I had Covid in late November. Full recovery just in time to jet off to Europe with a cloak of immunity and a smugness that could not be penetrated. It's all about timing folks.
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.
Yes, I too am a Novid, and probably for much the same reasons as you. Haven't had a booster for a couple of years. Fuck it, went to check the Medicare app and now it's locked because of some MyGov bullshit. Anyhoo, still see plenty of peeps masking up in my limited travels.
I remember the second shot of pfizer absolutely knocked me on my arse for a day, back in the halcyon days where we got a day off work to recover from getting vaccinated.
These days I get my flu shot and my covid booster at the same time which gets me an elephant stamp from the pharmacist since getting them together apparently boosts the effectiveness of each. So far I just get a deep ache at the site of the injection for a couple of days and that's it.
Still in the novid camp as well; I've also managed to avoid getting sick with anything else over the last 5 years, it's been amazing.
I managed to have a bit of a respiratory something in Canada 2023...and then a couple of months later nasty RSV at home. Took me a couple of months to get over. But I am a notorious sook😬
Yeah getting close to booster time I think...probably do the flu/covid combo too. Haven't gotten fully sick (!) from vaccines I think, but had the covid once early in the piece and was sick for a week or two like worst flu with the ability to sleep for Australia!
I dont get the reaction to the vaccines but i have had covid about 4 times now. Risks of having social high school children and especially one that seems to bring home more lurgies than a preschooler in day care. I can only assume my organs are scarred like an old school pirate limping along. Might explain those "arrghs" when i try to get up out of the comfy chair.
Thanks! All the masks, sanitiser, and antibacterial wipes we can carry! Did that in Canada 16 months ago but still managed a viral thing... but not COVID. So we will keep doing what we know 😜
I had Covid in late November. Full recovery just in time to jet off to Europe with a cloak of immunity and a smugness that could not be penetrated. It's all about timing folks.
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!
That’s a pretty impressive record.
I’ve been vaccinated 3 times and had light cases of Covid 3 times. Nothing was as bad as my reaction to the first vaccine.
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.
Yes, I too am a Novid, and probably for much the same reasons as you. Haven't had a booster for a couple of years. Fuck it, went to check the Medicare app and now it's locked because of some MyGov bullshit. Anyhoo, still see plenty of peeps masking up in my limited travels.
Same, still haven't had it and haven't had a booster in a very very long time.
I remember the second shot of pfizer absolutely knocked me on my arse for a day, back in the halcyon days where we got a day off work to recover from getting vaccinated.
These days I get my flu shot and my covid booster at the same time which gets me an elephant stamp from the pharmacist since getting them together apparently boosts the effectiveness of each. So far I just get a deep ache at the site of the injection for a couple of days and that's it.
Still in the novid camp as well; I've also managed to avoid getting sick with anything else over the last 5 years, it's been amazing.
I managed to have a bit of a respiratory something in Canada 2023...and then a couple of months later nasty RSV at home. Took me a couple of months to get over. But I am a notorious sook😬
Yeah getting close to booster time I think...probably do the flu/covid combo too. Haven't gotten fully sick (!) from vaccines I think, but had the covid once early in the piece and was sick for a week or two like worst flu with the ability to sleep for Australia!
I dont get the reaction to the vaccines but i have had covid about 4 times now. Risks of having social high school children and especially one that seems to bring home more lurgies than a preschooler in day care. I can only assume my organs are scarred like an old school pirate limping along. Might explain those "arrghs" when i try to get up out of the comfy chair.
I remember covid.
Off to Europe on the weekend. Let's see how we go keeping our novid status! Boosted out the wazzoo...
Enjoy! Make sure you mask up like a mofo on the plane!
Thanks! All the masks, sanitiser, and antibacterial wipes we can carry! Did that in Canada 16 months ago but still managed a viral thing... but not COVID. So we will keep doing what we know 😜