Vaccines, questions and answers

[toreyj01]

@conan

Over the years…well last couple decades I’ve been getting my shots at my local pharmacist, from flue shots and other medication to tetanus shots. It was something that I’ve started doing since I only had catastrophic insurance and I pay out of pocket.

Now I understand that Pfizer has to keep there vaccine at such a low temperature I’m somewhat concern about it’s safety. Do local pharmacist have ability to store it safely for consumers?

We were talking about 2 Alaska cases…which might be the cause of those two negative reaction/sides effects.

That is only for transport. Once it arrives at a destination you have roughly a week in a normal fridge and it is still effective.

[toreyj01]

@FlameHeart

Question I asked in the political coronavirus thread:
Coronavirus Thread Political II - #9548 by FlameHeart

You have, in the vaccine…

1. The mRNA agent
2. Fats to deliver the agent to the cell
3. Salts to stabilize the solution (PH)
4. Sugar to preserve it during the freezing process

That’s it. No thermisol, no mercury.

[toreyj01]

@conan

There was also a question about being allergic to penicillin and how that would fit in.

Not related to folks with specific allergies to any one thing. We are worried about atopes, people with massive reactions to multiple sources. These are the people who never leave the house without an Epi pen. These folks should avoid the vaccine.

[toreyj01]

@FlameHeart

How does the Pfizer vaccine correlate to the incidences of Bell’s Palsy? I originally thought that BP was genetic, since it concerns the activity and formation of the 7th cranial nerve.

Does the Pfizer vaccine alter or damage this nerve in some way? I know it targets mRNA which would cause cells to present part of the virus’ glycoprotein (the “spikes” or surface structures that allow it to attach to host cells), but I don’t know how this translates to Bell’s Palsy.

There is probably about a 1 in 10,000 risk of getting Bell’s Palsy from the vaccine, but some in the placebo group got it as well. It may be incidental, since 23-35 people out of 100k people experience Bell’s Palsy anyway. Those that did get it mostly have seen resolution of it in a short time.

[Toll_Collector]

@toreyj01

Not related to folks with specific allergies to any one thing. We are worried about atopes, people with massive reactions to multiple sources. These are the people who never leave the house without an Epi pen. These folks should avoid the vaccine.

Not that I am taking the vaccine anyway, but I have an Epi Pen due to a severe reactions to being stung by wasps. Maybe bees, I forget which trigger the reaction. That’s the only thing I’ve ever had a reaction from. I’m also not allergic to anything. Well, besides that. So because of a reaction to wasp stings I shouldn’t take the vaccine? If so, at least I’ll have an excuse.

[toreyj01]

@Toll_Collector

@toreyj01

Not related to folks with specific allergies to any one thing. We are worried about atopes, people with massive reactions to multiple sources. These are the people who never leave the house without an Epi pen. These folks should avoid the vaccine.

Not that I am taking the vaccine anyway, but I have an Epi Pen due to a severe reactions to being stung by wasps. Maybe bees, I forget which trigger the reaction. That’s the only thing I’ve ever had a reaction from. I’m also not allergic to anything. Well, besides that. So because of a reaction to wasp stings I shouldn’t take the vaccine? If so, at least I’ll have an excuse.

You have a history of anaphylaxis, you shouldn’t get the shot.

[Toll_Collector]

@toreyj01

You have a history of anaphylaxis, you shouldn’t get the shot.

WoW. It’s happened to me only twice. The last time was over 20 years ago. Both times I was stung. Do people know this?

[toreyj01]

@Toll_Collector

@toreyj01

You have a history of anaphylaxis, you shouldn’t get the shot.

WoW. It’s happened to me only twice. The last time was over 20 years ago. Both times I was stung. Do people know this?

That I do not know, but I do know if you have a history of anaphylaxis, you should at the very least consult with your Physician before even thinking about getting the vaccine. Let the rest of us get it, and we will protect you.

[conan]

I see in Chicago medical hospital there was 4 people had allergic reactions to Pfizer vaccine…out of 3000 that have received it.

[Samm]

It seems (so far) that allergic reactions are in clusters. That would suggest something related to specific batches of vaccine, would it not?

[conan]

Might be…delivery?

[janer]

There are always concerns when people have allergies to components of a vaccine. I understand that two of the people who had severe reactions were in this category and did, in fact, carry Epi pens routinely.
A family member who is in the medical field had the first Pfeizer vaccination (gets the 2nd in three weeks) last week. He said his arm felt slightly sore at the vaccination site for about a half day, he had no fever or other negative reaction. He is a senior citizen, but with no significant allergies or underlying heath conditions.

[biggestal99]

@FlameHeart

How does the Pfizer vaccine correlate to the incidences of Bell’s Palsy? I originally thought that BP was genetic, since it concerns the activity and formation of the 7th cranial nerve.

Nah I had Bell’s palsy. Lol. Not a genetic disease. Mine was due to vertigo. Went away in about a week. I was pretty funny looking…

Allan

[FlameHeart]

Does anyone know if there are credible sources stating that whether or not having allergy sensitivities worsens how ill someone gets with COVID-19? (I’m hesitant to say signs or symptoms because it’s not from the virus itself, but from the immune response to the virus- i.e. inflammation of the lungs)

Maybe this question would be better placed in the COVID political thread?