Got My Moderna COVID-19 Booster This Morning

[MineralMan]

The first day after approval. I was in the supermarket to pick up some groceries and noticed that nobody was sitting in the chairs at the pharmacy, so I stepped up to the counter. It's the same pharmacy where I get all my prescriptions, so I'm on file there. I asked if I could make an appointment for my Moderna booster. The pharmacist said, "You can get it right now."

Cool beans. So, I got jabbed and sat there for 10 minutes and then did my shopping. Perfect.

So, check with your pharmacy. You might be able to get your booster shot immediately.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. I got a full dose Moderna shot back on Sept 7

I got an antibody test back showing a very low antibody level and so my doctors told me to get booster on grounds that I might be compromised. I hurt the next day but I am glad that I got the shot

[MineralMan]

4. Cool. I just waited for the CDC approval.

I'm glad to have it now. My wife got her Pfizer booster about three weeks ago.

[MyOwnPeace]

2. Scheduled for Monday.....

along with my flu shot!

[MineralMan]

6. Excellent!

[tblue37]

3. I got my Pfizer booster yesterday at the grocery store--& then did my shopping.

[MineralMan]

5. +100

[Elessar Zappa]

7. Awesome!

I was able to get my Moderna about a month ago due to my cystic fibrosis. I didn’t have as many side effects as I did for the first two.

[Beachnutt]

8. I am getting mine now

at supermarket, waiting for the jab....😊

[GPV]

9. Wonder if we can mix and match already?

[Freddie]

11. My question as well

I got J & J back in March and I want a Moderna booster.

[GPV]

22. That's my plan as well

[FoxNewsSucks]

32. that's what I'm getting this afternoon

Got J&J March 8

[MineralMan]

14. Yes. The pharmacist said that was OK, but that I should

stick with the Moderna, given the numbers.

[Beaverhausen]

10. I'm getting mine tomorrow. My first was the J&J

and I'm under 65 so I'm very glad I can get the Moderna booster.

[Freddie]

13. Where? CVS?

Thx!

[Beaverhausen]

19. Yes, CVS

scheduled online. easy peasy!

[Freddie]

26. Just did mine too!

Had to go to the CVS about 10 miles away as the one here is only offering Pfizer. Happy they jumped on the boosters so fast.

[gab13by13]

12. From what I read

Moderna was a bigger dose than Pfizer and gave one more antibodies. I had my antibodies checked with my regular blood work and my doctor told me I still had antibodies, my 2nd shot was March 23rd. My pharmacy put up a notice that it will be providing booster shots soon. I figured I did right by waiting because the Moderna booster is prescribed to be 1/2 the original dose.

[dsc]

15. I made an appointment for 4pm today

If people were actually waiting, I would not have made this appointment (for me to get a booster based on occupation is vastly less important than others getting a first shot) but the fact is people are refusing the shot which means if I don't get this then it will just sit and wait.

[riversedge]

16. good advice. have a good day. first frost on the pumpkins here 120 straight east of Mpls.

[Kahuna]

17. I got my Moderna booster Tuesday at CVS. nt

[luvs2sing]

18. Hubster is probably getting his..

as I am typing this comment. I got my Pfizer booster about three weeks ago.

[MineralMan]

20. Perfect!

[jcgoldie]

21. Is the booster the same as the first two?

Or is it different in recipe or quantity?

I'm assuming they didn't change the recipe if they have them on hand this fast after approval?

[GPV]

23. Moderna is half

[KewlKat]

24. The VA said they had booster shots, but turned out my husband was given a FULL does vs the half dose

so he's had 3 full dose shots of Moderna now. I'm still trying to get me an appt and was told yesterday, still no approval for the Costco pharmacy to give yet.

[MineralMan]

28. The Moderna booster is a half dose, compared with the first two.

The Pfizer and J&J boosters are the same dose as the original.

Right not, there is no general shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in most of the United States. That might change, but for now most places have adequate supplies.

[Ocelot II]

25. Got the Pfizer booster two days after it was approved, just walked into Walgreens,

no appointment needed. I just showed them my vax card (plus my drivers' license to prove I was sufficiently ancient), then waited for my turn for a short time with a couple of other old geezers and was in and out in maybe 25 minutes, which included the 15 minutes they had me sit there afterwards, as for the original jab. I think that's the drill at all the Walgreens, at least around here.

[nolabear]

27. Let us know if you have any reaction. I need to time mine.

I’m delighted Moderna is finally approved but I had to lay out for about 36 hours after that second one and I’ve got things to do!

[MineralMan]

29. I will. However, I have no real adverse reactions to the first two

doses, so don't expect any with the third dose, either.

[nolabear]

30. I still don't know if that's good or bad.

There’s so much conflicting opinion re the immune response. 🤷🏼?♀️

[MineralMan]

31. Yeah, I don't know either. I never have much of

a reaction to vaccinations, but they've always seemed to work as they are supposed to. With COVID-19, better safe than sorry, I suppose, so I lined up as soon as I could. Got my flu shot earlier this month, too.

[FoxNewsSucks]

33. I called the Rx where I got J&J back in March

Could have gotten in this morning when I called, but I have some things to do so I made an appointment at 3pm.

I'm getting Moderna this time, based on the news reports

[MineralMan]

34. Moderna is probably a good choice this time.

I didn't have a choice last time, but happened to get Moderna. Lucky. My wife got Pfizer, because that was what was available to her. He got a Pfizer booster, too, for the same reason.

What is important is getting the vaccine, whichever brand you end up with, I think.

[MaryMagdaline]

35. Publix rejected me yesterday when I showed up with an appointment.

Said I did not qualify since not a cancer survivor, etc. High risk such as HBP does not cut it. Today they called and said that I’m approved. I thought since I was high risk six months ago, I’m still high risk? I’m 62 but they said age is not one of the criteria this time. In the meantime they are throwing dosages out every day.

My point is - the booster is recommended.
Dosages are plentiful in my area.
Give the shot if there is no shortage!
Publix is creating artificial barriers!

[Sogo]

36. I got my Pfizer booster just two days ago,

which was three days after I became eligible.

Today, two days after, I felt mildly achy on the side of my body where I got this shot, and I needed to sleep in this morning. Those are the most side-effects I've felt from all three shots. The achiness has mostly subsided by now.

[redstatebluegirl]

37. I got mine yesterday, hubby got his today.

I worry more about him because he teaches a bunch of college students who will not wear masks.

[Jakes Progress]

38. I'm not stupid.

Wife and I just came in from getting our Moderna booster.


I think I'll get "I'm Not Stupid" printed on t-shirts. Hand them out for free to those who show proof of vaccination and are wearing a mask.

[MineralMan]

39. Great Idea!