Poll: Have You Had A Covid Vaccine?

[anethum]

NOPE! But waiting for the Best vaccine on this planet - Novavax with 96% efficacy on the original strain and 86% on the UK strain. Also the safest vaccine as it is protein based.

I won't even bother with Astra and JNJ vaccines - these are one-shot vaccines. Covid will be endemic like the flu, and you'll most likely need yearly vaccination. These vaccines will be ineffective the 2nd year, as they are all 'adenovirus vector vaccines'.
"The experience with adenoviruses has been for many years that vectors can be intercepted by the immune system after repeat injections," said Bodo Plachter, deputy director of the Institute of Virology at Mainz University's teaching hospital.

That leaves Novavax, Pfizer, and Moderna. However, Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA vaccines, and they viewed by your immune system as foreign and will attack it to build your immunity, so Pfizer and Moderna have more adverse side effects - high fever, etc. Novavax, a protein based vaccine, is the safest and has the least side effects as they already create the spike protein, using nano-particles, to train the system to build immunity.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/astrazeneca-sputnik-vaccines-face-hurdles-080912966.html

In the Novavax phase 2B trial in South Africa, efficacy was much lower than in the phase 3 trial in the UK.

https://ir.novavax.com/news-release...-vaccine-demonstrates-893-efficacy-uk-phase-3

"In the South Africa Phase 2b clinical trial, 60% efficacy (95% CI: 19.9 – 80.1) for the prevention of mild, moderate and severe COVID-19 disease was observed in the 94% of the study population that was HIV-negative. Twenty-nine cases were observed in the placebo group and 15 in the vaccine group. One severe case occurred in the placebo group and all other cases were mild or moderate. The clinical trial also achieved its primary efficacy endpoint in the overall trial population, including HIV-positive and HIV-negative subjects (efficacy of 49.4%; 95% CI: 6.1 – 72.8)."

90% of the covid-19 cases in the South Africa trial were attributed to the South African variant of the virus.

There is another factor which isn't being discussed in terms of possible side effects from the Novavax vaccine. That is the "Matrix M" saponin adjuvant used in that vaccine. The Shingrix vaccine also contains a saponin adjuvant. As far as I have been able to determine, both saponin adjuvant compounds are derived from the same South American plant, Quillaja saponaria. I haven't been able to determine if the two adjuvants are identical, however. The Shingrix adjuvant is believed to be the reason the side effects of the Shingrix vaccine tend to be worse than from other vaccines. I had a severe reaction to my one and only dose of the Shingrix vaccine (complete deafness in one ear, fortunately reversed with very prompt treatment. However I now have permanent tinnitus in that ear.) The Novavax vaccine is one covid vaccine which I will avoid. Anyway, I've already received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. My only reaction was mild arm soreness which lasted less than 24 hours, which is the same reaction I get from my annual flu shot.
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And why do you say a protein-based vaccine is safer?

 

[Rocket Man]

DW and I are both 65 and over and eligible. We are in wait and see mode with regard to the vaccines. Do not want any unintended consequences. Currently a 2.4 % rate of infection in our county.

 

[braumeister]

Being in the over 70 crowd, we had our second Moderna shot last week, with only slight soreness and swelling that was gone by the second day. We have at least a dozen friends who have also had two shots, and none of them had any reaction worse than ours.

As a career military veteran, I've been vaccinated for everything under the sun, many of them multiple times, so it's no big deal to me. I understand the reluctance of some to subject themselves to it; I just can't agree. Driving would be more comfortable without the seat belt, but you'll never see me not using it.

 

[Bamaman]

We got a Pfizer shot a week ago, and are scheduled in a couple of weeks for the other shot.

Our state is having difficulties getting the vaccine right now. They say that a large, somewhat poor city in another state close by is getting more vaccine as their numbers are not as good as ours.

 

[Calico]

Over 65. In NC. I've had both Pfizer doses.

I too am looking forward to the day when everyone who wants a shot can get one.

 

[ABQ2015]

My state is one of only four states that currently limits eligibility based solely on age to 75+. The age 60-74 subgroup is not until Phase 1C. But I was able to get my first shot (Pfizer) last week as I am in the age 16+ group with chronic conditions. I feel fortunate as just about 55% of the 75+ age group and 25% of the 60-74 age group in my state have their first dose.

 

[harllee]

Age 69, had both Moderna shots, no side effects other than sore arm. I am so grateful to have had the vaccines. I am not changing my behavior very much but my mental attitude and feeling about life in general is much better because of the vaccines.

 

[N02L84ER]

We are both over 60, under 65, retired, no comorbidities. According to the current Illinois schedule, we are in the last 10% to be eligible for a vaccine since those under 16 are never eligible. We have a long wait.

 

[Amethyst]

64, have put my name on several lists, expect to get the J&J version at some point, when the state lowers the age threshold.

Husband has had one Pfizer shot; zero reaction. Haven't heard back from the county about his necessary 2nd shot. I feel better knowing he has some protection.

My gynecologist, who's probably in her early 40's, had both shots. She told me the second one provoked a reaction - fever, fatigue, she stayed in bed a couple of days.

Over-70 neighbors all seem to have gotten their shots. "We're eating out agaiiiin!" seems to be the big deal for many.

 

[KM]

Too young (63), too healthy (one co-morbid, NH requires two...), not working in healthcare or schools. So I don’t expect to get anything until late April/May.

