Covid Booster made me ill

[ryoungs]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me

[Keefelane66]

Fortunately I had no adverse reaction, mend well.

[manaboutown]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?

[Keefelane66]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?
1st dose 2nd dose 1st booster 2nd booster = 4 vaccinations total

[billethkid]

No side effects for wife or I with booster #2 (shot #4).....like a flu shot!

[manaboutown]

1st dose 2nd dose 1st booster 2nd booster = 4 vaccinations total

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.

[Keefelane66]

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.
I’d suggest taking up with the OP
I agree with your quote “ To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead”

[shut the front door]

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.

OP misspoke, apparently. Maybe too concerned about patting himself on the back for his unselfish mask wearing.

[Stu from NYC]

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.

We both had our second booster 12 days ago and no side effects at all. A bit of tiredness with first vaccine but other than that we are both fine.

[MartinSE]

Sounds like you won the lottery. Thats a good thing, your body was building antibodies and booting your immunity.

The wife and I both got our 4th a week ago and had mild flu like reaction.

[ThirdOfFive]

Sounds like you won the lottery. Thats a good thing, your body was building antibodies and booting your immunity.

The wife and I both got our 4th a week ago and had mild flu like reaction.
Everybody is different.

My wife cannot take vaccinations without getting really sick. Fortunately she had COVID a year ago last November, and antibodies confirmed by her doctor at her annual physical last month, so she's in the clear now.

[Carla B]

Husband got strong reactions to the Moderna, both second dose and the two boosters. Couldn't figure out why he was dying, then remembered it was the day after his second booster. I've never had any reaction to the Pfizer shots.

[photo1902]

OP misspoke, apparently. Maybe too concerned about patting himself on the back for his unselfish mask wearing.

So true. Gotta love virtue signaling.

[Taurus510]

OP misspoke, apparently. Maybe too concerned about patting himself on the back for his unselfish mask wearing.
Or maybe the pain from spraining his arm caused him to mis-type. It’s dangerous to pat yourself on the back that enthusiastically.

[GpaVader]

Sorry but all of this is worthless without knowing who's booster shot you got...

I had Moderna for all 3 of my shots and 24 hours after the shot I had body aches and chills and then back to normal. My wife had the other shot (forgot the name) but she had nothing afterwards. It's possible for anyone....

[coffeebean]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?

I took the OP to mean two vaccine shots and two boosters for a total of four shots.

[coffeebean]

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.

Semantics???

[coffeebean]

OP misspoke, apparently. Maybe too concerned about patting himself on the back for his unselfish mask wearing.

I was accused of "virtue signaling" when I was hot and heavy on masking up BEFORE we had vaccines available for the general public. No more masking for me at this point. Anyone who is vulnerable for what ever reason should protect themselves by wearing an N95 mask when appropriate. Children should be kept safe by their parents, however they plan to do that is up to them.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?

I think maybe the OP meant it was their 4th vaccine, since Pfizer's count is at 4 total now, and that's the most common one.

I've had three, will probably get a fourth once my health insurance says they'll cover it. They've changed who can get it in the past few days, I don't remember what the text was. I only know that prior to the change, I was not on the list of "recommended people" and now I am.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I was accused of "virtue signaling" when I was hot and heavy on masking up BEFORE we had vaccines available for the general public. No more masking for me at this point. Anyone who is vulnerable for what ever reason should protect themselves by wearing an N95 mask when appropriate. Children should be kept safe by their parents, however they plan to do that is up to them.

Totally agree. If a place I'm going requires me to wear a mask, I will wear one - without complaint. I am not bothered by wearing them at all. I'm vaccinated and boosted, will get the second boost whenever my insurance says it's covered, but I'm not going to worry about being a carrier and spreading it to all my nearest and dearest anymore. If they want to protect themselves, they absolutely should. If not, then they won't.

[Two Bills]

Wife and I get our second booster at end of this month.
This afternoon we took grandson in our car to hit some golf balls at local range.
He phoned tonight to let us know he has just tested positive.
Hey Ho!

