I took the Pfizer vaccine back in October 2021 to protect my parents.
I had reactions - heavy and regular menstrual periods, awful rash on my back that lasted 7 weeks and suffer ongoing headaches.
My job was on the line and even though I'm low risk as work outside as a gardener, had to have my second shot due to mandate work site.
Due to my reaction my doctor gave me a note saying I had reactions and didn't want 2nd shot.
This was shown to the workplace. It wasn't accepted. I tried twice with my practice to get a medical certificate however was refused because symptoms weren't severe enough.
My doctor prescribed AstraZeneca and due to my threat of loss of employment decided to take it, despite pleading with the male nurse not to put shot in my arm. He said he had no choice (no compassion at all!!).
I submitted to the shot.
2.30am the next morning my arm woke me throbbing, I was shaking and sweating, and I was cold. Took Panadol and went back to sleep to awake 3 hours later with similar symptoms. This carried on throughout the day (off work) and ended up ringing Healthline. They informed me to get to A&E within 2 hours.
I live by myself and have a dog so stayed put. Healthline did advise me to ring an ambulance.
Because I had survived seizures before I stayed put working through the symptoms.
Work got the passport they required despite my health suffering.