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MLAA

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Fri Sep 15, 2023, 08:25 PM Sep 2023

I didn't get off as easily as I thought after the new Covid vax yesterday. Question for healthcare [View all]

professionals / scientists.

In my post yesterday I confidently declared the newest Covid vax (plus flu shot) had milder side effects than past shots. I spoke too soon! I had light chills in the wee hours and a slight headache. Tylenol did the trick. Even felt well enough to go see the Equalizer movie (it was great but quite violent so not for the faint of heart). Got home and chills came back and nagging light headache returned. It got me thinking, my husband who weights 150 to my 95 pounds never has side effects. Since we are never asked our weights, I assume we are given the same amount of vaccine. Could it be because I’m getting much more vaccine per pound than he is?

Thanks!

Still thrilled we got vaxxed despite the small inconvenience of being under the weather.

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I have had a couple of stronger reactions to the vaccine and boosters. yorkster Sep 2023 #1
Thanks for the feedback. MLAA Sep 2023 #2
Haven't had RSV but it's probably a good idea. yorkster Sep 2023 #4
At my recent (routine) visit to my primary, she checked me on vaccines OKIsItJustMe Sep 2023 #20
Sounds good. yorkster Sep 2023 #21
Hubby and I got the new COVID vaccine plus flu shot yesterday. Feel a little sluggish and light onecaliberal Sep 2023 #3
I smiled and danced all evening I was so happy. Feeling poorly for 24 hrs is well worth it! MLAA Sep 2023 #10
Absolutely worth it! onecaliberal Sep 2023 #19
I'm not a healthcare expert, but I got two shots at once spooky3 Sep 2023 #5
Wow, 103 is scary high! MLAA Sep 2023 #11
I am pretty sure of two things. usonian Sep 2023 #6
Thanks for the feedback! Husband got the over 65 dose and I got the under 65. MLAA Sep 2023 #12
I got my flu shot today but I'm told Deuxcents Sep 2023 #7
Yesterday I got a message on CVS for my town saying not available yet with no ETA. MLAA Sep 2023 #8
A few months ago I_UndergroundPanther Sep 2023 #9
Pharmacist was recommending different arms. Husband and sister followed advice. MLAA Sep 2023 #13
I agree that spacing them out and getting them in different arms spooky3 Sep 2023 #15
I think you are right. MLAA Sep 2023 #16
When little kids get their series of "baby shots,"... 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #14
I didn't know that, it just sounds odd. Perhaps the chances of screwing up a dose isn't with it to MLAA Sep 2023 #17
Partial doses of vaccines can result in... 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #18
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