Covid Jab-allergies

I took my epi pen with me just in case!

I had the AstraZeneca which she was happy to give me. She said she wouldn’t have given me the Pfizer. Check which one you’re getting?

Yes, you shouldn't have the Pfizer. I went for mine and was asked lots of questions about my allergies several times. I found the checks very thorough.
Take you epi-pen and make sure they know you have it just in case.
Also insist they give it you. My brother was put on delay but happy to say he's had AZ one with no issues.
Hope it goes smoothly!

Hope it all goes well for you. I got turned away from a vaccination hub last week due to history of anaphylaxis and told to go to a hospital clinic to have the jab. Unfortunately the clinics haven't been set up yet and unsure when they will be. I am really upset that I may not be vaccinated and how that may affect my life of vaccine passports are brought in .

Have had more 'needles' with their contents than I can remember and never had any side effects. The latest being Phizer covid. NO side effects This vaccine was organised through my doctor who would have my medical history.

I was diagnosed positive with coronovirus in the middle of January. Still not well and have been told that I have Long Covid. Wondering if I should have the vaccine
Anyone on gransnet in the same position?

I was asked by the nurse if I had any allergies and whether I carried an Epipen when I went for my vaccination. I had the Astra Zeneca one and it was done at a local GP's practice. I had to sit for 10 minutes afterwards, just to be on the safe side! All very efficiently done

I was thoroughly questioned prior to my jab by the duty doctor as I’d had a severe reaction to a chemo drug once, requiring oxygen etc. She reassured me that the Oxford jab would be fine, and it was.

Milliedog it seems (DM, but there you go!) that long covid just might improve after having the vaccination.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9303149/Coronavirus-vaccines-help-long-Covid-patients-beat-crippling-fatigue.html

It would be wonderful if my DD could get her sense of taste back to normal after after 12 months!

Milliedog I heard a doctor on a radio programme at the weekend being asked about long covid. She advised the person on the line that they should still be vaccinated after the recommended gap of 4 weeks from the positive test.

You will only be offered the Oxford jab if you have severe allergies

I was told that I can only have the AstraZenica vaccine due to a history of anaphylaxis. I carry epipens but I’m still concerned that I may have a reaction and it happens so quickly.