Anyone had a Covid 19 vaccine yet? - poll added 02/05

Canyon86 · 25-06-2021 1:42pm

I got first dose of pfizer yesterday, arm a bit sore,
wrecked a bit today

Gregor Samsa · 25-06-2021 4:11pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

Got my second Moderna at 9 am yesterday morning.

After the first one, I had a sore arm (like I’d got a strong punch) for 3 days, and for the second half of the second day, I felt achy in my joints. But I didn’t need to take anything, I worked and in the evening I just took it easy.

After the second one yesterday, my arm started feeling very sore around lunchtime. By 6 I was tired enough that I couldn’t face cooking dinner. Went to bed at 9.30 feeling cold and achy, and it developed into a full-on fever during the night - temperature, cold sweats, aches, all kinds of crazy and disjointed thoughts.

By this morning the fever was gone but I’m very tired and have a headache that won’t shift (nurofen did nothing and paracetamol helped a bit, but not completely), so I stayed in bed for the day. At this rate, and by what others have said, I should be fine tomorrow.

Edgarfrndly · 25-06-2021 11:38pm

Yes - J&J

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

Got my second Moderna at 9 am yesterday morning.

After the first one, I had a sore arm (like I’d got a strong punch) for 3 days, and for the second half of the second day, I felt achy in my joints. But I didn’t need to take anything, I worked and in the evening I just took it easy.

After the second one yesterday, my arm started feeling very sore around lunchtime. By 6 I was tired enough that I couldn’t face cooking dinner. Went to bed at 9.30 feeling cold and achy, and it developed into a full-on fever during the night - temperature, cold sweats, aches, all kinds of crazy and disjointed thoughts.

By this morning the fever was gone but I’m very tired and have a headache that won’t shift (nurofen did nothing and paracetamol helped a bit, but not completely), so I stayed in bed for the day. At this rate, and by what others have said, I should be fine tomorrow.

Yeah prob - I was sick for a day but woke up the next day feeling ok again.

abff · 26-06-2021 10:17am

Yes - Moderna first jab

My son got a text yesterday giving him an appointment for his second vaccine in Greystones on Monday. He got a later text telling him it had been cancelled.

abff · 26-06-2021 10:22am

Yes - Moderna first jab

DonJose wrote: »

Has anybody received a text on a weekend about their appointment. I'm due my second Moderna vaccine tomorrow in Athlone, day 28 and aged 48, but I haven't received an appointment as of yet.

Have you looked at the online portal? If you go to https://vaccine.hse.ie/#login and enter your details, it will tell you your current status. If you have an appointment, you will be able to see the details.

ligind · 26-06-2021 11:45am

Yes - J&J

Second Pfizer yesterday at 6pm .

So far same as first , sore arm today and a somewhat restless sleep last night.

A bit tired today but I had not really slept that well on Thursday night either.

Took paracetamol as a precaution before bed.

Was expecting a heavier hit this time round but so far so good , will update tomorrow if that changes.

Leroy42 · 26-06-2021 11:50am

Is there a delay in the 2nd Pzifser vaccine? Was told it was 4 weeks, but should have had my second yesterday but have heard nothing.

Checked website but just says awaiting 2nd appointment?

Is it just DCU or is there a delay everywhere?

Ben D Bus · 26-06-2021 12:02pm

Yes - J&J

Leroy42 wrote: »

Is there a delay in the 2nd Pzifser vaccine? Was told it was 4 weeks, but should have had my second yesterday but have heard nothing.

Checked website but just says awaiting 2nd appointment?

Is it just DCU or is there a delay everywhere?

It was a full calendar month (21 May to 21 June) between my Pfizer jabs at City West. Got the text message on day 28, the day I thought I would actually be getting the second shot.

Bellie1 · 26-06-2021 12:34pm

Yes - J&J

Leroy42 wrote: »

Is there a delay in the 2nd Pzifser vaccine? Was told it was 4 weeks, but should have had my second yesterday but have heard nothing.

Checked website but just says awaiting 2nd appointment?

Is it just DCU or is there a delay everywhere?

In Cork people waiting upto 41 days for 2nd jab.My partner is getting his on day 40

abff · 26-06-2021 4:49pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

abff wrote: »

My son got a text yesterday giving him an appointment for his second vaccine in Greystones on Monday. He got a later text telling him it had been cancelled.

He got a follow up text today to say that his appointment has been rescheduled to next Thursday.

Eduard Khil · 26-06-2021 5:32pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

Had my 2nd astra dose on Thursday long wait from April 4th but I'm done now so just a couple of weeks and then I'm in the clear.

