Coronavirus prep
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Hubby had a sore arm, but mine didn’t bother me at all..hope she gave me the right stuff, lol. (Usually it does hurt)3
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I had a sore arm, but it was in the shingles vaccine arm, not the flu shot arm (the pharmacist split them up).1
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The two fitness centers in my gated community are open. However, the procedures that they have put in place are very difficult to follow, and I don't really know how many people will go back to the gym with those requirements. This is large community.
They are open at 15% capacity with reduced hours from 9AM to 5PM (normally the hours are from 6AM to 8PM), and only M-F (not on weekends so they can clean and sanitize everything in detail). Only one hour workout allowed per person, and appointments are needed, but "please call first to find out if there is room available..." and closed from 11:30AM to 12noon to clean up; Masks required upon entrance and optional when working out.
The Pilates and Yoga studio will also be open at the end of the month but only one day a week and only one hour class. It is crazy!!
I am not going back until this virus goes away or we get a vaccine. I shall continue doing my boring and mini-wienie workouts at home, plus daily walking as often as possible. Not only those requirements, although needed, are very restrictive but the risk of infection is still around.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »I was tired after the flu shot for a couple of days this year, which doesn't usually happen, but I have been blaming the shingles vaccine I got on the same day.
I think that is more likely since shingles vaccine is a live vaccine and flu vaccine is not.5 -
For the flu shot, I don't remember being tired or hubby complaining of that, but both of us had tender arms for 48 hours. The nurse that gave me mine, warned me that would happen before she even gave the shot.
A big part of my job is giving vaccines, standard practice to warn of common side effects, one of which from all vaccines is possible sore arm.
Nothing different or special about flu vaccine in that regard, you just had a nurse who spelled it out to you.7 -
My BIL was taken to the hospital last night via ambulance. My sister and I spoke via phone while I was outside the window. She said the ER was very busy, including someone who had been diagnosed with pneumonia.
Don't want to assume but it's awfully hard not to. I know cases in our state are on the increase, as they are most everywhere; we've been very lucky up until the time school started or at least I feel it's been that way. 31 -
paperpudding wrote: »For the flu shot, I don't remember being tired or hubby complaining of that, but both of us had tender arms for 48 hours. The nurse that gave me mine, warned me that would happen before she even gave the shot.
A big part of my job is giving vaccines, standard practice to warn of common side effects, one of which from all vaccines is possible sore arm.
Nothing different or special about flu vaccine in that regard, you just had a nurse who spelled it out to you.
Thanks paperpudding, I have certainly gotten a sore arm from other shots as well. It did not surprised me much. What I did find surprising is both myself and Hubby got sore arm, but my parents that got the heavy duty senior vaccine had no discomfort, nor did my daughter and SIL.1 -
I always get a sore arm and usually feel a little blah for about a day after getting the flu shot. This year I only got a slightly sore arm. No big deal. It's worth it to me. I've had the flu a couple of times when I was much younger and it was terrible both times. Haven't had it since starting the flu shot 20 years ago, as far as I can tell anyway, so I feel lucky. I've been exposed to bazillions of sick kids over the years (while teaching.) I stopped teaching several years ago, but I still get the flu shot each year. I wouldn't miss it...especially this year...
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paperpudding wrote: »For the flu shot, I don't remember being tired or hubby complaining of that, but both of us had tender arms for 48 hours. The nurse that gave me mine, warned me that would happen before she even gave the shot.
A big part of my job is giving vaccines, standard practice to warn of common side effects, one of which from all vaccines is possible sore arm.
Nothing different or special about flu vaccine in that regard, you just had a nurse who spelled it out to you.
Thanks paperpudding, I have certainly gotten a sore arm from other shots as well. It did not surprised me much. What I did find surprising is both myself and Hubby got sore arm, but my parents that got the heavy duty senior vaccine had no discomfort, nor did my daughter and SIL.
Yes it varies between individuals, that's all.1 -
This was my mom’s first year getting the senior dose and she said she was fine afterwards! She was shocked at the difference! This is after several years in a row of icky side effects (including the one year where she battled cellulitis for weeks - it spread nearly to her wrist before it finally stopped!)paperpudding wrote: »For the flu shot, I don't remember being tired or hubby complaining of that, but both of us had tender arms for 48 hours. The nurse that gave me mine, warned me that would happen before she even gave the shot.
