Aloha everyone! As of last week, I am vaccinated despite having an insane amount of fear, doubt, and uncertainty. At the time I was offered the vaccine, the tier on O’ahu, Hawai’i was at the level where only those 75 and up could get it. Now I said OFFERED. Well, I work at a drug store (CVS) as a front store employee and got lucky enough to get a small batch remaining that were originally designated for Pharmacy techs and pharmacists. The window of opportunity was narrow to near non existent and I snagged an appointment at first opportunity. Mind you, I was still in doubt about getting it and well, I knew I could cancel the appointment at anytime.
However, I still went ahead with it thanks to my nurse mom in persuading me, breaking my own toxic fear, and knowing this will probably be of good use for world travel assuming some countries will require vaccination.
So my reactions and experiences I document in this blog to help reduce and cure any fear you all may have of the vaccine. ****Keep in mind, some will have zero symptoms, some will have similar like me, or have far worse.
Dose 1 – 2/18/21
Reactions
2-3 Hours after shot: Extreme fatigue
4+ hours: fatigue subsided
1-3 days after shot: Painful soreness over injection arm with lump. Red and tender to touch.
3 weeks after shot for a few days: Rash and itchiness over injection site.
Experience
I absolutely dreaded taking the vaccine shot as I thought I’d be completely subdued and unable to function the next day. But the first dose was a walk in the park for me. I felt super tired hours after and did nothing but want to lay down which I did. After a few hours laying down, I ate something and drank some tea and felt fine after. My arm was sore for a couple of days and hurt like hell if I rolled onto the side of the injection. I had whats called “covid arm” which is an unusual lump over injection site which I had for like 2 weeks. All was good until after the third week, my arm itched like hell for two days. After that I was fine and prepping for the dreaded second shot.
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Dose 2 – 3/20/21
Reactions
2-3 hours after shot: Extreme fatigue. (Subsided after 3 hours)
8am-10am (next day): Disorientation, grogginess, feeling sick, insanely sleepy.
10am – 4:30pm: Went into work
11am – 1:30pm: Chills, fever, body aches, grogginess, fatigue, migraine, & rapid heartbeat.
1:30pm: Took two extra strength Tylenol, all symptoms subsided except migraine.
5-6:30pm: Slight aches and chills came back. Took hot shower & rested.
7pm: All symptoms subsided. Minor headache.
Next Day: Felt fine
1-3 days after shot: Soreness in arm. Small lump.
3 days and beyond: All good baby!
Experience
The second Moderna shot is everything I had anticipated and replicated all I’ve heard, it SUCKS. And that’s what it was for me, and four other colleagues that had the same shot also, it also sucked. Hours after I got the shot, I felt sleepy like the first shot but managed just fine. It was when I woke up the next morning where I felt like complete sh**. It took me 40 minutes to get out of bed and even when I did, I couldn’t comprehend what I needed to do next. I made the mistake of going to work as I felt the worst of my symptoms an hour into working for about 2 – 3 hours. I felt horrible! Had fever, chills, body aches, extreme fatigue, racing heart, dehydration, and worst of all, massive migraine. The hardest reaction to the vaccine was indeed the migraine. Tylenol & Ibuprofen helped everything else just fine but the headache I just couldn’t seem to shake. Even used peppermint essential oils to try and help. If I could say anything is most important, it’s rest. After I got home from work, I went into bed to rest and after I did, I felt so much better.
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Special Checklist for Dose #2:
- Tylenol to reduce fever
- Ibuprofen for headaches
- Peppermint Essential Oil to help with Migraine
- Electrolytes and Lots of Water to Stay Hydrated
- Rest!
- Do not go to work like my dumbass did!
3 Reasons Why I CHOSE to Get Vaccinated
The paperwork I received after the shot has a special place stated that indeed, the vaccine isn’t proven to prevent COVID. Basically saying you lower your chances but don’t fully count on these shots bro! So many people can say what they want and make it all political and blah blah blah as there are so many arguments on getting this or not. But despite my fears and doubts, I got the vaccine because:
1: Overcoming Fear: I figured that fear would be more lethal than the vaccine itself.
2: MOM: My nurse mom simply persuaded me, multiple times
3: For World Travel: Vaccination may not be…or may it?….Be of need or use to travel in the near distance days of world travel.
Whatever thoughts you may have on this vaccine, well you ended up here I am assuming… because you’re considering getting it, curious, or about to get it and looking into other peoples experiences on it. COVID sucks ass, like it…REALLY sucks according to friends and very close family members of mine. The way I look at it, I’d rather get symptoms of the vaccine and lessen my chances of COVID, then face COVID head on. Wouldn’t you too?
