How are we getting through it?

[jimduncanuk]

Had my booster and flu have a couple of weeks ago. Had a really sore arm for a couple of days but I do have arthritis so not unexpected.

Been exposed to airport crowds and overflowing pubs with no obvious problems.

No shortage of sunshine.

[Steve J]

Felt OK'ish this morning, went for a bike ride in the afternoon, then started feeling, really, really rough. The double whammy has certainly hit me hard today, with my whole body aching and tender to the touch .

[paulr]

...went for a bike ride in the afternoon, then started feeling, really, really rough...

Well, there's your mistake  

[Steve J]

I knew soemone would comment on the bike ride, so Paul is the winner   . Feeling OK now but my wife is not well at all with a bad cold or Covid (will try and get her to test later).

[fred.]

Felt OK'ish this morning, went for a bike ride in the afternoon, then started feeling, really, really rough. The double whammy has certainly hit me hard today, with my whole body aching and tender to the touch .

As a big fan of bike rides - I'd like to say it wasn't that - but when I went for one of my covid jabs and said I was cycling home (just half-a-mile or so) there was a bit of a warning about taking it easy. But they also warn you against driving straight after the jab too. 

[Steve J]

This was the day after Fred as I knew I wouldn't be up to a ride the same day, plus the weather wasn't great.

[fred.]

My first covid jab affected me far more the day after - mainly through falling asleep! The others have been much less impact, sore arm at the most. 

Hope you both feel better soon. 

[John Cook]

The side effects being described here seem to be common according to the NHS.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/safety-and-side-effects/
 
The site is worth a read as it gives good advice.  NHS goes on to say that if a fever starts more than 48 hours after the jab, or lasts longer than 48 hours, it is possible that you have another infection and you should seek medical advice.

I'm lucky and have never had any side effects.  I've been having the flu jab for years and never caught it while commuting in to London every day by train and tube, so it seems to work. 

I had flu many years ago and don't ever want it again, and, touch wood, have avoided COVID so far.

The important thing, I think, is not to give up on these vaccination programmes.

[Gwydion]

The important thing, I think, is not to give up on these vaccination programmes.

Hear, hear, I second that wholeheartedly.

[Steve J]

Completely agree re: the vaccination programmes.

[Gwydion]

Covid (Pfizer) and Flu vaccines yesterday afternoon. Bit sore at the injection sites, as you'd expect if someone shoves a lump of liquid in a muscle, but otherwise no noticeable effects at all I'm pleased to say.

[Leon]

After almost 3 years avoiding it the Covid has finally got me.      I felt fine on Thursday but was extremely cold overnight, did a test on Friday afternoon and bang, positive.  It's taken out Adele and Jamie today too, so just the youngest one currently refusing to join our club.

Awful timing for the business as well, I've had to print the orders from home, anti-bac them and then leave them outside for someone to come and collect the following day.  The team are casting/posting as best they can but we're not going to get everything cleared before Christmas as I'd hoped.

The last batch of releases for this year are going to be delayed a little as well.  If I can get a couple of negative tests this week then I should be able to get back in to work on Thurs/Fri.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Get well soon boss.

[Heedless Horseman]

If new strain... it will take you down for 5-6 days. Day 1, poorly, and NO wish for food. Try! Canned Fruit is a possible... add sugar! For me... Days 2-4, Too weak to do anything... barely get on feet to see to cat & Dog. Days 5,6+ recovery. Booze helps... and almost Xmas! Hope Get Well Soon.   

[FierceKitty]

Our King and Queen have it.