RSV vaccine

We also had a message from the surgery about the vaccine having never heard of it. Asked DD who is a practice nurse and she advised us to take it up as she said it’s an unpleasant thing to have. So that’s next week followed by flu vaccine the week after at a drive through session.

Same here, Twopence. I am also too old. Do they think it doesn't matter if older people suffer or die??.can any medical bod , please explain the NHS thinking?

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apparently it is only being offered to those between 75 - 80. i am 84 so presumably i am not likely to catch the virus!

I am seriously hoping I get offered it soon! We used to care for such poorly little babies and toddlers on the paediatric wards with RSV causing bronchiolitis etc. It can be quite nasty as we get older too; I'm asthmatic so I catch every chesty bug going. I'd rather it wasn't the final "coughin' that carries me off" at the end!

For some of us, vaccines have saved our lives.

In my opinion, GN is not the forum to spout anti vax theories.
If you have proven medical and scientific evidence, I am happy to read it, undines.

I had the text inviting me to make an appointment last Friday. I’ll take up the offer. I’m immune suppressed and have mild copd- be irresponsible not to protect myself if poss

The RSV vaccine isn’t available free of charge yet for seniors in Canada. I’ve had it though because it’s a debilitating virus if you catch it at this age…..and the recovery time is long. But I paid for it….it cost me $300. Just another ‘investment’ in trying to stay healthy!

My son then aged 2 was critically ill with this so my dh and I didn’t think twice

I think it can be disastrous for infants and elderly/infirm.

I am immunocompromised and have a number of serious lung conditions, I would jump at the chance to have it!

I’m wary about this one. My Mum had GBS which changed her life overnight, from being active, loving gardening and walking everywhere she used a wheelchair for the rest of her life. It seems there is conflicting belief over a genetic link. When it’s offered I’ll talk it through with a medical practitioner to help me decide which is the greater risk. No such concern with Mr C, at 81 it seems he’s too old. I’d like to better understand the logic for a cut off at 80, his health is certainly less robust than mine.

I always read up about vaccines before having them and weigh up the pros and cons.
I have a history of severe side effects to vaccines and medication, but I have lived to fight another day.

My 8 week prem twins caught RSV and we were lucky not to lose them so I would always recommend taking a vaccine if possible.

I would be interested to know why there is a cut off at age 80. I hate to think of all the reasons why. From a cost effectiveness point of view, it cost a lot to treat elderly people with serious chest infections rather than use preventative measures

I actually took part in testing the RSV and will happily take the jab as it prevents both babies and children and over 60s the illness

If you delve into X and find out about Big Pharma and vaccine damage you will never have another vaccination. It’s worth looking beyond what the NHS and the Government tell you!

I'm really keen but unfortunately too old to meet the criteria. For the first time in my life I'm considering going private to have it.

Molleonan

If you delve into X and find out about Big Pharma and vaccine damage you will never have another vaccination. It’s worth looking beyond what the NHS and the Government tell you!

X, that great source of medical and scientific evidence.

Yes I’d listen to X over my consultant every day

These highly trained/educated consultants know nothing! 😉

Well said, Molleonan.

I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned TIK TOK yet.
My neighbour believes every conspiracy theory, she reads on it and X.
She tried to dissuade me from getting my Covid booster. When I asked why, she said people on Tik Tok said it was dangerous.

I'm all for free speech, but at least question this nonsense and don't blindly accept it.

Surely all my clinicians haven't got it wrong? 😉
I think I will listen to them.

Had it 2 weeks ago. Prevention better than cure

CDC recommends everyoneover 75 unless contra-indicated.
But America usually seems a bit ahead of us medically.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/index.html