Hubby got his moderna booster yesterday.

[redstatebluegirl]

Now I am NOT against the vaccine or the booster in any way, I am curious if anyone had side effects from the booster? He didn't have any with the first two shots. This one, he has been in bed all day, totally wiped out. Now, with that said, even he said "it beats the hell out of covid" and he works with students so it is important for him to be protected. My symptoms from the booster were very mild. Just wondering if we should call a doctor about this? I have just been pushing fluids, and trying not to bother him.

[LuckyCharms]

1. I had a strong reaction to the Pfizer booster.

It went away maybe 36 hours after it started?

Reaction began about 12 hours after the shot.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. The same for him, he was ok until about 5 am this morning.

[LuckyCharms]

7. Tell him to not worry...

He's not sick, it's just his immune system reacting.

You don't worry either.

I mean, keep an eye on his symptoms, but he'll most likely be fine.

[DURHAM D]

3. Just curious... did he get a half dose? nt

[redstatebluegirl]

6. Yes

[FalloutShelter]

4. I had the same with third Pfizer.

Lasted almost exactly 24hrs, then back to normal. No side effects at all with either if first two shots.
Fluids are good. Hope it passes in 24.

[Quixote1818]

30. Same here. nt

[Enter stage left]

5. I was wiped out on my second shot for about 6 hours...

After that I was fine.

Hope he feels better tomorrow.

[redstatebluegirl]

9. Me too!

I knew it was bad when he didn't go into the lab today.

[JanMichael]

8. My 3rd Pfiser shot was way bad for maybe 8 hours.

Much much more uncomfortable than the first two. Then just stopped.

No I did not need to go to the ER or call my doctor.

[redstatebluegirl]

10. I do worry about him he has high blood pressure.

I am most likely overreacting, that is what he told me .

[Maru Kitteh]

11. I got 3 Pfizer because mix n match wasn't an option yet. My worst

shot was #2 but even then all that really came of it was pain like someone broke my arm.

[Haggard Celine]

12. I didn't have any reaction, either with the first two shots or

with the booster. All were Moderna. Hope your husband gets back to normal soon. I haven't heard about any long-term problems with the boosters, but if his symptoms last longer than another day, it might be a good idea to tell your doctor.

[LisaL]

13. I had more side effects with a booster than with the second shot of Moderna.

I had a fever for two days and a Moderna arm.

[redstatebluegirl]

14. His arm has a big red circle at the injection site.

I guess after seeing all of these posts I just need to keep him comfortable, push the fluids and shut up .

[LisaL]

18. It's called "Moderna arm"

I did not have that with either first or second shot, but got it with the third. It went away after about a week.

[Baked Potato]

15. Third Pfizer for me caused my armpit to swell at about 12

hours after the shot. It was painful for a couple days. Also had aches in my joints and just felt lousy for a couple days. Then it passed. Mrs. Potato had localized redness at the site and it was a little itchy. She also had a swollen armpit and felt lousy for the same time as me. Way more reaction then after the first two.

[Lochloosa]

16. I got a third dose of Moderns a couple of weeks ago.

I was the same. Wiped out for a day. Sore arm.

He should feel better tomorrow.

I got a full shot.

[marble falls]

17. I had no problem with the Moderna booster. What's more important: mild reaction or

... a breakthrough case with all the possible repercussions?

[redstatebluegirl]

19. I think I said that if you read the post.

We are totally on board with the vaccine. I wanted to see if this was common. With any drug there are bad reactions possible. I love him and worry, that is all. He would do it again in a minute trust me, he is a scientist.

[marble falls]

21. Never hurts to reinforce the sentiment. Please feel free to remind me whenever you'd like!

[rdking647]

20. moderna booster kicked my ass thursday

got the shot wednesday,woke up thursday miserable.
much better yesterday and almost 100% today

[gab13by13]

22. Moderna recommendations

from the CDC are 1/2 dose. My pharmacy is abiding by those guidelines and is not quite ready yet to give boosters.

If 2 aspirins cure your headache why take 4?

[redstatebluegirl]

23. He got a 1/2 dose as a booster.

[johnp3907]

24. I had the "wiped out" reaction after the booster.

Woke up in the morning, called off, and went back to sleep til about 4:30. Stayed in bed watching old horror movies on my iPad til I got so hungry I had to get up and eat.

[dflprincess]

25. I had a "robust" immune response to both my Moderna shots

I pretty much took to my bed for a day after each one & was dragging for a few days after that. I also felt it was a small price to pay if I avoided Covid.

[MLAA]

26. Took husband and sister last evening for Moderna boosters.

Husband zero issues just like the last two shots. Sister felt draggy and took a nap this afternoon, but she had similar side effects last time that lasted longer and also included chills.
So nothing significant 🙂

[redstatebluegirl]

27. I am not trying to scare people away from the vaccine, it is so much better than a case of covid.

I am trying to see if this is abnormal since he didn't have any side effects with the first two doses. This has really put him down, I'll see how he is in the morning. Glad your side effects were mild .

[LisaL]

28. I don't think it's abnormal.

Like I said I had the worst reaction to the booster.
You could always contact a doctor anyway if you are concerned or his symptoms worsen.

