Arizona Covid-19 ICU Travel Nursing Assignment Weeks 7 & 8: Got The Second Vax, Got Side Effects

[@AlyssaGray]

Please consider buying my coworkers and I a coffee! ko-fi.com/alyssagrayyoutube

[@karenblaine7266]

. Here’s another coffee on us. Please take care of yourself. Glad your second vaccine is over now.

[@May-xt9pv]

Happy to donate!

[@TaniFace]

It's nice to get these updates from someone in the thick of things. Thanks for all you do!

[@connieshoemaker6862]

My hubby and I (ages 69 and 67) got our 1st vaccines last week! We live in Portage, Michigan, about 4 miles from Pfizer plant where the vaccine is made. Thank you for taking care of your patients ❤ ♥ 💕

[@user-pn2gx6ic4x]

Thank you for taking care of others!!!❤️

[@AlyssaGray]

Thank you!!💕💕💕💕

[@aileenbell6750]

So glad that you are fully vaccinated now! Thanks again for taking care of Arizona. ❤️

[@nickyskene268]

I live in Aberdeen Scotland and things are getting bad here but we'll done to all the docs and nurses that are saving so many life's ✌️😍✈️✈️💓💓

[@shirleyscott8879]

Some of my relatives in England have already had the vaccine, my niece who works in a hospital and some older relatives. We are all for it. I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you for all the work you are doing. So grateful.

[@TraceyGM]

Bless you. Get some rest . Your doing wonderful . Enjoy your coffee. Only over 80s and careers . Hospital staff being vac in Wales /UK. Late 2021 for my age group. ...

[@theresalee9392]

Thank you for sharing about being a traveling nurse. A grueling business this COVID thing. I hope you can get the day shifts! Your blog showed up after I had been looking at hair cutting videos 🤗and glad it did! I watched you buzz your hair 😂 , so cute! Best wishes from New York 💐.

[@ElizaFroot]

Just come from Brad Mondo’s video after you shaved your hair and you look so beautiful, the style you have now really suits you.

[@isabelemarques3872]

I love your videos...You’re just so inspiring!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷😘😊

[@laurieanne9179]

In Ohio, vaccination is going incredibly slowly. Hospital workers are getting first and second shots, though. Thank you for your work! Take care of yourself. 💕

[@ruthruiz7924]

Thank you so much for update , I really appreciate. Stay safe!

[@kristahathaway9308]

I am really scared to get the shot but I know it's the best thing for me

[@misshauntcouture]

My parents are getting their 1st doses on the 8th!

[@user-vn5nm9nu7z]

Your hair looks ADORABLE btw

[@DanyelleMullins]

Love the scrubs!! Definitely share a hotel meal with us 😆 I donated a coffee!

[@beanqween9458]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@tamiboland4633]

Thank you for all you're doing. Stay safe beautiful. 🙏❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@adecorativepurpose]

Yay for you getting the second dose!! Thank you for your honesty about side effects! I plan on taking the day after the second dose off work . . . when I can finally get my hands on one. Sending good vibes!

[@cathyweaver3445]

I got my 2and vaccine last week. Just had sore arm for a day, pretty much it. I was nervous to get, but thought best thing to do since I work in a hospital

[@denises9455]

🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏 SW Florida, hard for seniors to get shots, being an asthma girl, I’ll be waiting until March but not holding my breath , just stay away from people. Stay safe. I enjoy your updates.

[@trudyblue]

My mum got her first jab back on Friday. Booked as soon as she was contacted. No noticeable side effects, which we were worried about. I got a notification to isolate for 10days on Saturday. Even though I mask up before leaving the house until I get home, sanitise before and after each shop and was out barely 20mins. It’s scary how contagious this thing is with people not taking it seriously.

[@weelassbri]

Got the first dose of Pfizer on the 16th, no side effects except a sore/bruised arm. Scheduled to get the second dose on the 4th! A little nervous for the potential side effects, but I appreciate knowing what to expect in case I do have any. I feel grateful just to be able to get the vaccine!

[@mollywebstee1633]

Hello I’m so glad I got here when there was only 117 views I love your videos so much you’re such inspiration I hope you see my comment XXX

[@susanruby3239]

It sounds similar to the Shingles Vaccine. I had side effects for both shots, but it was only for a few hours and I would rather have those effects than the Shingles again. I had the Shingles in 2018 and it was pretty awful. I am glad that you got both vaccine doses and I really enjoy seeing your updates. Vaccines are slow going here in Cali. I can't wait to get the shot.

