I got vaccinated today!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

I got vaccinated even though I was SUPER nervous! My family is all antivax so it was a challenge but I’m really glad I did it!

[u/VetusVesperlilio]

THANK YOU! from the spouse of an immunocompromised leukaemia patient.

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/VetusVesperlilio]

Oh goodness!! I hope your partner is doing alright! Sending all the love and hope ur way! ❤️❤️

[u/AdAdventurous8225 → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

I thank you for my sister still undergoing breast cancer treatment and for myself who has 5 autoimmune diseases and heart birth defect.

[u/VetusVesperlilio → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

Thank you!

[u/adrianbnd → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

What was your fam’s reaction 😅

[u/CyborgMetrology → u/adrianbnd]

DON'T TELL THEM! There's no reason to spread negativity.

[u/Nickyx13 → u/VetusVesperlilio]

Jumping on this to say thanks from someone who’s dad also has leukemia and wants him to live a long, happy life and a sister with RA.

[u/cerasmiles]

Thanks from a tired ER doc

[u/misanthropydestroyer → u/cerasmiles]

Thank you for all you’ve always done but especially for what you’ve done over the last 18+ months. This internet stranger appreciates you so damn much.

[u/Nickyx13 → u/cerasmiles]

Thank you, sorry a percentage of the population are idiots.

[u/cerasmiles → u/Nickyx13]

Working an area with very low vaccination rates, I see these people every day. Most are reasonable if you sit down and talk to them. They’re victims of our politicians, news media, Russians, etc. It’s so sad that human lives are used as pawns for political power, especially when it’s Americans sacrificing other Americans.

[u/GenderApatheticYak → u/cerasmiles]

Thankyou for your service 💛

[u/JusttryininMR]

Welcome to the protected, we’re glad you’re here.

[u/SiriusSpiritus606]

Same for me. Second dose this weekend!

[u/Mathsteacher10 → u/SiriusSpiritus606]

Me too!!

[u/Far_Device2098 → u/SiriusSpiritus606]

Yes! You’re winning!

[u/zrx1 → u/Far_Device2098]

We are! <3

[u/schrist31]

As someone who works in the hospital- THANK YOU!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I hope you don’t have any side effects (I just felt kinda of “meh” for a few days) and that the second dose goes well too! YOU are making a difference by getting vaccinated!!!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/schrist31]

Thank you!! You’re so brave to be working in these hard times!! ❤️

[u/schrist31 → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

Thank you for supporting us! Stay healthy! A bit of advice- drink lots of water when you go in for you 2nd dose. Like 2-3x what you normally drink for a few days before. I did that and it seemed to help! Also try to have your second dose on a day/week where you can take a few days off- the crappy feeling (if you have it) usually kicks in about 10-12 hrs after the shot. But that means the vaccine is working!!! If you have any questions feel free to reach out! I’m proud of you!

[u/Nickyx13 → u/schrist31]

And don’t forget to take an Advil after the shot and take a nap.

[u/schrist31 → u/Nickyx13]

Very true- but low dose NSAIDS- you want to have some immune response to the vaccine

[u/SerendipitousElixir → u/schrist31]

I’m supposed to be getting my second dose soon and I’m kinda nervous. I felt about absolutely awful for an entire week after I had the first one. I’m definitely going to try drinking a ton of water these next few days leading up to getting this next vaccine and hope that helps. Thanks so much for the tip!

[u/Tam-Tae → u/SerendipitousElixir]

Well as far as I heard it’s like you feel crappy after your first OR second shot. Astra is more likely to make you sick the first time, Pfizer and Moderna get you sick after the second shot.

Having my second shot of Moderna just in two hours.. had no problems with the first..

[u/SerendipitousElixir → u/Tam-Tae]

I really hope it is after the first OR second, and not both! I had the Pfizer and I’m telling you I felt awful. It was a week of fever, headache, body ache, nausea, and dizziness. I felt worse then than I did when I actually had covid!

But thank you for giving me hope that the second one might not be so bad!

[u/DefiantBunny → u/SerendipitousElixir]

I felt fine after my first and mostly okay after my second. I was a little lightheaded for a couple minutes after my second one and my arm was really sore but I also hadn't eaten anything in a few hours at this point so I would definitely suggest making sure you eat. I second the comment suggesting lots and lots of water and try to take a day or two for yourself off work so you can just lie down if you don't feel great.

Good luck!

