Poll for Canadians Edited... I got one dose of ... and I got the my second shot (two votes allowed)

[accm]

So simple. Wish Ontario could follow suit.

Not sure if you've seen this. I had been searching for a while, and finally found this yesterday:



They also have a timeline for AZ

 

[quandrea]

Not sure if you've seen this. I had been searching for a while, and finally found this yesterday:

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They also have a timeline for AZ

Thanks. The one for AZ only shows a timeline for AZ as the second shot, unfortunately. No guidance on how to secure a mRNA vaccine as the second dose.

 

[accm]

Thanks. The one for AZ only shows a timeline for AZ as the second shot, unfortunately. No guidance on how to secure a mRNA vaccine as the second dose.

Ya, it seems like everything relating to the AZ vaccine is a mess here right now. I'm sorry you're having to deal with that.

 

[damo]

This just in ...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...une-3-2021-updated-vaccine-guidance-1.6051449

 

[Where's Wall-E]

I'm in BC, and both my husband and I got AZ 6 weeks ago. From what I understand from today's update, they will contact you starting at 8 weeks, and you will have a choice if you want AZ again or P or M. AZ will be through pharmacies again, and P or M will be through the community-based clinics. My husband and I agree we'll take whichever gets offered first.

 

[MamaLema]

Hey guys. Honestly I am still on the fence about getting the vaccine. We (DH and DD and I) have appointments tomorrow to get our first Pfizer shots. I don't know if we will do it. I have been hesitant about it since they came out. It feels like everyone else is doing it, so we should too, but I hate feeling like that. Anyone else still not 100% sure about getting it or did you have any bad reactions to it when you got it? Also have they done enough studies on children aged 12+ yet? Really? What about the myocarditis risk now.. ughhh.
I'm just so nervous, but we also want to be able to travel again freely without worry!

I understand because I feel the same way. Our whole family has the first dose but I am having second thoughts on getting the second dose.

 

[bcwife76]

I'm in BC, and both my husband and I got AZ 6 weeks ago. From what I understand from today's update, they will contact you starting at 8 weeks, and you will have a choice if you want AZ again or P or M. AZ will be through pharmacies again, and P or M will be through the community-based clinics. My husband and I agree we'll take whichever gets offered first.

Same for my husband and I.

 

[suse66]

I got AZ too and am anxiously waiting to hear what they say...I will be annoyed if my friends who got Pfizer get their 2nd doses before DH and I who got AZ weeks earlier...will you mix and match? My DD17 decided to get hers (we left it to her) but obviously our 4 year old can't...the question is...will we be allowed right!

I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.

While most of our friend circle got AZ as well, I have a couple friends who got Pfizer and I will be very annoyed if they get their second shots before we do, not gonna lie My husband is like JUST GIVE ME WHATEVER SHOT YOU WANT. lol So yes, I think we will both mix and math. DD 12 got her first Pfizer on Saturday, she was SO happy to get it, she would have gotten it months ago if she could! But like your youngest, we still have one under 12 (she turns 11 this November).

My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.

I understand because I feel the same way. Our whole family has the first dose but I am having second thoughts on getting the second dose.

Would you mind sharing any doubts you have about the second dose? I am not judging at all, of course you have to feel comfortable with whatever you choose to put into your body. Have you had a chance to discuss your concerns with your primary health care provider? I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.

Wait. What's the Delta variant?!

 

[hdrolfe]

Wait. What's the Delta variant?!

latest variant article from CTV, could cause a 4th wave apparently. Looks nasty, of course.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

The Delta is the India variant. I thought it was ANOTHER one.

 

[DnA2010]

I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.

My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.

Thank you for sharing your/your sister's thoughts, I appreciate it.

 

[Sue M]

DH getting 2nd jab on Sunday, daughter & I getting 2nd jab on 15th woohoo! I never thought I’d be this excited to get a vaccine. It will be such a relief, to feel safe that we won’t get this awful virus and won’t spread it. And life returning to normal. This new variant is scary.
My daughters daycare closed down the preschool section because one of the staff tested positive and out of that staff she’s the only one working, because she tested negative and had her 1st shot. Vaccines work. They put her on the other side with the school age group. this week ends the 2 week closure.
We had Moderna so I’ll get whatever they give me. Moderna or Pfizer.

 

[Silvermist999]

The Delta is the India variant. I thought it was ANOTHER one.

I read there is another potential variant but it‘s only currently in Vietnam and it’s a hybrid of both the UK and India variants. It’s apparently the cause of their sudden rise in cases.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/asia/vietnam-coronavirus-variant-intl-hnk/index.html

 

[Sue M]

I read there is another potential variant but it‘s only currently in Vietnam and it’s a hybrid of both the UK and India variants. It’s apparently the cause of their sudden rise in cases.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/asia/vietnam-coronavirus-variant-intl-hnk/index.html

All the more reason for vaccination!

 

[ottawamom]

That new potential UK/India hybrid sounds scary. I'm back in the whatever jab I get offered first is the one I'm going to take for my second shot. I was leaning towards Pfizer but now I just want to be safe. I'll get Pfizer next year as the annual booster and get my super boost then.

 

[suse66]

Wait. What's the Delta variant?!

I am so sorry to worry you. It is the new name for the Indian variant.

Thank you for sharing your/your sister's thoughts, I appreciate it.

You are very welcome!

 

[Starwind]

I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.

Personally, although I have waivered back and forth I am now thinking I will do Pfizer as my second dose (AZ was the first) in part because of exactly this: strong immune response.

I am guessing this is one of the studies your sister is referring to. It came out yesterday and is pre-print so NOT peer reviewed; it is out of Germany: "Humoral and cellular immune response against SARS-CoV-2 variants following heterologous and homologous ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/BNT162b2 vaccination." https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.06.01.21258172v1.full.pdf

What I would really like to see is the results of the study being done in the UK that looks at AZ/AZ vs AZ/Pf in terms of effectiveness at preventing severe covid, hospitaliztion, and death. For ME is the missing info right now in terms of "do I definitely do AZ/Pf"... My 12 weeks isn't until into July so I have some time... The UK study is supposed to have results available later in June.

SW

 

[ellbell]

My first shot was AZ. I'm already on a waitlist at the pharmacy where I got my first shot to get a link to reschedule my second shot. On monday the provincial booking site opens to make appointments from the 12 week period. I'm taking whatever I get an appointment for. I'm not picky about.my second shot I just want to be fully vaccinated so life can move on.

 

[pigletto]

I had a long talk with my sister about this topic (she is a doctor). She said there is very encouraging news on taking Pfizer as a second dose as they are seeing a strong immune response. My sister is extremely cautious so I know if she thinks it is safe and advisable to do, I will comfortable with doing so.
My friend group, my DH and I also got AZ. We are all thinking "give us a second shot, we don't care what it is". Honestly with the Delta variant now circulating, I want my second shot as soon as possible.
Would you mind sharing any doubts you have about the second dose? I am not judging at all, of course you have to feel comfortable with whatever you choose to put into your body. Have you had a chance to discuss your concerns with your primary health care provider? I am going to go forward with the second dose as the Delta variant is now circulating in the GTA and I want to be protected against it.

FWIW the doctors in my family are all very encouraged by the research on mixing AZ with Pfizer and recommending I get whatever I can get as soon as I can get it, specifically due to the Delta variant. These people love me , they would not recommend something lightly or if they felt it was unsafe. Of course they are only operating with as much knowledge as is currently known but it’s good enough for me.