Reactions to Novavax?

SpecialBun · 2022-02-18T03:54:50+00:00

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Feeling_Vacation2103 · 2022-02-18T03:03:37+00:00

I’m jealous, but congratulations to you!

orchid_bark · 2022-02-18T04:03:56+00:00

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slingshot91 · 2022-02-18T05:22:04+00:00

Study participant. 1st dose: no reaction, just injection site soreness. 2nd dose and booster: soreness, fever and malaise for 24 hours.

anon102938475611 · 2022-02-18T07:04:26+00:00

There’s some inherent survivorship bias - if you died you’d have a hard time reporting it here

SpecialBun · 2022-02-18T05:50:25+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your first day. We're all waiting on pins and needles to hear how it goes from here on a few weeks! Wishing you an uneventful reaction! How old are you, guy or gal? Thanks!

Waqqy11 · 2022-02-18T10:29:35+00:00

feeling fine just sore arm!! but my brother who went with me fainted after his due to being nervous about getting the vaccine - the doctors called it a vasovagal and apparently it’s quite normal sometimes

orchid_bark · 2022-02-20T11:58:00+00:00

Had my first does yesterday 19/2. Slight soreness at injection site. Went back to working on my backyard landscape for 7 hours. No issues, slept well. Hope everyone else has the same experience.

Ravvvvvskie · 2022-02-21T01:52:21+00:00

First injection I had zero side effects on the first day. Second day towards the late afternoon/evening I developed a headache and ran a fever for a few hours. When I awoke the following morning I was OK and have been OK since. I have been exercising as normal (30km Ride, 60m Walk and 60m Weight Training per day) with no ill effects.

Total-Astronaut268 · 2022-02-18T19:26:10+00:00

I am looking forward to getting this vaccine!! I am in the US.

My first two doses were Moderna and each time I had high fever and was incapacitated for several days. My booster with Pfizer was surprisingly normal. I am not going back to either one though for my next booster booster.

dyingtotravel · 2022-02-19T11:55:19+00:00

Updated:

Day 1 - 1st shot of Novavax #1) mild soreness #2) light headedness #3) breathing was more of an effort for only a few minutes it would come and go throughout the first day.

Day 2: 1st night after covid shot couldn't sleep would wake up every hour having trouble breathing. Arm still a little sore, went away in the afternoon. Chest pains, difficulty breathing. Effort just to speak.

Day 3: 2nd night slept fine with no breathing issues. Mild headache and the soreness came back on my arm just light upon waking up. Slept for 11 hours.While eating 1st meal 4 hours later. had trouble breathing again. Trouble breathing while talking with friend. Abdominal Cramping while walking for 40min. (Last time I had abdominal cramps was when I was training over 20 years ago)

Day 4: 3rd night couldn't sleep woke up consistently due to breathing issues. Slept 4 hours. Breathing issues throughout the day. My sister and bestfriend are nurses and recommended I see a doctor asap. Had an x-ray done and nothing unusual found. Doctor had me perform some breathing tests on a machine and also found nothing wrong. Wanted to give me an "asthma puffer" which I promptly refused. Also did a blood test results tomorrow on Day 5.

Day 5: 4th night slept for 10 hours but woke up every few hours due to breathing issues, so quality of sleep was not good. Went to the doctor and got my blood tests and doctor said everything is fine. Rest of the day was fine. No breathing issues while eating. (this is the first time after the vaccine where I experienced no issues while eating)Trouble breathing while talking to mom before sleeping
Day 6: slept 4 hours due to breathing issues, constant chest pain. All day struggling to breathe. Took nap in early afternoon for 3 hours woken up again due to breathing issues.Through out day had breathing issues while eating/talking.

Day 7: slept 9.5 hours not good quality woke up a few times due to breathing issues. While eating meal struggled to breathe. Evening it was mild breathing issue and headache.