A big part of my job is giving vaccines, standard practice to warn of common side effects, one of which from all vaccines is possible sore arm.
Nothing different or special about flu vaccine in that regard, you just had a nurse who spelled it out to you.
Thanks paperpudding, I have certainly gotten a sore arm from other shots as well. It did not surprised me much. What I did find surprising is both myself and Hubby got sore arm, but my parents that got the heavy duty senior vaccine had no discomfort, nor did my daughter and SIL.
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moonangel12 wrote: »
This was my mom’s first year getting the senior dose and she said she was fine afterwards! She was shocked at the difference! This is after several years in a row of icky side effects (including the one year where she battled cellulitis for weeks - it spread nearly to her wrist before it finally stopped!)paperpudding wrote: »For the flu shot, I don't remember being tired or hubby complaining of that, but both of us had tender arms for 48 hours. The nurse that gave me mine, warned me that would happen before she even gave the shot.
A big part of my job is giving vaccines, standard practice to warn of common side effects, one of which from all vaccines is possible sore arm.
Nothing different or special about flu vaccine in that regard, you just had a nurse who spelled it out to you.
Thanks paperpudding, I have certainly gotten a sore arm from other shots as well. It did not surprised me much. What I did find surprising is both myself and Hubby got sore arm, but my parents that got the heavy duty senior vaccine had no discomfort, nor did my daughter and SIL.
Are you speculating that somehow the high dose senior was in some way easier on your mom?0 -
it is possible that someone has no side effect from flu vaccines and then does to the over 65s version or vice versa.
I have had flu vaccine every year for at least a decade (occupational requirement) - most years mild sore arm for couple of days, thats all.
But one year quite a bit sore and red swollen area about 10 cm diameter.
Have not checked if it was a different brand - sometimes it can be the preservative or something like that different between brands.3 -
paperpudding wrote: »it is possible that someone has no side effect from flu vaccines and then does to the over 65s version or vice versa.
I have had flu vaccine every year for at least a decade (occupational requirement) - most years mild sore arm for couple of days, thats all.
But one year quite a bit sore and red swollen area about 10 cm diameter.
Have not checked if it was a different brand - sometimes it can be the preservative or something like that different between brands.
Interesting
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paperpudding wrote: »it is possible that someone has no side effect from flu vaccines and then does to the over 65s version or vice versa.
I have had flu vaccine every year for at least a decade (occupational requirement) - most years mild sore arm for couple of days, thats all.
But one year quite a bit sore and red swollen area about 10 cm diameter.
Have not checked if it was a different brand - sometimes it can be the preservative or something like that different between brands.
I also think the nurse (or other professional) giving the dose can make a big difference.
Our GP practice had one nurse I would always try to get - painless injections and no fuss (even when dealing with my daughter who makes a huge production out of it).
Injections haven't been the same since she retired!5 -
My younger cousin is in college and lives in an apartment complex off campus. They just finally opened up the fitness center. It used to be open 24h. I was happy to see how careful they are being. I personally wouldn't go. I haven't been to any gyms or hot yoga classes since they shut down. I prefer to workout at home or outside now so I can be without a mask. I have exercise induced asthma, so it really effects my performance and I don't enjoy my workouts as much. I don't think I'll ever go back now that I have my own setup at home, lol.
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We received senior dose flu shots in September @ Walgreens. It was a brand new pharmacist, first job out of college. I’ve got to say, I’ve had a lot of shots in my lifetime. This kid was so careful, and gentle, I didn’t feel a thing. Not the actual shot, nor any soreness afterwards.9
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missysippy930 wrote: »We received senior dose flu shots in September @ Walgreens. It was a brand new pharmacist, first job out of college. I’ve got to say, I’ve had a lot of shots in my lifetime. This kid was so careful, and gentle, I didn’t feel a thing. Not the actual shot, nor any soreness afterwards.