I do wish it were sooner, but it is what it is. The good news in everyone I know whose been “eligible” has had no trouble getting their appointments, so when my time comes I expect it will go well.

 

[iloveyoga]

I don't qualify yet, but just took my Mom (80) for her second shot today. She is very lively and does not want to shelter so I am very relieved. DH goes Tuesday for his second shot. So I almost feel like I am vaccinated too; I have worried about both of them a lot.

 

[JustCurious]

Not available for under 65’s in Florida yet. Will get the vaccine at the first opportunity.

Floridians under 65 who have "high risk medical conditions" are now eligible.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/cor...0210228-vwgcjetfp5ccjhxhja7jbfs3rq-story.html

 

[SloHan]

I won’t be eligible till my state enters into Phase 3 vaccination sometime in April or so. Did sign up my 78 year old Dad and he gets his second jab Mar 6th.

 

[Out of Steam]

Have not been offered the vaccine yet, between 60 and 65.

CDC advice on whether taking medication for an autoimmune condition makes someone high-risk is ambiguous. In any case, my Body Mass Index is slightly over 30, qualifying me.

More concerned about my wife, as she has several risk factors. She is also between 60 and 65.

 

[bada bing]

Alaska opened up for 55+ with conditions. I qualified based on first responder volunteer.

I got the first shot of Moderna yesterday morning. I didn't have any systemic reaction through the night, but I woke up with the worst sore shoulder I've ever had from a vaccination with an obvious swollen spot. I take pretty much any vaccine offered and worked ex-pat in Africa and Asia, so I've had a lot of shots in my lifetime. This shot borders on downright unpleasant. Wonder what the second shot will do ? I have it scheduled for 3/27.

As an aside, I had to drive 50 miles for an open appointment and over night we had had a pretty good snowfall. The roads were snowy/icy. It seemed like about 30%-40% of the appointments weren't showing up, maybe because of road conditions. The vaccination site was a school gym. Hopefully they found enough passerbys to take the unused vaccine.

 

[martyp]

In Thailand, the very first vaccinations began yesterday. I am not expecting them to be available to me until mid-year. I asked my hospital the other day and they don’t know when vaccines will be available there.

 

[audreyh1]

Have not been offered the vaccine yet, between 60 and 65.

CDC advice on whether taking medication for an autoimmune condition makes someone high-risk is ambiguous. In any case, my Body Mass Index is slightly over 30, qualifying me.

More concerned about my wife, as she has several risk factors. She is also between 60 and 65.

I think it would depend on the condition and the medication and whether it suppresses the immune system. For example - taking thyroid hormone is not immune suppressing. But many treatments for other autoimmune diseases do suppress the immune system.

 

[Dash man]

I’m in PA which has been horrible at rolling out the vaccines. We’re under 65 but have conditions that put us in the 1A group. We registered on the county site and they keep saying 6-12 weeks. Few pharmacies have received the vaccines and appointments always show filled when we try to get appointments.

 

[REWahoo]

DW and I (70's) got our 2nd Moderna shot 24 hours ago. It was 5 weeks after the first dose, delayed a week due to the TX storm.

We both have sore arms and, based on how I felt taking the dog for a walk this morning, I'm feeling slightly fatigued. No other symptoms so far.

Update: DW has had no other side effects other than a sore arm. My slight fatigue worsened to the point I felt very tired and slept for a couple of hours, then after 6 hours or so began to feel better. I'm fine now and hopefully that's the end of it.

 

[Alan]

Have not been offered the vaccine yet, between 60 and 65.

CDC advice on whether taking medication for an autoimmune condition makes someone high-risk is ambiguous. In any case, my Body Mass Index is slightly over 30, qualifying me.

More concerned about my wife, as she has several risk factors. She is also between 60 and 65.

Hopefully your doctor will advise. My sister takes meds for her autoimmune disease, lupus, and she had the Pfizer vaccine with the only reaction being a sore arm and aches and pains for a day afterwards.

 

[Nick12]

When I took my 82year old mom to the mega site to get her first shot of Pfizer over the weekend I asked the health professional who was scheduling the second doses on how he reacted to the vaccine. I was surprised to hear he advised he did not get the vaccine.

 

[becca]

I'm 68, DH 74, we completed our 2nd Pfizer shot on Feb 9, with no side effects other than sore arms. What a relief. Most friends in our age group have gotten at least their 1st vaccine. It has become obvious that if you want the vaccine you have to be proactive. No one is going to come knocking on your door holding a syringe. We had to drive 2 hours to get ours (it was worth it) and so did most of the people we know who live in VA. People who can't (or won't) use the internet to find the vaccine are out of luck around here. Hopefully availability will improve in the near future.

 

[rayinpenn]

Tomorrow is the big day, I received a reminder text yesterday. I guess that means they have it. The Mrs. is envious. I guess she’ll get it in the summer.

Here in Delaware county PA distribution is quite a mess.

 

[rayinpenn]

I should say I was up early on the first day you could sign up. I filled out a brief questionnaire and by the time I was ready to hit enter I lost that slot.

I quickly picked another site and thank god it saved my information and I was able to grab another site...

 

[harllee]

Have not been offered the vaccine yet, between 60 and 65.

CDC advice on whether taking medication for an autoimmune condition makes someone high-risk is ambiguous. In any case, my Body Mass Index is slightly over 30, qualifying me.

More concerned about my wife, as she has several risk factors. She is also between 60 and 65.

DH takes Humira and his doctor told him that this made him high risk for Covid