Day 8: slept 9 hours not good quality woke up every couple hours due to breathing issues. While talking to someone had to take deep breaths in between. Breathing issues while eating. Headache all day

Day 9 slept 9 hours. Breathing issues whole day. Worsen when eating or excercising. Mild headache. Stomachache diarrhea 2x. Urine yellow past 3 days

Day 10 slept 8 hours. No breathing issues while talking or eating. However pee is still yellow. mild headache

Day 11: woke up in middle of night due to breathing issues. Evening Stomachache and mild headache waking up (took Tylenol so was ok in afternoon) and evening headaches returns

Day 12: woke up every hour due to breathing issues. Breathing issues in the morning. Slight headache.

Day 13: Best I felt very mild breathing issues. No puffer and tylenol needed.

Day 14: trouble sleeping last night due to breathing issues woke up every hour. Slept roughly 6 hours. Had a coffee. Breathing problems while eating and while walking and sitting throughout the day. (air quality: 60-70s yellow zone.Groin burning sensation (feel like peeing often)

Day 15: slept 2 hours due to breathing issues. Groin burning sensation (peeing often) Puffer used.

Anon_Teacher11 · 2022-02-20T07:58:43+00:00

I had my 1st dose yesterday, no side effects other than a mildly sore arm. The needle also stung going in and for about 10 minutes after.

Edit: I forgot that I did have slight breathlessness around 30 minutes after, which was on and off for a few hours, although it could have been anxiety related. My partner also had his 1st dose yesterday and barely a sore arm. Both under 25.

dyingtotravel · 2022-02-21T16:52:42+00:00

Here's an update as I got people asking me for updates online:

Day 1 - 1st shot of Novavax #1) mild soreness #2) light headedness #3) breathing was more of an effort for only a few minutes it would come and go throughout the first day.

Day 2: 1st night after covid shot couldn't sleep would wake up every hour having trouble breathing. Arm still a little sore, went away in the afternoon. Chest pains, difficulty breathing. Effort just to speak.

Day 3: 2nd night slept fine with no breathing issues. Mild headache and the soreness came back on my arm just light upon waking up. Slept for 11 hours. While eating 1st meal (4 hours after waking up) had issues breathing again. Trouble breathing while talking with friend on the phone. Felt like I had to take breaks in between sentences. Abdominal Cramping while walking for 40min. (Last time I had abdominal cramps was NEVER from walking...)

Day 4: 3rd night couldn't sleep woke up consistently due to breathing issues. Slept 4 hours. Breathing issues throughout the day. My sister and bestfriend are nurses and recommended I see a doctor asap. Had an x-ray done and nothing unusual found. Doctor had me perform some breathing tests on a machine and also found nothing wrong. Wanted to give me an "asthma puffer" which I promptly refused. Also did a blood test results tomorrow on Day 5.

Day 5: 4th night slept for 10 hours but woke up every few hours due to breathing issues. Went to the doctor and got my blood tests and doctor said everything is fine. Rest of the day was fine. No breathing issues while eating. (this is the first time after the vaccine where I experienced no issues while eating)

Day 6: slept 4 hours due to breathing issues, constant chest pain. All day struggling to breathe. Took nap in early afternoon for 3 hours woken up again due to breathing issues.Through out day had breathing issues while eating/talking.

Day 7: slept 9.5 hours not good quality woke up a few times due to breathing issues. While eating meal struggled to breathe. Evening it was mild breathing issue

Day 8: slept 9 hours not good quality woke up every couple hours due to breathing issues. While talking to someone had to take deep breaths in between. Pounding headache. Had to take tylenol

Day 9: slept 9 hours not good quality due to breathing issues. Breathing issues throughout the day. Mild chest pain and headaches throughout the night.
Day 10 slept 8 hours. No breathing issues while talking or eating. However pee is still yellow. mild headache
Day 11: woke up in middle of night due to breathing issues. Evening Stomachache and mild headache waking up (took Tylenol so was ok in afternoon) and evening headaches returns
Day 12: woke up every hour due to breathing issues. Breathing issues in the morning. Slight headache.
Day 13: Best I felt very mild breathing issues. No puffer and tylenol needed.
Day 14: trouble sleeping last night due to breathing issues woke up every hour. Slept roughly 6 hours. Had a coffee. Breathing problems while eating and while walking and sitting throughout the day. (air quality: 60-70s yellow zone.
Day 15: woke up after 2 hours due to breathing issues. As I write this...