I got mine a few days ago. The nurse was great. I literally didn't feel the shot at all. No stick of the needle or even pressure as the vaccine went in. Never had a completely painless shot like than in my life. I was amazed. Apparently I was tensing my arm beforehand in anticipation of the stick, so she told me to completely relax it, "go zen," and I did. Maybe that was the difference. They never tell me to let my arm hang limp like that. It worked perfectly.1 -
I agree that vaccine giver technique can make a difference- probably not to whether you get side effects afterward but to how it feels going in.
Some people are still using alcohol wipes, this is unneccesary and makes it sting more. Also giving it gently rather than like dart throwing.
And getting patient to relax their arm ..good tip, make your arm go limp, not tense, and wriggle your fingers loosely .like you are playing the piano.
Partly re focusses your mind and does relax your whole arm as well.
( I give literally thousands of vaccines every year, to all ages)9 -
paperpudding wrote: »I agree that vaccine giver technique can make a difference- probably not to whether you get side effects afterward but to how it feels going in.
Some people are still using alcohol wipes, this is unneccesary and makes it sting more. Also giving it gently rather than like dart throwing.
And getting patient to relax their arm ..good tip, make your arm go limp, not tense, and wriggle your fingers loosely .like you are playing the piano.
Partly re focusses your mind and does relax your whole arm as well.
( I give literally thousands of vaccines every year, to all ages)
I salute you! ⭐ Really good phlebotomists, IV runners and injection givers really make my day. I get so happy and excited when I have a positive experience. I always praise a job well done! (And I'm still thankful even when it's not so fun.) For some reason, the simple things can be the scariest part. Little things like this make a big difference to sensitive people. Makes medical care comforting rather than traumatic. ❤3 -
Just had an interesting convo with my adult son. Socially he dances and competes in West Coast Swing, which has been on hold for a while. He became aware of the following from his social circle.
Apparently, the Shagging dance community participated in an unsanctioned Shag event in late september (unsanctioned event because the "sanctioned" event was cancelled and the venue was now empty and people already had hotels and flights booked).
Here is a cut and paste from a facebook comment regarding this event:
"Sad news - Prayers for Everyone.
More than 100 Dancers are ill with COVID-19 & More than 7 Deaths.
Numbers keep growing, all I know is people privately tracking it. My hope is, they have contact tracing in place..It’s hard to believe that so many Dancers have Covid-19 after going to a Dance Event in September 2020. Our Dance Community needs to be more Patient.If you went to Shaggin' on Main from September 23 - 27, 2020, Please go get tested & Stay safe.Shag & WCS Dancers came from Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, NC, SC, Etc...Tourism is the life blood, so I'm not surprised the SC & Doc issued the exemption for more than 1500 dancers.Organizers must contact all dancers, employees. and report the outbreak to save lives.Maybe they're sensitive about it, can hurts Dancing & tourism.Sad to Spread the Virus in order to save tourism.I know everybody is excited about getting back to dancing, but just need to be patient, sit-down, behave and wait.Please no politics, also we need to respect Everyone Privacy too.My Heart Goes Out To Everyone!"
(Note: if was actually more dates than listed in this post)11 -
Happy Friday all! Went to the local Walgreens a couple weeks ago to get my flu shot. The poor pharmacist on duty was busier than a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest! I had to wait an hour before she could get to me and give my shot. That said, that was the least painful vaccination I've had in my life! Major kudos who people who've managed to pull that trick off! I was feeling back to my normal self within a couple of hours, which is odd, because I'm used to feeling low energy for a day or two afterward.4
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So not sure if they will be opening up bars again in my county. It's a local decision but seems like if one county does and another doesn't it's sort of a waste. Because people will just drive a few miles to a wet county.
One thing about this whole crisis which I find interesting is that I hear of a lot more restrictions going into place in Europe again. And I hear folks saying = gotta go get my last meals out or visiting or whatever done BEFORE we lock down. In my mind it's seems like if your location is getting ready to lock down the LAST thing you would want to do is go be social? But maybe I just look at it from the standpoint of the REASON they are going to lock things down again is because the virus is spiking and hospitals are having a tough time so why would I risk being exposed? It must be human nature tho to think "it can't happen to me or my family".12 -
I have to say I have gone to CVS every year for my flu shot recently and despite it being a different pharmacist every year have never had a bad experience. Just got mine this morning. They do always focus on getting you to relax your arm.
