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Marthe48

(20,052 posts)
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 02:41 PM Oct 2024

Got my Covid booster today

I get them at Giant Eagle, where I get my meds. I had to wait almost an hour to get the shot, so I didn't hang around after I got it. Planning to take it easy and watch for symptoms.

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Got my Covid booster today (Original Post) Marthe48 Oct 2024 OP
I got mine at Giant Eagle a week ago. Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #1
Thanks Diamond Dog! Marthe48 Oct 2024 #2
I'm all in for excuses to be lazy! Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #3
That's why I scheduled mine for Friday mercuryblues Oct 2024 #5
My reaction this time was BlueSky3 Oct 2024 #4
Mine was as severe as the rest. Littlered Oct 2024 #6
Welcome to DU Marthe48 Oct 2024 #7

Diamond_Dog

(35,925 posts)
1. I got mine at Giant Eagle a week ago.
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 02:44 PM
Oct 2024

I had no symptoms whatsoever besides a slightly sore arm, which only lasted about 24 hrs. I didn’t have to make an appointment and barely waited 10 min. before the tech came out with the shot.

Hope you’re symptom free!

Marthe48

(20,052 posts)
2. Thanks Diamond Dog!
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 02:50 PM
Oct 2024

I'm just looking for an excuse to be lazy the rest of the day

Glad you didn't have after effects. I usually don't

BlueSky3

(729 posts)
4. My reaction this time was
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 03:08 PM
Oct 2024

about on a par with all the rest of them I've had. Sore arm, sleepy, and one evening when I felt like I had the flu. But I wouldn't miss a shot - Covid is so much worse!

Littlered

(126 posts)
6. Mine was as severe as the rest.
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 04:01 PM
Oct 2024

Actually my bout with covid was far easier than the vaccine. I have terrible side effects. Chills, sweats, horrible nausea, and a headache I can barely stand. Fortunately, the symptoms only last about 4-6 hours.

Marthe48

(20,052 posts)
7. Welcome to DU
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 04:03 PM
Oct 2024

I haven't had any kind of reaction, mild or otherwise. Sounds like you had a hellish time.

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