Covid spring booster

I’ll certainly have it if offered. My DH has had it twice (poorly both times) and I’ve had it three times! I wasn’t too bad with the first two bouts, but oh my goodness, I was really poorly with the last bout. I still don’t feel 💯 and it’s almost three months ago now. Only good thing about it is…..I’ve lost weight. 😅

I haven't had COVID but I have had all the vaccinations that I have been offered and will continue to do that.

We've both had our 6th having both had cancer and being immune suppressed. Again a bit of a sore arm. However, several days later I suddenly had spots on my trunk and a very bad headache and neck pain. Was treated urgently after 111 and out of hours appointments, in A&E as my BP was sky high. They eventually decided it was chicken pox brought on by the Covid vaccine and being close to a child pre chicken pox infection. I have previously had both chicken pox as a child and shingles as an adult but I'm not old enough to have the shingles vaccine.

I have had covid twice and just felt a bit rough for a few days. After my last booster I thought I was dying - raging temperature, nausea, splitting headache, hallucinations, cough. Never again.

I just had my Spring booster, it's not because I'm particularly scared of Covid, I also had my flu jab. Simply because if I do get either if them the effects will hopefully be less severe. Which reminds me I must make my appointment for the Shingles jab.

I’m immunosuppressed and have just had my booster making it seven in all. It’s a different brand each time and I don’t suffer any side effects. Just glad to be offered any protection going.

I was in two minds, but the pharmacist said that the latest booster is active against the new variants. I have a neighbour who was vocal in the extreme about how stupid it was to have the Covid jab; we were all brainwashed, stupid, etc. She caught it about two years ago and to say that her health has been compromised severely would not begin to cover the situation. She has heart and kidney problems and severe fatigue still. I've now had the booster, and no ill effects apart from a slightly sore arm for a day. Difficult one though; I don't like having any medication, but with her appalling example a few doors alway......

..away.

sazzle, that was a dreadful experience you had with the vaccine, but we were all told that it did not prevent you from catching the virus, but that it would make it less dangerous when you did. That's why many on this thread, who have experienced Covid infection, have had what they felt was a 'cold'.
PerkyPiggy, does the fact that you have now had Covid three times, not demonstrate that you are NOT building up an immunity, and may continue to catch it?
Yes, when offered I will have the next vaccine.

I have been Needle/blood phobic since I was 10 or 11 and bled like a stuck pig while having my polio jab. I was getting a bit better but whilst pregnant I was having a blood sample taken when the needle broke off in my arm and again there was blood everywhere. Nevertheless, I forced my self to have jabs/tests when recommended (often passing out during or after the process) even once when it was my DD who was having the jab. My un vaccinated DH developed Polio when he was 17 and was left with a weak left arm for the rest of his life. and therefore insisted that all of us having every vaccination offered.

Fast forward to Covid and I have had all the jabs offered. It has been a case of "Getting Used to anything". I now trot in unconcerned, have a wee chat with the nurse ( BTW Nurses are better at this than doctors), slight nip, all done.

This time as I sat in the waiting area for the statutory 5 minutes before driving, I was joined by someone I recognised - She was in my class at high school, like me one of only 3 girls who majored in Maths/Science after 3rd year. The 5 minutes stretched into 2 hours of reminiscence and catch up - we might have been there yet if the clinic had not finished and we were gently? 'pit oot'

I'm not scared - just sensible. It was offered, so I had the booster jab.
Have not had a reaction with any of them, and haven't had Covid either.
Even better, I wont be passing it on to any one.

I had a very mild dose of covid in January 2021 just before I was called for the vaccination. I recovered then a couple of weeks later, I developed Long Covid. It has changed my life. I used to go for long walks without any problems. I can now only walk for 10 minutes. I have fatigue which means I can't do the same activities as before. I have a small budget of energy. Once it's gone, I can spend the next couple of days on the sofa or in bed. Please. Have the vaccine.

I’m immune suppressed and I’m having mine on Saturday and I’ve never had covid and I will continue to take it until I’m told otherwise for the sake of my health. I do know family members who have had it and been in hospital with it and it’s definitely not a bad flu. My daughter inlaw was fighting for her life.

Each new variant may effect different people. In the 1950s there was an Asian flu that affected teenagers more than any other group. These viruses are out to get us. Be paranoid. Be vaccinated. Safeguard from being an inadvertent spreader.

I see no reason to refuse the covid booster any more than the flu one I am offered each year, or the pneumonia one.

Just because these illnesses are not a pandemic does not mean they cannot kill you, after all, and at 71 I am in no hurry to die.

I’ve just had my fourth booster vaccination and three days later tested positive. I’ve told the yellow card scheme but don’t expect to hear anything back. One day in bed and I’ve now got just cold symptoms. I definitely got it from the jab as the timing is spot on. No way would I have had it if I had known there was a chance of going on to develop Covid.

If I was offered another jab I would have it and imo everybody who can have one should. If not for themselves then think of the extremely clinical vulnerable people who they could inadvertently infect.

campbellwise

I’ve just had my fourth booster vaccination and three days later tested positive. I’ve told the yellow card scheme but don’t expect to hear anything back. One day in bed and I’ve now got just cold symptoms. I definitely got it from the jab as the timing is spot on. No way would I have had it if I had known there was a chance of going on to develop Covid.

I thought the covid vaccine was not a live vaccine, if I'm right this cannot possibly have given you covid. You can check which vaccine you had, it should be on your vaccine card.

I had my booster, a different vaccine from those previously which caused shivers and temperature. This time just a sore arm, although I was told I may have headaches and perhaps cold symptoms.

Just to be clear about this, you CANNOT catch Covid from the vaccine itself. You CAN still catch Covid, even whilst vaccinated, but the chances are it will be a milder version than if you were unvaccinated. As for side effects, these vary between individuals, but severe symptoms are rare. Statistically, if unvaccinated and you catch Covid, your symptoms will be much more severe than vaccine reactions, plus the health implications are far more serious, and could in extreme cases be lasting, or even worse. Vaccinate or not? Take your pick, it's your life... although in fact it may not be just be your life if you infect someone else..

I had mine last Friday and for the first time I have had a side effect from it. I have developed a dry cough, headache and feel really tired. I have not actually had Covid but I assume my side effect was similar to getting covid. My arm was also sore and inflamed but that is getting better today.

NanaDana I was going to post them same thing. The Covid vaccine is not a live vaccine, therefore, you cannot catch Covid from it.

I have contacted the Yellow Card scheme on a number of occasions, because I am allergic to a number of drugs and had dreadful side effects from the Astra Zenica vaccine. I didn't hear them and certainly didn't expect hear, because the reporting form is so comprehensive.

If you are getting an annual flu shot (like most of us here in the states, especially seniors), it’s the same thing.

NorthFace said it correctly - each new booster is adapted to the latest variant strain as Covid is always evolving. What I learned from the hospital is annual Covid boosters are here to stay.

If they are offered for FREE through your health plan, you should definitely take advantage since seniors are more prone to come down with Covid.
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campbellwise

I’ve just had my fourth booster vaccination and three days later tested positive. I’ve told the yellow card scheme but don’t expect to hear anything back. One day in bed and I’ve now got just cold symptoms. I definitely got it from the jab as the timing is spot on. No way would I have had it if I had known there was a chance of going on to develop Covid.

This is not possible.
Just because something happens after something, it does not mean it happens because of it.

Had mine today.