Second COVID Vaccine Shot Side Effects

As Covid-19 vaccines make it into more and more people's arms, you may be hearing that the second dose can be a little rough. But, while it may be unpleasant, these intense side-effects are actually a sign that the vaccines are working. And there may be even more good news when it comes to people who've already had COVID-19 getting the vaccine.

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[McMomfaceplustwo]

My body took that second shot personally.

[MOTM]

Bro, I just got the 2nd shot...it was absolute hell. To anyone reading this, make sure you have 48 hours off to fully recover.

[jasonnugent]

The 2nd shot was definitely rough. However, back in March-April 2020, I spent 38 days in the Hospital (16 of those days in ICU on a Ventilator). I’d rather not go through that again if I can avoid it.

[arkore]

My bed and I became very good friends a day after my second shot.

[lightbox]

My first Pfizer dose left me a bit sleepy for a day. The second dose left me with "cold sweats, " loss of appetite, serious exhaustion and flue like symptoms for two days. It was worth it. I'm 72 and interested to hear what younger people are experiencing

[glenngriffon]

remember folks, the symptoms of illness, the aches, pains, fever, etc. That's your immune system working, that isn't the virus itself making you feel that way, that's your body's defenses kicking on and a sign that it's taking the threat against you seriously.

[mmmmmmmm]

The second dose WAS rougher. I wasn't sure that the rumours were true but omg. I felt so weak and sick. Sore muscles and headaches, over all weakness

[averybeth]

Second shot is making me feel like I just ran a marathon. My body aches, my skin feels sore to the touch, having headaches, fever and chills. It sucks. Still glad I got it though bc I am asthmatic.

[ejenglin]

I know this is serious, but everytime I hear "previously infected individuals" I picture "reformed zombies".

My brain is stupid.

[mastelsa]

The second dose really laid me out--I stood up too fast and saw shrimp colors. Or maybe it was a glimpse of the 5th dimension. Either way, if you're reading this I'd highly recommend making sure you don't have anything to do the day after your second dose.

[jackpinesavage]

I received my first Moderna vaccine yesterday. 19 hours later, I'm happy to report no problems.

[georgecurtis]

My wife who is allergic to near everything had little to no reaction on her second shot. First shot gave us both the munchies. I had no issues with my second shot. So dont freak yourselves out till you actually get symptoms. Ps, we are both 71.

[robertvance]

This gives me a little more confidence because I had the side effects mentioned after taking the Moderna Vaccine. I asked the nurse if I would be able to play the piano and she said yes. I told her this is good because I couldn't play it previously.

[Shran]

The Navy gave my ship and I both shots. My second one only gave me a bit of a headache and a kinda scratchy throat. Some of my shipmates though were bed ridden. Glad I was a lucky one. However, for everyone I talked to, and myself, the symptoms only lasted about 24hrs.

[swimman]

After my 2nd Pfizer dose, I had chills, malaise, headache, nausea, and dizziness. Most sick I’ve felt in years while my roommate had a sore arm from his. Makes me terrified of what real Covid would have done to me.

[wilfredovilanova]

In Puerto Rico, for children’s are a promotion using Elmo, saying, “ is ok to have chest pain, ” when the reality is, children’s don’t suffer from any chest pain.

[wmtomlinso]

24 hours after my second Moderna shot, I had what felt like the worse flu in my life! Bad cold chills. 102F fever, body aches, and my arm was swollen and very painful. I couldn't believe how bad i felt. But, when i woke up the following morning, i felt almost back to normal. By 48 hrs after shot, i felt perfectly normal.

[IulianusTabernarius]

got my second shot this morning, I am in so much pain right now, the irony of this video is palpable. That said, I don't regret it

[hoo-t]

You just made me feel GOOD about feeling BAD for the past two days! Thanks!!!

[dain]

That second Moderna shot kicked like a mule. I went to bed and woke up a couple hours later with chills, fever, and a raging headache that kept me up the entire night and made me call in for work the next day. I actually forgot what the flu really felt like since it had been so many years since I had one. Still 100% worth it.