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?
Show threadChopOct 8, 2024
@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.
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 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/Joewaka
@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.
Oct 9, 2024 at 9:53pmWeb