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Joel
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Based on everything I've read so far in terms of the risk or chance of clotting with AstraZeneca, there seems to be a much higher chance of clotting with things like women taking birth control, or even a woman who is pregnant.

So sure, it's a risk but so is getting struck by lightening - that doesn't stop people from going outside :)
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08-Apr-2021 22:07:18

Megycal
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Someone said during an interview that there's a greater chance of being killed in a road accident if you travel 250 miles in a car than of developing the rare clot after the vaccine ( if it is linked ). It brings things into perspective.
edit to add: I haven't worded that very well but I can't think of a better way to express it

08-Apr-2021 22:10:11 - Last edited on 08-Apr-2021 22:25:47 by Megycal

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08-Apr-2021 22:23:03

Joel
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I think perspective is important :) Otherwise it can lead to unnecessary (or over-exaggerated) panic and worry!

On a slightly different note, Ontario has gone back into a province-wide shut down again... :(

On the plus side, alongside the priority by age vaccine rollout (which has been slow so far) they're also now targeting high-risk/hotspot Covid areas within the province so anyone 18+ in these areas will soon be eligible also!
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08-Apr-2021 22:35:28

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No doubt we'll be seeing another spike pretty soon. Things like non-essential shops (clothes, hairdressers etc) will be opening again as from tomorrow. As will "outside" booze venues.

At least I've got one jab in my arm. Idk how good that'll be at stopping me from getting it but hopefully it'll go some way to minimizing my chances of having to go into Hospital and have tubes poked into me, should I be unlucky enough to contract it.

I'm getting my hair cut next weekend - the lady who comes to our house will be doing it outside in one of the lean-to's and we're both masked so that should be ok. Clothes ... meh. I can make do with what I've got. As for going out for a drink or a meal or the cinema etc ... no thanks.

I'm going to remain Captain Cautious for a long time to come, methinks.
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11-Apr-2021 13:57:06

Ms Toxicity
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I had my first AstraZeneca jab last week. Fortunately, no major side effects, of which to report.

My sister, who has Cystic Fibrosis, had hers the day before and, unfortunately, has had an adverse reaction. The injection site swelled to approximately 15cm in diameter and she's not been feeling well since. Her GP is monitoring her for any more adverse outcomes.

Since she had hers, the Australian Government has advised that people under 50 avoid the AstraZeneca vaccination. I just wish they told her that, before she was vaccinated.

What frustrates me the most is that I have to wait three months for the next part of the vaccination. :/

Edit:
My sister is 46 years old.
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11-Apr-2021 14:47:34 - Last edited on 11-Apr-2021 14:48:50 by Ms Toxicity

Megycal
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Wow, that's really worrying for your family. Its good that her doctor is keeping an eye on her.

Edit to add: I wonder if there's something going on with the vaccine and other medications people are taking?

11-Apr-2021 15:39:57 - Last edited on 11-Apr-2021 15:41:38 by Megycal

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