Gonna get a 2nd booster ?

[Warrigal]

I hope that nasal vaccine makes its way to the USA. It might even be more effective fighting infection since most of those nasty Covid germs are inhaled.

Vaccination works through cells in the bloodstream that rush to attack bacteria and viruses that they have learned to recognise as a result of the vaccine. *

White blood cells and killer T cells do the work of destroying the pathogens so that they are unable to overwhelm us completely. If the immune response is poor then serious consequences are likely. As we age, our immune system, like every other part of us, does become less effective in fighting infections.

With this in mind, it matters not whether you meet the vaccine by way of an injection (arm or backside makes no difference) or taken as syrup on a sugar cube or inhaled up the nose, as long as it enters the blood stream the effect will be the same. The immune system is fortified and ready when eventually the pathogen enters the body.

*Over simplified for the sake of not getting too technical.

 

[win231]

I hope that nasal vaccine makes its way to the USA. It might even be more effective fighting infection since most of those nasty Covid germs are inhaled.

I'm sure it will. But I remember during the big flu vaccine push several years ago, a nasal flu vaccine was available. But it came with an "interesting" warning: "The nasal flu vaccine is more risky & less effective."
Like the flu vaccine, the Covid vaccine has to go into muscle. That's why the needle has to be longer.

 

[Alligatorob]

I am willing to accept the lesser risk when it comes to deciding between two options such as whether or not to accept a vaccine.

Good for you! Too many people have a hard time understanding or even trying to understand relative risk. None of this is black and white, but better decisions are made when people think this way.

I got my covid update and flu shot a few weeks ago. I believe it reduces my risk of both more than any risk of adverse reaction. Nothing is risk free, all we can do is try and manage it.

Oh, and I had no adverse reactions. Other than a few sore arms and some minor flu symptoms after a few flu shots over the years I have never had a problem with a vaccination.

 

[Leann]

Good for you! Too many people have a hard time understanding or even trying to understand relative risk. None of this is black and white, but better decisions are made when people think this way.

I got my covid update and flu shot a few weeks ago. I believe it reduces my risk of both more than any risk of adverse reaction. Nothing is risk free, all we can do is try and manage it.

Oh, and I had no adverse reactions. Other than a few sore arms and some minor flu symptoms after a few flu shots over the years I have never had a problem with a vaccination.

I, too, have gotten a flu shot and COVID booster.

 

[Blessed]

Just done, flu and covid booster, there had been a long line but today no one was at the pharmacy. You could make an appointment but I never know when I won't or can't leave the house for some reason. I am more of a feel good, let's go get stuff done girl.

 

[Nosy Bee-54]

I got my annual flu jab in September. This morning I got the fall COVID booster. Will find out tonight if I have any side effects similar to the earlier shots. So I'm all caught up on my vaccinations for the year.

 

[Alizerine]

Some say to wait between flu and covid shots. Others get them at the same time. I asked my doctor and he said you might want to wait a couple of days but no longer than that. That allows time for any reaction.

 

[Right Now]

Boosted and flu shot last month! No reaction at all, except for the smile on my face to feel like I took very good care of myself.

 

[IKE]

We both got our flu shots a couple of weeks back and we just returned home from the drug store close to home and getting our 2nd Pfizer Covid booster.

I'm thinking that the Covid booster is probably going to be an annual thing just like the flu shot from now on.......have to wait and see I guess.

 

[RadishRose]

I never did get my 2nd booster in the Spring. Just got a flu shot. Not sure if I'll get the second Covid booster.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I never get the flu shot. I got the first 3 Covid vaccines. Each time I was very sick for 4 days with horrible chills.

 

[SeniorBen]

I got a booster two days ago and didn't have any side effects. Some people have side effects; some don't. I got a flu shot a few months ago and had some minor side effects, but nothing to slow me down. I think I felt them when I went to bed from what I remember, but just something minor.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I had the two initial Moderna vaccinations, a Moderna booster and a Pfizer booster. This morning I got the Omicron booster, arm a little sore at the injection point but no other side effects.

 

[IKE]

Arm a little sore at the injection point but no other side effects.

Same here, so far like our other three we're just a bit tender.