ChopOct 8, 2024

Forgot to post this—

I stopped getting Covid shots in 10/22 after my armpit blew up like a balloon. Amazingly, haven’t had Covid since (::knocks on wood::) despite lots of exposure.

We’re planning to spend lots of time in pubs in London so I figured I’d get another shot. Under the advisement of @mielcarz, I got the Novavax one. It’s a traditional vaccine and not mRNA.

ZERO reactions for me or Allie—not even the post-shot fatigue.

You can find it via Novavax’s website if inclined.

Cheers!

Show threadClaudeOct 8, 2024
@chopaganda @mielcarz What did you end up planning for itinerary? Going to Edinburgh and/or seaside towns?
THE BandinoOct 9, 2024
Show threadChop
@claude @mielcarz 100% London now. Once we started planning the nitty gritty, we realized there is so much to do in London. Factor in two Arsenal matches and the week is going to be a blur.
Oct 8, 2024 at 9:45pmWeb
Show threadAG3rDOct 8, 2024
@chopaganda @claude @mielcarz What is the technical reason for traditional vaccine vs mRNA? I stopped too bc Covid is not so bad anymore, not bc I am a closet antivaxxer.
Show threadChopOct 8, 2024
@AG3rD @claude @mielcarz Traditional vaccines are made without microchips.
Show threadClaudeOct 8, 2024
@chopaganda @AG3rD @mielcarz Good call - don't let Fauci and the Deep State track you across Europe.
Show threadDan MielcarzOct 9, 2024
@AG3rD @chopaganda @claude Novavax (a protein-based vaccine) gives fewer initial side effects than either Pfizer or Moderna (both mRNA), and if you have had a significant one like Chop’s giant lymph node then switching it up is a good idea. Otherwise there is no real reason.
Show threadAG3rDOct 9, 2024
@mielcarz @chopaganda @claude Thank you!
Show threadChopOct 9, 2024
@mielcarz @AG3rD @claude I dunno. You can say there is no real reason. However, there is a certain warmth to an old school analog vacccine that shouldn’t be discounted.
Show threadWaka/JoewakaOct 9, 2024
@AG3rD @chopaganda @claude @mielcarz A few weeks ago I had #COVID , which expressed itself as what felt like a one-day case of allergies. I didn't realize until I tested a few days later after the symptoms were gone that I had it.
Show threadWaka/JoewakaOct 9, 2024
@AG3rD @chopaganda @claude @mielcarz As I take flu shots annually, I decided to get the #COVID vaccine yesterday, too. I feel a little tired today but otherwise okay.
Show threadDan MielcarzOct 9, 2024
@JoeAce967 @AG3rD @chopaganda @claude it’s too late now but in the future for the best response to a vaccine you should wait 12 weeks after your most recent infection.
Show threadWaka/JoewakaOct 9, 2024
@mielcarz @AG3rD @chopaganda @claude If I hadn't received a flu shot, I would most likely have delayed until late November, at least. But with quite a bit of travel this year, I did this pre-emptively.
Show threadHuskify has movedOct 9, 2024
@JoeAce967 @AG3rD @chopaganda @claude @mielcarz Thank you for sharing your experience to all since it demonstrates the importance of testing no matter how trivial the symptoms, then testing/serial testing for those who feel completely better. Masking post illness even when feeling better until covid is ruled out is also advised. If only more people were better informed. #COVID #CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp #CovidIsAirborne
Show threadChopOct 9, 2024
@huskify @JoeAce967 @AG3rD @claude @mielcarz Eh. The Covid pandemic is over. And everyone has it in their power to mask in public if they feel they need protection beyond the vaccine.
Show threadWaka/JoewakaOct 9, 2024

@huskify @AG3rD @chopaganda @claude @mielcarz You're welcome. I think it's important to normalize good public health with conversation.

I spoke with someone yesterday about my bout with #COVID , and they shared a story about someone they know who had a pretty bad case of it in the last couple of weeks.

Show threadWallyapplebee 🌈 ☀️🌵Oct 9, 2024
@JoeAce967 @AG3rD @chopaganda @claude @mielcarz my experience was the same. Can’t help but feel the mildness was result of vaccines up to date
Show threadWojoOct 9, 2024
@chopaganda are you catching a match with Jeff? He said he was heading over there on the 18th.
Show threadChopOct 9, 2024
@Wojo We’ll be hanging with him a ton!
Show threadWojoOct 9, 2024
@chopaganda Nice!! That will be a great time. I'm trying to head back in May for Bournemouth. Grab a pint at the Tollington before a match. Get there early tho. It's wild.
Show threadChopOct 9, 2024
@Wojo I can’t wait. I’m sure Jeff will take us to all the good spots before the CL match. Then I’m doing a stadium tour after waking up on my birthday on Saturday. Then crossing fingers that I can score a Liverpool ticket for Sunday.
Show threadWojoOct 9, 2024
@chopaganda the stadium tour is INCREDIBLE. You are in for a treat. I took so many pics and vids on that tour. They offer guided and self-guided tours (we did the latter). The locker room is so cool to walk through. Player kits hanging up in their lockers. It really sets the tone for a matchday experience.