I've had 4 mRNA shots and I really wanted to try Novavax this time around, if only to do something different. The side effects after my mRNAs are always rough. A booster is a booster and if there's any chance it's easier on me, I'll give that a go.
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I got the Astra Zeneca vaccine as part of a trial. It was absolutely brutal. Like, couldn't get out of bed all day... To the point I almost pissed my bed because moving hurt and was exhausting. The mrna vaccines were still rough on me but I could at least function (albeit poorly).

I did 3 mRNA vaccines before moving to Novavax - I've had 6 doses total. Novavax is really so much more gentle. I've converted a couple of friends and family members and they all say the same thing - Novavax had no to very mild side effects compared with the mRNA vaccines.

The last two mRNA shots I received had a serious, negative impact on my health. After countless MRIs, MRNs, brachial plexus ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, etc. my neurologists believe I experienced Parsonage-Turner Syndrome from it. Its taken ~15 months for my right shoulder and arm to feel relatively normal again.
For the record, I am not anti-mRNA vaccines. I think they're amazing technology that have been overwhelmingly positive. But I personally had very real, very serious negative side effects from it and don't want to risk another ~15 months of horrific daily nerve pain. I wouldn't wish brachial neuritis on my worst enemy.
I've never experienced any issues with non-mRNA vaccines, so its Novavax for me this time around.

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