RSV vaccine

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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 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!

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

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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?

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.

I will have whatever the GP wants me to have. The government would not be spending all this money on vaccinations if they didn't work. They have never let me down yet. I never get the 'flu, I never had Covid (so fingers crossed and touching wood) let's hope it continues,

I remember how ill my 3 month old granddaughter was with RSV, in hospital and on oxygen. I sat with her to give her exhausted parents a chance to sleep and I got it too. It was a nasty and long lasting virus, I’m asthmatic now and wish I was old enough to have the vaccination.

Looks as if it's for 75-79 year olds, so that's me out. Too old!!

i've been contacted and my appointment is booked. i have no qualms about having an injection if it is protecting me.
my flu jab has also been booked and i'll certainly get another covid jab when it's offered.

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

There appears to be a small increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and there were more cases with one manufacturer than another. However, that may be a coincidental association and may not necessarily be a causal link. www.statnews.com/2024/02/29/rsv-vaccines-may-be-linked-to-small-increased-risk-of-developing-guillain-barre-syndrome/. It's being investigated by the Centre for Disease Control in USA, and they have noted the apparent increase, but it will probably take years to get a better 'signal' in the data. I had pneumonia due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus and it was not fun! However, I'm not keen to lay myself open to a serious neurological disease either! Decisions, decisions - it's yours to make!

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

I personally think this offer from the NHS is a no-brainer and I will certainly look to have it done when I fit the criteria. I was always scared of needles but over the past five years with self-administered immunoglobulin injections, covid and B12 jabs and recently shingles I’m now a registered pin cushion!

I had the RSV vaccination in August and I have had cold like symptoms since. I start sneezing in the morning and it clears about mid day. It’s a nuisance and I can’t seem to get rid of it. I contacted the yellow Card symptoms by telephone who were more than useless. They were supposed to email me back but have heard nothing. I have checked online and can find nothing about this side effect. I wish I knew more about it before having it. I’m sure it’s important for people with asthma, COPD and lung conditions of which I don’t have. Just wish I knew why I have this side effect and when it will go away. The person on the phone for Yellow Card gave me a telephone number which was closed down in November 2023 and didn’t know about it. I am left feeling frustrated. Does anyone who have had this vaccine experience these after effects?