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.B. May 2021 7:53am, 16 May 2021 42,671 posts	Quote Pin .B. Ours were about 8-10 hours after I don’t really want jab two. We had covid in December and were bad for a few days after our first jab in March. Some research suggests that the first jab acts like a booster for those with antibodies already, so we probably don’t need it for protection anyway. I just don’t want to feel bad again just when we are finally feeling on the way to fitness again after Covid.
LindsD May 2021 8:02am, 16 May 2021 47,048 posts	Quote Pin LindsD 12 hours for me OH had almost no side effects from jab no. 2 in a similar situation to you .B.
Fragile Do Not Bend May 2021 8:21am, 16 May 2021 8,408 posts	Quote Pin Fragile Do Not Bend About 12 hours for my husband, none for me. What I’d like to know is whether people have had the same after-effect experience for both jabs, or different symptoms both times?
halfpint May 2021 8:24am, 16 May 2021 34,897 posts	Quote Pin halfpint Thanks folks. I’m hoping this is the worst of it. Excuse for a long lie but not going to ruin my whole day hopefully.
LindsD May 2021 8:45am, 16 May 2021 47,049 posts	Quote Pin LindsD OH was ill for 24h first jab. Just a little tired after the 2nd
jennywren May 2021 9:03am, 16 May 2021 16,747 posts	Quote Pin jennywren Both me and OH fine after Pfizer 1, both a little ‘off’ for a few hours after Pfizer 2.
JK chameleon May 2021 9:14am, 16 May 2021 14,271 posts	Quote Pin JK chameleon Housemate (with an impaired immune system) was rough a few hours after having the first jab, and the day after having the second jab, both times for about 48 hours, including lethargy, overheating, and generally feeling unwell. On each occasion, after this reaction, he suddenly went back to feeling OK - like a switch being turned off. Pfizer jab for him.
AndyS May 2021 10:22am, 16 May 2021 303 posts	Quote Pin AndyS Pfizer 1: I felt a bit undercooked the following day, but not too bad. Pfizer 2: fever & headaches the 2 following days. 2 was pretty bad, but nothing compared to when I had covid back in March 2020.
jennywren May 2021 10:31am, 16 May 2021 16,748 posts	Quote Pin jennywren That switch being turned off happened to me too. I felt quite rough one minute and completely fine the next. It’s a weird business isn’t it?
Lizzie Whizz May 2021 10:55am, 16 May 2021 24,999 posts	Quote Pin Lizzie Whizz It's fascinating doing the data entry in clinic. Yesterday we were giving 2nd dose Pfizer, everyone was asked how they'd been after the first one - replies were very varied (quite a lot of "nothing at all" or just a sore arm).