[chrisinva]

Got my 4th covid shot on Good Friday. (1st vaccine + 2nd vaccine + 1st booster + 2nd booster) Used Pfizer for #4, first 3 were Moderna. I wanted to do something wild & crazy. No problems. We're all different.

[Stu from NYC]

Wife and I get our second booster at end of this month.
This afternoon we took grandson in our car to hit some golf balls at local range.
He phoned tonight to let us know he has just tested positive.
Hey Ho!

Hopefully he had gotten vaccine and maybe a booster so he would get a very mild case.

Our 8 year old grandson got it via his father but luckily both had mild case and back to work and school.

Be careful out there

[Taurus510]

I got the single shot vaccine almost a year ago. No boosters, nothing. Got the Rona recently, and I can promise you, I’ll take the Rona over the flu any day. The Rona gave me an annoying cough and made me a little tired, but that was all.

[EdFNJ]

WOW, Been a while since our last MASK / VACCINE thread. This one is a BOGO and covers them both in one.

Pool on how many posts in 48 hrs?

[Nucky]

Pass the thread if you don't like it. The OP was feeling like garbage and wanted to put it out there for discussion. That is what TOTV'S is here for.

OP, we both felt like hell for about a day and a half after the second booster. My wife's arm was red as hell for about a week. We are fine now.

Hope your feeling better quickly and I knew what you meant in your post, 2 shots, and 2 boosters. Jeez!

I encourage anyone with any info or concern about Covid to post here. It's all interesting.

The pool on how many posts isn't really important. What counts is the people are here to post even if they didn't get the shots.

[EdFNJ]

Pass the thread if you don't like it. The OP was feeling like garbage and wanted to put it out there for discussion. That is what TOTV'S is here for.

OP, we both felt like hell for about a day and a half after the second booster. My wife's arm was red as hell for about a week. We are fine now.

Hope your feeling better quickly and I knew what you meant in your post, 2 shots, and 2 boosters. Jeez!

I encourage anyone with any info or concern about Covid to post here. It's all interesting.

The pool on how many posts isn't really important. What counts is the people are here to post even if they didn't get the shots.

Does that mean you don't want to join in the betting pool? It's a BOGO! Sometimes folks just need to lighten up a teeny bit. :1rotfl:

[HeleneGB]

My husband and I also had no adverse reaction to 2nd booster, 4th shot.

[Petersweeney]

The great human experiment….

[thevillages2013]

The great human experiment….

Sheeple

[MDLNB]

Had the two requisite shots and THOUGHT about getting a booster, but both of us caught the dreaded covid before we were even candidates for the booster. The covid was less hassle than the shot reaction. We got over it in a few days. Decided to forego the boosters for right now. Quarantined while we had the virus and now wear the mask ONLY for doctor appointments. Everyone in our family has had covid and going about their business today without fear, some getting the booster, some not. Do what you gotta do. Right now, I am a bit more concerned about reactions from the shots than from the virus. But, that's just me and my opinion. It's not that I don't trust doctors, but I still don't trust politicians.
I empathize with the OP for his reaction to the booster. Hope you live through it. On the bright side, maybe the virus won't be as bad. The virus was not as bad as the reactions to any of my family, but maybe we were all lucky.....all 20+ of us. Of course, not all of the family had their shots before they caught the virus. Life has returned to normal for most of us.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me

You were poisoned by the 4th booster. Nothing you can do now that it is in your system.

[Merrills]

Congratulations, you have a strong immune response!

[GOLFER54]

You misread what she said, 4 in total. 😀

[Stu from NYC]

You were poisoned by the 4th booster. Nothing you can do now that it is in your system.

Poisoned? Guess you do not think that it is a good thing that the vast majority of people who now get the virus get a very mild case and survive it.

[Gunny2403]

And your point is ?