[u/hopeful_wrongdoer_ → u/DefiantBunny]

I got vaccinated with Moderna and just felt a bit off after the second dose. Nothing out of the ordinary tho. My arm hurt like a mf but not as much as after the first dose. No need to be nervous! Make sure you eat, drink and rest! Just lay down and watch some movies!

[u/Fortyninerhater]

Thanks for being part of the solution.

[u/ResidentOldLady]

Thank you for not only protecting yourself, but also for protecting others.

[u/UhmCool]

Congrats!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/UhmCool]

Thanks!!

[u/changetheworldnow1]

FULL FDA approval!! Congrats & hope your family will change their mind now!

[u/Professional-Serve29]

Thank you!!! I’m proud of you.

[u/RoboticKittenMeow]

Thank you fellow human

[u/chicknmuffn]

Remind me I’m one month.

[u/Ok-Plum8307]

❤️

[u/TomTom5156]

As someone who’s studying to be in healthcare management and work the business side of healthcare thank you! The science is real and believe it or not we’ve been working on this specific vaccine since 2003. And mRNA vaccines since the late 1980s. You should read about the science behind it it’s super interesting!

[u/codemise]

Thank you. I have a 2 year old who can't be vaccinated yet and is due for surgery. You have made the world a little safer for him.

[u/S-nner]

Best wishes

Edit: Good luck!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/S-nner]

To you too!

[u/SunEarthMoonYou]

Thank you from the band mate of a bassist with an organ transplant. He’s on immune suppression drugs to keep the organ and Covid would really nail him

[u/-biohazard-butterfly]

Getting mine tomorrow I’m more excited than nervous.

[u/Rredheadbedhead → u/-biohazard-butterfly]

I was super excited for my first dose too! Felt giddy all day! In my case, first dose has zero side effects and second dose just made me super tired for like 24-48 hours. Got some quality couch time in! You’ll do great!

[u/RascalRibs]

Good job!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/RascalRibs]

Thanks! It took so much and a near panic attack lol-

[u/VegaSolo]

I understand how much bravery you had to summon up. Good job!

[u/healthfoodandheroin]

Good job OP. I’m a former anti vaxxer and it can be a hard thing to get over. Proud of you

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/healthfoodandheroin]

Thanks! It is really hard to get over, you’re right! At least I have my sister and cousins to change my mind, what about you? I think everyone’s curious

[u/LeDieuHarry → u/healthfoodandheroin]

What made you change your mind? Just interested as a lot of anti vaxxers seem like they are willing to ignore all facts and logic.

[u/Ok_Initial_2063]

Thank you all who are getting vaccinated! We have a child in the family who can't get vaccinated yet due to age, and a medically fragile (though vaccinated) elderly patent in an assisted living facility.

[u/BeckoningCube1]

Good job you may still get sick but you will live

[u/gigglefish77]

Thank you, from the mother of a son who has both autism and is a type 1 diabetic (which is an autoimmune disease)

[u/JoePesto99]

Good job! Hopefully you can be a positive role model for them when you don't spout extra arms lol

[u/mariosphone]

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

[u/No-Employer4321]

Thank you for adding to a random dude’s faith in humanity.

[u/Mooncakequeen]

Good for you!

[u/Allume_legume]

Me too! Just leaving the centre now!

[u/Unlikely_Major_6006]

How do you feel? I was quite grotty between 12 and 24 hours after my first jab

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/Unlikely_Major_6006]

I felt a little tired and my arm was sore, but I feel way better now!

[u/VegasLife1111]

THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF YOU!

[u/[deleted]]

Good job

[u/Cranzeeman]

Woo!

[u/MyBeesAreAssholes]

Thank you for doing your part to keep us all safer!

[u/smallgayboi]

Wohoo, that's great, although you may feel a little under the weather for a day, keep hydrated and get plenty of rest, I got mine 2 days ago and felt a little rough but it's much better than the real thing so worth it.

[u/Bellelace86]

Thank you!! You’re awesome. I go for my second shot this Friday. They said the second shot is the most challenging, but the first shot only gave me a searing migraine (Riboflavin quickly got rid of that) I say it depends on the person…I hope 😅 anywho, congrats on taking that leap, you will not regret it ♥️💕

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/Bellelace86]

Hope it went well/goes well!

[u/Bellelace86 → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

Thank you! I took my second shot today around 3pm and I feel really bad, like I have a toothache..I don’t even know how to explain it. I wasn’t prepared for that, not to mention the hurricane coming for Louisiana 😭

[u/penguinspie]

Thank you!

