I'm now fully vaccinated
@VictorFrankenstein (200)
United Kingdom
May 29, 2021 5:45pm CST
I had my second jab of the Astra Zeneca vaccine today. I did feel a little bit dizzy and run down shortly afterwards, but I've got a couple of pre-existing health issues, so it could have been one of them. Or even my imagination. I feel OK now, a few hours later. I felt worse after my first jab, but even that was only mild. Definitely, everyone who's able to should get vaccinated as soon as it's offered - you're helping yourself and other people, and the sooner most of us are vaccinated, the sooner we can get back to normal.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
29 May 21
I got the J&J a few months ago. The vaccine hits everyone differently. Aunt received the same one and it laid her out within minutes. For me, it took 48 hours for the lethargy to set in.
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@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
29 May 21
Yes, my first dose had me feeling a bit run down and with a mild headache for a couple of days, but that was it. Other people I've talked to - sometimes they get symptoms and sometimes now. I don't know anyone who's had a really bad reaction though.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
29 May 21
@VictorFrankenstein I don't know anyone who has had a bad reaction either. I mean my aunt was dizzy, headache and sweats, but that subsided after the first day.
Cousin can't get the vaccine, she's too immunocompromised and they are afraid it'd kill her.
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@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
30 May 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. I hope she's able to cope OK.
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@kaylachan (57596)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 May 21
Thanks but no thanks. But good for you.
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@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
29 May 21
I had the covid vaccine and the flu vaccine.
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@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
30 May 21
@VictorFrankenstein I never accepted the flu vaccine. But now, with the covid, you never know.
@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
30 May 21
I had a shot of the flu vaccine from work about 30 years ago, and it made me sick, so I've always refused it since then. I'm getting to a certain age and got some health problems now, so I might accept it next time it's offered. I'll see what the medics advise at the time.
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@RasmaSandra (73365)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Sep 21
Good for you then you are now safe, I decided not to get the vac but then I hardly go out at all right now,
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@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
1 Sep 21
My partner and I have had both of our jabs ....we thought we were fine but have realised that we get tired much more easily now....but we are alive and well so are thankful for that.
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@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
1 Sep 21
I felt a bit rough a couple of days after my second jab, but I've got health issues anyway. Hope you're feeling better soon.
@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
30 May 21
That nice.
I got my first stot of Astra Zeneca a few days back.
Didn't feel much, just arm pain for 2 days straight.
have to wait for another 12 weeks to get the other shot.
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@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
30 May 21
At least the first shot gives you some level of protection. It was about 10 weeks for me, but the level of service seems to vary from place to place. The second shot's definitely gone a bit easier for me than the first time. I woke up with a bit of arm pain this morning, but that's gone now. I suppose I've just been lucky.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
30 May 21
@VictorFrankenstein
Yeah, it is different in different countries.
Yeah, you can say that.
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@VictorFrankenstein (200)
• United Kingdom
30 May 21
@Prabhatsingh Not just in different countries, but in different areas. It was efficiently organised round my way, I just had to go to the doctor's surgery. But I have a friend who lives in a different district, only a couple of miles away, and she had a lot of trouble getting her appointments booked. At first, they wanted her to travel miles to get a jab, and she doesn't have a car. After several tries, she managed to get booked in somewhere more local. You could say it's a bit of a lottery. But at least progress is being made.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 May 21
Good for you.
Glad there are minimal side effects.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
31 May 21
had both my AZ jabs - escaped the side effects
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
27 Jul 21
I just realized this post was written quite some time ago, but congrats anyway! 
I'm.due to get my second jab on in less than 2 weeks. Didn't get any side effects after the first one except a sore arm.
I'm.due to get my second jab on in less than 2 weeks. Didn't get any side effects after the first one except a sore arm.1 person likes this
@florelway (23112)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 May 21
That's good for you. I have yet to have mine. Welcome to this site, hope to see you around.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
14 Oct 21
Kayla further down the page put it quite well
Thanks but no thanks
