Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

[emoh]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2025928\" time=\"1622585540\" user_id=\"14025:

Many including myself had more discomfort after the 2nd jab.
It is the same material being injected into us for the 2 jabs. Why our body reacted more after the 2nd jab?

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/heres-why-your-second-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-will-likely-have-stronger-side-effects#Millions-of-doses,-few-problems

[sharonkhoo]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2025928\" time=\"1622585540\" user_id=\"14025:

Many including myself had more discomfort after the 2nd jab.
It is the same material being injected into us for the 2 jabs. Why our body reacted more after the 2nd jab?

It's the immune system reaction. Different people will react differently, but some experts explain that after being primed the first time, the immune system may react more the 2nd time, which builds up stronger resistance.

[floppy]

For me, no side effects for both jabs apart from the normal aching / sore arm associated with injection.

Last probably less than a day.
Pfizer FTW :evil:

Am I abnormal?

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2025932\" time=\"1622593948\" user_id=\"43981:

Thanks esteema! I had postponed once coz when I tried my allergens my swelling came then decided to go for it for my dh and dd..should be ok la. I m strong..well hopefully.

If your immune system is strong, you may get stronger reactions to the vaccine. Those with weaker systems tend to get less reaction. It will only be for a couple of days - compared with the risk of getting Covid and suffering more seriously, or getting Covid and passing it on to someone who may suffer more seriously. Just don't schedule anything too active or important for the 2 days after each jab.

[sharonkhoo]

floppy\" post_id=\"2025940\" time=\"1622595617\" user_id=\"97579:

For me, no side effects for both jabs apart from the normal aching / sore arm associated with injection.
Last probably less than a day.
Pfizer FTW :evil:

Am I abnormal?

Fortunate? Or high pain threshold? I find that some people express a lot of \"suffering\" post-vaccination but still seem fairly OK based on what they are able to do. Others seem more affected by pain or fatigue (in terms of how much they can move their arm or how tired they seem compared to normal days), but will say \"still OK\" when asked. Some of these side effects can be hard to compare as it's very subjective.

[MrsKiasu]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2025913\" time=\"1622560753\" user_id=\"17023:

emoh\" post_id=\"2025900\" time=\"1622551954\" user_id=\"10618:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-half-of-52000-parents-students-who-received-smses-on-covid-19-vaccine-have

We have received the SMS to register my kid but we are still undecided. I am less worried about the immediate side effects or adverse reactions but more concerned about the long term uncertainties surrounding the new mRNA vaccine, what will it do to the human bodies in the future.

Yes, children may get infected but the symptoms are generally mild and they recover fast. This is true not just in Singapore but also worldwide. So the benefits of vaccinating children are not significant whereas the risks involved are unknown and unquantifiable.

From a mathematical perspective, it is a matter of probability that something dire may just happen. Data from different vaccination programs has shown that for every 100,000 shots received there are a number of severe adverse events. Plus studies have shown that teens may experience heart inflammation, depression etc. after the vaccination.

For parents who choose to vaccinate your children, it was stated in the papers that those “medically eligible” children are encouraged to go for vaccination but what exactly is ”medically eligible”? Are those with childhood asthma deemed eligible? How about those with Type 1 diabetes? Obese kids who may have high blood pressure? Not to mention people with hidden underlying conditions like those who only get to know that they have a hole in their heart when they go for their NS pre-enlistment checkups.

Ultimately, vaccination is a personal choice and at the moment, I am inclined to sit on the fence. I think it is a matter of time before an effective anti-viral medication is available to cure COVID-19, just like how Tamiful is effective against H1N1.

This is indeed a hard decision to make..this is when I hope we need (regular) booster shots coz as laymen to me that will mean the effects will wear off /off from body after certain time.

I tried to weigh the risk. They dont go out except to school. I take extra precautions whenever I go out get necessities. To me the risk should be lower right but my worry is what if? Just need that 1 chance..my dh been persuading me to go for it coz he heard how this can change a family. I worry my own allergy but I later firmed with the decision for my own jab coz with my own jab it may help with my decision for my dd.. they seems to have my pattern of allergy.

Really hope one morning when woke up can read news that antidote has been found and our younger ones can be spared...

Agree with you, personal choice. When we make the decision we need to accept the consequences..
With so many ppl taking let's hope if there is any side effects in the long term, the technology will be great enough to help reverse or mitigate it. Right now, probably to help us going through this difficult time ba..again of course when we look at around us in our country..hey we are not that bad...and there the same cycle of thoughts start all over again..for me lor like what my dh says only when I reached the vacc ctr then only he knows it will happen..sweat arh.

[MrsKiasu]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2025942\" time=\"1622596224\" user_id=\"28674:

floppy\" post_id=\"2025940\" time=\"1622595617\" user_id=\"97579:

For me, no side effects for both jabs apart from the normal aching / sore arm associated with injection.
Last probably less than a day.
Pfizer FTW :evil:

Am I abnormal?

Fortunate? Or high pain threshold? I find that some people express a lot of \"suffering\" post-vaccination but still seem fairly OK based on what they are able to do. Others seem more affected by pain or fatigue (in terms of how much they can move their arm or how tired they seem compared to normal days), but will say \"still OK\" when asked. Some of these side effects can be hard to compare as it's very subjective.

I will update mine after done haha..apart from the allergy thingy, if we talk about falling sick..I seldom fall sick de..plus my age, let's see the reactions.

[floppy]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2025942\" time=\"1622596224\" user_id=\"28674:

floppy\" post_id=\"2025940\" time=\"1622595617\" user_id=\"97579:

For me, no side effects for both jabs apart from the normal aching / sore arm associated with injection.
Last probably less than a day.
Pfizer FTW :evil:

Am I abnormal?

Fortunate? Or high pain threshold? I find that some people express a lot of \"suffering\" post-vaccination but still seem fairly OK based on what they are able to do. Others seem more affected by pain or fatigue (in terms of how much they can move their arm or how tired they seem compared to normal days), but will say \"still OK\" when asked. Some of these side effects can be hard to compare as it's very subjective.

Probably fortunate.

No pain, apart from the aching / sore arm, which is normal for any injection. Covid vaccine is being administered using one of those thin needles; I find drawing blood or when I have to be administered drips even more painful due to the thicker needles used. I think a lot of it is in the head - people seem to expect that they would suffer from side effects, hence, they 'suffer' from side effects.

Notwithstanding, some of my friends did develop fever within 24 hours.

P/S: I cycle to the vaccination centre. Poke. Cycle home (but I won't recommend it).

[MrsKiasu]

Better dont cycle ba…the weather now is no joke!

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2025943\" time=\"1622596442\" user_id=\"43981:

I tried to weigh the risk. They dont go out except to school. I take extra precautions whenever I go out get necessities. To me the risk should be lower right but my worry is what if? Just need that 1 chance..my dh been persuading me to go for it coz he heard how this can change a family. I worry my own allergy but I later firmed with the decision for my own jab coz with my own jab it may help with my decision for my dd.. they seems to have my pattern of allergy.

Unless you and they suffer from severe allergies, the medical advice is that there isn't a problem. My husband and I both have eczema and allergic rhinitis, but didn't have more than the normal side effects from the jab.

The other consideration I have is that do we want our teens to live like this for a couple more years? Only going to school, limiting social interactions, avoiding certain activities, staying away from elderly relatives, etc.? What will that do to their physical and social development? If vaccination will give them more freedom to do things, I'm all for it.