Dear Malaysians who are getting the AZ vaccine - congratulations, you're so fortunate. I've seen many asking about side effects so I thought I'd share my experience. A thread:
I'm in the UK, and got my first jab last month - in Boots (yes, many pharmacies in the UK are rolling out the vaccine). Less than a km from home. My jab was at 2pm. I was told to stay close by for 15 mins (in case of allergic reactions), and sat outside - it was snowing.
I was fine, happy, took selfies. Went grocery shopping, walked home (note that you cannot drive within first 15 mins). It was still snowing. Went home, worked, cooked. By around 9pm the headaches started and I was feeling really cold, even with the heating on...
My teeth began chattering. I wrapped up. Still feeling the chills. I read the NHS list of side effects. Over 1 in 10 got the chills. Ok. Went to bed - 3 blankets! Kept waking in the night alternating between chills and feeling hot. Bad night.
Headache still bad, took panadol. Then slight nausea. Drifted in and out of sleep. Thankfully no meetings till afternoon (online) by which time I was fine, just body aching. By the next day, I was tired, but fine.
My sister? A sore arm. My symptoms were fairly common, but remember - this is nothing compared to Covid. It means your body is building up immunity. Make sure you clear your diary for 2 days post jab - just in case. Drink fluids and rest. Good luck!
Here is the NHS page, scroll down for side effects. Can someone add the Malaysian MOH advisory?
nhs.uk/conditions/cor…
nhs.uk/conditions/cor…
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