I’ve had three two AZ Then were meant to have Pfizer but they changed last minute were saving them for children gave us Moderna. We were really ill two weeks. My sister nearly six weeks. I don’t know if we had the Pfizer one we may have been better. Both in-laws were fine with AZ and Pfizer. I will not have Moderna again.
Ann
Hi Parky2170 thanks for your info, that's given me something else to consider.
Hi Artsie Ann, as I said earlier Ive had all pfiser. Alot of the nurses I've met had moderna and all of them said they were ill for days after it
will have to make my mind up. Thanks folks x.
Hi Moi2.
I had 4th one last Saturday, was offered as was on chemo when had first two. 1st, 2nd + booster were all Pfizer (no choice) - slightly sore arm; upset stoma with leaks but side effects minimal.
4th one was Moderna (didn't have a choice but happy as I heard mixing is good as Parky2170 said). Side effects kicked in around 6 hours later - very tired, extremely achey which lasted about 36 hours. Also had a lot of leaks until evening of Tuesday as output changed. Feeling OK since yesterday. Moderna side effects (for me) were much worse than Pfizer, but pleased I've had it.
Best Wishes,
Net77
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