[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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by GRACEALLEMAN

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Timothyimitchell

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.

Originally Posted by 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

[ryoungs]

Originally Posted by 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?

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.