[Blackbird45]

My first and second was a dream, my third and fourth was a bit of a nightmare.
I had the chills for 1 night and my arm was sore for three days.
But if it can reduce my chances of going to the hospital, it's worth it.

[Timothyimitchell]

I got the single shot vaccine almost a year ago. No boosters, nothing. Got the Rona recently, and I can promise you, I’ll take the Rona over the flu any day. The Rona gave me an annoying cough and made me a little tired, but that was all.

Look up the flu numbers since 2020.

[raynan]

I had a reaction of chills and slept around the clock after the 1st Pfizer, no reaction after the 2nd shot, no reaction after the 1st booster and then had the 2nd booster late Tuesday and by noon on Wednesday teeth chattering chills, fever and deep sleep and sweats overnight. Feeling washed out today but better.

[Jacob85]

It has been proven the N95 mask works!

[Taurus510]

Look up the flu numbers since 2020.
There are no flu numbers. They were all reported as the Rona.

[Waltdisney4life]

Don’t care!

[cj1040]

Got second pfizer booster Monday.
Just has a sore shoulder and felt tired for a few days. Not that big of a deal for me or my husband. We are flying to Hawaii next month and will definitely mask up. 2 friends on a cruise in Amsterdam had to get off the ship and stay in a hotel til they test negative. They were both vaccinated but said most people on the ship or ports of call were not masking and now their back to back cruise plans are ruined.


I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me

[ryoungs]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?

I meant fourth shot; second booster.

[kendi]

My doctor advised not to get a second booster. She said she has seen too many serious side effects from it. She would have recommended against the first if she had known I was getting it.

[Two Bills]

Covid Booster made me ill

The last curry I had at the Delhi Belly had the same effect on me!:icon_wink:

[DonnaNi4os]

I had no reaction to my 4th but your reaction means that you had a potent immune response. That is a good thing. As for masks, I doubt that anyone likes wearing them. However, we wear a mask to protect others more than ourselves. I wear them in crowded areas and will wear one on a plane for sure, probably forever.

[Deden]

My daughter same thing, she takes allergy pill every day. They said it lessoned her reaction to the shot.

[ThirdOfFive]

10:20 AM…I’m sitting at the Orlando airport waiting for my flight UpNort. A quick glance around. Maybe one person in 50 is wearing a mask.

Really nice to see actual faces again.

[tophcfa]

It is my understanding that only a second booster is authorized at this time and that is for specified groups. How on earth did you receive four boosters?

The specific groups include those over 50 years old. I’d rather feel like crap for a day or two after another booster than risk getting very sick from Covid and possibly suffer from long term life altering consequences.

[Spalumbos62]

Yes. But the OP said he/she had had four boosters, not four shots.

Are you kidding me???? 99.9% knew exactly what he meant

[Spalumbos62]

I think maybe the OP meant it was their 4th vaccine, since Pfizer's count is at 4 total now, and that's the most common one.

I've had three, will probably get a fourth once my health insurance says they'll cover it. They've changed who can get it in the past few days, I don't remember what the text was. I only know that prior to the change, I was not on the list of "recommended people" and now I am.

Got our 4th ip in ny...not sure if rules are nationwide or not, but here anyone 50 or older can get it. If immune compromised then 12 and older. That should just about cover all of TV.
Also, government has said it will pay, but almost all ins Co will. Call your drug store.

[Keefelane66]

VA are taking appointments for 4 shot or 2nd booster if you prefer. (352) 674-5000

[Sherry8bal]

Fortunately I had no adverse reaction, mend well.

Your first mistake was having 4 booster shots. You don't need that and sounds like you are on the "sky is falling" wagon train and believing all the misinformation the fake news is spewing out. You don't need all that!

[Nucky]

Does that mean you don't want to join in the betting pool? It's a BOGO! Sometimes folks just need to lighten up a teeny bit. :1rotfl:

I have lightened up, a whole lot!

I remember what it was like to be new here in The Villages and posting something and having one of the Curmudgeons who is now M.I.A. either spank me or swat me.

