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Sharon, MA
December 2, 2020
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Members shared deeply divided feelings about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, with many expressing eagerness to end the pandemic while others... Read more

Members shared deeply divided feelings about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, with many expressing eagerness to end the pandemic while others voiced legitimate concerns about side effects, flares, and being alone if they experienced adverse reactions. Several members described their personal experiences after vaccination, ranging from minimal side effects like mild tiredness or headaches to one member reporting worsening varicose veins after the first dose, leading them to skip the second shot out of fear. A recurring theme was the tension between wanting to protect themselves and others versus managing chronic conditions that make any vaccine risky, with many hoping for more data and support before their turn came.

A MyFibroTeam Member

mmm,, cautious because of the new technology,, its not just dead virus its actually mRNA which will build the spike protien of covid that the body will attack and neutralize with created antibodies,, so its brand new,, fortunately thousands will have already gotten it by the time it gets around to me,,, im not a front line worker, teacher, essential worker ,, nor am i over 65 ,, (just 63) nor do i have any underlying conditions,, so i think in the months before it gets to be my turn there will be some better understanding of any side effects

December 2, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Got it. No problems at all. Just a bit tired after the second dose.

June 26, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ruth, you can wait as long as you wish and skip your turn .

January 4, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Just hope when it comes to my turn we will know abit more about the vaccine and how it affects who ect. Too wider task to get it right for everyone ect. I will have it if I know more when it's my turn and can get someone to be with me afterwards to help me with any bad flares and side effects it may cause esp after 2nd dose as it's said that is worse than 1st dose.

December 13, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Just weigh which is worse !- lying in a hospital with Covid or a flare ?
You’ll probably get your answer .
You need to think of others also .

December 12, 2020

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