Isolation Diary: I am having a local reaction to the vaccination. I got the shot on Thursday the 21st. I have a warm, red, slightly swollen patch around the injection site, maybe 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Doesn’t hurt but I am aware of it. And the patch is larger today than it was yesterday. On Monday I will seek some input from my doctor. And I will send in a report to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System). I feel fine. But I wonder about receiving the 2nd shot which, I’m told, is stronger.(I neither contacted my doctor or reported to VAERS)
Richard L.
Mine itched some a week out from the same day as you. Some redness like a little scratch infection..all gone now.Mars T.
Sorry you have a reaction
I just saw an infectious disease researcher talking about this on Instagram yesterday- apparently it’s very normal! Did you get moderna?Ruth Silveira
Mars T. thank you, Mars! This reaction may be normal but it’s not good. If it last for weeks, I may choose to get my 2nd shot in my right arm. Makes me nervous, though.(Mars posted a picture and my reaction looked exactly like the photo. And it did resolve on it’s own, did not last for weeks.)Betsy B.
Did you get the moderna or the pfizer?Ruth Silveira
Betsy B. ModernaSusan J.
Good to know it’s not uncommon. Your body is telling you it’s working!Laura O.
My sister-in-law had the same thing . Seems better now…
for your comfort and well-beingBruce Y.
no problem here. Had the shot yesterday Bit sore, but that is all. Glad to have it. Look forward to the next one in 20 days.Ann S.K.
We got our shots a few weeks ago and after 2 weeks my friend got the same large rash on her arm and our Dr. told her that it happens to some people so don’t worry. Our Dr. was in the moderna trials and now has moderna delivered each Monday and she has vaccinated all the Drs and staff in Coronado (except for the hospital) and all patients over 65. My 2nd one is Feb 11th and I can’t wait. I had a headache the day after my shot, went to bed at 2 PM and woke up at 7 PM just fine. Don had no reaction.Ruth Silveira
Ann S.K. I got a bit of a headache, too, in the evening, nothing serious. So glad you got yours! We will survive!Bruce Y.
I am just happy to get the damn shot, and ready for the next one in 20 days. Am tired of being chained to my house. Looking to get to Georgia, California, Utah and Sweden to see family Yahoo.Ruth Silveira
International travel! Yes!
As of September 27, 2021, I still haven’t gone anywhere.