I don't like it at all. I stopped posting for a while and took a break for a long time from all Social Media. When I returned many of the people that I was friendly with are not here on the forum anymore. I hope it's because of their personal choice and not that they were driven away by having their posts questioned and by being ridiculed.

It just hit me that some people who were catered to when they were new are so rough on the newer people coming on board. :ohdear:

[Taurus510]

I do know that quite a few members of my family have had the virus after getting vaccines/boosters and thankfully they have all survived having just mild cases so thinking the govt did a great job helping to get us the vaccines quickly.

the govt does some thing right and something very badly but this one is in the good category.
You really have to look it from a particular angle to see this as good.

[Keefelane66]

Your first mistake was having 4 booster shots. You don't need that and sounds like you are on the "sky is falling" wagon train and believing all the misinformation the fake news is spewing out. You don't need all that!
Yes I watch Fox News too pure entertainment. I prefer to listen to my Physician for advice

[Nucky]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me

Are you feeling any better yet? :pray:

[Stu from NYC]

You really have to look it from a particular angle to see this as good.

Yes the angle that we were able to get a vaccine quickly which possibly saved many members of my family's life

[Brynnie]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me


I reacted the same way to Covid booster #2 (4th Covid shot overall). Fever of 101.5, chills, headache, and body aches for 2days. Felt fatigued, even on the 3rd day.
Not fun.

[manaboutown]

Are you kidding me???? 99.9% knew exactly what he meant

Man in Germany gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged passes | AP News (https://apnews.com/article/covid-health-germany-europe-document-forgery-120b2c4db8aa71ffeadf766a9829910b)

Covid 19 outbreak: Health officials '''aware''' of person getting multiple booster shots - NZ Herald (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-outbreak-health-officials-aware-of-person-getting-multiple-booster-shots/OHB3UUH6BPIVRVSHMOQNLQHUZQ/)

[sallyg]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me
Thank you! Me too.

[Altavia]

I reacted the same way to Covid booster #2 (4th Covid shot overall). Fever of 101.5, chills, headache, and body aches for 2days. Felt fatigued, even on the 3rd day.
Not fun.

Same for me, wanted a boost prior to going on a cruise in a few weeks and had a strong response.

I switched from Pfizer to Moderna for booster 2 based on publications indicating they're may be some advantages doing so.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines aren’t the same; study finds antibody differences | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/03/pfizer-moderna-vaccines-spur-slightly-different-antibodies-study-finds/)

"Both vaccines generate strong levels of neutralizing antibodies, which can bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting cells.

But according to the study, the vaccines generated different antibody profiles overall. Specifically, the antibody response to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine skewed to a class of antibodies called IgG and IgM, which are often found in the blood. The

Moderna vaccine, meanwhile, generated relatively elevated levels of IgA antibodies, a class of antibodies generally found on mucosal surfaces, such as the respiratory tract—where SARS-CoV-2 infections begin.

Additionally, the Moderna vaccine spurred relatively higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called natural killer cells. It also generated higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called neutrophils to ingest and kill (phagocytize) invading germs."

[willis100]

A little off point here but I wonder how they knew to put 4 boxes on the card to check off from the start.

[MartinSE]

I had very mild side effects from the 4th shot a week or so ago. Two days ago I got a Shingles vaccine (first of two shots). Wow! It kicked my butt. Serious flu like symptoms, fever, tired (exhausted) and frequent retreats to the restroom.

And, I would do BOTH again without hesitation because the expert I count on is my PCP. She said take it and I do. If I didn't trust her, I would definitely find another doctor.

[MartinSE]

A little off point here but I wonder how they knew to put 4 boxes on the card to check off from the start.

It is a conspiracy!

Oh, and my shot card has 8 lines on it, not check boxes, to hold date and vaccine ID.

[MartinSE]

Same for me, wanted a boost prior to going on a cruise in a few weeks and had a strong response.

