Only folks over 45 years can be vaccinated right now so i guess that means "old" people, until then i can only wonder what side effects one might get. Maybe it includes growing an extra head or something more sinister but i'm up for the gamble.

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To be fair, a good number of people are/were the same re: those who have gotten sick as well....they see the worst cases and assume it'll happen to them.

The numbers have shown, however, that thankfully the worst effects(mortality and long term after effects) are very lower percentage wise.....around 0.5% or so.

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A very strong immune system would make it so that a number of diseases didn't cause much (if any) of an impact on one's overall health....thus making a number of vaccinations less of a necessity(though of course yes, they can be helpful for those who are more susceptible to various diseases).

In the case of co-vid, anyone under 65 with no comorbidities is highly likely to be asymptomatic or suffer very minor symptoms....and then after: natural immunity to that strain

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One feeling good doesn't mean they don't have any hidden side effects(like blood clots in some), though, and they might not be effective against new strains....of which there will probably be many over time, what with co-vid being a quickly mutating illness and all.

Essentially, one getting checked by their primary doctor afterwards to make sure everything is on the up and up after their vaccinations are completed is likely a good idea.

I got the two dose Moderna shots 30 days apart. One in each arm. I drank 100+ ounces of water in the hours before each shot.

First shot: I felt nothing until the next day. Arm was sore, had head/body aches and chills for two days.

Second shot: I felt nothing until the next day. Arm was sore, had head/body aches for a day.

Soreness in the arm went away after about a week of the first shot, and probably half that for the second.

Suggestions:

Drink lots of water beforehand - it should help prevent a burning feeling that some people experience immediately after the shot. Keep Tylenol (Acetaminophen) on hand to help with any aches or pains.

I wish the numbers were a good deal lower....that said, the overall mortality rates have thankfully been somewhat low for such an illness.

I think here, it depends on where you choose to get it. Different places use different vaccines. Relatives said that at the place I'm going to, there is a high chance it's gonna be Pfizer.

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Actually, just looked it up and since May, they are only distributing Pfizer there. But I think I remember hearing somebody say they ran 2 types before it presumably ran out. But it was a pretty long time ago. People around me have been vaccinated for months but for my age group, reservations only opened up at the beginning of June.

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I do as well, from time to time(more so fruity ones than others like chocolate/vanilla/etc).

(sent ya a PM btw)

To be fair, that's only if one is young and healthy.....it's a bit higher if one is above 65 and/or has co-morbiditiesand also that doesn't account for all those who survive yet have long term effects)...but yeah, it is very low compared to some other diseases.
(for example: I believe the spanish flu had a higher rate, and took more in the same period of time)

Of course, that said: I think adults should be able to take advantage of near whatever medical procedures they choose, if they're ok with the risks involved and know of them beforehand.

Me? I'm feeling ok with them odds, so i'll pass.

A shame we dont have a vaccine against numpties! :(

Of course - a recipient should do what he thinks is right after reading the guide that comes with the vaccination. This sets out which side effects you should report and worry about - but in any case, anyone that is worried should discuss with their GP or equivalent.

The good news is that they give details on how to spot the blood clotting, and fortunately it's very rare.

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(For avoidance of doubt: this is not directed at anyone in particular) If anyone is concerned about blood clotting or any potential side effects of the vaccination, please discuss with your GP or medical practitioner - please don't decide to not have the vaccination without learning the facts from a reputable source.

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The average is approx. 99.98%

Over 60 average is approx 99.96%

I have a very strong immune system and almost never get ill, but I still got vaccinated solely based on the fact that it will be a requirement to travel and likely for other normal activities, especially if you want to be allowed maskless and/or in close proximity to others.

In effect it was extortion. However, since my immune system is strong and I am otherwise in good physical shape, I saw very little health risk in getting the vaccination and no realistic way to get around the restrictions, whether government or business imposed, of being unvaccinated. After weighing the pros and cons (ie. returning to normal life vs living as a masked hermit), I determined that getting the "jab" was simply the most pragmatic way about it.

As for the vaccinations themselves: apart from a little ache from the actual puncture wound caused by the needle, I didn't feel any side effects from either injection. FYI, I got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Agreed/well said....though I will add one thing: people should get a second opinion if possible, so they can hear advice from more than one source in that field