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.