4th vaccine

sodapop

I'm uncertain about this, four vaccinations in less than a year is a step too far for me.

A typical UK newborn sustains 23 vaccinations in the first 4 months of life. Protected and protecting, from the cradle. Strong little mites

I'm becoming increasingly sceptical about these vaccines and boosters. My daughter and her family are boostered etc but still caught Covid. No coughs so I assume they've had the Omnicron variety.

How many jabs will we need? One for every new variety? And at what frequency?

It's not free. You pay for it in myriad unseen ways.

Daftbag1

I'm becoming increasingly sceptical about these vaccines and boosters. My daughter and her family are boostered etc but still caught Covid. No coughs so I assume they've had the Omnicron variety.

How many jabs will we need? One for every new variety? And at what frequency?

The vaccines do not claim to stop you contracting Covid, but to lessen the effect.
Your daughter and family may have needed medical intervention, without them.

I am in Scotland and had my 4th vaccination on Christmas Eve exactly 12 weeks after my third. I got the Pfizer one this time and had no side effects at all. I didn't get a letter I just went on the booking site and booked it without any problem. Was keen to get it as soon as I could due to receiving a letter from my Health Board previously saying that I was given the wrong third dose by mistake (Astra Zeneca instead of Pfizer).

It's the first i have heard of it and I am supposed to be CV! I will be delighted to have it if I am offered it.

The fourth vaccine isn't available to all CEV in Scotland Gwen, it's only available for those who have been notified that they are coded as immunocompromised on their medical records. We have also been offered access to fast track testing and anti-virals.
I believe the eligibility is similar in England, you would need to check your status.

The first three vaccinations were regarded as primaries and the fourth is being called a booster, as far as I am aware.
You become eligible for a fourth vaccination twelves weeks after your third primary.

Rosie, I remember that happening to you and I am pleased to hear you got it. That was at the time when vaccination centres were unaware of the problem with AZ for the immunocompromised and the fact that it offered reduced protection.

You can relax a little now.

Sister is waiting for her appointment for 4th vaccine. She's had a transplant and is on immunosuppression drugs to stop rejection. Also insulin as diabetic, so classed as vulnerable

GagaJo

Anyone had it?

Was it booster strength or full strength?

How were your side effects?

I had it in December. There was some confusion because I’d heard that CEV people would get a 4th vaccine but when I asked at my GP surgery, they knew nothing about it - very odd because a couple of weeks later I had a phone call from them offering me the 4th jab. The first two were AZ and the booster was Pfizer. The 4th jab was also Pfizer, booster strength. I was surprised to be unwell for a couple of days afterwards having had little or no reaction to the others with the exception of the first dose.

In Scotland, most surgeries don't deal with the fourth vaccination. It is all done through NHS Inform. I plan to book mine today, after receiving a text.

As far as I know, it's only those people, who are both CEV and immunocompromised. That is what the letter I received said.
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That's how I know what's happening.

The Barnett formula gives a lot more money per person to Scotland than is spent per person in England, that is why they can afford free prescriptions and University education. As taxes are collected centrally this means that more of the combined taxes you pay go to the devolved regions.

Racingsparrow

The Barnett formula gives a lot more money per person to Scotland than is spent per person in England, that is why they can afford free prescriptions and University education. As taxes are collected centrally this means that more of the combined taxes you pay go to the devolved regions.

I apologise that the vaccine thread has been derailed by a political agenda, but I need to respond.
After reading this on the Govt website, I'm really confused now. Perhaps you could help me to understand why our English neighbours' tax is being used to fund free prescriptions etc. here in Scotland.

You pay Scottish Income Tax if you live in Scotland. It’s paid to the Scottish Government.
Scottish Income Tax applies to your wages, pension and most other taxable income.
You’ll pay the same tax as the rest of the UK on dividends and savings interest.

The Scotland Act 2016 provides the Scottish Parliament with the power to set the Income Tax rates and bands that apply to Scottish taxpayers' Non-Savings, Non-Dividend (NSND) income. This excludes setting the Personal Allowance, which remains reserved, and is set by the UK Government at the UK Budget. Therefore, Scottish Income Tax remains part of the existing UK Income Tax system and is not a fully devolved tax.

It is managed by HMRC, but it is worth noting that, some Scots are actually paying higher tax than those with a similar income in England.
Furthermore, it is up to each individual nation to decide how to spend their income. Scotland decided to use it for free prescriptions and university tuition, England did not.
Some Scots are paying more in tax than their English counterparts on the same income.

I am certainly not an expert on this and could never hold my own on the political threads, but I am tired of being told that people in England are subsidising the Scots.
Where is Alegrias, when you need her?

Had my 4th Covid jab this morning. I'm not vulnerable, just old! Walked in to our local community centre, no appointment. They seem a bit off the radar. Pfizer, the same as the previous 3.

I've just received my 2nd booster appointment by mail. On a Sunday evening 1740. I've no vulnerabilities other than many years!

Are we supposed to wait for an invitation?

No idea. I wasn't expecting this for months if at all.

Had my 4th jab a couple of months ago . Caught Covid for the first time last week. I am asthmatic with kidney failure. Have been not too bad but v tired. Still positive ten days later.

I have had 3 full strength and one booster but I am expecting another now, not sure if it’s a booster or full strength

Had my 4th booster on 17th Feb due to my meds causing me to be immunosupressed.Received call from GP notifying me,then had to wait until code was text to me before booking at my local Boots Pharmacy.Previous vaccines AZ with no ill effects the booster was Moderna which did cause my arm to ache for couple of days but no other ill effects.I have been well cared for during these difficult times,my meds delivered and regular blood tests all on time.Thankful for our NHS.

I m not clinically vulnerable but I am over 75
Yes I ll happily have it but can’t for a month as just got over CoviD
gin I stayed positive for 12 days

I understood that anyone over 75 would receive a letter from this week onwards and presumably the letter will explain what to do next.

I'll happily another jab if it's offered.

I'm expecting to hear about this 4th jab and will be very happy to book my appointment.

Went on line yesterday and booked the 4th jab (booster) for Mr C who is in the over 75 age group. Appointment is on Saturday, very quick and close to home. Today he had a text inviting him to make an appointment, assume texts will be sent to everyone who has registered a mobile number with their surgery or on the NHS app.