[u/BakingBish]

Congrats!!! I go tomorrow, and also am super nervous!

[u/effthatchit]

Thank you for doing that! There is a buttload of pressure on healthcare workers who are taking care of mostly unvaccinated people with COVID in ICU’s. Good for you for doing something that is not only good for yourself, but also good for others!!!

[u/wooyea02]

Yyyyyyyyeeeeeeessssssss. Congrats!!!!

[u/notmyrealnam3]

Thanks! Great work. Better late than never

[u/Knope321123]

Yay!!!! THank you!

[u/Develyn8056]

Thank you ❤️

[u/Marty_61]

I work in healthcare so I see the results of Covid directly. Not going to argue with anyone about it. Do what you want. I really just wanted to say that if you got the Pfizer vaccine the second dose could be rough. I was in horrible pain and had the chills and was miserable for about two days. Better than being on a vent though. Good job.

[u/buttercups07]

good for you buddy! also, thank you for taking us a step closer to returning to a somewhat normal. :)

[u/supersupremelymodest]

wonderful news. well done.

[u/drewigi]

Thank you

[u/Accomplished_Mood722]

Thank you!

[u/Rina890]

Awesome 👍

[u/Deluste]

Congratulations!

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/[deleted]]

OML YOU HAD ME SO BAMBOOZLED!! Lmafooo!

[u/Nroke1 → u/[deleted]]

Phew, you really had me in the beginning there, especially since there actually are people like this in this thread.

[u/CyborgMetrology → u/[deleted]]

epic troll... legendary...

[u/Eh-Eh-Ronn]

For what it’s worth, and despite the fact that I don’t know you.

I am so proud of you. Not just for overcoming your fear of the vaccine, but for your overcoming the fear of the backlash of your family. So proud.

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/Eh-Eh-Ronn]

This made my day :))

[u/ChaosIsNay]

Good for you ♥️

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/ChaosIsNay]

Thanks! ^{^}

[u/time2pivot]

Thank you !

[u/ParsnipBusy]

Your cell service should get exponentially better- congrats! #5G team! 🤣🤣

[u/Paddlegammy]

Thank you

[u/Ok_Entertainment3128]

Thank you for this. Keep the faith that they’ll change their mind

[u/joyification]

I know folks may say otherwise but it is very brave of you to step out on faith and get vax'd even against your family's opinion. Thanks for helping to end this!

[u/Upper_Ad_5475]

Good for You for living your own life!!!! And being a responsible community member, helping stop the spread of Covid!!!🙏🏻💕

[u/SimpleFrenchFood]

Good for you and thank you for overcoming your fears

[u/dfs495]

Congratulations. You are obviously the smartest person in your family.

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/dfs495]

Lol not really, I went with my sis :)

[u/dfs495 → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

If she got vaccinated too then you two are the smartest members of your family.

[u/charesleeray8]

Good job! I was nervous for mine too, but I just got the second dose today!

[u/Metallicultist88]

THANK YOU! From someone who just wants things to be normal again. I hope that you can convince the rest of your family to do the same

[u/lynnwa2020]

Science wins!

[u/RoboOWL]

Those who cannot get vaccinated, including young kids, thank you.

[u/jamiemurs]

Thank you!!!

[u/sayitaintsooooo]

Well done!!! 👏👏👏

[u/Particular_Fig_5588]

Congrats!! If you do get covid or the delta variant, you’ll be much less likely to get sick, need hospital care, or die.

I am happy for you and I hope your family watches you and maybe changes their mind!

[u/summerhorse]

You rock!! Thank you for caring for your community!!

[u/Stefany_datenshi]

Same here! Me and my brother were able to be vaccinated cuz we have Autism. Congrats! 👏🥳

[u/MrsClare2016]

Thank you so much!!!

[u/Vexed_Violet]

Thank you!

[u/97PG8NS]

I got mine back in March before I was even eligible in my state but the neighboring state considered transit workers to be front line workers so I drove there to get it and I have no regrets. Not sure which one you got but the J&J one made me feel a bit off the next day. It didn't make me feel sick but it just made me feel lethargic and off. Another 24 hours later and I was back to normal.

[u/cherrysummer1]

Yaaaay good work friend :)

[u/GenderApatheticYak]

You legend mate! Love ya work

[u/obigregor]

Congrats and be helthy

[u/Ted4828]

Nice job!

