COVID-19 Vaccination: Are You Eager or Hesitant?
Betty Chaffee/ December 17, 2020/ COVID-19, immunization, vaccines/ 5 comments
Betty Chaffee, PharmD, is owner and sole proprietor of BetterMyMeds, a Medication Management service devoted to helping people get the maximum benefit from their medications.
I do not plan on getting the shot right away. I will wait and see if there are any side affects. My concerns:
1) Will we get accurate reports and hear of ALL the side affects and cases that have not had positive results?
2) I’m concerned if there are any heavy metals used as a preservative in the vaccine.
3) I had read about the concept of using mRNA and this sounded safe, but is it?
4) The experts are calling this a vaccine. Does this mean that we get one shot and we’re safe forever, like the shots I received as a child? If not, is it more like a flu shot where we have to get this every year?
Forgot to ask if there is a difference between the Pfizer and Moderna formula?
Really good questions, Tony. And I’m betting that you’re not the only one wondering those things. I’ll be sure to discuss all your questions in my next article. Thanks so much for the suggestions!
HISTORY: I always received the High-Dose Flu shot. Several years ago, my MD only carried the multi-shot vile. My entire arm swelled, becoming red, hot, & painful.
After several of us reacted, an investigation revealed it was due to a latex allergy (the seal contained latex). We all knew we have an latex allergy.
The Covid-19 vaccine is in a multi-shot vial. Does the seal contain latex?
A great question Brenda! Thank you for bringing that up. I’ll put it on my list to talk about. Stay tuned!