number one done

[darkoshi]

I got my first COVID-19 vaccine shot today, Moderna. I got it at Kroger after scheduling the appointment Sunday night. From the sounds of it, all their slots today weren't even filled.

I wonder if there something about this vaccine in particular that causes more arm soreness than other vaccines? I'm pretty sure my arm wasn't nearly this sore after either of the 2 flu shots I've had in the past. Or maybe it only depends on how and/or where the needle goes in, so it can vary from shot to shot?

My arm didn't start feeling sore until a few hours afterwards, so I don't think it was injected in the wrong place (which is one of my vague worries in general about getting shots).

While searching on the arm soreness topic, I found this article about a possible delayed reaction at the injection site a week later:
What’s the New Phenomenon Called “COVID Vaccine Arm”?
That only happens in about 1% of people.

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I've had a lot of other stuff going on this last week.

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[nozomi604]

FWIW, both of my parents had arm soreness for a while after their first shot.

I should be getting the vaccine soon from UCLA; in another week I'll know more.

[darkoshi]

I believe it is the most common symptom. It's not a big deal so far; I'm only curious if it is more common for the COVID-19 vaccines than for other vaccines, and if so, why.

I've had no other symptoms so far, except possibly tiredness/sleepiness - but that is more likely due to me not getting enough sleep the last few nights. It didn't stop me from working on a work problem til 1am.

[marahmarie]

Did you get your followup shot? Checked your journal down to this post, not sure if I missed it.

[darkoshi]

Not yet; getting it this afternoon! The Moderna shots are typically given 4 weeks apart unlike the Pfizer which is typically 3 weeks apart.

[marahmarie]

Yes, it was a 21 day wait in between my Pfizer shots.

How did it go for you? How did you feel after the shot/do you feel now? Are you glad you got the shots? I know I'm ecstatic that I'm as fully immune as the vaccine (and a possible previous COVID infection, which combined with the shots is now said to confer slightly higher immunity than just having the shots alone) will let me be.

[darkoshi]

Did a post on it now. Yes, I'm glad I got them. I hope there won't be any long term ill effects from them, but I think no one can be totally sure of that yet.