MFennVT has movedHey, #COVIDConscious peeps! Any thoughts on #Novavax? That's the #vaccine our closest CVS is carrying right now, and neither of us has had that brand of shot before. #COVIDIsNotOver
ikuo@mfennvt I don't have the references at my fingertips, but I remember seeing earlier in the pandemic that "mixing and matching" your vaccines was more effective than sticking with the same brand. I don't know if that's held up over the years, but I still try to vary the brand I get. Practically, I almost always get Pfizer or Moderna because they are what's available in my area, but in the couple times I've been able to get Novavax, the side effects were WAY better for me.
@ikuo1000 Good to know! Thanks! I'm glad Novavax is better for you. We've gotten either Pfizer or Moderna since the start (except my first was J&J). I ended up having to start my appointment scheduling over again today and was able to choose Pfizer. The side effects haven't really slammed us the last several times, but maybe I'll pick Novavax next time. :)
@mfennvt Side effects really can vary so much! My dad, my husband, and both my kids have little to no side effects with Pfizer or Moderna, but I always feel like I've been hit by a truck for 24 hours. Novavax is better for me, but my husband and kids either see no difference or even feel a little worse with Novavax! 🤷🏻♀️
@ikuo1000 That is so weird! My boss gets slammed by Pfizer or Moderna, too. I don't know if she's tried Novavax yet.