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Widespread body pains after Pfizer vaccination

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bestcattoyintheworld · 15/11/2021 10:19

I had two Astra Zenica jabs previously, but have just had a Pfizer booster. Just a sore arm with AZ, but now have terrible bodily aches and pains. They gave me the flu jab at the same time.

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AlandAnna · 15/11/2021 10:21

Hope you feel better soon

catndogslife · 15/11/2021 13:58

Have you had a flu jab before?
Most people I know had fewer side effects with Pfizer than AZ vaccines.

Cookerhood · 15/11/2021 14:55

In studies a mixture of the vaccines produced more side effects do I guess it's not surprising that in some people the boosters are.
What advice did they give you? We tell people that any side effects should last 24-48 hours, to take paracetamol, fluids & rest up. If you are concerned or it's severe or goes on for longer than 3 or 4 days call 111.

BruceAndNosh · 15/11/2021 14:58

I had Pfizer booster Friday afternoon and was aching all over by 11am Saturday.
2 paracetamol and a nap and I was fine in a few hours

ItsSnowJokes · 15/11/2021 15:00

I felt like absolute death with my first Pfizer after novavax (trial participant) had vomiting, sweats, chills, fever, pains, body aches etc....... I dont think Pfizer mixes well with other jabs. We had a week off work and didn't get out of bed for 4 days.

I dont know if I will be going for my 2nd jab in 8 weeks as I can't be that ill again. Also can't have another week off work.

Hope you feel better soon.

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 15/11/2021 15:04

@bestcattoyintheworld

I had two Astra Zenica jabs previously, but have just had a Pfizer booster. Just a sore arm with AZ, but now have terrible bodily aches and pains. They gave me the flu jab at the same time.

I was the same. It passed after 48 hours. Now I have flu antibodies and boosted protection against Covid. I’m delighted.

Willthewashingeverend · 15/11/2021 15:05

Felt totally fine after my first Pfizer, slight aches with the second. Felt absolutely horrendous with the flu one though (had at a different time to Pfizer) so it could be the flu one giving you the pain

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bestcattoyintheworld · 15/11/2021 19:22

I'm starting to feel a bit better now. Been taking Paracetamol and just taking it easy. Could hardly move this morning 😬

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VikingsandDragons · 15/11/2021 21:23

I've had pfizer all 3 times, I felt like death after the 2nd and 3rd dose. I think it's common to be honest.

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