Things to take note when you go for your Covid Vaccination

[Volvobrick]

3 hours ago, therock said:

Better get it now... they will be extending the duration between jabs...

I think already extended - the gap is 6 weeks now for new appt.

[DOBIEMKZ]

On 2/4/2021 at 11:28 AM, therock said:

Just sharing some tips, my friends and I learnt from our experiences.

 

First, choice:

- right now you have no other choice, and that's not a bad thing, because the Pfizer vaccine is the front runner and thus far, millions of doses have been given and the frequency of side effects has been well documented and within control. Realistically there will be some issues, even potential fatalities, but it's also important to see the details, because it may not be a direct result of the vaccine or the jab. Do it now as you might get the sinovac, unless you're up for it

- we also excel at logistics and the cold chain will be pretty much assured in SG

Location:

- if you're in healthcare, you'll probably do it in a hospital / clinic setting. That's good. If you have a choice, do it where there are resuscitation facilities. If you're going to a clinic, make sure they can rescue you if you do go into anaphylaxis

What's that you say:

"Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes more than one of the following: an itchy rash, throat or tongue swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, lightheadedness, low blood pressure. These symptoms typically come on over minutes to hours."

- Timing:

Choose a day where you have a couple of days where you might have a lighter schedule

The reaction can be mild or you may have some arm ache, flu symptoms or even have more reactions. So don't schedule something heavy on the same day, or the day after. Be prepared to sleep like a log after. Avoid heavy lifting for a couple of days

Also make sure you have friends or family who can check in on you after the jab, especially those who are living alone

- What to prepare:

I'll suggest taking a panadol or NSAID before the jab, so the aches are less

- How do you feel right after:

the arm ache doesn't start immediately, but when I took it in the afternoon, you feel like the flu is coming, this happened after dinner, and I went to bed early to sleep

I woke up with a bit of soreness, and arm ache, and it continues through the day. Typically it last for a couple of days or so

- What else to bring?

Bring a camera! Take a pic of the event, share it 🙂

- you'll be monitored for about 30 min. Bring your phone and a drink, you have to pass time away, and it will be boring without a book or phone to while the time away..

- you'll get a card, keep it in your wallet. Don't put it in or fold it immediately the ink tends to run

 

For others who have gone for it, do share your experiences too cheers

 

Do your part for herd immunity!

Please don't drive vehicles with hand-pulling brake stick/lever. Because after the injection the whole body feels so weak and arching and the limbs so wimpy that may not have strength to pull up the lever or press it down. :/

[Mooose]

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Please don't drive vehicles with hand-pulling brake stick/lever. Because after the injection the whole body feels so weak and arching and the limbs so wimpy that may not have strength to pull up the lever or press it down. 😕

haha if a person is so weak and ache all over after vaccination then safer dont drive at all ..

to me the hand-pulling parking brake is not an issue just because of left arm sore, because you should only need to do it once when starting off and again after having parked .. both of which you can also do with your right hand .. yes i have tried that before so i know it is entirely possible with not much issues ..

[Zoomzoom5535]

2 hours ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Please don't drive vehicles with hand-pulling brake stick/lever. Because after the injection the whole body feels so weak and arching and the limbs so wimpy that may not have strength to pull up the lever or press it down. :/

Where got so serious? You sound as if we will need an ambulance to send us back after the injection. LOL. 

For me, the injection was a painless one. Only a bit sore the next day and the soreness were gone after 3 days. No headache, no arching, no fever.

Edited May 20, 2021 by Zoomzoom5535

[DOBIEMKZ]

2 hours ago, Zoomzoom5535 said:

Where got so serious? You sound as if we will need an ambulance to send us back after the injection. LOL. 

For me, the injection was a painless one. Only a bit sore the next day and the soreness were gone after 3 days. No headache, no arching, no fever.

May I'm weak. After 1st injection, got a mild fever and my whole body arching about 1 day plus.
And after 2nd injection, got fever and whole body in pain and arching for 2 days plus.
The vaccine ready power.

[Didu]

Got my 2nd Moderna jab this afternoon. So far so good. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

[inlinesix]

MOH seeks 'light vaccination teams' to provide Covid-19 jabs for homebound persons
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/moh-seeks-light-vaccination-teams-to-provide-covid-19-jabs-for-homebound-persons

[Lethalstrike]

1 minute ago, inlinesix said:

MOH seeks 'light vaccination teams' to provide Covid-19 jabs for homebound persons
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/moh-seeks-light-vaccination-teams-to-provide-covid-19-jabs-for-homebound-persons

This is good, identifying the possible cracks and going to them proactively. 

[Didu]

18 hours ago, Didu said:

Got my 2nd Moderna jab this afternoon. So far so good. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

Woke up at 4am feeling cold. My body temperate read 37.5. Took a couple of Panadol and felt better. A little lethargic today.

[Kb27]

11 minutes ago, Didu said:

Woke up at 4am feeling cold. My body temperate read 37.5. Took a couple of Panadol and felt better. A little lethargic today.

i find panadol and rest very effective for a sore body.

[Mooose]

1 hour ago, Didu said:

Woke up at 4am feeling cold. My body temperate read 37.5. Took a couple of Panadol and felt better. A little lethargic today.

take care and hope you are well soon!

[Didu]

1 hour ago, Kb27 said:

i find panadol and rest very effective for a sore body.

Placing my Ogawa massage pillow on my lower back also helped.  😉

[inlinesix]

[therock]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-safe-for-children-aged-12-to-15-14858460

 

Ok for kids..

[therock]

[therock]

[inlinesix]

[pi3142]

On 5/22/2021 at 1:03 AM, therock said:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-safe-for-children-aged-12-to-15-14858460

 

Ok for kids..

US had already vaccinated 500k 12-15s. US kids 5-11s would only be vaccinated from September onwards. Publicly, nobody else seemed to have scheduled for the 5-11s yet.