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Mr.Bill

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8. Same thing happened to my older brother.

Reply to markpkessinger (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 8, 2021, 07:34 PM

Apr 2021

I've been getting flu shots every year after going over 50 years without getting any shots except for dental work, and that was only a few times. I've learned it is very important to practice relaxing your arm before the shot. It seems the better I get at that, the less pain there is.

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Why Your Second COVID Shot Might Be a Doozy :: SciShow News [View all] NurseJackie Apr 2021 OP

My second dose was yesterday Lunabell Apr 2021 #1

Arm was more sore the second time. louis-t Apr 2021 #2

I wish my reaction to the second Moderna shot had been more pronounced EYESORE 9001 Apr 2021 #3

That's the way I'm feeling about my second Pfiser yesterday. Is anything really happening? Shrike47 Apr 2021 #6

The SciShow Channel is terrific Leith Apr 2021 #4

My reaction to both Moderna shots was Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #5

My arm was sore for close to a week after the first Moderna shot . . . markpkessinger Apr 2021 #7

Same thing happened to my older brother. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #8

Well, I don't think it was a failure to relax my arm . . . markpkessinger Apr 2021 #9

Wow. You're a pro. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #10

I ran a fever the day after but was fine the next day LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2021 #11