[@autumnweldon7314]

I got my second dose of the vaccine on Thursday! I had a lot of upper body soreness and a headache on Thursday and Friday. I took ibuprofen 800mg and just rode it out. I went to work on Friday (yesterday). So proud of you btw 💜

[@claramiranda2049]

I get my first vaccine February 2, your hair is growing nice 👍🏽❤️✌🏽🙏🏽stay safe n thank you

[@beautywearsboots6458]

Thanks for sharing about the vaccine. Anything that helps know what to maybe expect is a blessing. By me (ny) we are working on vaccinating certain frontline workers and the elderly, but I would say most people I've spoken to, especially younger people, are very hesitant, and it worries me

[@bethbillig6554]

NY running out of vaccinations Me husband and son haven’t been able to get it yet ♥️ you Alyssa you’re the best

[@sierrajohnson1464]

thank you so much!❤️ you are beautiful!🙌🙌

[@lizf3325]

❤️❤️❤️

[@thestar0024]

Time for your booster ...

[@misilva.bordados]

Thanks for sharing your story, now i know what to expect when i get vaccinated. Be well, darling!

[@tuesdayheck457]

God bless you girl!

[@ashlynmedlin1813]

Hey Alyssa... thank you so much for all you are doing. I’ve been following you since the beginning. I’m from Atlanta GA. It’s been crazy here too. Quick question: How are the elderly responding to the second dose? My grandparents are about to get the second does next week and I just want to prepare them for the possibilities. Thanks

[@happyhandylife4101]

We're in Florida. Hubby and I are both vaccine trial participants and should be unblinded relatively soon and brought back in if placebo I think. Hubby had a similar reaction to yours but I just had a small fever and some tiredness. Our area is vaccinating 75+ but it seems extremely difficult to get a spot. Publix is handling the vaccinations and people queue up before 6am but it's rare that someone is successful in my area at least (from what I see on nextdoor). We have sent one of hubby's coworkers to the VA to try for a shot but it's a process just to get registered so no success there yet either. It seems like there are a lot of hurdles to get vaccinated here.

[@susanfisher773]

I didn’t have any side effects and my immune system is low 🦋 Hugs to you 💙🤗

[@vickistine9388]

Sorry you’re so tired... Sleep well Alyssa! 💤

[@lorrainegray8825]

Getting my 2nd dose next week. No issues with 1st dose.

[@allisonx517]

My mother in law who’s also an overnight nurse got her second dose this week as well and felt sick from it.. she mostly felt drained and tired.

[@Johanna.EG.]

So glad you are fully vaccinated. Did you get Pfizer or Moderna?

[@icaspe]

I had the exact same experience with my second dose...it started about 12 hours after I got it also.

[@carmenmcpherson4696]

Does PPE change for you after you are fully vaccinated? Do you think your stress level will change at all being vaccinated or has your personal health not been one of your biggest concerns? Love all your videos and your bright and caring personality. 🥰🥰

[@judyseggerman5724]

Maybe the reason you got sick from the shot is because you are so tired. You need to get more rest !! I know its probably very stressful but you have to take care of yourself in order to help others. That was very nice buying the taco dinner and getting your coworkers coffee. I donated some money!! Covid is still bad here in Northern Indiana, they have had to cancel several vaccine clinics because there are no vaccines available..people are very frustrated. Hopefully things will start looking up soon. Take Care and be safe!!

[@ElizaFroot]

Looking at your videos you’ve been to New York, Baltimore and now you’re in Arizona - are nurses moving around the country to help with the shortfall due to Covid or is it just something you’re doing?

[@jackiehalgryn2119]

I am not sure when we will be getting the vaccine in South Africa. It is quite hectic here at this stage.

[@tesiemarie8942]

Just found out my neighbor passed away with Covid. I was supposed to go get my shot last week because I’m in dental. But, last week they canceled me. I am supposed to go to Tampa Hospital but, they are out of Pfizer right now. Im so happy you are doing better! I have never had side effects from any shots / flu shot. Do you think my risk of side effects from Covid vaccine are slim? I’ll be sending more coffee soon! Yay!! I love helping! Thank you for being such a wonderful person and a wonderful nurse!

