It all started on 23rd January a day after my birthday. I got several messages requesting me to attend Malda Medical College, for my vaccine shot on the 25th of January.
I checked rechecked and sat thinking.
I couldn’t believe,it was finally vaccine time.
Exactly one year before I had started writing about Corona virus and now the vaccine has arrived.
I also got a call from the DM office telling me about the scheduled vaccination.I managed to crack some terrible vaccine jokes to my husband, friends ,my mom and friends.
Friends already vaccinated called to share their experiences.
I am a preventive medicine fan.I have taken most recommended and elective vaccines I needed.So this was much awaited .
Morning of twenty fifth January 2021 arrived bright and early.
Housework,online school,homework,clinic work- done.
Self pep talk -done.
I took my PAN card(that was given as identification proof in the form I filled up),took the Aadhar card just in case.
It was time to get the vaccine shot.
My sister in law came to play with the little one ,while hubby went along.The vaccine picture has to be taken right?
The process was very well organized and implemented with zero hassle.They checked my name and PAN card in three different places,offering sanitizers at every stop.I was given a small token ,a few questions asked and then it happened.
Vaccine shot taken.My expression will tell you what was going on in my mind,rather than any words!The vaccine definitely needed a photo moment.My husband doesn’t believe in staged photos and the mask is a keeper!
After thirty minutes of sitting in the observation room we left the hospital feeling light hearted.I felt fine .
Dr.Abhijit Misra (that’s my husband) ,got the vaccine next on 27th January.
What kind of vaccine side effects are possible?
- Milf fever
- Headache/heaviness of head
- Dizziness
- Injection site pain,swelling
- Red rash
I received the Covishield Vaccine.
What is the Covishield vaccine?
Its a recombinant, replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus vector encoding the SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) glycoprotein vaccine.It is Produced in genetically modified human embryonic kidney cells.
Sharing this to let you know .Will update my experiences on the blog when I get the second dose.Stay strong because the Indian Government cares ❤.
Update April 2021
The vaccine is great. Hubby and I got both doses in January -February. Doing fine.
My mom got it last month. Doing fine.
In-laws took it: All well.
My friends who are doctors have taken it.
The Indian vaccine drive is being done very nicely.
Concern: studies about duration of protection
When I attended a conference about Sputnik V I learned this .
That was such a helpful post dr. Amrita. Its sure to help clear the air of myths around covid 19 vaccination and its drive.
That is really good to see India rolling vaccine in the new year and healthworkers sector getting it as they have led the nation strongly in the tough times. It is very good that you are spreading awareness of the vaccine and breaking many myths created by the crowd on their assumptions.
I’m so glad that within a years time, vaccine has come out and all the medical practitioners are getting it first. It’s a great leap and a much needed one to battle the virus.
Thanks for sharing your honest experience. Looking forward to get vaccinated when it is available for us also.
Thank you for sharing your experience doc. Many of us are still fickle minded whether or not to go for vaccine at this time and our number too is far off.
Amrita, the news itself of covid vaccine is so delightful and now knowing you experience makes me so relaxed that we are going to get back to normal soon!!
This is the first time I am hearing from someone who has taken the Vaccine in India. This is a very helpful post as many people are developing many weird ideas regarding the vaccination.
Thank you for sharing your experience. With all the uncertainty about vaccines, personal experiences are good to read. My doctor friends have also received by now.
Covid vaccination is the next big thing. There have been a lot of apprehensions around this. You have given a comprehensive account of knowledge with the pictures of your family. What more anyone needs to rest assured.
I have heard mixed reviews about the vaccine so I’m still into thinking but this vaccine has definitely come as a ray of hope in the new year 2021
This is great! Congratulations on getting your 1st shot of vaccine. It is wonderful to see that vaccine delivery and administration is taking place all over India at such lightening pace. I am sure your experience will help more people overcome their fears and anxiety.
Wow this is really great that you had vaccinated. I m so curious to know further about your COVID vaccine experience. Will read future posts for sure to know more about it.
It is so helpful.
Thanks Dr Amrita for the very useful info on the vaccine shots.. It helps common man very much and instills great confidence in the present scenario.. A great Post!
Great to read about your experience 1st dose of Covid19 Vaccine .
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.
Congratulations on the first dose. 🙂
Continue to stay safe. 🙂
Glad we are protecting our first responders. (Here in the states, they’d never let family members accompany one…)
Hubby and I are patiently waiting for ours but South Carolina is low on vaccines. We have already signed up and tentatively scheduled for March 18. Hoping we can get something sooner at least for Rich with his compromised immune system. You look adorable in the picture BTW!