If you could choose Pfizer or Moderna for your booster…

[SecretKeeper1]

… which one would you have and why?

I’ve got the option of either this week and can’t decide.

I felt more ill with all three of my jabs than I did with Covid pre jabs !!

I had moderna yesterday for booster.
Had a bit of a temperature last night/earlier today (took paracetamol) and feel knackered. The usual tender site.
Nothing too bad though, I went to work later this morning. Now I just want to go to bed 😆

I had 2x AZ and I received Moderna booster yesterday morning, was fine until later in the day, my arm hurts and I feel a bit out of it but can function okay.

I did not sleep well as it was in my left arm and I usually sleep on my left.
I had no choice in which one was administered, I was just happy to get it done.

Had moderna after az , really really sore arm and felt crappy but couldn’t tell you why. Feel so much better today, no effects at all after initial jabs so slightly taken aback!

Had AZ for first two jabs and felt a bit headachy and tired for a few days after the first one. Had moderna booster this week. Sore arm and slightly runny nose as side effects. Didn't have a choice but as others have said efficacy sounds good!

I have had 2 Pfizer and one Moderna. Apart from a REALLY sore arm the Moderna and feeling lightheaded was fine.

My Pzifer made me feel lethargic and flu like got a while x

I had AZ for my first 2 and had some rubbish side effects - severe cold sores, headache and super tired. Had the Moderna booster last Friday and other than a 36 hour headache which was manageable with pain killers I’ve been totally fine, a wee bit tired maybe but not to the point I couldn’t work and look after my daughter. Definitely preferable to having another AZ!

Pfizer, but I’m under 30 and they don’t recommend Moderna for under 30s where I live.

I had Pfizer for my first two doses and very mild side effects (sore arm, headache for 2-3 hours) so I’ll be very happy to get Pfizer again.

I had AZ for my first two - but shivery and body aches. Had Moderna as the booster 2 days ago - mild headache for a day and bit of an achy arm.

Thing is, our immune systems are all different, so we'll all react a bit differently. Our reactions aren't really going to tell you anything tbh...

I had Moderna booster last week, the first two were AZ. I had an aching arm, but not so bad I couldn't sleep on it. Strangely I had 3 nights of very vivid dreams immediately after the vaccination, but I don't know if that's related.

You don't get the same vaccine for a booster as you had for your original vaccinations and they don't use AZ as a booster is what I've been told.

I had AZ and got a couple of days being off colour and a sore arm.

My booster was Moderna, no choice offered and I was totally floored for five days with an exceptionally sore arm. Still pleased to have had the protection though.

Moderna I suppose, because my first ones were Moderna. However, it's irrelevant at the moment because I'm in Ireland and currently it's only the over 60s getting a booster, along with clinically vulnerable people.

Pfizer as I had Moderna.

I read early on that Pfizer is the gold standard which has stuck with me, even though I know now that they are both essentially the same.

Grateful to get whatever I’m given tbh.

Moderna for me. Moderna has more mRNA vaccine than Pfizer. One dose of Pfizer is 30 mcg, and half a dose of Moderna (the booster) is 50mcg

I’m hoping for Moderna but I’ll take whatever they offer! My appointment isn’t for a couple of weeks yet anyway. I mostly want it because my first 2 were Moderna.

I had AZ for my first two doses and had a pretty strong reaction to the first dose. Had to have a day in bed.
I had my booster on Tuesday and had moderna. No reaction at all. The woman administering the vaccinations said they are mixing it up as there is evidence a different "flavour" for your booster may give better protection. No idea if this is true.

I’d be happy with AZ again too, but I don’t think it’s even an option!

Well, if they want me to have a booster that or Novavax are the only ones I am prepared to take.

My first 2 vaccines were Pfizer . I had slight flu type symptoms for about 24 hrs afterwards. I wasn't bothered which vaccine was my booster but it turns out it was Pfizer again . Another flu type symptoms for 24hr then all done .

I had Moderna this week, no side effects at all. My parents and PILs had Pfizer and were all fluey for a day or two. Totally anecdotal though!

I had AZ for my first two & Pfizer for my booster. No side effects after either. Would quite like to be able to check if I have immunity. I have underlying issues, so no idea how well they're working

But @SecretKeeper1 I'm glad I didn't have to choose, but the most important thing is just to go & get one!! I know you're busy, & don't think you have time before Christmas, but covid would be worse!!

Oh don’t worry @NovemberNovemberDarkNights, I’m definitely getting it next week! I’ve got two walk in centres same distances away, each doing the different jabs, hence the thread. Grateful for either!!

I had a lot of side affects from Moderna - week if tiredness and 2-3 weeks of a big daily headache. I was told by a dr that Moderna is harder on the body.
I won’t have it again.

I think it is a complete lottery whether or not you get side effects. I had Az x 2 & felt like shit after both of them for a good 36 hours. Had pfizer booster on monday.......& felt like shit again for another 36 hours 😢

I would choose a different one to my first two if given the choice but it doesn't really matter.

I had Moderna after 2 AZ jabs. Nothing with the AZ but the Moderna booster knocked me sideways for a few days awful heavy flu symptoms inc earche, everything ached, shivers, fatigue. I was off work and in bed. Still very glad to have it though.