Just low key bullied my mom into making appointments now for her & my dad to get flu shots. They keep meaning to but putting it off. They are in their 70s and see my nephews (who are going to school) all the time like it's not a pandemic or anything grrrr. So if they aren't going to protect themselves from getting covid from them, at least do something to try to prevent the flu for pete's sake
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I just found out a good friends daughter has covid. Her daughter is in the group that thinks it’s “no big deal”. Her daughter is a server and goes to bars regularly since the lifting of restrictions in her leisure time. What a difficult job trying to contact trace something like this, where she comes in contact with so many strangers daily. She’s isolating at home at the moment.
@kimny72 keep working on your parents. While you are at it, encourage shingles and pneumonia shots, if they haven’t had them. You’re a good daughter. ❤️
It’s a long winter, just beginning. We had our first snow flurries this morning.
Stay safe everyone! Please follow the guidelines.10 -
I have to say I have gone to CVS every year for my flu shot recently and despite it being a different pharmacist every year have never had a bad experience. Just got mine this morning. They do always focus on getting you to relax your arm.
Just low key bullied my mom into making appointments now for her & my dad to get flu shots. They keep meaning to but putting it off. They are in their 70s and see my nephews (who are going to school) all the time like it's not a pandemic or anything grrrr. So if they aren't going to protect themselves from getting covid from them, at least do something to try to prevent the flu for pete's sake
I've been harping on my 82 yo mom about food safety issues lately. The things she thinks don't need to be refrigerated, smh...
She got annoyed with me (about something else, but I think she thinks I'm questioning her competence in general.)
I subsequently had a serious talk with her about how my OH's mother's death in 2017 made me acutely aware of her mortality and that I was feeling protective of her, and apologized if I was coming across as annoying. This was well received 17 -
Someone on another thread who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving recently mentioned he was unable to find a turkey as small as he wanted and this reminded me that I had heard a news story this AM predicting smaller turkeys could be in short supply this year - thought I'd pass this along.
Retailers needed to tell the turkey farmers in March or April that they wanted a higher proportion of smaller turkeys and this didn't happen.
At 6-8 pounds, "Oven Stuffer Roaster" type whole chickens might be a good alternative.
I love turkey and like to plan for lots of leftovers. My "Joy of Cooking" has many recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey. If I have no choice but an overly large turkey I might plan to make soup and other recipes that freeze well. And/or I could buy it early and celebrate early.7 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Someone on another thread who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving recently mentioned he was unable to find a turkey as small as he wanted and this reminded me that I had heard a news story this AM predicting smaller turkeys could be in short supply this year - thought I'd pass this along.
Retailers needed to tell the turkey farmers in March or April that they wanted a higher proportion of smaller turkeys and this didn't happen.
At 6-8 pounds, "Oven Stuffer Roaster" type whole chickens might be a good alternative.
I love turkey and like to plan for lots of leftovers. My "Joy of Cooking" has many recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey. If I have no choice but an overly large turkey I might plan to make soup and other recipes that freeze well. And/or I could buy it early and celebrate early.
I live alone, but not looking for a small turkey. I'll cook a full sized bird and have leftovers for a day or 2.4 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Someone on another thread who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving recently mentioned he was unable to find a turkey as small as he wanted and this reminded me that I had heard a news story this AM predicting smaller turkeys could be in short supply this year - thought I'd pass this along.
Retailers needed to tell the turkey farmers in March or April that they wanted a higher proportion of smaller turkeys and this didn't happen.
At 6-8 pounds, "Oven Stuffer Roaster" type whole chickens might be a good alternative.
I love turkey and like to plan for lots of leftovers. My "Joy of Cooking" has many recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey. If I have no choice but an overly large turkey I might plan to make soup and other recipes that freeze well. And/or I could buy it early and celebrate early.