[u/Dependent_Zebra_]

Nice

[u/HumunculiTzu]

Thank you from an immunocompromised heart transplant patient

[u/Windianimen]

Good deal, congratulations on joining the ranks of the intelligent and informed.

[u/epluribusmichael]

WOOOOO! I have never met you but I am genuinely proud of you for your bravery <3

[u/batsuz]

Thank you, from a retail employee. ❤

[u/SpeedSpid]

Omg what an achievement!!!! Gratz

[u/Pandatrex65]

Thank you and welcome to the club!!!

[u/true-skeptic]

You made the right decision. Very courageous.

[u/biochick75]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[u/Far_Device2098]

Thank you! Overcoming fear is hard. Especially when everyone in your circle is echoing that fear back and reinforcing it. Your brave choice protects you and all of them. You won’t be the person who allowed fear to give Covid a gold-engraved invite to kill someone you care about. Applause!!

[u/Buddhabellymama]

GOOD FOR YOU! I can’t imagine how hard that must’ve been for you to go against your family but I’m grateful for sensible people like you who did the right thing. 👏

[u/McQuiznos]

Welcome to the club.

Although you’re not part of Moderna Master Race…

Jokes aside, it’s always good to hear of another person getting vaccinated. It’s weird this is even an issue in the first place.

[u/CyborgMetrology → u/McQuiznos]

agreed, moral panic is unhealthy. I got mine because I don't wanna die and I'm a mess already. Clickbait news media turns public health into eugenics... Master race jokes are 10/10, the eternal Germans must be mocked. If you believe every idea should be either verboten or mandatory, you're a/n (Kantian) eternal German.

[u/Qisfakeyoustupidfuck]

It’s about time…seriously! Antivaxers are fucking morons.

[u/proxyswede]

Yey, congrats! Welcome to the group of people who care about other people!

[u/calixito]

Good for you and for the rest of us

[u/FrmBkr]

Thank you for being soooo brave! ❤️❤️❤️

[u/portalisallIgot]

That's awesome dude!

[u/JosieZee]

Thank you!!!

[u/bigdisappointment_]

Proud of you. X

[u/GeneticRays]

You did well.

[u/JackHyper]

Thats really brave of you to get vaccinated against your family's wishes. Stay strong

[u/Majestic_Anybody707]

Congratulations! I got vaccinated today too despite being really nervous! Yay go us 🦠🙅🏼‍♀️🥰.

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/Majestic_Anybody707]

Good job!! Proud of you! ❤️

[u/Lostsxvl_]

THANK YOU!

Your family might be mad, but the majority of your country is grateful for your decision 🙏❤️

[u/runpain]

This made me so happy☺️. Congrats🥳

[u/EmmeryAnn]

Thank you from an immune-suppressed public school teacher.

[u/Laus_1980_]

Every single day there are 3-4 stories of anti Vax people died, aged 30-40, young babies etc just so sad. Even if there is something in this vaccine that will make us all ill in years to come, I think I’d rather deal with that or watever else comes with it than die young and leave my family

[u/RonDiDon]

Congrats on going against the grain to do the intelligent thing. We're one step closer to beating this virus because of you 👏🏾

[u/stocks-mostly-lower]

I’m glad you are protected!

[u/ruthh-r]

Well done for overcoming your fears and family nonsense! Welcome to being part of the solution ❤

[u/Obi-Wan-Oblivious]

💯✊🏻

[u/jambifriend]

Thank you!!

[u/immywife]

Well done, thank you!

[u/MeAgainstTheWorld666]

You should be extremely proud of yourself!!

[u/beatsbyasharp]

Thank you!

[u/RustedRelics]

Good for you. Thanks for doing the responsible thing.

[u/nimrodenva]

Hello, fellow vaccinated redditor!

[u/sixthandelm]

I’M SO PROUD OF YOU! Going against family is so hard, but so important when you feel it’s the right thing to do.

[u/Lassavins]

Welcome to our 5g-Bill Gates-mind control gang! jokes apart, I had a bad time with the second dose, two days with a lot of fever. I don't know how it's called internationally, but "Paracetamol" is the only thing that will keep it controlled...1gram every 8 hours if you have side effects and it'll be fine. But I'd do it again!

[u/TawnyOwl_296]

Congratulations 🎉

[u/Cdn_Proud]

Congrats! Welcome to the club!