LostWandererer · 2022-02-27T01:50:00+00:00

Got Novavax on Monday (Melbourne, 6 days ago). Hurt like hell for about 3 minutes afterwards then regular soreness for roughly a day. Experienced hand tingling on the injected side for around 6hrs.. otherwise no other symptoms for 2 days.

Day 3 I just had a bit of a headache, enough to warrant Panadol (I rarely ever get headaches).

Days 4-6 I’ve felt like shit. Lethargic, troubles sleeping, short of breath, muscle aches and pains. You know that feeling where you just feel ‘off’? Like, you can feel discomfort in the back of your sinuses and throat but it doesn’t lead anywhere? Hoping it’ll all go soon, I was looking forward to being side effect free 😕

Tanaghia_85 · 2022-02-18T04:40:57+00:00

Can you please tell me where you had your vaccine? I’m in Perth and am yet to find a location that has stock available yet…

Someonefromoz22 · 2022-02-19T02:43:46+00:00

I had mine just over 24hrs ago, 31F - healthy, with no underlying conditions. Have not had covid prior. Had an uneventful night, felt slightly flushed but not enough to worry about it, though I did take one Advil. No headaches/tenderness/malaise etc. Today, I feel a little bit strange, mild aches across back and chest. Trying to ignore it as I do have health anxiety and anxiety in general. Got mine done in Melbourne.

ma_tt22v14 · 2022-02-21T06:47:56+00:00

had my first novavax jab earlier today (pharmacist Joanne at Fremantle Pharmacy (82B high road, fremantle) kindly aspirated the jab for me. finished 1 litre of coconut water during before and after the jab and also took 1 panadol. havent noticed any side effect so far (of course i havent been doing (and dont plan to do) any heavy work (especially on jabbed arm) for few days and just relax. take care all!

Someonefromoz22 · 2022-02-22T03:29:03+00:00

Day 5 post vax and feeling like absolute shit. My head is aching on one side only, I can feel it throbbing when I palpate my scalp, heart rate is 92 (normally 60) and I am starting to feel concerned. At this rate, I will rethink my second jab, or leave it much longer than 3 weeks. This is awful :(

louie_hadfield · 2022-03-05T22:54:51+00:00

I'm on day 5 after getting my first dose of Novavax. Like a lot of you I am highly sceptical of these vaccines, but due to the increased pressure with work I was left with very few options. I have been keeping my eye on Novavax since December of 2021 so was fairly well researched in it prior to it's arrival.
First couple of days I felt a bit rundown and had quite a bit of brain fog, but entering into day 5 I'm feeling much better with no sore arm and very mild fatigue.
I did take a lot of precautions with supplements to help boost my immune system. I can safely say that this has helped me recover from the first dose extremely well. These include Vitamin C, Zinc, NAC and Quercetin.

FarronFox · 2022-02-18T22:33:07+00:00

Ok it's been 24 hours now since I had mine in Melbourne Australia and I don't really feel that different to what I what I was beforehand.

People talk about sore arms or headaches and such but no, don't have that. I hardly even noticed I was getting the jab. Didn't feel much of anything at the time.

With the talk of getting sore arms I'm concerned of applying pressure to my arm so tried to avoid sleeping on it in the night (I had the shot in my right arm, but should have got it in my left as I usually sleep on my right).

sluggish_geranium · 2022-02-19T01:41:24+00:00

24 hours after my dose, which is actually the second dose in my schedule (had Pfizer first). Feeling: a bit fatigued so far.

orchid_bark · 2022-02-19T14:09:44+00:00

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JackThcAcc · 2022-02-24T04:44:55+00:00

If anyone gets Costochondritis issues from Nova, please drop me a line. Esp if you have Fibromyalgia or Primary Hypogonadism. Cheers!

