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Had both jabs but caught Covid

(31 Posts)
Ilovecheese Wed 09-Jun-21 12:43:10

The news this morning said that there are 163 people in hospital in Greater Manchester due to the virus. Of those, 6 people have had both vaccinations. So a very low incidence.

Deedaa Wed 09-Jun-21 12:08:18

Buffybee if you've had both jabs and still caught it you shouldn't become as ill as you would have done without the vaccine.

Oopsadaisy1 Wed 09-Jun-21 12:08:04

I know how you feel, 5 weeks ago I had a very bad Asthma attack and it’s only this week ( after 3 lots of steroids, new tablets and umpteen doses of inhalers red and blue) that I’ve felt able to carry on as normal.
I couldn’t wait to get the jab but I think I’ll be wearing a mask for some time to come if I’m out and about and mixing with strangers.

Buffybee Wed 09-Jun-21 12:02:31

Thanks Oopsadaisy1, my daughter is getting a test kit for me but I'm really worried how poorly I would be if I have caught it.
I have read that some people in their 80's and 90's have tested positive and had no symptoms at all.
Crossing my fingers, that will be me.......

Oopsadaisy1 Wed 09-Jun-21 11:50:34

Get a test kit, they are in all chemists and have a quick test, that will set your mind at rest, the results are in 20 minutes of you doing it at home.
I don’t know anyone who has had the jabs and caught Covid, but then I haven’t been out much!

Buffybee Wed 09-Jun-21 11:38:30

I'm worried as I now know I was in slight contact with someone three days ago, who has tested positive for Covid.
I've had both vaccinations, last one in March but i know you can still get infected.
I'm wondering has anyone caught Covid after having both jabs and how ill were they, I'm worried as I have Asthma and breathing can be difficult at times anyway.