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Emrys

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18. Had my latest COVID and flu boosters today

Thu Oct 31, 2024, 12:09 AM

Oct 31

It was all fairly slick. An email about six weeks ago giving me an appointment on 30 November, then another a few days ago moving it forward to 30 October. I guess they're hostage to when supplies of vaccine come through.

There wasn't a long queue at our village hall, and I was in and out well within five minutes, then had a gentle wander outside for ten minutes or so as advised before I drove home.

I had the flu booster in my left arm and the COVID one in my right. The flu injection site was a bit sore an hour or so after the shot, but the COVID one didn't start stiffening up and aching until pretty late in the evening. The nurse advised paracetamol (can't take ibuprofen as I'm allergic to it) and ensuring I stay well hydrated. No idea what brand the COVID shot was.

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Just had my first COVID shot [View all] Emrys Mar 2021 OP

How cool Soph0571 Mar 2021 #1

Congratulations LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2021 #2

Well, our two-GP, two-nurse practice managed to vaccinate 340 people today! Emrys Mar 2021 #3

Just got mine today LeftishBrit Mar 2021 #4

My reactions to my shot so far, though these will vary from person to person: Emrys Mar 2021 #5

I had slight fatigue and slept very late the following night/morning LeftishBrit Mar 2021 #6

Cool, I hope that continues. Emrys Mar 2021 #7

Had my second shot today. Emrys May 2021 #8

11 weeks, in fact. My 2nd is on Tuesday, which will be exactly 10 weeks muriel_volestrangler May 2021 #9

Right, 11 weeks. I must have run out of fingers! Emrys May 2021 #10

Had mine on May 26th LeftishBrit Jun 2021 #11

Just had my booster, a few days under six months after my last shot. Emrys Nov 2021 #12

FWIW, as everybody seems to react differently, Emrys Nov 2021 #14

Having my booster on Dec 9th LeftishBrit Nov 2021 #13

Just had a further booster this morning Emrys Oct 2022 #15

I had my COVID Omicron booster yesterday, Emrys Sep 2023 #16

Had my booster too LeftishBrit Sep 2023 #17

Had my latest COVID and flu boosters today Emrys Oct 31 #18

OK, I woke up pretty sore in a variety of unlikely places this morning Emrys Oct 31 #19