The store pharmacist applied alcohol before he had the chance to say his skin was allergic, but aside from itchy redness later, it didn't present the usual symptoms (full-blown hives).
She did say he might possibly develop flu-like symptoms, particularly muscle aches, but this is already a condition for someone living with muscular dystrophy.
As for other side effects, he had a headache early this morning, and this brought about a nauseous episode, also a common experience for him. But an hour later he was fine.
Upon leaving his appointment Wednesday, he bought sun-blocker for the vacay and a few cans of beer for the more immediate weekend. We got tortas-to-go at the local Mexi-truck and caught the bus a few minutes later.
Now the whole house is fully vaccinated -- just as the next round of booster shots gets underway.
Meanwhile, 99% of the Third World still has no access to vaccines, as these are predominantly shipped to industrialized nations. Given that we're throwing so many away, we ought to insist that unwanted vials be sent abroad. Afghanistan, India, and South Africa come to mind.
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