Good luck to everyone still waiting

Pretzill · 26-06-2021 10:25pm

Yes - J&J

Other half had 2nd AZ yesterday he take an immunosuppressant med and was floored for a couple of weeks after the first dose but although he was tired this afternoon he seems much brighter this evening (he'd be cohort 4)

That's both us fully vaccinated now - it's a relief.

freshpopcorn · 26-06-2021 10:28pm

Yes - J&J

I'm 28 and got my first Pfizer vaccine on Thursday. No underlying conditions/issues.
I've an appointment for my second one.

emrys · 27-06-2021 8:34am

Yes - J&J

Had my 2nd vaccine yesterday morning, (51 yrs, Pfizer, Aviva) no adverse side effects. My wife (49) got 2nd vaccine on Friday.

ligind · 27-06-2021 3:41pm

Yes - J&J

ligind wrote: »

Second Pfizer yesterday at 6pm .

So far same as first , sore arm today and a somewhat restless sleep last night.

A bit tired today but I had not really slept that well on Thursday night either.

Took paracetamol as a precaution before bed.

Was expecting a heavier hit this time round but so far so good , will update tomorrow if that changes.

Almost 2 days after second Pfizer , arm still a little sore but easing .

Pleasantly surprised , I had been hearing of a lot of people being floored for a few days after second (particularly with moderna).

grassylawn · 27-06-2021 8:57pm

Pfizer at 8.30 am. Arm slightly sore. Otherwise grand and better than i have been for a while. I am on antibiotics for cellulitis and had a slight temperature before today.

The -do you have a bleeding disorder? question was a little alarming because I do have a bleeding disorder. No spontaneous hemorrhage so far anyways.

tombliboo83 · 27-06-2021 9:26pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

2nd Pfizer on Friday. Only feeling right this afternoon but still tired. After 12 hours had sore arm, high temperature, aches in joints, skin sore to touch, headache and no energy, swelling to face which subsided after an antihistamine. Day 2 just felt rough but able to function. Tbh, I personally wouldn't take a booster in a few months unless it was mandatory for travel on holiday.. hope everyone's vaccine goes smoothly

ligind · 27-06-2021 9:34pm

Yes - J&J

tombliboo83 wrote: »

2nd Pfizer on Friday. Only feeling right this afternoon but still tired. After 12 hours had sore arm, high temperature, aches in joints, skin sore to touch, headache and no energy, swelling to face which subsided after an antihistamine. Day 2 just felt rough but able to function. Tbh, I personally wouldn't take a booster in a few months unless it was mandatory for travel on holiday.. hope everyone's vaccine goes smoothly

Have been thinking about the prospect of a booster over the last few days and at this point I think I have done my bit.

Requirement for travel might change that view.

daydorunrun · 27-06-2021 9:40pm

tombliboo83 wrote: »

2nd Pfizer on Friday. Only feeling right this afternoon but still tired. After 12 hours had sore arm, high temperature, aches in joints, skin sore to touch, headache and no energy, swelling to face which subsided after an antihistamine. Day 2 just felt rough but able to function. Tbh, I personally wouldn't take a booster in a few months unless it was mandatory for travel on holiday.. hope everyone's vaccine goes smoothly

When people are taking vaccines and contemplating boosters for reasons of personal freedom rather than health there is something not quite right.

Not having a go at you op btw.

tombliboo83 · 27-06-2021 9:42pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

ligind wrote: »

Have been thinking about the prospect of a booster over the last few days and at this point I think I have done my bit.

Requirement for travel might change that view.

The booster is what is next without a doubt. My immuno response to the 2nd jab was so bad that I was cursing myself for taking it on day 1. I wouldn't do a booster unless absolutely necessary (for travel outside the country) I genuinely feel that I couldn't do post jab symptoms roulette again unless necessary. For context though, I did have the swine flu shot and didn't feel right at all after that, so I'm not an anti vaccer but feel that boosters every 6 months will elevate risk

tombliboo83 · 27-06-2021 10:03pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

daydorunrun wrote: »

When people are taking vaccines and contemplating boosters for reasons of personal freedom rather than health there is something not quite right.

Not having a go at you op btw.

