Hey, I’m Now Fully Vaxxed…
…against Covid-19, having gotten my second jab last Wednesday.
I can also report that both first and second jabs were pretty much side-effect free, which was nice as I know that’s not the case for everybody.
What do I mean by “pretty much”? Well, I did feel quite tired for a few days after getting the second shot, but “tbh” I’m not sure whether that had anything to do with the vaccine or was just because I was having a very full-on week.
Anyway, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get vaccinated and pleased that I’ve now had both both shots. I can report, too, that the whole process was very smooth and well-organised.
Nothing is a failsafe where Covid-19 is concerned but being fully vaccinated is definitely the most effective tool in the protective kit so I’m glad to have it done and dusted.
After all, I have a book and a series to finish, so I have to avail myself of all available measures to ensure that occurs! So you see, if for no other reason, I felt I had to do it for all The Wall Of Night series readers out there. 😀
Yay, I am glad, for your sake and we the readers too. I had very little in the way of side effects, but my immune system is a bit older than some people’s. Anecdotally at work a lot of the younger nurses felt worse and that fits with the theory that young immune systems respond more vigorously to the stimulus and therefore those activated immune system symptoms (agues and fatigue and maybe fever etc) are more pronounced. I have read up and a less obvious response doesn’t indicate a less than adequate level of protection though. (thankfully unless you have a problem with your immune system itself) I hope you are enjoying the spring weather and the equinox wind hasn’t blown away all the blossoms at your house.
That’s good to know, Jacqui, on all counts — although there seems to be quite a variety of responses among folk I know who’ve had the vaxxes, of all ages. From what I’m reading, those with compromised immune systems may have to get the third booster vaccine at some point, but otherwise the standard two should provide robust protection. As it has for several people I know in the US and UK already, which has been a relief in terms of their recovery but also for knowing the vaccine does make a difference for most people.
I got my second covid-19 vaccine jab last Sunday. I had a mild-enough reaction to my first dose and was quite surprised that my second dose produced an even milder reaction. I opted for the 6-week gap between doses.
I had read the same as what Jacqui posted (younger people reacted more) and that the second dose can produce a stronger reaction than the first, but I also read that a longer gap between doses can make it easier (less reaction to the vaccine).
Some vaccination centers are advising people to “take it easy”. I presume for 1-2 days after getting vaccinated. I certainly did that for both the times I got vaccinated.
Second time, I spent the day finishing “The Relentless Moon” by Mary Robinette Kowal. This was a very good trilogy and it was a good end to the Lady Astronaut series.
Just very relieved and glad I am fully vaccinated.
Given that the malevolent Delta genie appears to be clawing its way out of the NZ bottle, being vaccinated is even more important — but I don’t think we’re going to see an end to distancing, masks, and limited social gatherings any time soon. 🙁 “Level 1, I miss you.”
And although I can say “I told you so” re the clamor for the bubble with Australia, having expressed misgiving at the time, doing so is inherently unsatisfying under the circumstances.