Because I had the Pfizer vaccine and am in one of the booster qualifying groups and it's been just over six months since my second shot, I had a booster shot on Monday.
Heads up: do NOT laminate your vaccination card. Repeat: do NOT laminate your card. Who knew six months ago I'd need to have an additional entry on my original card. Who knew?
The community health clinic very cheerfully issued a new card, which I promised NOT to laminate.
The booster is the same strength as the original two shots. I sailed through the first two with mininal effects. This time I had a very sore arm (enough to wake me when I turned in my sleep) and a fever (topped out at 100.4 F -- I've had worse). I took a 12 hour pain pill, and fifteen hours later a second pill.
It's now two days since my booster and I feel fine. Haven't had a pain pill in thirteen hours and don't need one. Fever is gone, my arm is no longer sore.
Was getting a booster worth it? You bet. If you qualify, do it. And keep wearing your mask.
Words to the wise: Do NOT laminate your vaccination card!
Penny Pincher
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