. There is no doubt that venues and travel companies in every sector will need to see that little card. I'll get mine laminated and stick it in my wallet.
The bonus for this system is it will rid the pub of conspiracy nuts and btexiteers! Win win!
I really do think it's a matter of civil responsibility for everyone that's reasonably able to have it to do so for the sake of those that can't but the nudge from the holiday and leisure industry is bound to catch a few stragglers.
garyhun said:
Exactly what I posted.
Why would I chance being injected with something that protects me from something that is incredibly low risk when the long term rinks of the vaccine are unknown?
I see that the other way around. We have no reason to think there are likely to be any long-term risks from the vaccine, whereas we know for certain there is a significant risk of long-term issues from covid.Why would I chance being injected with something that protects me from something that is incredibly low risk when the long term rinks of the vaccine are unknown?
I had the AZ version yesterday morning and felt fine all day. Woke in the night with a pain in my upper arm where I had the jab and needed to take some ibuprofen so that I could get back to sleep. Was ok when I woke up this morning but this afternoon have been hit with flu like symptoms and have been on the sofa for a few hours now. Have taken some cold and flu tablets and am starting to feel a bit better. Am very lethargic though.
I'd be thinking more in terms of having a head start on the new variants that will now continually crop up for the rest of our lives. Almost total protection from serious illness for every known strain now but this will be an annual thing now and no doubt another strain will come along next winter as per flu. Its the new normal so hopefully people can overcome their fears.
paulguitar said:
garyhun said:
Exactly what I posted.
Why would I chance being injected with something that protects me from something that is incredibly low risk when the long term rinks of the vaccine are unknown?
I see that the other way around. We have no reason to think there are likely to be any long-term risks from the vaccine, whereas we know for certain there is a significant risk of long-term issues from covid.Why would I chance being injected with something that protects me from something that is incredibly low risk when the long term rinks of the vaccine are unknown?
We absolutely know the risks of Covid for those under 60, fit and healthy - we have real life stats. We cannot know the long term side effects of a vaccine that has only been in existence for months - unless you have a time machine.
garyhun said:
Au contraire!
We absolutely know the risks of Covid for those under 60, fit and healthy - we have real life stats. We cannot know the long term side effects of a vaccine that has only been in existence for months - unless you have a time machine.
I'm a bit tubby and not at all keen to try covid. Vaccine, no worries. I just want a life back, and this is the only way that's going to happen.We absolutely know the risks of Covid for those under 60, fit and healthy - we have real life stats. We cannot know the long term side effects of a vaccine that has only been in existence for months - unless you have a time machine.
paulguitar said:
garyhun said:
Au contraire!
We absolutely know the risks of Covid for those under 60, fit and healthy - we have real life stats. We cannot know the long term side effects of a vaccine that has only been in existence for months - unless you have a time machine.
I'm a bit tubby and not at all keen to try covid. Vaccine, no worries. I just want a life back, and this is the only way that's going to happen.We absolutely know the risks of Covid for those under 60, fit and healthy - we have real life stats. We cannot know the long term side effects of a vaccine that has only been in existence for months - unless you have a time machine.
Anyway, more important things to do than argue on here.
And what we're seeing here is how easily people become 'anti-vax'...
I've said before about things like transplants; in my view if you're not prepared to be a donor, you should be prevented from receiving organs. I think the same about this vaccine - by all means refuse it but I think that doing so should opt you out of treatment for anything covid-related that arises as a consequence of your decision.
It's like choosing not to buy home insurance - you take the risk that you'll never be burgled or that your house will burn to the ground. If it does, you know that the safety net isn't there because of the choice you made.
I've said before about things like transplants; in my view if you're not prepared to be a donor, you should be prevented from receiving organs. I think the same about this vaccine - by all means refuse it but I think that doing so should opt you out of treatment for anything covid-related that arises as a consequence of your decision.
It's like choosing not to buy home insurance - you take the risk that you'll never be burgled or that your house will burn to the ground. If it does, you know that the safety net isn't there because of the choice you made.
Edited by Funk on Sunday 7th March 17:46
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