Some time ago, I posted about the need to aspirate the needle before injecting with AstraZeneca vaccine. When I finally had my first jab of AZ, I asked the nurse to aspirate the needle, and that simple change helped my nerves a lot.
Now, there’s proof that not aspirating the needle before injecting mRNA vaccines can cause myopericarditis, which is a rare but known side-effect of mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna.
Rather than trying to explain the research myself, please watch this video in which Dr John Campbell explains the terms, the research and the results:
I know a lot of you have already had both doses of whichever vaccine was available. But…it’s pretty obvious that we’re going to need booster shots fairly soon. That means you will once again be at the whim of fate.
The number of people unfortunate enough to develop myopericarditis is small, but it is real so, when it’s your turn for a booster…go to your GP and ASK for the needle to be aspirated. For your health and peace of mind.
cheers,
Meeks
October 1st, 2021 at 2:56 pm
I’m pleased Meeks you stated your concerns and asked for what you want… unfortunate though with one nurse you felt like you weren’t being taken seriously. As the recipient it is your right make such a request… but the “the whim of fate” makes me uncomfortable. Like you, and many others I had to work through my fears, and embrace the science.
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October 2nd, 2021 at 8:11 am
I am a bit of a control freak, I suppose. That means I hate leaving things to chance, especially when there is something I can do. Once there is no longer anything I can do, I accept the role of ‘chance’ in my life. That’s what I meant about the ‘whims of fate’. As for the needle aspiration, it’s how injections used to be given. Apparently the change dates from WHO advice in 2004 or thereabouts. Not sure /why/ aspiration was deemed ‘not necessary’. I’ll keep looking.
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October 1st, 2021 at 6:51 am
Good for you, Meeks. 🙂
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October 1st, 2021 at 7:48 am
Thanks, Widds. 🙂
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October 1st, 2021 at 3:33 am
I’ve only just had my second jab, Meeks. Noooooo! booster, not yet. The nurse certainly did not aspirate the needle. I’d not heard of this concept but I did watch her.
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October 1st, 2021 at 7:50 am
You’ll be fine, Robbie. This is a ‘belt and bracers’ precaution to keep in mind when the boosters come along. -hugs-
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September 29th, 2021 at 11:22 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this important info! Considering all the healthcare folks drafted into service for vaccination (and BLESS THEM!), I would not doubt that this might happen. My second jab was less-than-optimally located and I couldn’t lift my arm for a week.
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September 30th, 2021 at 8:27 am
Ouch! I’m glad that was the only side effect, Laurie. The irony is that ALL injections used to be administered this way before aspirating the needle became old-fashioned. 😦 I’m sure needle tech has improved a lot, but if something must be administered into the muscle, then surely a few extra seconds to ensure that it is makes sense.
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September 29th, 2021 at 10:58 pm
Such an important message! Glad you got the jab done right. Only mystery is why you had to ask? Seems we get better info following Dr. John than the doctors and nurses themselves!
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September 30th, 2021 at 8:33 am
The first nurse I asked said that they were told [by whatever procedural authority here in OZ] that aspiration was not necessary. I had to go through the whole story and almost beg to be taken seriously. The second nurse was great. She accepted what I said without making me feel like a weirdo. And yes, Dr John has been brilliant.
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September 30th, 2021 at 3:54 pm
It can be painful standing up for your rights. Good on you!
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September 30th, 2021 at 10:56 pm
I was so terrified, it wasn’t hard at all. The alternative was not getting the jab at all. 😦
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