I switched from Pfizer to Moderna for booster 2 based on publications indicating they're may be some advantages doing so.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines aren’t the same; study finds antibody differences | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/03/pfizer-moderna-vaccines-spur-slightly-different-antibodies-study-finds/)

"Both vaccines generate strong levels of neutralizing antibodies, which can bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting cells.

But according to the study, the vaccines generated different antibody profiles overall. Specifically, the antibody response to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine skewed to a class of antibodies called IgG and IgM, which are often found in the blood. The

Moderna vaccine, meanwhile, generated relatively elevated levels of IgA antibodies, a class of antibodies generally found on mucosal surfaces, such as the respiratory tract—where SARS-CoV-2 infections begin.

Additionally, the Moderna vaccine spurred relatively higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called natural killer cells. It also generated higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called neutrophils to ingest and kill (phagocytize) invading germs."

Excellent post.

[tophcfa]

dittos, here. no shots, no masks, no covid

Consider yourself lucky. Lots of not so lucky people said the same thing, then with the benefit of hindsight wished they had done things differently as they were being put on a ventilator : (

[coffeebean]

Totally agree. If a place I'm going requires me to wear a mask, I will wear one - without complaint. I am not bothered by wearing them at all. I'm vaccinated and boosted, will get the second boost whenever my insurance says it's covered, but I'm not going to worry about being a carrier and spreading it to all my nearest and dearest anymore. If they want to protect themselves, they absolutely should. If not, then they won't.

Totally agree with you too. I had my second Moderna booster shot today along with a very overdue Tetanus booster. I think I've had a total of two Tetanus shots in my life. Waiting for both arms to be sore at this point. I don't know which side I will be sleeping on tonight.

[coffeebean]

Wife and I get our second booster at end of this month.
This afternoon we took grandson in our car to hit some golf balls at local range.
He phoned tonight to let us know he has just tested positive.
Hey Ho!

At this point, for all of us who are protected with the vaccines, this Covid thing is no more than a bad cold or a mild flu like syndrome at worst. Anyone hear of people dying of this latest Covid variant who are protected with vaccine shots and have a functioning immune system?

[coffeebean]

WOW, Been a while since our last MASK / VACCINE thread. This one is a BOGO and covers them both in one.

Pool on how many posts in 48 hrs?

I know. Tell me about it. I've missed discussing vaccines and masks.

[coffeebean]

You were poisoned by the 4th booster. Nothing you can do now that it is in your system.

You are joking. Right?

[MartinSE]

You are joking. Right?

I hope it was sarcasm, but I fear it was not. Sadly.

[coffeebean]

Poisoned? Guess you do not think that it is a good thing that the vast majority of people who now get the virus get a very mild case and survive it.

Absolutely.

Just looked it up......over 2 BILLION people globally (yes, with a B) are fully vaccinated with Covid vaccines. I don't understand how anyone could possibly think these Covid vaccines are a bad thing. That is some pretty good data to go by.

[coffeebean]

My first and second was a dream, my third and fourth was a bit of a nightmare.
I had the chills for 1 night and my arm was sore for three days.
But if it can reduce my chances of going to the hospital, it's worth it.

I have had just the opposite experience. My first Moderna shot knocked me on my ass for just under 24 hours. My injection site was red and swollen for a week. My temp went up to 102.6 with all those wonderful symptoms of fever. After that.......nothing with subsequent shots. I just had my second booster today. I'm waiting to see if I have any reaction.

[coffeebean]

Why anyone would put this in their body is beyond me. We've been bamboozled. And it's coming up again. Mid terms. Watch and see.
Are you asking that of over 2 BILLION people world wide?

[coffeebean]

I had a reaction of chills and slept around the clock after the 1st Pfizer, no reaction after the 2nd shot, no reaction after the 1st booster and then had the 2nd booster late Tuesday and by noon on Wednesday teeth chattering chills, fever and deep sleep and sweats overnight. Feeling washed out today but better.