It’s just me, my husband, and my mom this year, and everyone but me hates turkey, so we agreed we are doing a stuffed leg of lamb instead, and I am buying some smoked turkey breast from honey baked for myself.
I have a minor problem. My mom has a good friend who isn’t traveling to her family for Christmas and wants to have Christmas breakfast with us. I love her dearly and know she would walk through fire for my mom, but she has way more outside contact than we do - travels out of state, attends church, works in healthcare, is a very outgoing person - and I’m not even slightly cool with having her in my house for hours including eating a meal with no mask on. I sort of hinted at this and my mom pretended not to hear me, so I am not going to be able to say anything in a subtle fashion, and I have no idea how to handle it.15 -
rheddmobile wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Someone on another thread who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving recently mentioned he was unable to find a turkey as small as he wanted and this reminded me that I had heard a news story this AM predicting smaller turkeys could be in short supply this year - thought I'd pass this along.
Retailers needed to tell the turkey farmers in March or April that they wanted a higher proportion of smaller turkeys and this didn't happen.
At 6-8 pounds, "Oven Stuffer Roaster" type whole chickens might be a good alternative.
I love turkey and like to plan for lots of leftovers. My "Joy of Cooking" has many recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey. If I have no choice but an overly large turkey I might plan to make soup and other recipes that freeze well. And/or I could buy it early and celebrate early.
It’s just me, my husband, and my mom this year, and everyone but me hates turkey, so we agreed we are doing a stuffed leg of lamb instead, and I am buying some smoked turkey breast from honey baked for myself.
I have a minor problem. My mom has a good friend who isn’t traveling to her family for Christmas and wants to have Christmas breakfast with us. I love her dearly and know she would walk through fire for my mom, but she has way more outside contact than we do - travels out of state, attends church, works in healthcare, is a very outgoing person - and I’m not even slightly cool with having her in my house for hours including eating a meal with no mask on. I sort of hinted at this and my mom pretended not to hear me, so I am not going to be able to say anything in a subtle fashion, and I have no idea how to handle it.
Would you feel comfortable asking her to kind of quarantine for two weeks before Christmas, except I guess her work, to protect your mom? I sympathize, this is the kind of thing I'm going thru with my family.4 -
rheddmobile wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Someone on another thread who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving recently mentioned he was unable to find a turkey as small as he wanted and this reminded me that I had heard a news story this AM predicting smaller turkeys could be in short supply this year - thought I'd pass this along.
Retailers needed to tell the turkey farmers in March or April that they wanted a higher proportion of smaller turkeys and this didn't happen.
At 6-8 pounds, "Oven Stuffer Roaster" type whole chickens might be a good alternative.
I love turkey and like to plan for lots of leftovers. My "Joy of Cooking" has many recipes that call for cooked chicken or turkey. If I have no choice but an overly large turkey I might plan to make soup and other recipes that freeze well. And/or I could buy it early and celebrate early.
It’s just me, my husband, and my mom this year, and everyone but me hates turkey, so we agreed we are doing a stuffed leg of lamb instead, and I am buying some smoked turkey breast from honey baked for myself.
I have a minor problem. My mom has a good friend who isn’t traveling to her family for Christmas and wants to have Christmas breakfast with us. I love her dearly and know she would walk through fire for my mom, but she has way more outside contact than we do - travels out of state, attends church, works in healthcare, is a very outgoing person - and I’m not even slightly cool with having her in my house for hours including eating a meal with no mask on. I sort of hinted at this and my mom pretended not to hear me, so I am not going to be able to say anything in a subtle fashion, and I have no idea how to handle it.
Do appeals to authority work on your mom (or her friend)?
Doctor Fauci's recent statements are an ice water bath to Thanksgiving gatherings, for cautious people:“People should be very careful and prudent about social gatherings,” he added. “You may have to bite the bullet, and sacrifice social gatherings unless you’re pretty certain that the people you’re dealing with are not infected, or have very recently tested, or they’re living a lifestyle in which they don’t have any interaction with anybody except you and your family.”
It's all over the media, but here's one source:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dr-fauci-urges-americans-to-make-sacrifices-thanksgiving-is-going-to-look-very-different-this-year-2020-10-158
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