This is a backdated post. I have taken my first dose of covid vaccine about 2 weeks ago at Universiti Malaya. I was part of those who registered for Astra Zeneca when it was opened for registration the 2nd time. I still remember the frustrating process of trying to register. I sat in front of my laptop for over an hour and also using my mobile phone at the same time. I couldn’t get past the selection of venue for the registration and my laptop just hang. No matter how many times I refreshed the screen, the same problem occurred. The vaccine website cannot support over a million users on its website trying to register at that time. A few people tried to help me that day. My friends, my sisters and my cousin.
Needless to say, I was disappointed that I couldn’t register while everyone I know got them. Miraculously, after 2 days when I checked out the MySejahtera app, I saw my vaccine appointment. I was over the moon. I think my sister somehow managed to help me register on that day although the website hang after she has clicked Submit. She selected UM as the venue for me.
Ok, back to my vaccination that took place on the 13th of July 2021. The process was smooth although it took me about over an hour. There were many people that day but the process moved real fast. There were 2 stations for verification before I reached the vaccination booth. I wasn’t allowed to take any photos or videos of my jab at that time. The doctor/nurse showed me the syringe before she inserted the needle onto my left arm. I watched the whole process as I wanted to make sure that I got the vaccination after reading so many horror stories of people being vaccinated with empty syringe. I couldn’t even feel anything on my arm *chuckle*
Now comes the side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine. I started to feel a bit cold the next morning. Then I felt warm and checked the temperature. I was having low grade fever so I popped a Panadol. After 6 hours, I took another Panadol and another one just before bed. I drank lots of water and also coconut water. The fever was gone the next day. I did not feel any body ache or joint ache. Instead I felt fatigue even till today, when I exert too much energy, I feel tired.
I have not been working out too much and only went for a walk last weekend. Been taking essence of chicken and Vit C to build up my immune system. My 2nd dose will be 9 weeks later and I cannot wait to be fully vaccinated!
