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What about Pfizer vaccine experiences?

51 replies

Myworldjusthim · 26/02/2021 10:27

Many threads on the side effects and time frame of symptoms for the Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccine, but nothing on the Pfizer one.
I’m due the Pfizer. My DH had it, he’s 42 and had zero side effects. My DS teacher had it she is in her 30s and also zero side effects.
Anyone else?

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Cric · 26/02/2021 13:06

MIL felt a bit sicky for 24 hours

covetingthepreciousthings · 26/02/2021 13:09

Has any had the second one and had many side effects? I see one PP further up day they have, anyone else?

The only side effect I had with my first was a really weird feeling in my arm late at night on the fat I had it, just felt really very uncomfortable but no redness. It then felt fine the next day.

mumofdiamonds · 26/02/2021 13:10

Had the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday afternoon. Felt slightly dizzy the first evening and very tired, but didn't sleep well. The next day I felt fine but had a very sore arm.

Angelina1972 · 26/02/2021 13:14

48 - sore arm and exhaustion for several days.

xHeartinacagex · 26/02/2021 13:19

I had a headache and chills the next day. I just took paracetamol and it passed after 24 hours.

HoneyToday · 26/02/2021 13:26

I had it with only a tender upper arm for a day- felt like I’d knocked against something.

OliveTree75 · 26/02/2021 13:27

My DM had it last friday. Nothing except a sore arm

sweetkitty · 26/02/2021 13:29

45 and also have fibromyalgia so everything gets amplified with me.

Sore arm for a few days, felt a bit woozy the next day tired with a big of a headache but not too bad.

ladybirdpoppy · 26/02/2021 13:31

Had mine on Wednesday evening, apart from a tender upper arm yesterday no affects. Back to normal today.

Boonlark · 26/02/2021 13:39

Just a sore arm and a bit tired the day after

Hirewiredays · 26/02/2021 13:43

I have just had pi had Pfizer. I have been dying. Like the worst handover and flue combined!

Doireallyneedaname · 26/02/2021 14:23

I had it yesterday. Felt fine afterwards then in the evening a bit floaty and fatigued.

Today I feel like I have a mild hangover that comes and goes in waves.

UnsolicitedDickPic · 26/02/2021 14:32

Bit of a sore arm afterwards but nothing else of note. And great news about the reduction in asymptomatic infections with Pfizer.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/26/single-pfizer-jab-can-reduce-asymptomatic-covid-infections-by-75?CMP=ShareiOSAppp_Other

unmarkedbythat · 26/02/2021 14:34

I had Pfizer. Sore arm and very sleepy for a few days. Nothing else at all and have been fine since :)

Rose5678 · 26/02/2021 14:50

Just a bit of a sore arm. I’m expecting more from the 2nd dose but still excited to get it!

NeedanIdea · 26/02/2021 15:09

I've just had the Pfizer today. Feel woozy and headachey but no sore arm.

DowntonCrabby · 26/02/2021 15:13

Of 16 family, friends and colleagues who have been vaccinated, myself included,15 have had the Pfizer and zero side effects other than a sore arm.
DM had AZ and was also fine.

3CCC · 26/02/2021 15:25

I had the Pfizer vaccine yesterday
All I had was the usual sore arm and a bit of a headache this morning. Which was solved with a paracetamol. I'm quite a headachy person anyway so although I think it was connected might not be Smile

cottonwoolbrain · 26/02/2021 15:26

Had it yesterday. Sore arm, a bit shivery but otherwise fine so far.

However, my friend had it and spent next day in bed feeling ghastly.

It seems to vary by individual

Findahouse21 · 26/02/2021 15:28

I had pfeizer one. I had a very a hey arm about an hour afterwards and it hurt for about 12 hours. A bit tired the following day

lancashirelady · 26/02/2021 15:35

Had it tuesday evening, had chills overnight. Headache and tiredness next day but fine thursday. Tender arm which is still slightly tender.

flumposie · 26/02/2021 18:12

Sore arm and tingly fingers . Fine the next day.

TheFlis12345 · 26/02/2021 18:13

Just a slightly achy arm for a couple of days.

recluse · 26/02/2021 18:15

I had the Pfizer jab yesterday. My arm is sore and I feel tired, but that’s it.

ThisMustBeMyDream · 26/02/2021 18:22

I've had both doses of Pfizer.

First one I had a really achy arm for 9 days. It peaked on day 3/4 with the pain spreading across my shoulder blades to the other shoulder tip. I also felt exhausted the next day, and went to bed at 7.30pm when my children did (or I'd have gone sooner!).

2nd dose I had this weds. Sore arm again, exactly the same pain (like when you've done too much at the gym). My lower back and sides also ached, like flu aches. Again, I was exhausted and went to bed when the kids did. I also took 400mg Ibuprofen as I went to bed, which I didn't last time as I really dislike taking analgesia as it often gives me aide effects. Anyway, I woke up today like a new woman. Aches gone. No sore arm. Very odd! I was fully expecting it to last as long as last time. Pleased though!