Had my Covid booster yesterday.
… and I am paying for it today. Feels like I smashed out an epic weightlifting session and ran a half marathon. Backwards.
I always get this reaction to whatever Covid vaccine I have, except for the original AstraZeneca, so I planned a quiet one today. I’m going to read Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend and slow-cook some lamb shoulder on the Big Green Egg. By tomorrow I should be back to normal.
I’m still a COVID virgin, the only one in our house who hasn’t caught it yet. As much as I’d like to credit my rock-hard immune system, I think it probably has more to do with working from home and rarely seeing any other human beings outside of the family.
There is a lot to be said for being an isolationist. I copped it for the first time in September - from my next door neighbour. Won't be letting her breathe on me again!
Not just COVID vaccines but any such as flu, shingles, diptap and I have never had any significant reaction other than the initial sting. I occasionally worry that maybe my immune system isn't reacting at all. Like you I am also a novid (never had covid) to the best of my knowledge. As of Dec 2023 I know was COVID free as I had a PCR test as part of a blood bank program. I really hope none of us have to test out our precautions against airborne Viruses against any new Virus but I suspect the 21 century has more surprises ahead for humanity on this front.