EmmaRushoo · 2022-03-09T14:25:15+00:00

Hi, I am wondering how you are going after the vaccine? I got Pericarditis from Pfizer and am watching closely how Novavax is affecting people. Thanks

Realistic-Campaign80 · 2022-02-18T16:27:33+00:00

Any idea as to the long term effects? Like how Pfizer and Moderna are having massive increases in blood clots and now the MSM is saying that doing just about anything will give you a heart attack. Or how the effectiveness shot way down and now people are getting a form of Aids because their immune systems have been destroyed by the mRNA shots. That will probably anger the mods but there are tons of reports and medical journals showing it

Soreness is to be expected but it's the other things that concern me.

Glum-Slide614 · 2022-02-19T03:40:02+00:00

I have waiting for novavax, I hope this is indeed different and doesn’t cause the issues which are associated with the mRNA vaccines. Already though some doctors are saying it still produces spikes which potentially cause alzheimers? What can you believe these days?

AMLagonda · 2022-02-21T04:18:01+00:00

I was hoping to get this as a booster but cant in Perth yet :/

Nassik · 2022-02-28T03:04:27+00:00

I had my first Novavax injection this past weekend. All I got was soreness at the injection site and I only notice that if I bump my shoulder. Otherwise I've had no reaction. I feel like I usually do and all is normal for me. I figure that the slight shoulder soreness is due to getting jabbed with a needle rather than a reaction to the needle's contents.

Creative-Comedian264 · 2022-02-28T18:06:45+00:00

What is disturbing is that with the omicron variant being the dominant strain. Western governments are still mandating these vaccines. If this comes to light MRNA vaccines should instantly be pulled from the shelves until the report can be verified.

If there is found to be problems with airbags in a brand new car because it can cause damage. They are automatically recalled...

Still alot of questions and data to be verified. We are an experiment.

GlobalEnergetix · 2022-03-01T10:33:33+00:00

First Nova yesterday. No reactions to comment on. Cheers

ContentDifference965 · 2022-03-03T00:01:44+00:00

I'm in northern NSW and got Novavax 3 days ago, I've felt absolutely fine, have had a slight sore arm which is to be expected when getting a needle stuck in it. Day 2 my head felt a little bit fuzzy, and still feel something very subtle although it may just all be in my head.

PLEASE NOTE: I have been taking a low dose of aspirin (100mg) once per day, 3 days prior to the injection, and 3 days following the injection. This is because I have been told it supports the immune system and counteracts the vaccine (I'm not getting the vaccine for protection from covid, I'm getting it for other reasons).

I'm sorry to hear others have been negatively impacted by this vaccine, I hope you all recover swiftly.

zzabi · 2022-03-03T10:38:01+00:00

I had Novavax on Tuesday in Melbourne. I had a severe case of Delta end of last year so was hospitalised. Tuesday - was fine. Wednesday developed a severe headache in half my head on the side the needle was done on and whilst this has subsided on Thursday it's still there but not as strong (but I am taking painkillers now). Thursday night now I'm feeling a lot of body aches and pains and feeling crap in general. Arm is slightly sore now. I have fibromyalgia so this is a 'norm' but this is an exacerbation of my 'norm'. Hoping this goes away soon.

I have had ongoing chest pain since covid as well but that doesn't seem to have gotten any worse with this. Not my heart as I've had ECG and heart ultrasounds etc. Most likely rib inflammation from the severe pneumonia i got with covid.

srh2022 · 2022-03-07T08:44:08+00:00

I got my first dose 1 week ago today, I had just a sore arm and feeling abit under the weather. The day after I had severe brain fog and felt really confused. That subsided, and day 4 I started getting really sharp pains and pressure in my chest and ribs and feeling really short of breath and feeling like I had to “manually” breathe. I felt pretty nervous about it but was trying to ignore it because I thought it might just be anxiety. I also developed a headache this day. The pains have been coming and going in my chest and I am very nervous about it as I have a history of heart problems and had heart surgery last year but was told this vaccine is the best option for me. I have now had a severe migraine for 3 days with no sign of going away. I feel really sleepy and brain fog. I’m scared to get my second. But I have already been out of a job for months due to getting fired because of the mandates even though I had a medical contraindication. I feel as though I have no choice but to get my second but I’m scared of anymore severe side effects.

