Vaccine!

[susanreads]

I had my first COVID-19 jab today: the AstraZeneca one, at the pharmacy round the block from my doctor's surgery (there's actually a connecting door, but it's not in use right now for the obvious reason). I thought I'd have to wait a while before leaving, but I guess that's just for the Pfizer one.

I got the letter from the NHS inviting me to make an appointment on my birthday, which might not be a coincidence as that's when I became qualified (at some point since printing the info-booklet, they've changed that line from 65 AND OVER to 64 AND OVER).

I haven't noticed any side-effects so far. On the way home, I fancied the injection site was sore, but that could have been my imagination: I expect it to be sore when someone sticks a needle in me!

Update: I spoke too soon about the side-effects. They hit me when I went to bed, and I had a bad night with a sore arm, headache and various other things that came and went. I still have the headache and some joint pain. I should have checked the date on the paracetamol in the house and got some more while I had the chance - I think Expired 2019 is too long ago to risk it.

Comments

[gwendraith]

Glad to hear you've had your jab and that you haven't had any side effects. I wasn't well the next day after the Pfizer one. Sounds like you had a good experience all round :)

Belated Happy birthday!

[susanreads]

I spoke too soon about the side-effects, see update.

I don't put my exact birthday online for Reasons, so you're not belated!

[gwendraith]

Oh dear, well hopefully you'll soon be okay. I was fine after the jab (had it about 7.30pm) but I felt off with headache, aching and chronic fatigue the following day. I felt better the day after that. It's worth it to get some protection. I should get my 2nd dose in about 5 weeks.

[satsuma]

I'm glad you were able to get your first shot! Hopefully the side-effects all cleared up relatively quickly?

[susanreads]

Yes, I'm feeling much better today. Pretty much back to "normal for me, winter edition", and looking forward to spring!