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Can I have your experience of getting a Moderna booster after two AZ jabs

98 replies

Gwenhwyfar · 16/12/2021 21:45

Just wondering about the side effects. I will get the booster no matter what and this is not an anti-vacc question, but I may have a chance to get it before Christmas, but would like an idea of what side effects to expect.
After my first AZ I had aches and pains for one day, but still able to go to work, then had back pain that lingered for a month.
After my second I felt fine the next day, but still can't move my arm properly six months later.
My main worry is not being able to work on the days after the vaccine, which would be my last days at work before a long Christmas break if I move my booster sooner or being too tired to pack and travel to go home.
My original appointment is for a quiet time in January.

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Therunecaster · 16/12/2021 21:51

I had this combo with zero side effects. Best of luck OP

Rrrob · 16/12/2021 21:54

I had this combo and booster today. Sore arm so far but nothing else yet.

Dorismargaret · 16/12/2021 21:56

I had this combo. I did have a fever after the first AZ. I had the merena on yesterday. I've been fine up until now, my arm is aching and I'm tired. But no fever

3peassuit · 16/12/2021 21:57

I was vomiting for a couple of days after my first AZ jab, fine after the second AZ and no side effects after the Moderna.

applecharlotte12 · 16/12/2021 21:58

I had this. Sore arm for 2 days, nothing else.

CookiesNookie · 16/12/2021 22:00

I had 2 AZ and with my first one at 4pm it was sore arm and woke up cold and sweaty at 3am and arm was sore for a whole week. I was done by 6pm next day.
Yesterday I had Moderna booster at 9:30 and by 9 last night i proper heated up and was soaked through the night with cold sweats. Couldn’t get out of bed today until 1pm and been downstairs on sofa most of the day still completely out of it. Much worse than 1st AZ jab.
And yes also back pain.

Fifilafrog · 16/12/2021 22:04

2 x AZ and Moderna here. Bit grotty for 24 hours (but nothing major) after 1st AZ, nothing after 2nd. Bit grotty again for 24hrs again after Moderna 2 days ago, but still at work.

I'd have it again in a heartbeat if it protects me and those I love.

notangelinajolie · 16/12/2021 22:05

I had AZ AZ Moderna. No side effects from AZ but I had a headache, sore arm, achy joints (hips and wrists) and a fever the day after my Moderna booster. I did wonder if I was coming down with Covid but LFT was negative. I was fine after a couple of days.

Seriously79 · 16/12/2021 22:06

I had Moderna booster last week, after having 2 AstraZeneca's.

It stung a bit going in, but that's about it.

I've been a bit more tired than usual, but not badly so. Could of been a bit headachy, but works been crazy, and mainly put it down to that.

Chasingsquirrels · 16/12/2021 22:06

Booster yesterday afternoon, my arm hurts - but not to the extent that I've taken any painkillers. Otherwise I'm completely fine.

1st AZ: very rough with flu symptoms for 4-5 days.
2nd AZ: sore arm.

poolblue · 16/12/2021 22:07

Felt under the weather for 24 hours and a bit nauseous.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 16/12/2021 22:07

After first AZ I had a sore arm and slight temp for two days

After second AZ, nothing

After Moderna booster, slight temp for two days and sore arm for five days. Nothing that stopped me going about my business though.

user1471550643 · 16/12/2021 22:08

I had the same combination. Was a bit hot overnight then had a headache for 24 hours and a sore arm for a few days but nothing to stop me working, just felt a bit out of sorts. Paracetamol took the edge off ok.

MrsMigginsCoffeeShoppe · 16/12/2021 22:09

I had AZ, AZ then Moderna last Saturday. Apart from a sore arm and feeling a bit tired on Sunday, I've been fine.

fluffi · 16/12/2021 22:10

Also had 2xAZ and Moderna combo ...

1st AZ - chills, headache for a day, tired, nausa everytime I ate something for a week and brain fog for 2-3 days (had it friday evening and work on monday was a mess but did stil work). Sore arm.

2nd AZ - chills / temp (controlled by paracetamol), and the next day felt I had a hangover! Sore arm.

3rd Moderna - sore arm - sailed through work.

Athena101 · 16/12/2021 22:14

I had the same combination. Felt very hungover/feverish/shivery after first AZ for 24 hours, not so bad after second AZ. Had Moderna yesterday morning and absolutely fine today, just slightly sore arm but I drank lots of water both days and took two paracetamol right before bed last night.
Some people do seem to feel rubbish afterwards, unfortunately I don't think you can predict it.

User5329806 · 16/12/2021 22:17

1AZ, flu symptoms, very dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, felt sick, lasted a couple of days

2AZ, no side effects

Moderna, shivering, fluey feeling, tired, off food, lasted 24 hours from start of symptoms, one week later I have what looks like small patch of shingles, I feel fine but it is a bit concerning.

Arm didn't hurt much with any of them.

Gruffalogrinch · 16/12/2021 22:18

I had this combination; was rough for 24 hrs after AZ jabs, had Moderna booster last Saturday - sore arm only - nothing else

whatkatydid2013 · 16/12/2021 22:18

I had that combination with booster on Monday. Felt sick and threw up during the night. After that sore arm for a couple of days and I do still have a slightly swollen lymph node (mildly irritating but not really painful and hasn’t bothered me enough to stop me swimming today)

Piggy42 · 16/12/2021 22:19

Sore arm for 24 hours with booster
No side effects from AZ, bit of a sore arm but was worth with booster.

ButYouGottaHaveASkillJeff · 16/12/2021 22:20

I also had this combo today, arm really quite sore now but otherwise I feel fine. Got in the arm I sleep on though, that wasn't such a good idea.

springlike · 16/12/2021 22:25

2 AZ - flu like symptoms after 1st one
Moderna booster - next day passed out twice within a few minutes of each other. Out for about 4 minutes the second time. Unable to move off sofa for most of the day. Later felt hot then tight chest. Will be avoiding this vaccine next time! Hmm

Samedaysameshit · 16/12/2021 22:27

Absolutely fine.
Arm a little sore for two days that’s it.

ButterfliesandMoths · 16/12/2021 22:30

Had sore arms with first two jabs and nothing else, then with booster had sore arm and woke up the next morning with a headache and feeling yucky, like I was going to come down with something but went to bed and woke up the next morning feeling perfectly fine apart from a bit of an achy arm. It's been 4 days now and arm feels fine now.

OnlyAFleshWound · 16/12/2021 22:30

Interested to read this. I had 2 Pfizer and am booked for my booster next week which i believe will be Moderna.