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Getting the Vaccine, capital V
Connecticut changed its COVID vaccination protocols a few weeks ago, and I’m in the group of people who are eligible for the shot now. I went yesterday for the first of two. Mine was from Pfizer. For all the Sturm und Drang around getting vaccinated, the process was quick, and presided over by professionals who cheerfully moved us all through the line. After the shot, you’re required to wait 15 minutes to make sure there aren’t any weird or untoward reactions. The woman next to me said she was light-headed and two paramedics sat with her.
I had no such reaction. After I got home, I had a slight headache and the world looked better from my couch for a while, but my reaction was mild. At the advice of a friend, I registered with CDC’s V-safe, figuring that the more information they have, the better.
And look what I found in a little patch by the driveway. Last fall, when COVID cases were starting a scary spike, I planted so many bulbs — crocuses, daffodils, you name it — that I lost track and now? Here they are, raising their pretty heads in a brand new world. Glory!
I do feel relieved, though I will feel better when we’re all vaccinated. I know there are people who are more medically vulnerable than I am, and I wish for them surcease, and soon. Stay safe, y’all.
My wife and I got our J&J vaccine at the Speedway in New Hampshire last week. The next day we woke up very tired and had moderate headaches. By Wednesday we were back to almost 100%. But the process from start to finish was 30 minutes.
I know there are a lot of people who were unhappy with the decision to use only age as the criteria, but I read yesterday that there is some data showing that hospitalization rates are coming down faster in states that are going by age alone. And now with the acceleration in vaccine supply and locations, CT is on track to meet Pres Biden's May 1st challenge easily.