RSV vaccine

I had it on Thursday. No ill effects.
I asked why such a narrow window and was told research has shown our age group, (75 - 79) babies under 2 and pregnant mothers are most likely to benefit.
Do I believe this?

I've searched a number of scientific and medical journals about the RSV vaccine and there is no mention of it not being suitable for over-80s. In fact every study I looked at recommended it for 75 years+ in an effort to stop older people getting severe breathing conditions that would hospitalize them.

My conclusion is that as this is a new vaccine rollout for older people they are rolling it out for different age groups in turn. They did the same for repeat COVID vaccines (or at least they did here). It probably makes it more manageable to manage appointments, vaccine supplies and staff. So 80+ years may possibly get called later. IMO.

Neither of us had side effects -- my thoughts, better a painful jab than a serious illness. We take any vaccine when offered.

grandMattie

I would certainly have it. There are very few vaccines (if any) not worth having.
Go for it!

I agree. I trust my doctor and, at 79, I have every vaccine offered. I have had very few side effects, and those that I had were mild. That’s except for my reaction to the Anti-rabies jabs (3!) which I had to have into my stomach in the 80s! They were beyond nasty and I was very ill, so much so that after the second one, my doctor told me to stop them as she said the injections were more damaging to me than rabies would be, as I had the protection of two jabs at that point.

west end girl, I was told research shows the vac is less effective in those over 79

I'd always assumed this was something that affected babies and very young children more than adults who had probably developed immunity over the years. Perhaps not.

As the mother of a very young toddler who had bronchiolitis, presumably from a virus, (we'd never heard of RSV then) it was a frightening experience. When I think about it now, she should have been hospitalised but the locum GP who called very late at night just said keep her in a steamy room. She recovered but did suffer chest problems for years.

I've had a pneumonia vaccination, but perhaps this is more specific.

If this is to prevent older people from being ill with RSV why is there a cut off age limit at 79. ?What about the 80 /90 year olds ?
I am 86 and don't qualify . I wonder what the thinking is behind this.

scared into having the vaccine
Many of us need the vaccine as an attempt to prevent us being hospitalised as a result of what could be a cold that develops into a chest infection. Chest infections can be ver serious for some over 75’s - a good friend recently hospitalised twice after a cold became more sinister

"CDC recommends every one over 75 unless contra-indicated.
But America usually seems a bit ahead of us medically".

Perhaps I am being cynical BUT my first thought was that in America the drug companies and Medics will benefit financially from everyone who can be scared into having the vaccine.

Mine yesterday, no problems and relieved to have had this protective vax

Had mine on Tuesday and the same for me. No side effects at all.

Same as lostspecs not even achy arm no effects whatsoever and it’s a once only jab.

I had this jab on Friday past and have had no ill effects at all, not even an aching arm.

From 1 September 2024, those who turn 75 and those age 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs

Although this article is about shingles, maybe it’s the same reason why the RSV vaccine is not offered to those who are older than 79. It would be helpful if this information was published. Having said that I made an appointment for my husband and he is 81. It will be interesting to find out if he is turned away on the day.
Although if it might be detrimental to his health maybe he shouldn’t attend?
Why can’t the NHS/our doctors explain more?

NotSpaghetti

You can easily report yellow card online.
I have done so for my anticoagulant.

I am familiar with the Yellow card site. The only problem is that I have so many conditions and medications, that it takes ages to fill in the forms.
I have also been contacted by the pharma manufacturers asking for consent to access my medical records and contacting my consultants..

If this helps to refine the medications and vaccines, I am happy to do so.

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

Had it 2 weeks ago. Prevention better than cure

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.

Well said, Molleonan.

These highly trained/educated consultants know nothing! 😉

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

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.

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.

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!