You have a great immune system. That is why you reacted that way.

[MartinSE]

Are you asking that of over 2 BILLION people world wide?

You see, the first thing one has to understand is that there is no "world", there is only the US. Those other 7 billion people claimed to live here is just fake news. The world is flat and America shaped.

[coffeebean]

My doctor advised not to get a second booster. She said she has seen too many serious side effects from it. She would have recommended against the first if she had known I was getting it.

What did your doctor mean by "serious" side effects? Did you ask what those serious side effects are? My doctor recommended the second booster so there is that.

[MartinSE]

Absolutely.

Just looked it up......over 2 BILLION people globally (yes, with a B) are fully vaccinated with Covid vaccines. I don't understand how anyone could possibly think these Covid vaccines are a bad thing. That is some pretty good data to go by.

Well, 50 years of research and 2 billion doses means, according to some, it is a government experiment with NO testing. I think the part they mean is untested is where the government is adding nano-trackers in the vaccinations.

BTW, you better be careful, I hear those Jewish Space LASERs are being tested on eliminating opposition.

[MartinSE]

My doctor advised not to get a second booster. She said she has seen too many serious side effects from it. She would have recommended against the first if she had known I was getting it.

I am sorry to hear your doctor recommended against the vaccine for you.

Anyway, be careful and stay safe, hopefully we are almost over the worst of it.

[Nucky]

I had very mild side effects from the 4th shot a week or so ago. Two days ago I got a Shingles vaccine (first of two shots). Wow! It kicked my butt. Serious flu like symptoms, fever, tired (exhausted) and frequent retreats to the restroom.

And, I would do BOTH again without hesitation because the expert I count on is my PCP. She said take it and I do. If I didn't trust her, I would definitely find another doctor.

Maybe one of the side effects was you forgot a TOTV'S rule: NO POLITICAL REFERENCES ARE ALLOWED ON THE WEBSITE. USERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIRECT COMMENTS TOWARD ANOTHER USER. DIRECT THEM TO THE TOPIC. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES CAN LEAD TO ACCOUNT TERMINATION AND BAN.

It was your baiting tactic in post #73 I believe. You sure do remind me of a poster from the past who was banned forever and a day for not following rules. Best of luck in the future trying to be a good citizen on Our Forum. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[PugMom]

my bad --i fell l for it again :pray:

[MartinSE]

Maybe one of the side effects was you forgot a TOTV'S rule: NO POLITICAL REFERENCES ARE ALLOWED ON THE WEBSITE. USERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIRECT COMMENTS TOWARD ANOTHER USER. DIRECT THEM TO THE TOPIC. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES CAN LEAD TO ACCOUNT TERMINATION AND BAN.

It was your baiting tactic in post #73 I believe. You sure do remind me of a poster from the past who was banned forever and a day for not following rules. Best of luck in the future trying to be a good citizen on Our Forum. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

And you directed that post directly at me, so, I assume you think you are above the rules? And in addition, the post of mine you replied to was about the topic and had NO political references. Hmm, hypocrisy runs deep in this forum.

Oh, and last, could you point out where the list is of banned members? I don't recall being able to find it, so I find it interesting that you KNOW who was banned.

[PugMom]

i'm not even opening the Disney/redistricting thread, :icon_wink: slide on by to hearing aids

[manaboutown]

and let's not forget who fast tracked that government experiment - oh, wait that would be trump. I guess if he runs again you wont be voting for him, since he is the one that fast tracked poisoning everyone with unproven vaccine, and takes credit for it...

I understand.

Moderator: Political post!

[Nucky]

And you directed that post directly at me, so, I assume you think you are above the rules? And in addition, the post of mine you replied to was about the topic and had NO political references. Hmm, hypocrisy runs deep in this forum.

Oh, and last, could you point out where the list is of banned members? I don't recall being able to find it, so I find it interesting that you KNOW who was banned.

