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re: Why Harsh Side Effects After 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine and Not the 1st?

Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:23 am to
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
6037 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:23 am to
I ran low grade fever for a day after second shot, no big deal.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98375 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:23 am to
I had extreme arm soreness, mild headache and slight malaise from the first. Get my second in two weeks. My parents had no side effect from either. My brother had nothing from the first, felt like a hangover from the second.
Posted by tonydtigr
Beautiful Downtown Glenn Springs,Tx
Member since Nov 2011
5137 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:27 am to
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People who have already had covid make up the bulk of folks getting wrecked by the shot.


All three individuals that I know who got wrecked by the first shot had recovered from Covid about 6 to 8 weeks prior. I know of no one else who became actually sick from the shots.
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
83650 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:28 am to
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All three individuals that I know who got wrecked by the first shot had recovered from Covid about 6 to 8 weeks prior.


don't they recommend waiting 3 months after recovery to get the vaccine because of this?
Posted by Old Money
Member since Sep 2012
36549 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:31 am to
2nd dose (moderna) was a lot harder on me, but nothing that bad.
Posted by Fox McCloud
Member since Oct 2020
3525 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:32 am to
I’m dead serious that you do not need the second dose
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
22392 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:32 am to
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with that said, I honestly have no idea why you wouldn't get the 2nd dose if you already got the 1st


Maybe the chance of missing work if you can’t afford it. According to your report, the additional protection seems almost negligible though I really have read it in to much depth yet.
Posted by tonydtigr
Beautiful Downtown Glenn Springs,Tx
Member since Nov 2011
5137 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:33 am to
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don't they recommend waiting 3 months after recovery to get the vaccine because of this?



That's what I thought too. One of the individuals works in health care and said the CDC had just revised the rule down to 8 weeks. I don't know why these individuals rushed right into getting their vaccines, but I would have waited longer.
Someone mentioned shingles earlier, and I will say that I have a relative who developed shingles about a month after the second Pfizer shot. He has had a prolonged illness and been going through treatments for cancer prior to getting his shots, so his immune system isn't the best.
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:34 am to
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Maybe the chance of missing work if you can’t afford it.


Schedule it on a Friday afternoon?
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
83650 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:34 am to
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According to your report, the additional protection seems almost negligible


I believe the projected benefit is lengthened immunity
Posted by SCgamecock2988
Columbia, SC
Member since Oct 2015
14088 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:35 am to
Well I want my vaccination card to show both doses in case anyone tries to frick me over with me trying to do anything.. travel, whatever. At least I will have a pic on my phone of my card.
Posted by Tiguar
Montana
Member since Mar 2012
33131 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:43 am to
They changed the rule.
Posted by Jor Jor The Dinosaur
Chicago, IL
Member since Nov 2014
6610 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:44 am to
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So basically the 2nd shot proves it is working? Does everyone actually need and second shot or not?
Having side effects after the second shot shows that it is working and your body is having the correct immune response after the first dose. A fever is not caused by an infection, but your body fighting the infection. That doesn't mean it's not working if you don't feel any effects, everyone's immune system is different.

The second dose is like a tune up session for your immune system. Think of it like this: Dose 1 is Joe Brady installing the offense in the fall. Dose 2 is Game 1 against Georgia Southern, live action under the lights but doesn't really pose any threat. It's a chance to work out the kinks against real competition prior to Texas.

LSU comes out guns blazing and kicks the shite out of them, and you know the offense is legit.
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
22392 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:53 am to
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I believe the projected benefit is lengthened immunity


Ok
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
22392 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:55 am to
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Well I want my vaccination card to show both doses in case anyone tries to frick me over with me trying to do anything.. travel, whatever. At least I will have a pic on my phone of my card.




Some HS kids with access to card stock and a printer are fixing to make bank if this actually comes to fruition.
Posted by Wally Sparks
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2013
29275 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:59 am to
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The second dose is like a tune up session for your immune system. Think of it like this: Dose 1 is Joe Brady installing the offense in the fall. Dose 2 is Game 1 against Georgia Southern, live action under the lights but doesn't really pose any threat. It's a chance to work out the kinks against real competition prior to Texas.


That's a great way to put it.
Posted by ForLSU56
Rapides Parish
Member since Feb 2015
5582 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 9:59 am to
Was told by person administering the shot and have read that persons over 55 typically have less severe side effects to the second shot versus someone younger because someone in the 20s/30s/40s have a stronger immune system and response.

We shall see on April the 12th
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164354 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 10:00 am to
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Why Harsh Side Effects After 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine and Not the 1st?

It means you are now gay
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
6606 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 10:00 am to
Had my second Moderna yesterday. Feeling a little crappy, but not too terrible.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64402 posts
Posted on 3/26/21 at 10:19 am to
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Either I’m a massive vagina or that 2nd dose isn’t fricking around.



We had over 50 employees out at the hospital after the 2nd moderna for a day or two. Pfizer wasn't nearly as bad in terms of time missed.
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