[u/BlackHatGamerOzzy173]

Yay! Im proud of you!

[u/rosbif82]

Well done! It sounds like it was not an easy thing for you.

I too got vaccinated today 😀. My second dose, delayed so much because of some family issues, I’m super happy to be double dosed!

[u/CharmedImsurezzz]

Proud of you!

[u/kenfasano]

Thank you.

[u/fuwbd]

Congratulations!

[u/SqueezedCello]

I want to but I cannot

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/SqueezedCello]

I hope you’ll be able to soon!

[u/SqueezedCello → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

my mom won’t let me but I want to get it so I don’t risk spreading it

[u/too_generic → u/SqueezedCello]

If you can get to a CVS/Walgreens alone, you can probably get it, as long as you are old enough.

[u/SqueezedCello → u/too_generic]

I cannot

[u/Far_Device2098 → u/SqueezedCello]

You might ask a teacher or another adult you trust (like maybe a friend’s parents or older sibling) to take you. I know it feels strange to go against your mother’s wishes, but you gotta do the right thing for you …. and her. If Covid comes across your path, belief is not going to stop it from infecting everyone you come into contact with. Depending on her age and risk factors, your choice to get vaccinated could save her life.

[u/SqueezedCello → u/Far_Device2098]

me and my dad are gonna try something cause he can’t take me

[u/Far_Device2098 → u/SqueezedCello]

Dads do make the very best accomplices! Godspeed to you two on your vaccine mission!

[u/DustOffTheDemons → u/SqueezedCello]

Be careful!

[u/Re-Groot → u/SqueezedCello]

Are you over 14? Over 14 can get medical care without family consent. I believe the vaccine is approved for 12 and up now?

Find your town’s health department Google “name of town health department “ and go there for free vaccines no parent required. Don’t tell your parent to reduce stress.

[u/MissMagdalenaBlue]

Way to go!!

[u/chicogrlinmass]

Thank you!

[u/Wooden-Trash-3128]

Good job kid, I’m proud of you!

[u/delaycapture]

Thank you!!!

[u/T-Sonus]

Excellent!

[u/Ori42]

Congratulations

[u/December_Soul]

Kudos!

[u/jack030170]

Yay! Congrats

[u/Wachel10]

Good job!🙌🏼

[u/dgood527]

Good job

[u/elizabefs]

Thank you SO much!!!!

[u/Sevoco]

Was there a reason you waited so long?

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/Sevoco]

I was terrified because of how my family would react, it took me a long time to get up the courage. I’ve already been yelled at now..

[u/trippy_flower → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

I’m happy you worked up the courage! It’s important to put the health of yourself first. Great job!!

[u/Extension_Night_4096]

Super awesome!!

[u/C_Gnarwin2021]

No matter what they say, just do it for you. People shouldn’t have to feel a sense of anxiety for their medical decisions or feel coerced to do something they aren’t comfortable with. Whether somebody decides to get it or not, that’s their decision and they did it for themselves, not for anybody else. You do you.

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/C_Gnarwin2021]

My mom said she doesn’t believe I should have the right since I’m 16 :(

[u/C_Gnarwin2021 → u/CAMPE_DIEM166]

That’s a shame. In some instances, I understand the whole “you’re too young to decide” thing, but it seems that their decision to stop you from getting vaccinated is likely out of spite to the opposing political spectrum and not out of genuine concern for your health. Hope the best for you.

[u/Inevitable_Damage992]

Way to go! Believe science! Thank you for helping save lives

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/[deleted]]

Sorry for being excited that I did the right thing even if my family wasn’t going to let me. /s

[u/FeedbackGood2204]

Wow it seems like alot of us did. Me and my family, some guy in R/pics, and you. Not a whole lot but considering I haven't seen anyone bragging about getting vaccinated recently till today seems kind of weird. Butterfly effect?

[u/jonnydemonic420 → u/FeedbackGood2204]

Fda approval day

[u/FlappyFoglio]

Family is antivax too but in my country I need her identification to be able to vaccinate

[u/CAMPE_DIEM166 → u/FlappyFoglio]

I’m so sorry! Hope that changes soon :(

[u/iinomnomnom]

Huge props! Thank you for getting the vaccine!

[u/Sea_beanie349]

Nice!!

[u/Pigeon-in-Boots]

Thank you for doing your part, and hope you have peace that you and your loved ones are safer! I was crazy nervous too!