Covid Vaccine Updates and General Discussion About Vaccines

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Just my personal opinion—at present, when it is pretty easy to get a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, I would not get JnJ (or AZ). 3 deaths out of 6 million when there are other options? And these were in relatively young people.

Where the hell is NovaVax?!

Yeah me neither.
Honestly I don't think they should allow it to be used.
Supposedly we have enough of the other 2 to get it done maybe just not have everyone vaccinated quite as soon since it takes 5-6 weeks from first shot to full protection.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yeah me neither.
Honestly I don't think they should allow it to be used.
Supposedly we have enough of the other 2 to get it done maybe just not have everyone vaccinated quite as soon since it takes 5-6 weeks from first shot to full protection.

I mean, some people don’t care. There are other pharmaceutical agents that have killed people. I understand this will save more lives than it will take, but it needs a warning and people need to decide for themselves. It would be a no for my family and I.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

My husband will getting his second of Moderna this week. I'm hoping his reactions are more mild than mine, since he's a big baby when he doesn't feel well! I had my second dose of Pfizer 3 weeks ago. I felt fine on day 1...minus some arm pain, but I ran a fever on and off for the next 3 days. At one point it was almost 104, but was between 101-102.8 most day. While not a common reaction, there were noted cases of some higher fevers in the test population and the CDC didn't seem concerned with my reaction. I also remember the injection site turning red and being really itchy for the next week. Still, rather have it than not. Really hoping Pfizer is cleared for older kids soon so my DD12 and DD14 can get theirs.

 

[Perseverance2020]

Assuming that we're all going to eventually need boosters, will each person need to get a booster specific to the original vaccine they received? For example, since I got the J&J do all of my future boosters need to come from J&J?

 

[Lilofan]

Never knew this until now but my brother's friend who is 50 and healthy tested positive for covid after traveling on a business trip. He was hospitalized after high fever , collapsing in his condo, losing taste and smell and severe weakness . After recovering and after some time he then got his first Moderna shot. His fever after the first shot was just as high he thought he contacted covid again ( which he did not ). He is dreading getting the second Moderna shot.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Assuming that we're all going to eventually need boosters, will each person need to get a booster specific to the original vaccine they received? For example, since I got the J&J do all of my future boosters need to come from J&J?

That's a great question.

My non-doctor brain says it would make sense for it to be that way.

 

[danlb_2000]

I mean, some people don’t care. There are other pharmaceutical agents that have killed people. I understand this will save more lives than it will take, but it needs a warning and people need to decide for themselves. It would be a no for my family and I.

Birth control pills are known to increase your risk for blood clots and women still take them.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Birth control pills are known to increase your risk for blood clots and women still take them.

Yup. Never mind how long it takes for them to leave your system if you take them for a long time. (Speaking from experience.)

 

[donaldtoo]

My husband will getting his second of Moderna this week. I'm hoping his reactions are more mild than mine, since he's a big baby when he doesn't feel well! I had my second dose of Pfizer 3 weeks ago. I felt fine on day 1...minus some arm pain, but I ran a fever on and off for the next 3 days. At one point it was almost 104, but was between 101-102.8 most day. While not a common reaction, there were noted cases of some higher fevers in the test population and the CDC didn't seem concerned with my reaction. I also remember the injection site turning red and being really itchy for the next week. Still, rather have it than not. Really hoping Pfizer is cleared for older kids soon so my DD12 and DD14 can get theirs.

Every adult in my family, and extended family, has been completely vaccinated for weeks now, except our oldest DD who is expecting our second granddaughter in July. Even most younger family members have gotten their first dose, and some have also had both now.
My mid to late 80’s folks and MIL got both Pfizer doses quite a while back with no issues. The only issues I know about, so far, is SonIL had classic symptoms with both Moderna doses, but, said it was worse with the first dose. DWifey and myself got our first and second Moderna doses together on March 2nd and 30th. DWifey had arm pain with her first dose the next day, and severe arm pain and headache with her second dose the next day, to the point she left work a few hours early. Fortunately for me, I had absolutely no issues with either Moderna dose.
It’s just interesting how the issues (or lack thereof) are all over the board.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If one compares the risk of adverse side effects of the vaccines versus the risk of getting COVID and getting adverse side effects of the virus, then...

It is riskier to one's health to do nothing, than to get vaccinated.