I directed it at you because Mickey Mouse is busy today and he didn't break any rules, you are the one who tried to bait people into turning this political. I'm a member of this Forum and have no higher status or I would enforce the rule I posted and give you some time in the corner.

You don't know where the banned list is? I think that's the first thing you haven't presented yourself as an expert on something since I've been back.

Leave the Political references out. Got It? Good!

[coffeebean]

I had no reaction to my 4th but your reaction means that you had a potent immune response. That is a good thing. As for masks, I doubt that anyone likes wearing them. However, we wear a mask to protect others more than ourselves. I wear them in crowded areas and will wear one on a plane for sure, probably forever.

Forever is a long time. Will you wear a mask when Covid is endemic? The flu has been endemic for as many years as I'm alive and that is a long time.

[coffeebean]

You really have to look it from a particular angle to see this as good.

From where I sit, over two billion people world wide are fully vaccinated with Covid vaccines. Seems pretty good to me that most of those people have been saved from dying.

[coffeebean]

dittos, here. no shots, no masks, no covid
I've had two full Moderna shots and two boosters. To this day, I have no idea if I have actually had Covid. I never had any symptoms at all but that does not mean I have never had Covid. There are those who are asymptomatic with Covid and I may have been one of them.

I've only been tested twice for cruises and both of those tests were negative but who knows........I could have tested positive any other time. Unless you are tested just about every day for Covid, you will never know if you have had Covid.

[coffeebean]

I reacted the same way to Covid booster #2 (4th Covid shot overall). Fever of 101.5, chills, headache, and body aches for 2days. Felt fatigued, even on the 3rd day.
Not fun.

Be thankful you have a robust immune system. There are people who are immunocompromised that would love to be able to say that.

[coffeebean]

Same for me, wanted a boost prior to going on a cruise in a few weeks and had a strong response.

I switched from Pfizer to Moderna for booster 2 based on publications indicating they're may be some advantages doing so.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines aren’t the same; study finds antibody differences | Ars Technica (https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/03/pfizer-moderna-vaccines-spur-slightly-different-antibodies-study-finds/)

"Both vaccines generate strong levels of neutralizing antibodies, which can bind to the virus and prevent it from infecting cells.

But according to the study, the vaccines generated different antibody profiles overall. Specifically, the antibody response to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine skewed to a class of antibodies called IgG and IgM, which are often found in the blood. The

Moderna vaccine, meanwhile, generated relatively elevated levels of IgA antibodies, a class of antibodies generally found on mucosal surfaces, such as the respiratory tract—where SARS-CoV-2 infections begin.

Additionally, the Moderna vaccine spurred relatively higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called natural killer cells. It also generated higher levels of antibodies that activate immune cells called neutrophils to ingest and kill (phagocytize) invading germs."

Good to know about the Moderna vaccine. Even early on, Moderna had a higher real life efficacy than Pfizer.

[coffeebean]

A little off point here but I wonder how they knew to put 4 boxes on the card to check off from the start.

Most vaccines require boosters so It was never a question in my mind that boosters would be necessary for the Covid vaccine. The manufacturers are certainly smarter than me so those extra spaces were predetermined.

My dance card if full now. I guess when I get the next booster, I will need a new card.

[coffeebean]

Consider yourself lucky. Lots of not so lucky people said the same thing, then with the benefit of hindsight wished they had done things differently as they were being put on a ventilator : (

So true. Those pre-vaccine times were so difficult for everyone.

[coffeebean]

you see, the first thing one has to understand is that there is no "world", there is only the us. Those other 7 billion people claimed to live here is just fake news. The world is flat and america shaped.

lol.

[coffeebean]

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[Taurus510]

Moderator: Political post!
That only works in one direction.

[JMintzer]

Moderator: Political post!

That's not how you report a post... The Mods will never see it...

[EdFNJ]

I have lightened up, a whole lot!

I remember what it was like to be new here in The Villages and posting something and having one of the Curmudgeons who is now M.I.A. either spank me or swat me.