CaregiverImmediate34 · 2022-03-10T07:56:43+00:00

I had my first shot recently in Australia. Around a day or two after my arm was a little bit sore, almost like a small bruise. But it was around 2 days later I had unexpected symptoms, a small headache and a cough that lasted around 2 days. Woke up with my right nostril full of blood one night (like clumpy blood), but it starting to bleed when I tried to blow it. And on the same days as the other symptoms I had very bad diarrhoea. I’m not 100% sure this was from the Nova Vaccine. Especially since I was fine before and tried to minimise going out in public and being around people. But this could be the result of a minor cold or something I ate that triggered my bowl movements. But please reply if anyone had similar side affects.

LeonaElnora · 2022-03-17T06:31:38+00:00

Wish it would get approved in the US. ugh.

johnvonsackenburg · 2022-03-17T10:27:07+00:00

Had my second dose on Monday of Novavax and I started having fever, headache, tiredness the next day which have not gone away, ive just done a rat test which is negative, but overall all I can say is that I feel terrible.

Own-Afternoon-8358 · 2022-03-20T13:16:09+00:00

My husband and I got first dose same day (about 3 weeks ago). He had sore arm for two days and that’s it. I’m the unlucky one i guess. I had very sore arm for five days, low grade fever for 10 days, couldn’t breath and had dry cough for almost two weeks. Found out the trouble breathing was from my iron levels tanking after vaccination and oxygen not travelling properly through my body. That is thankfully gone after taking iron pills and changing diet. But my body still doesn’t feel right on the side I got vaccinated. Hoping this goes away but feeling down in the dumps right now.

GlobalEnergetix · 2022-03-22T08:51:51+00:00

Second Dose, yesterday, very sore arm and panadol to kill the pain. Slight fever, thats all. Stay Safe. Cheers.

Dus81 · 2022-04-12T13:01:45+00:00

Got my second dose of novavax 3 days ago. With the first one absolutly nothing. Tenderness in the arm intensity 2/10. With the second dose, after 12 hours got fever 38.5 C but no feeling sick or body aches nor lethargy. The fever went away after 12 hours and I only have a bit of sore arm no pain. Nothing strange till now. hope it will stay this way

floatingpatterns · 2022-02-23T12:03:29+00:00

And long term, all of these things? Seems a bit risky and once you're in that's it. It's a shame the worlds like this...

userrenee · 2022-02-26T08:49:16+00:00

I had novavax a week ago...sore arm, sore throat and runny nose which went away after a few days. Now I just have sore legs!

Tasty-Profession · 2022-03-10T20:18:20+00:00

I had my vaccine yesterday, it's been over a day, and I have felt mild nausea, cold sweating, chills in the nigh, now I have malaise, no fever though, feel nausea like I want to throw up, but I can't, usually when I don't get it up I get diarrhea like now, but I was able to exercise for 30 minutes light workout (body moment) went to dentist as well, it somehow mild with waves of unwell, and feeling better. I'll keep this post updated. I had Delta in December, this soo much less than having covid infection, I would prefer this over the sickness.

floatingpatterns · 2022-03-10T22:15:37+00:00

So how are we feeling about Nova now? It's been out a while, but not nearly long enough to be a meaningful guage long term. I'm looking at having to be vax'd for OS travel, very on the fence and almost thinking of not travelling and staying unvaxed. It all feels like one big live experiment for these different brands...

heydoughnut · 2022-03-16T09:38:08+00:00

How's everyone going with Novavax, have there been any adverse experiences?

padst3r · 2022-03-19T08:23:37+00:00

My partner had first dose, no issues not even a sore arm. Second dose, high fever 39c laying in bed all of day 1. I'm not sure why anyone would get a vaccine if they're healthy and under 60 years old

GlobalEnergetix · 2022-03-22T08:53:40+00:00

Second dose ok sore arm and slight fever.