In fairness I felt so bad that I immediately thought if I had to do this every few months, I couldn't. And because I work hard and love a holiday, it's the only scenario in which I would take a booster. I got my vaccine to benefit my and public health but know that with extra variants we will be asked to take boosters. Perhaps the government should be swiftly concertrating its efforts at vaccinating the younger with the j&j.
Either way, I'm feeling pessimistic that we are anywhere near the end... give me a hug, I'm exhausted

Space Dog · 28-06-2021 12:59pm

8 days after my first Moderna dose I have developed a delayed side effect that the internet has dubbed "Covid arm" - I have a large red rash round the injection site. According to the articles I've read it should go away in a few days. It was quite itchy yesterday, but it's ok today - still red though. Anyone know of you're supposed to report side effects somewhere? I was going to call my GP, but I don't fancy paying 50 euro to be told it'll go away by itself.

Rket4000 · 28-06-2021 2:16pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

Space Dog wrote: »

8 days after my first Moderna dose I have developed a delayed side effect that the internet has dubbed "Covid arm" - I have a large red rash round the injection site. According to the articles I've read it should go away in a few days. It was quite itchy yesterday, but it's ok today - still red though. Anyone know of you're supposed to report side effects somewhere? I was going to call my GP, but I don't fancy paying 50 euro to be told it'll go away by itself.

After my first Moderna I just had a sore arm for about 3 days. I got my 2nd dose last week exactly 28 days after the 1st. My arm seemed to get sore more quickly than the previous time but it didn't last. 2 days after the vaccine I noticed a large red patch covering the top half of my arm. I didn't feel it, just saw it when I took my top off. It got really red the next day but still not painful.. Bit hot to the touch was the only noticeable thing. I had read that this had been noticed in the USA with moderna and all the stuff online said it was annoying but not harmful. I happened to be in a chemist the day it was really red and asked what I should do. They said just to take paracetamol (which would cool it) or maybe an antihistamine if it got itchy. They also advised putting something cold (like a packet of peas) on it and to contact my GP if it got worse. Took paracetamol and applied peas... Next day it had totally calmed down and it is now virtually gone. You can make a report on the HPRA website if you want but there are a lot of questions including how long the effects lasted. I didn't bother cos it hadn't gone at the time I was looking at the website

Space Dog · 28-06-2021 2:35pm

Rket4000 wrote: »

After my first Moderna I just had a sore arm for about 3 days. I got my 2nd dose last week exactly 28 days after the 1st. My arm seemed to get sore more quickly than the previous time but it didn't last. 2 days after the vaccine I noticed a large red patch covering the top half of my arm. I didn't feel it, just saw it when I took my top off. It got really red the next day but still not painful.. Bit hot to the touch was the only noticeable thing. I had read that this had been noticed in the USA with moderna and all the stuff online said it was annoying but not harmful. I happened to be in a chemist the day it was really red and asked what I should do. They said just to take paracetamol (which would cool it) or maybe an antihistamine if it got itchy. They also advised putting something cold (like a packet of peas) on it and to contact my GP if it got worse. Took paracetamol and applied peas... Next day it had totally calmed down and it is now virtually gone. You can make a report on the HPRA website if you want but there are a lot of questions including how long the effects lasted. I didn't bother cos it hadn't gone at the time I was looking at the website

Cool, thanks! I put an ice pack on it for a while yesterday, will do it again later then. Hadn't thought about paracetamol!

Yyhhuuu · 29-06-2021 2:35am

Yes - Pfizer first jab

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9733211/Pfizer-Moderna-COVID-19-vaccines-provide-protection-against-virus-years-study-finds.html?ito=whatsapp_share_article-top

Yyhhuuu · 29-06-2021 2:37am

Yes - Pfizer first jab

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9733211/Pfizer-Moderna-COVID-19-vaccines-provide-protection-against-virus-years-study-finds.html?ito=whatsapp_share_article-top

Booster may not be required. It seems from posters here 2nd mRNA dose can have worse side effects than 1st dose. I'm now dreading 2nd dose. My 1st Moderna was a breeze...

Moderna has the last serious adverse reactions according to the clinical guidance booklet issued by HSE.

Pretzill · 29-06-2021 8:29am

Yes - J&J

Yyhhuuu wrote: »

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9733211/Pfizer-Moderna-COVID-19-vaccines-provide-protection-against-virus-years-study-finds.html?ito=whatsapp_share_article-top

Booster may not be required. It seems from posters here 2nd mRNA dose can have worse side effects than 1st dose. I'm now dreading 2nd dose. My 1st Moderna was a breeze...

Moderna has the last serious adverse reactions according to the clinical guidance booklet issued by HSE.

