Covid spring booster

My mother aged 97 caught covid while in hospital after a fall. She had had no covid jabs at all and we all thought she would surely die from it. One week later she had a negative test result, we were all amazed. She managed to beat covid but sadly passed away on 16 March 1 month after coming home from hospital. Her death certificate said frailty and old age.

Presumably those who choose to have no more Covid boosters also do not take the Flu jab when it's offered? Same principle applies, I'd have thought.

I’m too young but will have a booster when offered. I had covid last year and was extremely unwell for four months, DH was so unwell that a 999 call was necessary …. And it’s still out there.

I have flu jabs yearly so why would I not have the covid one

I believe i had it 'unofficially' when it was'nt even a 'thing' xmas 2019-(been to italy)i was very ill- so as theres also a brand new version on the fast-rise if i can have one i probably will-as will my 2 sons one of whom was added to sheilding list previously- we all have medical problems so is a potential lifesaver for us.

My husband has heart failure and would be at risk if he got Covid so we both take any vaccinations that we are offered. He has a terrible cough this week (no, not Covid) and I'm worried about him already.

Had my 5th last Saturday. Felt sick and head achy on Sunday afternoon but fine again on Monday. DH had no side effects. I have a close friend who is immuno-suppressed so feel the need to protect myself fully for her sake alone.

A very interesting discussion. I am immunosuppressed so have had the latest booster. I did consider skipping it, but after having covid last year and not feeling great with it, decided to keep to the programme.
I would strongly recommend anyone with co-morbidities to get their vaccine, the risk of more serious illness makes it the best choice.

I had mine a few weeks ago. COVID is now with us and I would prefer not to get it. I also have the flu vaccine. Neither gave me any problems, apart from a rather sore arm. Flu and COVID are more serious for the elderly. The NHS needs to keep us out of hospital and not using what are rather scarce medical resources.

Boosters booked for the 20th. Both of us will be having them. DH is increasingly affected by his pulmonary fibrosis and the last thing he needs is covid.

I’ll be having a booster if offered, in the same way as I have my flu vaccination every year. So far this year I’ve had a pneumococcal and a shingles vaccination, I think we’re privileged to have the option of these vaccinations.

People need to know the vaccine does NOT prevent you from catching covid. I does NOT prevent you from passing it on to others if you catch covid. It supposedly makes the symptoms less serious.

I'm not having more. I had 3 and passed out unconscious after each one on 3rd or 4th day following each vaccine. Also injection like pain to both kidneys 1 hour after the first. Also uncontrolled shaking for 4 to 5 hours 2 days after first 2 vaccines which were AZ.
I think the risk of serious injury or death from falling or when driving is greater than the risk from covid. I could kill someone if I pass out driving my car. Never fainted in my life before or since so I know its from the vaccine. It doesn't suit everyone unfortunately.

Agree. ‘Am CEV not taking chances.

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I cancelled mine when it was officially declared that Covid is no longer an emergency. In future we live with it, as we do with flu and if new variants appear the existing vaccines won’t be any use.

Yes, but we (many of us) have our vaccine against Flu. That one gives protection longer than the Covid one. Also Covid can be much more dangerous than flu. My husband and I picked it up again and two months later, we are still having symptoms some days and our energy levels are low. I’m aware that we are amongst the lucky ones. The WHO said it no longer meets the criteria for a pandemic, not that it is any less dangerous. Personally, I think your decision is foolish.

Had my 7th two weeks ago,the new Sanofi one. No real side effects,arm soreness seemed to last a bit longer than before. Just wish hubby could have had it but he’s not quite old enough. Seems daft to vaccinate me as I’m CEV but not him when he could pass it on. Fortunately we have avoided it so far by being very careful and still wearing masks when in shops.

DH missed his last booster - couldn't be bothered - and he caught covid and passed it on to me a week or so later. Its a blessing I only had a mild dose because he was very ill and at one point our GP was considering having him admitted to hospital.
I had to nurse him through it although feeling quite rough myself, he can remember very little about it but I can remember how exhausted I was, and how frightened.
So I am SCARED - if you have any sense you should be too!

PerkyPiggy How does one build up a natural immunity to an ever changing virus? If you have found this out, you have made an enormous scientifc breakthrough that you really should share with the rest of the world.

The reason we need regular COVID vaccinations is for the same reason we have annual flu jabs. This winter's version of covid is different to last year's, just as this year's flu is different to last years and each year new vaccines have to be developed to fight them.

As I said, if you have found a way for us to build up an immunity to any ever changing virus, then you really should share it.

I am having my booster next week as I am CEV with asthma and bronchiectasis. My BIL is 65 and was in hospital for a long time with covid and has permanent heart damage.

We are only at this stage of managing covid because of the majority of us who have the vaccine, I have had my sixth.
Those that claim it is just like a cold have obviously not seen the effects of long covid. DS was hospitalised with cardiac symptoms and has limb pain, headaches and is permanently exhausted.

I won't be having any more vaccines. I've had Covid three times and thankfully it was nothing more than a mild cold. I would rather allow my body to build up natural immunity.

I'm vulnerable and am having mine on Saturday. I know people who have died from Covid, and 3 people with Long Covid.... one has had it for 2 years and can hardly get out of bed.

We had the spring booster a couple of weeks ago. My 4 th and dh 5 th. It didn’t occur to me not to. No side effects experienced by either of us.
There was a query about me not being 75 but anyone with a birthday up to the end of June is eligible.
Can’t believe I am nearly 75! How did that happen?.

I’m having mine on Sunday.

Had mine last week.

Usual nonsense talked over just another vaccine we have in our armoury to prevent serious illness.

In my lifetime, I’ve had polio, TB, flu and covid. My children had many more preventative vaccines.

our country is small pox free as a result of vaccines.