I don't like it at all. I stopped posting for a while and took a break for a long time from all Social Media. When I returned many of the people that I was friendly with are not here on the forum anymore. I hope it's because of their personal choice and not that they were driven away by having their posts questioned and by being ridiculed.

It just hit me that some people who were catered to when they were new are so rough on the newer people coming on board. :ohdear:

It's up to 109, you can still get in! Just $5. :) ;)

[Toddy]

I had my 4th Covid booster at 10 am yesterday. By 10pm bedtime I was running a fever; had strong, lucid dreams; had pain in my neck and arm; was shivering and could not stay warm-- the list goes on. It was a miserable night. Today, I am weak as a cat, but otherwise I am okay. Like most of us, I do not like wearing a mask, but if wearing one will keep a toddler or frail elderly person from getting sick, I will wear the damn thing. I am not that selfish. I understand wearing a mask might be ineffectual, but still, I will wear it for the good of those around me

I am very allergic to the Covid-19 booster. Broke out hives and was sick after taking the third shot. No more for me.

[MDLNB]

I don't see the point. Some say "I'm getting my Xth booster shot and I am happy because I am saved." Others say "Not me, I ain't a gonna get no poison put in me!" Hey, ain't living in a FREE country GREAT? We can make decisions for ourselves (still).
In an earlier post I said I have my two vaccination shots, caught the covid and have put off getting my booster for now. Right or wrong, it's my decision. I haven't had a Flu shot in 50 years, but haven't caught the Flu yet. Maybe I will catch the Flu some day and I will make a decision then whether or not I want to get the shot. I've had covid and it was very mild, less effective than a common cold on me. Like I said before, I wasn't yet a candidate for the booster at the time I was infected. Now, I don't see a reason for ME to get the booster. Maybe I am wrong. I know there is very little chance that the vaccine would cause me any problems, but now I don't see any more reason to get multiple boosters than getting multiple Flu shots. Unlike others, I do not and will not attempt to convince anyone else to get or not to get the vaccination or boosters. I don't do that for the FLU shot either.
I only wear the mask when I go to a medical facility, other than when I had covid. I do not insist that anyone else wear a mask and do not care if they do not wear a mask. I do not feel that anyone is being selfish or unpatriotic if they refuse to wear a mask. I feel that they are exercising their rights. But, the OP was about how ILL the booster made the poster. I've heard that some folks felt nothing and had no reaction and I have heard that they had become really, really ill from the vaccination. Others were telling those that suffered how lucky they were because it showed that the vaccination was working. Is that true? Does that mean that some that don't feel a reaction mean that they are not protected? Or, are does that mean that saying it is a good thing to feel bad after a vaccination, just to make them feel better for getting the shot? Just curious.
I think that I will wait to see how things go before deciding to get boosters. My second Moderna shot made me feel worse than when I had the covid, so I am a bit leery about how the booster might make me feel. I don't usually go out of my way to make myself feel bad. Another reason I don't drink alcohol to get drunk. I don't like hangovers.
It's good that you related your experience of the vaccination reaction to us. Your sharing your reaction with us made me feel better about putting off getting a booster until I learn more. I know of one friend that had no reaction to the booster shot and never had the covid, but now is worried that they might have blood clots. They are going to the doctors for more testing to see what their circulation problem might be caused by. I hope it wasn't from the vaccination.

[44Apple]

Wife and I had ours yesterday. Are fine. Glad we received it.

[JMintzer]

I don't see the point. Some say "I'm getting my Xth booster shot and I am happy because I am saved." Others say "Not me, I ain't a gonna get no poison put in me!" Hey, ain't living in a FREE country GREAT? We can make decisions for ourselves (still).

Virtue signaling... "I'm gonna' tell you how good I am by telling you how bad you are"...

[MartinSE]

Virtue signaling... "I'm gonna' tell you how good I am by telling you how bad you are"...

shhhh...