GlobalEnergetix · 2022-03-22T08:54:18+00:00

2nd shot all ok, just sore arm.

GlobalEnergetix · 2022-03-22T08:55:11+00:00

2nd yesterday, sore arm and slight fever. 👍

Zyggopup · 2022-03-22T22:10:13+00:00

I will get my second shot and I don't think to will have a lot of side effects

Effective_Extent_231 · 2022-03-23T10:50:14+00:00

Had Novavax as booster due to bad reaction to fizer 2nd dose. I had inflammation of chest, tightness and the works for over a month.

22/3 around lunch time. Slight lightheadedness and soreness in arm.

23/3 Slight headache. Very tired, on and off. Similar feeling to when body is fighting a virus. Rested on couch all day. Each time I did something I had to rest. Had a bit of loose stool. Sore joints and especially 1 leg, but perhaps it's from sitting on couch awkwardly all day. I will try figure out how to come back to this forum and report next few days.

ruralw0lf · 2022-03-26T11:06:05+00:00

Actually joined reddit for the first time ever (long time spent a'lurkin away) to ask if anyone has experience allergic reactions to novavax at all? I (29,F) got my second does at 1 pm today and at 4 pm had what the hotline called a delayed allergic reaction.

Mouth, teeth, tongue, numb, tingley, very bizarre. Rapidly turned into lump in throat, tight chest, red/purple rash. Very similar to an allergic reaction I had to a wattle pollen/sap about 20 years ago. Got admitted to emergency department who told me off for driving myself in instead of calling an ambulance-I am a dickhead, yes, but didnt realise how quickly the reaction escalated-and they treated me with antihistamines and some steroids.

Five hours later my mouth is starting to feel funny again so I've taken some pherneragan and google is dredging up stories about paraesthesia, but i didnt think paraesthesia would show up in the mouth??

I dont know. Feeling confused and frightened and frustrated. Has anyone else had a similar reaction?

lnieuwoudt4211 · 2022-04-10T06:44:52+00:00

I had zero side effects on 28 February and nurse aspirated as I was so distressed. Can anyone tell me about 2nd jab side effects pls

MrHaphazard1 · 2022-04-25T02:45:29+00:00

Hey man how did this turn out? You have any complications?

Otherwise_Skirt_1715 · 2022-05-28T08:02:26+00:00

So this is my personal experience (I am 27, female, vegan of 10 years, workout 5 days a week, I take a lot of different supplements, eg. dandelion root, milk thistle, zinc, vitamin d, vitamin c in high doses, pine needle tea, etc.)

1st shot - slight pain discomfort, nothing too bad (tetanus shot was definitely worse), swollen lymph nodes in my armpit, a bit of a fever on the night of the shot, I was also a bit more tired, which continued for two or three more days after the shot. 5 days after the shot I got my period which I hadn’t had in over a year (I take birth control to stop it as I always had very heavy periods). Wasn’t too heavy this time fortunately. Lasted about 13 days, then it was slowly ending.

2nd shot - got it on Thursday so 2 days ago. Same pain discomfort, nothing too serious but looks like I am developing what is known as covid arm (not as scary as the pics on the internet though haha). No fever this time, just malaise and a bit of tiredness. A day after the shot my period returned. I will give it 2 weeks like last time and if it doesn’t stop, I will definitely contact my doctor.

So that’s my experience, if anyone here had the same period problem, how long did it last? Did it stop by itself or did you have to go see a doctor? Thanks for replies

SpiritualPotato1981 · 2022-06-11T06:40:49+00:00

Hi, how are you feeling now after 2 doses of Novavax? Hope you are doing well. Have you heard more reactions from other people taking this vaccine?

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