Lot's Wife Edition 4 2021

Lot’s Wife • Edition Four
Lot’s Wife • Edition Four
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I feel that people should take advantage of the fact
that the vaccine is free of charge and they should get
vaccinated as soon as they’re eligible.
THE NEW SOUTH WALES EXPERIENCE
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Location of vaccination: New South Wales
Vaccine received: Pfizer–BioNTech
Doses received: Two (April & May)
Experience with first dose
I attended the mass vaccination at Olympic Park in
Sydney, a 4:45pm session. It was unfortunately rush
hour time, so it took a while to process everyone.
I was waiting for about two hours before getting
my vaccination. There was an additional 15-minute
waiting time afterwards so all in all it was about two
and a half hours all up.
Afterwards, I felt mostly fine, though a bit tired (had
a long day beforehand). I had an early night and was
feeling great the next day.
Experience with the second dose
I received my second dose at Olympic Park again, this
time at 4pm. It was much faster this time; the entire
facility was now a well-oiled conveyor belt. I was in
and injected within 15 minutes, barely enough time
to catch my breath until the mandatory observation
period. I was again surprised at the speed at which
they were processing people.
The evening after my second injection was similar
to my first one. I felt quite tired but otherwise was
generally well. The next morning though I genuinely
felt like I had come down with a cold, no sneezing or
coughing but really tired, chills and sore joints – also
happened to be the coldest day Sydney in 25 years. I
felt pretty under the weather for half the day and took
some Panadol after lunch. The symptoms generally
had cleared up by dinner and the evening. I felt pretty
normal the day after.
THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE
Age: 73
Gender: Female
Location of vaccination: Victoria
Vaccine received: Oxford–AstraZeneca
Doses received: One (May)
Experience with first dose
I had a specific appointment with my clinic when
my clinic was doing a vaccination date. I arrived on
time, got my name checked off. I went up to the nurse
and received the vaccination. Everyone had been
explained to me by the doctor prior. I went to the
waiting room for 15 minutes, and then went home. It
was such a simple process.
Afterwards, I felt fine and there were no side effects
whatsoever.
Other comments
It is a no brainer to receive the vaccine. It is better than
dying.
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Age: 34
Gender: Female
Location of vaccination: California, United States
Vaccine received: Pfizer–BioNTech
Doses received: Two (December 2020 & January 2021)
Experience with first dose
I was one of the workers at the clinic so it was the
ending hours and there were a few extra doses so I got
my first dose. The staff were great as they were my
co-workers and injection was painless. I was slightly
nervous.
I just had a sore arm after the first dose.
Experience with second dose
There were no changes regarding the actual
experience from the first time. It was very similar.
About 12 hours after receiving the vaccine my arm was
extremely sore and I could barely lift my arm above
my shoulder. I started to get chills and felt really cold.
I took some ibuprofen because I had to go to work and
I was fine about 30 minutes later with no other side
effects other than a sore arm for another day or so.
Other comments
It’s a relief to be able to be vaccinated and know I’m
somewhat protected.
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