I Got Covid 19 Vaccine Shot Last Week

Entrance to vaccine shots administration

Luckily, I got first shot of Covid-19 vaccine on December 18, 2020, last week. The date was exactly the same with vice president of USA, Mike Pence.

The difference between Mike Pence and I is he was injected in Washington DC, while I had done in my city, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

I was included as first recipients in the city. Vaccine brand called as Biontech – Pfizer needs two shots.

In my cases, two shots and dates are:

- Primary shot, done on December 18, 2020

- Booster shot will be on January 8, 2021.

The interval between primary shot and booster shot is 21 days. Quite shorter compared to another vaccine (Moderna vaccine).

As you might know that the effective rate of both Biontech – Pfizer and Moderna are higher:

- 95% for Biontech – Pfizer

- 94.5% for Moderna

Christmas decoration at one of city corners

Just for comparison of effective rate for other two familiar vaccines are:

- 50% for H1N1 flu vaccine

- 90% for varicella vaccine.

Moreover, after getting shot, nothing happen to my body and feeling. Then, I was asked to stay in the specific room for 15 minutes.

I was observed to see “adverse reaction.” No “anaphylaxis,” a serious allergic reactions. Nothing happen at all.

You might wonder that why I could be included as first phase recipients of Covid-19 vaccine?

No, I am not older than 75 years old.

I am one of the healthcare personnel “who worked directly with Covid-19 patients.” 100% of our patients are survive.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!!