I found the first mRNA harder to take than the 2nd (and it wasn't too bad) - I was just really tired after it.

ironictoaster · 29-06-2021 5:48pm

Yes - J&J

Is it common to get different MVCs for each dose? My mother got an appointment to citywest. Previous one was Helix. Can this be changed?

leahyl · 29-06-2021 6:07pm

Got 1st dose of Pfizer today in City Hall, Cork City - in and out within half an hour - seamless and efficient - delighted! No side effects as yet…although it is just over two hours since I got it!

fun loving criminal · 29-06-2021 6:24pm

Yes - J&J

I got the first Pfizer vaccine, tiredness, headache and nausea were my only symptom. And a very sore arm. Has anyone got their vaccine in their dominant arm. My dominant arm is the right and I got jabbed in the left. But I sleep better on my left side than I do on my right, so didn't sleep too well last night. I love my sleep, so thinking of getting the second dose in my right arm.

harr · 29-06-2021 11:47pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

For those who got second moderna how did you feel afterwards? I will be on holiday next week when I get mine and i am nervous about been laid up on a family break . I wasn’t great after the first one , developed a very stuffy head and aches and pains .

Joe_ Public · 30-06-2021 12:02am

Yes - Pfizer second jab

After feeling barely more than a tickle from first moderna shot, the second one left my arm feeling quite sore for 1-2 days after and i was a bit bushed with a mild headache/grogginess. Nothing excessively dramatic though.

Yyhhuuu · 30-06-2021 2:41am

Yes - Pfizer first jab

I imagine the older you are the less likely you are to have have common systemic side effects aftef receiving the vaccine as your immune system isn't as responsive with T cells etc.

aidom · 30-06-2021 8:21am

Yes - Pfizer second jab

harr wrote: »

For those who got second moderna how did you feel afterwards? I will be on holiday next week when I get mine and i am nervous about been laid up on a family break . I wasn’t great after the first one , developed a very stuffy head and aches and pains .

I was fine after dose 1 but felt feverish, very tired and headachey after dose 2. Effects lasted about 48 hours and then I was grand. I’m mid 30s.

Rubberlegs · 30-06-2021 1:02pm

Yes - Pfizer second jab

harr wrote: »

For those who got second moderna how did you feel afterwards? I will be on holiday next week when I get mine and i am nervous about been laid up on a family break . I wasn’t great after the first one , developed a very stuffy head and aches and pains .

I had a very sore arm with the first Moderna jab, sore enough to take paracetamol, but other than that I was fine. I was apprehensive getting the second one last Sunday as I’d been told to expect more side effects. My arm was sore and itchy below the injection site and the side of my neck was sore too. This was gone within 48 hrs.

Rket4000 · 30-06-2021 2:35pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

harr wrote: »

For those who got second moderna how did you feel afterwards? I will be on holiday next week when I get mine and i am nervous about been laid up on a family break . I wasn’t great after the first one , developed a very stuffy head and aches and pains .

After 1st Moderna I had a sore arm for about 3 days. After the 2nd jab my arm got sore more quickly but was gone next day. Then 2 days later I got that "Moderna arm" - it got a bit red and the next day it was REALLY red - it looked like it should have been really painful but actually didn't hurt at all - just felt hot to the touch. Applied frozen peas and took some paracetamol - the next day the red patch had totally calmed down and was gone 2 days later. Seems to be a thing noticed with Moderna but is said to be annoying and not harmful.

Water John · 30-06-2021 3:06pm

Yes - Moderna first jab

In fairness, the info shared here is very good and practical.

30-06-2021 4:36pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

harr wrote: »

For those who got second moderna how did you feel afterwards? I will be on holiday next week when I get mine and i am nervous about been laid up on a family break . I wasn’t great after the first one , developed a very stuffy head and aches and pains .

Got my second shot Tuesday. Was fine after first one, but feels like the flu with the second. Bed is as far as I’ve gotten today.

Rubberlegs · 30-06-2021 4:43pm

Yes - Pfizer second jab

Yyhhuuu wrote: »

I imagine the older you are the less likely you are to have have common systemic side effects aftef receiving the vaccine as your immune system isn't as responsive with T cells etc.

That’s interesting, I didn’t know that. I’m 48 so that might explain why I only got a sore arm.

RurtBeynolds · 30-06-2021 5:58pm

Anyone any idea what the helix is like late afternoon? Have my jab tomorrow around 5. Wondering if I'll have to do much standing around?

