FDA grants first ever approval to Pfizer's Covid Vaccine

mothered · 08-24-2021, 10:03 AM

(08-24-2021, 07:45 AM)Boudica Wrote: I think there was something like 8-10 weeks for mine. However, that was months ago when they were still bringing in doses and they had not long been approved. I'm not sure if that's still the case.

I remember when there was at least a 2 month wait from one vaccine to the next, but that was quite a while back.

Through clinical testing and the like, I suspect It's provided a more accurate figure - which currently stands at 4 weeks.

(08-24-2021, 09:37 AM)DragonyCat Wrote: Yeah 4 weeks for me as well. Looking forward to it. 2nd one for Pfizer should in theory be a bit harsher on me, who knows if I will only receive a small arm/muscle ache like last time, or it's fever time lmao.

Likewise, I can't wait for the second shot.

The only thing I experienced with the first, was a sore arm for a couple of days. I'm not sure If the second Pfizer produces more side effects, but In any case, It's well worth It.

Marshland · 08-24-2021, 11:22 AM

(08-23-2021, 09:58 PM)DragonyCat Wrote:
(08-23-2021, 07:29 PM)Marshland Wrote: Hopefully it will convince people to get vaccinated now its officially approved

Got my first shot of Pfizer last week. Awaiting the second.

Nice

I got my last shot last week. Finally able to access events without having to get tested (which isn't the worst but I can't say its enjoyable)

Boudica · 08-26-2021, 05:42 AM

(08-24-2021, 10:03 AM)mothered Wrote:
(08-24-2021, 07:45 AM)Boudica Wrote: I think there was something like 8-10 weeks for mine. However, that was months ago when they were still bringing in doses and they had not long been approved. I'm not sure if that's still the case.
I remember when there was at least a 2 month wait from one vaccine to the next, but that was quite a while back.

Through clinical testing and the like, I suspect It's provided a more accurate figure - which currently stands at 4 weeks.

(08-24-2021, 09:37 AM)DragonyCat Wrote: Yeah 4 weeks for me as well. Looking forward to it. 2nd one for Pfizer should in theory be a bit harsher on me, who knows if I will only receive a small arm/muscle ache like last time, or it's fever time lmao.
Likewise, I can't wait for the second shot.

The only thing I experienced with the first, was a sore arm for a couple of days. I'm not sure If the second Pfizer produces more side effects, but In any case, It's well worth It.

I had a few side effects on the first dose but very little. Then nothing but a sore arm on the second. Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.

mothered · 08-26-2021, 06:20 AM

(08-26-2021, 05:42 AM)Boudica Wrote: I had a few side effects on the first dose but very little. Then nothing but a sore arm on the second. Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.

Quote:Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.

^ This.

A couple of work friends who're a lot younger than me, had the first shot and they experienced nausea, fever and chills. Mine was only a sore arm.

Boudica · 08-26-2021, 06:48 AM

(08-26-2021, 06:20 AM)mothered Wrote:
(08-26-2021, 05:42 AM)Boudica Wrote: I had a few side effects on the first dose but very little. Then nothing but a sore arm on the second. Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.
Quote:Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.
^ This.

A couple of work friends who're a lot younger than me, had the first shot and they experienced nausea, fever and chills. Mine was only a sore arm.

It doesn't necessarily seem genetics driven how you respond so far as I can tell. A lot of close blood relatives seem to have wildly different responses to the same vaccine. I wonder if it has any link to how you'd have responded to the real vaccine

mothered · 08-26-2021, 07:02 AM

(08-26-2021, 06:48 AM)Boudica Wrote:
(08-26-2021, 06:20 AM)mothered Wrote:
(08-26-2021, 05:42 AM)Boudica Wrote: I had a few side effects on the first dose but very little. Then nothing but a sore arm on the second. Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.
Quote:Seems to be pure luck of the draw how you're going to respond to it.
^ This.

A couple of work friends who're a lot younger than me, had the first shot and they experienced nausea, fever and chills. Mine was only a sore arm.

It doesn't necessarily seem genetics driven how you respond so far as I can tell. A lot of close blood relatives seem to have wildly different responses to the same vaccine. I wonder if it has any link to how you'd have responded to the real vaccine

I don't believe definitive side effects exist.

It's like catching the flu - some people only have a runny nose and sore throat, while others are bedridden for days.

DragonyCat · 08-26-2021, 01:01 PM

(08-26-2021, 07:02 AM)mothered Wrote:
(08-26-2021, 06:48 AM)Boudica Wrote:
(08-26-2021, 06:20 AM)mothered Wrote: ^ This.

A couple of work friends who're a lot younger than me, had the first shot and they experienced nausea, fever and chills. Mine was only a sore arm.

It doesn't necessarily seem genetics driven how you respond so far as I can tell. A lot of close blood relatives seem to have wildly different responses to the same vaccine. I wonder if it has any link to how you'd have responded to the real vaccine
I don't believe definitive side effects exist.

It's like catching the flu - some people only have a runny nose and sore throat, while others are bedridden for days.

I'm so curious now how I will respond. I think I'll have a fever for 1 day. But will update y'all when the 2nd one comes haha.

mothered · 08-26-2021, 04:22 PM

(08-26-2021, 01:01 PM)DragonyCat Wrote: I'm so curious now how I will respond. I think I'll have a fever for 1 day. But will update y'all when the 2nd one comes haha.

Same here, I'm not sure how I'll feel after the 2nd shot.

I'm due to have It In around 3 weeks time, so I'll also update everyone.