[@killeenlsnyder]

I go for the second dose (Moderna) on Feb 3. I've heard the same about the second dose. First dose just a sore arm so I'm curious how they second will go. My area only vaccinates healthcare and people 65+ or older. They are starting to reach out to other essential workers but there are wait lists. Healthcare get priority though.

[@joellechiara]

aww shit - your vaccine symptoms scare me. 😳 God. I'm in the system to get it too. I'm so scared.

[@Hello-kk5gy]

That scared to BLEEP out of me, just out of isolation from covid. I feel okay but not 100 yet. I don’t want to go through this again. Canada Total shut down again. No vaccines here. Now I am scared of my decision on to get the vaccine or not. Still struggling to get back to normal.

[@sarahr7279]

Hope you feel better soon! 🙏

[@sabrinakopke8911]

I'm signed up and in a virtual line to get my vaccine! I'm most nervous for the shit itself (HATE needles ) but I'm more scared of getting covid, so needles here I come!

[@bastelkiste2242]

Totally can relate, I hate needles, too. 😳

[@CagedxBirdx]

They’re really small needles. You don’t hardly feel it at all. The nervousness beforehand is worse that the actual prick itself. 😊

[@Dani1165]

Two immediate family relatives who work in healthcare were able to get the first dose. But it looks line our city/state will no have any supply for the second dose when it's time. It's such a chaotic mess smh.

[@wendywright3914]

Have you tried Egees yet?

[@Sarabear1117]

Alyssa, as a travel nurse, do you feel that places where you’ve worked have more travel nurses than full time staff? The place where I’m working has more travel nurses than regular staff. At least I’m working with more travel nurses than normal staff. Is that the case with you?

[@signsofplay]

Is it mandatory in AZ for nurses to get the vax in order to keep working? Just wondering if there's an option to decline for whatever reason.

[@akneemoose3383]

My husband is 73 and won’t get the shots Kidney disease , COPD and Tourette’s. He gets mild sickness from flu shot but gets it? We are beside ourselves?

[@tiffanybaker5574]

It 2021

[@kristahathaway9308]

Not vaccinating in the public yet I'm here in Oregon they're going on to teachers right now before they give it to the elderly which I don't understand I think the elderly and high-risk and my boyfriend is extremely high risk anyways they should have been the first along with the doctors of course the doctors and First Responders definitely have got their shots here but they're doing the teachers next and they said they're doing that because they know how many teachers there are and I still still do not understand why they're giving it to the teachers right now there's so many elderly and high-risk people that need it more and not only that like I have a psychologist that does all his patience he does over phone at his house and he got his shots and I don't understand that because his office is shut down except for doctor's visits until the pandemic is over no matter what so I don't know why they gave him his shot if he gets to stay home and does all his appointments at his house

[@kristahathaway9308]

My friend is a surgical tech he gets the rooms together and when it's surgery time he gets the doctor the tools well anyways he works Night Shift and it says so bad on your body it really is it's not good for you they say people who work night shifts have a higher health risk have a higher chance of having a heart attack and also getting in a car accident after work bunch of other things they say that you could have health problems from working night shift I just don't remember any of them so I hope you can get day shift for your health and Sanity and everything else

[@beckyphillips4841]

Night shift cam be rough, but it is necessary. There are numerous jobs that are 24/7 and need people to work when other people are sleeping.

[@njsmkmmsthatsit3518]

What's a travel nurse?

[@chelseyross8168]

Hey my name is Chelsey. I see you wear headband in your hair a lot. I love to wear lush knot-wraps in my hair. They are a scarf that you can wear like a headband. I would really like to get you one and send it to you let me know where I can send it thanks

[@dianewallace5627]

Which vaccine did you get? I've been hearing some bad reports about the Pfizer and was just wondering if you had a preference of shots. Love your videos Alyssa.

[@dianewallace5627]

@@OceanLover1188 Thanks! Good to hear positive reports of Pfizer.

[@oo-sb4ps]

I don't get it, if washing your long hair was an issue because of covid why don't you shave you hair again? If you're growing it out now why didn't you just cut your hair short instead of having to go through that horrible hair growth and annoying bangs?

[@juliamac6529]

Coffee’s purchased! What a great idea. A good Morale is so important with the role you’s do. Enjoy and Thankyou for everything you do. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