Booster - have you had one and what were side effects

I'm not due for my booster until the end of November. Has anyone who has gotten the booster had an improvement with their Post Covid Syndrome?

I received my flu shot yesterday at Publix and was told to wait 4 weeks to get the Phizer booster. Is that a Mayo protocol also?

According to this article, you can get the COVID booster and flu shots at the same time.
- You can get COVID-19 vaccine booster and flu shots at the same time https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/health-equity-research/newsfeed-post/yes-you-can-get-covid-19-vaccine-booster-and-flu-shots-at-the-same-time/

Naturally, it is more convenient to make one visit. But you may also wish to consider your own history of how your body reacts to vaccines in general. Like @sueinmn, your doctor may recommend spacing out the vaccines to monitor reactions.

Like most suggestions on COVID vaccine boosters, I have heard multiple answers about timing of flu shot.

CDC FAQ on flu vaccines states it is OK to get at same time. BUT, I think @sueinmn comment from her primary and pharmacist about separating in case you have side effects or adverse reaction is good advice. If you do decide to give at same time, I would not do in same arm.

P.S. My booster side effects of headache went away after 2 days. Sore arm took 5 days.

Laurie

I had zero issues after my COVID booster. I had some lethargy after the senior flu shot. Nothing debilitating.

Booster = Better, Better, Better! My husband, daughter & I have all had our third doses. Each of us had side effects after the first and second doses, his were mild, daughter had days of headache, nausea & vomiting. I had headache, body aches, fatigue, and ultimately an extreme system-wide inflammatory response that required a course of steroids to resolve (2 weeks worked.)
This time - sore arms, a slight body aches for 48 hours - that's it!
I saw one of my docs today, and she said that is what her patients, even those with fairly severe reactions before, are reporting.

So if you are among those recommended for a booster or third dose, I would say you shouldn't hesitate.
Sue

This might sound like a silly question, but I've gotten mixed answers....I had the vaccine complete in February. I tested positive for Covid in August and am still recovering. Is the booster something I even need to get at this time? Or do the antibodies I have cover it?

Hi Sara. @roch asked a similar question in this discussion about whether to get the booster or not and when. I encourage you to read through the past comments. The answer that is right for you may be different than for someone else depending on any underlying conditions and your antibody levels. What has your doctor recommended for you?

Here are the latest recommendations from Mayo Clinic.

Are COVID-19 vaccine boosters or extra shots recommended? https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine-boosters

I don't see her until the 4th, I will find out then. I'm just trying gather as much I go as possible.