Like most Canadians, I was eager for the COVID 19 vaccine rollout — it was our way out of the pandemic and back to normalcy. At 33 years old, with no reason to be prioritized, I was not first in line. While I waited my turn, I watched the process unfold. First, my husband, who works in health care, got his first dose.

As the age priority system worked its way down the line, my parents, in-laws, friends and siblings followed suit. It was May when I got the text that I was free to go forward and book my own first dose at a vaccine clinic.

The jab itself was painless. But within 10 minutes of my mandatory post-shot waiting period, my tongue felt thick and tingled as though I had devoured multiple bags of salt and vinegar chips. I quickly lost the ability to swallow and became dizzy.

A doctor then put a shot of epinephrine into my leg as I lay behind the observation curtain of the vaccination centre. And as I lay there, convulsing from the adrenaline coursing through my body, the doctor said, "You'll probably have to have your second dose at a hospital."

Everything seemed to stop at that moment. I blinked, sure that he was joking but also struck by the earnest look on his face that suggested otherwise.. . . . . . I half-grimaced through chattering teeth and said "It's cute that you think I'm going to do this again." That was when the ambulance showed up.

Lol

Is this a personal account of events which occurred involving you or are you relating a story from someone else? If it's from someone else you need to indicate as much.

You seem an awful lot like someone else we know who used to come here until very recently.

(09-22-2021 05:33 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Is this a personal account of events which occurred involving you or are you relating a story from someone else? If it's from someone else you need to indicate as much.

You seem an awful lot like someone else we know who used to come here until very recently.

Emphasis mine.

Crazy canucks...

I'm hearing the Europeans won't accept the Sputnik vaccine as being "vaccinated." That's the Russian version. Its used in a number of countries.

Don't know how many are out there. We have 3, Russians 1, Chinese at least 1, Astro Zeneca was used places before Europe stopped due to side effects.