[Quixote1818]

29. The 3rd Pfizer was the only one to make me feel lousy

I haven't ever had a reaction to any Flu vaccines and nothing with Pfizer 1 and 2 but I most certainly was not 100% after the Pfizer booster. I still worked but then needed to sleep when I got home and didn't have much energy at all. Was back to normal after about 48 hours.

[Meowmee]

31. I had my pfizer booster about 11 days ago

I reacted to all three. This time I had an immediate reaction as with the first. First time flushing feeling of face and palpitations right after shot, it passed quickly and then a few hours later the other stuff. This time I was more worried, lots more palpitations and my throat had a little thick feeling and mucus. I had my brother buy Benadryl there just in case. I felt pretty sick for about a week, the heart symptoms continued but eventually resolved. I also had the usual low grade fever, myalgia, more swelling, itching and worse pain in my arm, itching overall, headache, runs etc. I still don’t feel that great but much better now. I thought I might have to go to a doc but didn’t. I have a lot of severe stress in my life right now and have not been feeling well before this so that could have affected the reaction as well, but not the initial reaction I think.

[Hoyt]

32. My Lady Friend who never gets sick was in bed for 1 day after Mod booster.

[KarenS]

33. Husband & I received Moderna Booster yesterday afternoon.

I have been sleeping since 10am today and look forward to the couch, a quilt and Grey's Anatomy for the night. Have had a headache, felt cold, but actually my body temp is slightly warmer than it usually is,,,, and just tired & groggy and not hungry. This reaction is somewhat different from the 2nd dose. I am thinking that I'll feel much better tomorrow.

[CatWoman]

34. thank you so much for this thread

as I was contacted Friday to schedule for my booster shot.

Question: aren't we supposed to get excused from work in order to get these shots?

[MineralMan]

35. Had the Moderna booster on Friday AM.

I had a minor headache and felt tired all day yesterday, but didn't take a nap, although I thought about it.

Side effects are very individual, though. In most cases, though, people feel much better the next day after having side effects.

Rest and some Tylenol should help.

[MissMillie]

36. I had substantial fatigue after Moderna shot #2

they day after I got it.

I am not yet eligible for the booster.

[GoCubsGo]

37. That was my experience, as well.

Also, chills, low-grade fever, and achy joints. Haven't gotten the booster yet, either.

[Crunchy Frog]

38. Is he feeling any better today?

[tavernier]

39. Moderna booster kicked my butt last night.

Sore arm, fever, felt terrible. Better today.

[Lionel Mandrake]

40. A day after my Moderna booster,

my arm is more sore than it was after shot #2. I took some acetaminophen. I will take a nap. I hope I can sleep.

[ananda]

41. Yes.

I had side effects after all three shots.
Each got progressively worse, but nothing
to stop me from getting another shot if I
ever have to.

None of the side effects lasted more than a
day.

But after that third shot, it was one miserable
day... nausea the morning after, hot skin,
sore arm, and a sluggish achy feeling.

[Demsrule86]

42. I had Moderna but my doctor wants me to get Phizer this go round for the booster...as it

increases the immunity by using a different one for the booster. I went to get it today but the minute clinic can't do it until Monday. I had an appointment but they had not started mixing vaccines...weirdly enough, if I had an appointment with the pharmacy it would be fine. CVS pharmacy could have done it today but I didn't have an appointment. They can do it probably Monday.

[LisaL]

44. Not really.

"People who got the Moderna vaccine for their original shots and Moderna again for their booster appear to have gotten the best immune response, followed by those who got Pfizer boosted by Moderna and then Moderna boosted by Pfizer — although the increase in immune response with the mRNA vaccines was probably too small to really make a difference in protection in most groups."

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/13/1045485935/study-of-covid-vaccine-boosters-suggests-moderna-or-pfizer-works-best

[redstatebluegirl]

43. He is better today.

Still a little slow going but he feels much better. Totally worth the peace of mind knowing he is protected from serious covid.

[IBEWVET]

45. Just got mine three hours ago.

Guess I will have to see, my first two not that bad, hope this is the same. Just glad to get it since our Gov is deathsantis.

[redstatebluegirl]

47. I am glad you got it too!

If you do have symptoms be kind to yourself, push fluids and rest.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

46. I got a full dose Moderna shot back on Sept 7

This was not the booster shot but the full dose because my doctors were worried about me being immunocompromised due to a low antibody test result. I felt like crap the next day but was fine the day after.

A week later, my internist gave me the high dose of the flu vaccine even though I will not turn 65 for a couple of months. I had no reaction.

My youngest child had a sever reaction with her second moderna shot and they had us alternate tylenol and NSIDs This worked.

[Happy Hoosier]

48. I got the Moderna booster Friday...

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I had my Moderna primary doses in the spring.

I did have a minor reaction. The same kind of reaction as the second dose, but less intense. In short, I felt a little fatigued, and a little fevery, though I never had a fever. Had fairly vivid dreams that night and woke up Saturday feeling a little worn out. But was back in action by Saturday afternoon. Had arm soreness too. Still a LITTLE sore this morning, but now largely a non-event.

Glad I did it!

[redstatebluegirl]

49. Glad you did it too!

I hope everyone who can gets it.