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lizzyb Wed 27-Sept-23 12:15:15

Anyone else reluctant to have another Covid booster? Have had them all up to now but just not keen on having another one!

twiglet77 Mon 09-Oct-23 11:54:00

I had my covid booster a fortnight ago at the NHS pop-up clinic in an indoor shopping centre. No side effects at all.
My flu jab is at Boots tomorrow.

Nanderin Mon 09-Oct-23 11:51:07

Thanks I had mine at Drs but husband booked in chemist. Would rather be Drs but they didn't get delivery so wasted journey.

Siope Mon 09-Oct-23 11:50:50

I had mine at the local chemists, this year and last year. Both times were fine.

Jaxjacky Mon 09-Oct-23 11:46:28

Nanderin MrJ had his at our chemist yesterday, perfectly fine.

Nanderin Mon 09-Oct-23 11:44:38

Has anyone had their covid at a chemist.

Shelflife Mon 09-Oct-23 11:09:45

Had flu and Covid vaccinations on Saturday. Very tired yesterday and ' under the weather ' went to bed at 8pm , feeling better today. One arm
( Covid) is red and sore but other than that all us well. .

karmalady Sun 08-Oct-23 18:14:28

Lizzyb, I have finally decided, no covid jabs for me. From now on my own immune system will take control. I have had them all up to now and just cancelled the next one.

downtoearth Sun 08-Oct-23 17:15:43

Flu yesterday ,really tired and achey today,but at least my arm isnt sore.

henetha Sat 07-Oct-23 23:26:02

Same here today , Shelf life. Except flu in left arm, COVID in right arm.
Feel fine so far, no reactions.
Yep, fingers 🤞 crossed..

Shelflife Sat 07-Oct-23 19:59:05

Had flu and Covid vaccinations today, flu in right arm Covid in left. So far so good ! Was anxious about having both vaccinations and was asked if I wanted them a few weeks apart, but decided to go for it. Feel absolutely fine - fingers 🤞.

Marydoll Sat 07-Oct-23 19:05:33

I found this report about your condition, Netherby.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10008443

I too have multiple allergies to medication, but my reaction was to Astra Zeneca, which was later found to be unsuitable for those who are immunosuppressed.
Once I changed to Pfizer, the side effects were much less.

Marydoll Sat 07-Oct-23 19:01:36

Doodledog

Sorry to hear that, Netherby. It sounds awful, and must be really uncomfortable. Are the doctors certain that it was the vaccine that caused it?

How awful for you?
Did you report it to the Yellow Card site?

I did twice, because it helps the scientists in their research into side effects of the vaccines. However, it t still won't prevent me having more vaccinations.
I'm between a rock and a hard place.

Doodledog Sat 07-Oct-23 16:00:17

Sorry to hear that, Netherby. It sounds awful, and must be really uncomfortable. Are the doctors certain that it was the vaccine that caused it?

Netherbyg84 Sat 07-Oct-23 14:04:44

the COVID booster has left me with a horrible condition for which there is no cure - Hives and Angiodoema. 18 months ago - not a word from the government about possible side effects. I take 6 amti histamine daily which, of course, make me drowsy.
The gift that keeps on giving!
No more vaccines for me, thank you.

Netherbyg84 Sat 07-Oct-23 13:52:23

Not so simple as some posters are suggesting. The Pfeiser booster 18 months ago has left me with a horrible condition for which there is no cure - Hives and angiodoema, all day every day ; I take 6 anti histamine daily which, of course, make me drowsy. We were under great pressure during the COVID crisis to get vaccinated without a word about possible side effects. See REDDIT discussion forum if you don't believe me.
I call it, sarcastically, the gift that keeps on giving.

Patsy70 Sat 07-Oct-23 12:56:57

‘Flu last Saturday, no ill effects, COVID on Thursday, again no side effects. My OH had both yesterday, and said he felt a bit ‘hot and cold’, but he’s gone to his Thai Chi class, so can’t be feeling too rough. We both had the Pfizer vaccine. I do hope those who are feeling unwell get better soon. 💐

OurKid1 Sat 07-Oct-23 11:54:49

lizzyb I feel much the same. I've booked mine as I know I should have it done but I'm in two minds about it. I have been lucky and not caught Covid, but I'm well aware that others have suffered. I probably will have it, like I had my flu jab today and wondered about that right up till the nurse stuck the needle in.

Northernlass Sat 07-Oct-23 11:51:12

According to gov.uk Covid boosters provide immunity 7-14 days following vaccination

maddyone Sat 07-Oct-23 09:13:42

Thank you Doodledog and Marydoll.
We’re having a lovely but very busy time. Thank you so much for your lovely, kind wishes.

Whiff Wed 04-Oct-23 11:09:02

LFT was negative. So will go out tomorrow. Think I got off very lightly symptom wise. But very glad had my Covid and my flu jabs.

Marydoll Wed 04-Oct-23 08:23:13

maddy, I hope you are having a lovely time with your family!

rafichagran Wed 04-Oct-23 08:20:01

My partner and I had our covid/flu jabs yesterday afternoon, I have two very sore arms, and partner seems unaffected.

Whiff Wed 04-Oct-23 07:10:18

I had my Covid jab on Wednesday . And when I did my LFT test like I have to every Saturday as part of my health care. I must have been incubating Covid when I had my jab . I couldn't believe I tested positive so did the test again. But apart from feeling very tired and my limbs hurting worse those where my only symptoms. But I strongly believe have the Covid jab helped lesson my symptoms.

And no you can't get Covid from the jab as it's not an active vaccine. Will test this morning to see if I still have it or not.

To be honest the cold I had a couple weeks ago was far worse than having Covid. (I tested when my cold started as I felt so ill but it was negative so just a cold.) But I put that down to always having the Covid jab and my flu one. I started wearing my mask again last week and glad I did as it protects others also keeps my face warm.

Only had sore arm for 2 days with both flu and covid jabs.

Doodledog Tue 03-Oct-23 23:46:57

Enjoy your time with your family, -*maddie*. I had mine on Friday too, and had a similar reaction to you by the sound of things. It’s fine now, and I’m pleased I am protected for another 6 months.

maddyone Tue 03-Oct-23 23:31:11

I had my Covid vaccine on Friday afternoon. By Saturday afternoon I was not feeling 100% but by Sunday I felt ill. On Monday I was better, which is a good job since my daughter and her three children were arriving from New Zealand on Monday afternoon and so it’s pretty full on in the house at the moment.