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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Have you received the covid-19 vaccine?
If you have can you please share your experience, side effects etc with us? A lot of us are very curious about this. Thank you for all you do and continue to do for us, God bless you 💉😷❤️👍🤗🎅🤶

December 18, 2020 (edited)
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Members shared widely varying perspectives on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, with many frontline workers and those with stable HIV numbers... Read more

Members shared widely varying perspectives on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, with many frontline workers and those with stable HIV numbers reporting minimal side effects like arm soreness or mild fatigue, while others expressed hesitation due to the speed of vaccine development or wanting more information from their doctors. Several members emphasized the importance of consulting with trusted healthcare providers, with doctors generally recommending the vaccine for people with HIV who have stable CD4 counts, though some noted early uncertainty about safety for immunocompromised individuals. A recurring theme was the balance between personal choice and community responsibility, with members respecting individual decisions while sharing their own experiences to help others make informed choices during an anxious and uncertain time.

A myHIVteam Member

His response was “ I got it this afternoon, it didn’t hurt and I personally haven’t had any side effects.
Being that I’m not a doctor I couldn’t say about where someone’s CD4 count needs to be, but most physicians don’t give patients with a CD4 below 200 any kind of vaccines. It should be stated that every person regardless of their CD4 count should consult with their doctor before taking a vaccine, supplements or anything else.”

December 18, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Thank you thank you thank you Rob you've answered many of my questions of which was how did you manage to receive the vaccine as I am still here in Illinois arguing with my hospital and the lack of inclusion for us in the HIV community with these vaccine trials and it's distribution. Moderna is the vaccine I am looking at so yes please keep me up to date about that second shot and kudos to you my friend God bless ♥️♥️♥️

December 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I received my first dose of the Moderna vaccine this past Monday. My arm was sore at the injection site for a few days but that was really all I have experienced so far. I was quite tired that night, but I have been on the go with work and all. So that is not uncommon for me. Most of the research shows more side effects after the second shot. I will let you know how that goes in a few weeks.

While feeling a little under the weather after the vaccine is not fun, it does usually mean that it is working and the body is building anti-bodies.

I did have a conversation with my healthcare provider before getting the vaccine and they did indeed recommend that I get it. I am luck to be in the group of frontline workers in the first groups to receive the vaccine....I hope it becomes more readily available for everyone real soon!

I will share more as I go through the process!

Stay well!!
Rob

December 30, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I received mine yesterday. Slept really good. Didn't grow any microchips. Didn't grow a third arm. A little sore in the arm but not as bad as my last tetanus shot. Feeling fine and ready for a workout. Hang in there y'all.

December 22, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Had my most recent Covid 19 Booster about 3-4 weeks ago, no probs at all, just a slight sore arm.😃

October 26, 2022

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