You’ve come to the right place: a platform for questions, answers, and all the discussions in between regarding the recently developed COVID-19 vaccines. Not only do we compile all critical resources and information about the new vaccines into one website, but we highlight testimonials from real people so you can get different perspectives on their vaccination experiences and decisions to get vaccinated.
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: January 11, 2021
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? No
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) Very easy through my school. About a 15-20 minute wait time.
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? Sore arm, thought I was tired the next day
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? Took any opportunity. Don't want to get rona
24 years old, Female, After School Program Director
Moderna (2 doses)
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: January 14, 2021
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? No
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) It was easily accessible to me because my job provided it.
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? My arm was sore but it went away.
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? At first I was hesitant because I was scared of symptoms, but then I got over it because it is selfish of me not take it because of symptoms that would only last for less than 24 hours and risk my entire family.
Any additional thoughts or advice for people who have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? Don't be scared, if you have the opportunity to take it, just take it.
18 years old, Female, Medical Office Receptionist
Moderna (2 doses)
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: January 12, 2021
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? No
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) It was easily accessible, and the entire process only a little over half an hour. There was staff guiding you through the entire process so it was really easy on my part.
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? I had a sore arm, some chills, and a bit of a headache but it only lasted for about a day.
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? To protect those in my household that are at risk as well as the patients I encounter at work
37 years old, Female, Registered Nurse
Pfizer (2 doses)
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: December 22, 2020
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? Yes
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) Very easy. Scheduled and administered by employers. I work at a hospital.
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? 3 days after the first dose I got severe diarrhea, mild headache and mild body aches that lasted about 10 hours. 3 days after the 2nd dose I got only mild headache and mild body aches.
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? I wanted to protect my family and patients and help decrease number of cases in the community.
Any additional thoughts or advice for people who have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? The vaccine is much safer than the virus itself. If we want to get back to normal life and maintain reliable healthcare we have to take this necessary step to get a handle on the pandemic. If you take your chances with the virus and wind up in a hospital bed you are contributing to the problem by occupying a bed that someone else may need and tying up the caregivers' time, reducing the quality of care you and other patients need and deserve.
38 years old, Female, Registered Nurse
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: December 18, 2020
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? Yes
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) Super easy, it was through work
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? 1st dose sore arm, 2nd dose woke up with fever,body aches chills about 12 hours later, it lasted about 24 hrs after symptoms started and a swollen lymph node on armpit of arm vaccinated.
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? To gain superpowers of course and to keep everyone safe.
Any additional thoughts or advice for people who have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? Expect to have a side effects, but well worth not getting COVID.
74 years old, Male, Retired
Date First Dose of Vaccine was Received: January 5, 2021
Have you received both doses of the vaccine? No
What was your overall experience getting vaccinated (was it easily accessible, did you have to wait a long time, etc.) Confusing when and where sign up but once scheduled it was fast with short wait.
Did you experience any side effects? If so, what were your symptoms and how long did you experience symptoms? No side effects.
Why did you decide to get vaccinated? Safety to those around me, family, and myself.
Any additional thoughts or advice for people who have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine? Politics is not science so for the sake of the country get vaccinated.
The start of this platform was motivated by the immense hesitation regarding the recent development of the COVID-19 vaccine. As a college student at the University of California, Irvine studying public health sciences, I felt inclined to do my part and educate people on the vaccine so more people are willing to get vaccinated and aren't taught false information regarding the vaccine and its effects.