EDit · 30-06-2021 6:14pm

Yes - Pfizer second jab

fun loving criminal wrote: »

I got the first Pfizer vaccine, tiredness, headache and nausea were my only symptom. And a very sore arm. Has anyone got their vaccine in their dominant arm. My dominant arm is the right and I got jabbed in the left. But I sleep better on my left side than I do on my right, so didn't sleep too well last night. I love my sleep, so thinking of getting the second dose in my right arm.

I got my second Moderna jab yesterday in my right (dominant) arm for exactly that reason. My sleep last night was pretty poor due to chills, fever, and general body/leg aches, but at least my jabbed arm was not hurting (it hurt like buggery after the first jab). Unless you work in manual labour, so need that arm for heavy lifting at work, i’d do it.

boege · 30-06-2021 6:25pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

EDit wrote: »

I got my second Moderna jab yesterday in my right (dominant) arm for exactly that reason. My sleep last night was pretty poor due to chills, fever, and general body/leg aches, but at least my jabbed arm was not hurting (it hurt like buggery after the first jab). Unless you work in manual labour, so need that arm for heavy lifting at work, i’d do it.

Very similar here, second jab yesterday. Arm a bit sorer that first jab but bearable. However, have had a severe headache all day. This afternoon I developed a dose of the shivers and cannot keep warm. Here typing with a blanket over my legs and the sun scorching outside.

Generally feel like I am developing a 'man-flu'!

Irishjg · 01-07-2021 7:27pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

Got my second Moderna jab today. So far no issues so hopefully I’ll be grand tomorrow. I can’t post my second jab on the first page poll as I already submitted after my first jab. I suspect a lot of contributors here did the same so the pole is probably starting to look a bit skewed towards first injections only at this stage. Pity really. The initial info was very interesting.

01-07-2021 7:35pm

Yes - J&J

Second Pfizer today and have a bit of a tender arm so exactly like the first shot. Nothing other than that.

PauloMN · 02-07-2021 1:54pm

Yes - Pfizer second jab

2nd Moderna jab yesterday morning. Only thing I had was a sore arm for a couple of days after the 1st jab. Had no other side effects after the 1st jab.

Arm a bit sorer this time around, hurts to lift my elbow up, plus quite tired today and just not feeling great with a bit of a headache. Temperature fine, no fever. Dropping paracetamol at the moment to help. Not affecting my diet though, still eating everything in sight! Feeling better as the day goes on, hopefully tomorrow I'll be grand aside from the arm.

Yyhhuuu · 02-07-2021 11:51pm

Yes - Pfizer first jab

Rubberlegs wrote: »

That’s interesting, I didn’t know that. I’m 48 so that might explain why I only got a sore arm.

I know a person your age,48, who had very debilitating c hills, pains and aches for a few days after 2nd Moderna. He is fine now.

It might help if people stated their AGE and side effects, if any. Then we could use as a case study of whether those younger experience greater side effects. The younger you are the more active your immune system is.

Lumen · 03-07-2021 7:41am

Yes - J&J

Second Pfizer yesterday morning, age 47.

Last night was a bit rough, woke this morning with headache and general unwell feeling, paracetamol has pretty much sorted it. Has reminded me what an insufferable patient I am after over a year of not even a sniffle.

Feels good after no reaction to first jab. Totally unscientific "if it hurts it must be doing good" psychology.

edit: most of today spent napping and moaning. I think I might just make it through.

03-07-2021 4:51pm

Yes - J&J

First Pfizer vaccine this morning in Armagh. No reaction except for a bit of laziness. Partner had hers yesterday evening (also Pfizer) and is floored today. Possibly literally on the floor, I should probably check on her, but I'm too lazy to get up.

Just glad it's the weekend.

Bellie1 · 05-07-2021 10:52am

Yes - J&J

My partner had his second Pfizer last Tues and was floored that evening, nausea,like a hangover..He was grand the next day. Yesterday afternoon he had similar bout of tiredness and nausea, hit him out of blue and lasted a few hours . Anyone else have this?

hesaidshesaid · 05-07-2021 11:30am

Yes - J&J

Bellie1 wrote: »

My partner had his second Pfizer last Tues and was floored that evening, nausea,like a hangover..He was grand the next day. Yesterday afternoon he had similar bout of tiredness and nausea, hit him out of blue and lasted a few hours . Anyone else have this?

I had this after the first Pfizer. Ended up vomiting twice with the nausea. Was exhausted for 5-7 days afterwards, it would hit me out of the blue as you described. Had second Pfizer last week and am grand. It seems people are getting reactions on the first or second jab but not usually both.

Anyone had a Covid 19 vaccine yet? - poll added 02/05

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