Booster done

[julesjones]

 Had my Covid booster on Thursday - Pfizer for me, which is what I had for the original two jabs. I was a bit wobbly afterwards, but um, yes, needle phobic... My arm was tender for a couple of days, started improving yesterday, and this morning I can tell I've had a jab but it's almost gone. I did feel a little cold a couple of times, and there was an episode where I suddenly became very tired over the course of two or three minutes, but in general it's been a typical post-vaccine feeling a little washed out if I thought about it. I could have gone to work if I'd had to, although I'd booked a couple of days leave just in case. Biggest problem for me is that any tenderness and swelling in that area always aggravates my RSI, which is the actual reason I'm glad I wasn't going in to work. That lymph node has come up again, even if not as enthusiastically as the first time, so presumably that's going to be an ongoing feature of this vaccine.

Overall, I've felt a lot worse after a bad session at the dentist. This is not a flippant comparison; I often have to sit in the waiting room for half an hour to an hour afterwards because a full dose of anaesthetic can make me very wobbly.

Comments

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you didn't have much of a reaction and are now safely boosted. I had my Pfizer (after two Astra Zeneca) jab just over a week ago. I felt feverish on Saturday and the thermometer confirmed I really did have a temperature and then felt better but rather washed out on Sunday. All is well now though. G had no reaction whatsoever, neither did my almost 99 year-old friend.

[graydon]

Glad you're boosted!

I had strong reactions to the first two shots; will have to see what the booster does. (I've got the appointment booked in a couple weeks.)

[oracne]

Hooray for booster!

[sallymn]

I guess you're glad it's over :) Our boosters aren't for a while, the Australian government mandate the period and my doctor's surgery (who are one of the places authorised to give them) will send me a notice when it's my time.