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My COVID-19 Vaccination
Some of you may not know it, but I swore that I would not get a COVID-19 Vaccination. I personally saw no reason for it. During the 22+ years, I have lived in Florida, I have never gotten a Flu Vaccine. I can count on one hand the number of times I have been ill with Flu-Like symptoms. During my military career, I have been inoculated many, many times for interesting and unusual ailments. And I do not believe I will contract COVID-19.
What changed my mind. Precaution. I am stepping into a world that will bring me in contact with more, and more people with who I have no clue what their infection status is.
I will not dive into any conspiracy theories or witch hunts, but I still will say “Follow the Money.”
And for the record, the vaccine I received today is from Pfizer.
Interesting information on COVID-19 vaccination can be found here.
Read it.
COVID 19 Vaccine Update (9+ Things You Should Know Before Getting Vaccinated)
February 10, 2021 | By Susan Patterson
Almost exactly one year ago, it showed up like a tsunami…and a wave of disease, death, and destruction swept over all of us. According to Statista, as of February 19, 2021, confirmed and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 disease surpassed 28 million in America, with over 505 thousand deaths reported.
There is not one corner of the globe that this pandemic’s immensity and darkness have not impacted. It might be hard to imagine any good news coming out of such a real-life horror story – but, there is a glimmer of hope and light.
As life seemed to be spinning out of control, something was happening backstage. The best and brightest researchers in the world were pouring everything they knew into developing a vaccine that would protect us from the enemy novel virus. Now, it is here!
However, as with anything new – especially vaccines – there are always lots of questions and plenty of considerations.
The full article can be found here:https://www.tropicalhealth.com/covid-19-vaccine-update-9-things-you-should-know-before-getting-vaccinated/
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions
- Contraindications
- Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a previous dose or component of either mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. See Appendix B: Ingredients included in Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
- Immediate allergic reaction* of any severity to a previous dose or component of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (including polyethylene glycol [(PEG])
- Immediate allergic reaction of any severity to polysorbate (due to potential cross-reactive hypersensitivity with the vaccine ingredient PEG)
- Precautions
- History of an immediate allergic reaction to any other vaccine or injectable therapy (i.e., intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous vaccines or therapies not related to a component of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines)
- Moderate to severe acute illness
*For the purpose of this guidance, an immediate allergic reaction is defined as any hypersensitivity-related signs or symptoms, such as urticaria, angioedema, respiratory distress (e.g., wheezing, stridor), or anaphylaxis, that occur within 4 hours following exposure to a previous dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or any of its components.
“Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 22, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/index.html.
As of right now 13+ hours after the vaccination I am not feeling any adverse side-effects. Though the injection site is a little sore.
Till next time
“Be Safe”