 

[correcaminos]

My husband will getting his second of Moderna this week. I'm hoping his reactions are more mild than mine, since he's a big baby when he doesn't feel well! I had my second dose of Pfizer 3 weeks ago. I felt fine on day 1...minus some arm pain, but I ran a fever on and off for the next 3 days. At one point it was almost 104, but was between 101-102.8 most day. While not a common reaction, there were noted cases of some higher fevers in the test population and the CDC didn't seem concerned with my reaction. I also remember the injection site turning red and being really itchy for the next week. Still, rather have it than not. Really hoping Pfizer is cleared for older kids soon so my DD12 and DD14 can get theirs.

I was worried about my husband as well for those reasons. His arm pain was less than mine even so I got lucky with his side effects
I actually only had arm pain as my only measurable side effect in the trial so neither of us was bad. All adults in my family have been fully and worst fortunately was mild fever or aches for a day.

Looking forward to 12-15 being approved too. I hope soon!

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I was worried about my husband as well for those reasons. His arm pain was less than mine even so I got lucky with his side effects
I actually only had arm pain as my only measurable side effect in the trial so neither of us was bad.

Looking forward to 12-15 being approved too. I hope soon!

ME TOO. Both my boys want to get their shots as soon as they're able. My youngest (10 and autistic) struggles with understanding time, so trying to explain why he has to wait without scaring him is tricky.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Birth control pills are known to increase your risk for blood clots and women still take them.

Yes, and I’ve read articles from women recently complaining that it is rich to stop injecting JnJ while expecting women to take the pill and not working on another option. Of course, we already have other options for Covid vaccines. I suspect if a green pill worked as birth control for women and didn’t cause clots while a red pill worked as birth control and did cause clots, most women would choose green.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Yes, and I’ve read articles from women recently complaining that it is rich to stop injecting JnJ while expecting women to take the pill and not working on another option. Of course, we already have other options for Covid vaccines. I suspect if a green pill worked as birth control for women and didn’t cause clots while a red pill worked as birth control and did cause clots, most women would choose green.

I mean... There are dozens of other options.

And anyone who thinks they aren't "working on another option" is ignorant beyond belief. Of course they are. Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, GSK, all of them. There is HUGE investment in contraception R&D.

 

[donaldtoo]

If one compares the risk of adverse side effects of the vaccines versus the risk of getting COVID and getting adverse side effects of the virus, then...

It is riskier to one's health to do nothing, than to get vaccinated.

Indeed...
Better to be Captain Obvious rather than Captain Oblivious.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I mean... There are dozens of other options.

And anyone who thinks they aren't "working on another option" is ignorant beyond belief. Of course they are. Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, GSK, all of them. There is HUGE investment in contraception R&D.

Here's Why the Pill Is the Most Popular Form of Birth Control in America : North Texas OB/GYN: OB/GYNs

Keeping track of all the types of birth control can be overwhelming. Sometimes it seems like new options pop up every day. But one method — the pill — has l

www.ntxobgyn.com

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Here's Why the Pill Is the Most Popular Form of Birth Control in America : North Texas OB/GYN: OB/GYNs

Keeping track of all the types of birth control can be overwhelming. Sometimes it seems like new options pop up every day. But one method — the pill — has l

www.ntxobgyn.com

I'm not sure what your point is. This doesn't contradict anything I said.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I'm not sure what your point is. This doesn't contradict anything I said.

It’s the most effective and non-invasive?

Look, I’m a man. I defer to women on this. And what I stated is an opinion shared by women.

 

[correcaminos]

ME TOO. Both my boys want to get their shots as soon as they're able. My youngest (10 and autistic) struggles with understanding time, so trying to explain why he has to wait without scaring him is tricky.

Can't say my kid is excited or really wants it, but he hates shots. He watched me do the trial and nearly did the 12-15yo trial but we couldn't get it to work. So he knows the importance. Best wishes as you explain to your 10yo. This all has been hard enough as it is without additional struggles you face with them. Hopefully they will get through the younger kids soon, but smaller ones we definitely want the dosage right whereas my 13yo has 5 inches on me and a few pounds so I'm not so worried with that

 

[correcaminos]

It’s the most effective and non-invasive?

Look, I’m a man. I defer to women on this. And what I stated is an opinion shared by women.

Good answer! Each woman will pick what works best for them too.