Congratulations to me! Today I received Dose 1 of the AstraZeneca vaccine. This was surprisingly a stress-free process for me and therefore I have decided to share my experience in order to help others get a better understanding. To get the process started, I googled Covid immunisation and was directed to a selection of immunisation clinics close to my home. I then selected a venue and booked an appointment on the same day using HotDoc (online booking system used by the healthcare providers)
I completed my information on the HotDoc app (on my mobile phone). The vaccination clinic was very well organised. I was directed to scan in a dedicated QR code and then completed my details and electronically signed the consent form at which point a new QR code was generated with my details. The doctor on duty scanned in my unique QR code and proceeded to go through all the relevant questions and made me aware of all the risks.
The doctor injected my upper arm in the deltoid muscle area (refer to image) and I can promise you when I say that I did not even feel a pin prick! What a wonderful experience! I look forward to receiving Dose 2 in 3 months time and hoping that I don’t have many side effects. I will keep you posted!
Here is more information from the Australian Health website.
Receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine
Two doses of the Astra/Zeneca vaccine are required.
From a regulatory perspective, the TGA has reviewed all the available evidence and determined that the AstraZeneca vaccine can be safely administered 4-12 weeks apart.
Drawing on the advice of the TGA and also from the implementation of the program internationally, our Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has determined that to create the very best immune response, ensure the most effective clinical protection and maximise broader community coverage, the vaccine should be administered 12 weeks apart.
People who have had the first dose of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine without any serious adverse effects can be given the second dose, including adults under 50 years.
Risks of vaccination
As with any vaccine, you may have some temporary side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Common side effects after COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca include:
- injection site pain or tenderness
- tiredness
- headache
- muscle pain
- fever and chills
Most side effects are mild and temporary, going away within 1-2 days. As with any medicine or vaccine, there may be rare and/or unknown side effects.
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)
The COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca appears to be associated with a rare side effect called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
What is TTS?
TTS involves blood clots (thrombosis) and low levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), In Australia symptoms of TTS have occurred between 4 and 26 days post-vaccination. The blood clots can occur in different parts of the body, such as the brain (called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis or CVST) or in the abdomen. The mechanism that causes TTS is not fully understood, but it appears similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (or HIT), a rare reaction to heparin treatment.
How common is TTS?
Overall the rate of TTS is estimated to be about 6 cases per million people vaccinated. But the rate is estimated to be higher (20-40 cases per million) in those under 50 years of age. These Australian estimates are not exact because there are very small numbers of TTS cases in Australia.
What symptoms does thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome usually cause?
TTS is rare and occurs around 4-26 days after vaccination. Symptoms can include abdominal pain and/or severe headache that does not settle with pain relief. More information about TTS symptoms is in the patient information sheet on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome. People should seek medical attention immediately if they experience these symptoms.
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