Covid jab?

Wheniwasyourage

Go on then, Netty63, tell us about the science you mention. Surely you would rather share it than keep it to yourself, and then we can all see what the problem is.

I too would love to know what this Science is.

My three consultants must be irresponsible, for they have all stressed how essential it is for me to continue getting the vaccines, perhaps they should check with Netty63' first.
That is strange that they know nothing about her (at the moment) unsubstantiated claims.
Now I am worried.

I think Biscuitmuncher is getting a hard time. Surely it is her decision not to have it, dies she deserve some if the sarcastic comments.
I have had covid jabs to date, but will not have more, although I may have the flu one, not certain yet.
I do test every time I go out with one friend as her Mother has cancer and I have a conscience.
I still think it is a personel desition, it seems to me some very respectful, grounded posters become very different as soon as covid is mentioned.

Netty63

If you follow the science behind the covid jab you wouldn’t go anywhere near it!

Presumably you're a scientist. What's your specialty?

I agree, it is a personal decision, but those of us, who are having them, do not deserve to be mocked for doing so, as we have been previously.

I have a long memory.

Charleygirl5

I take whatever is offered as I also think if I catch Covid it will be a milder form if I have had the latest vaccine.

I have always had the flu jab and my feeling is people who think they have had "a touch of flu" dp not know what they are talking about. With a proper dose of flu if there was a £50 note at the other end of the room you would be in no fit state to pick it up.

There resteth my case!

I have always had the flu jab and my feeling is people who think they have had "a touch of flu" dp not know what they are talking about. With a proper dose of flu if there was a £50 note at the other end of the room you would be in no fit state to pick it up.

I'm so glad you said that!

You often hear people say they've had "the 'flu" and you can tell from what they say that they really have not.

I've only had it once in my life - in my mid 30s - and never before or since, felt so ill. And it took a long time to recover from it, too.

I had it once in my thirties, I thought I was dying! I was crawling on my hands and knees to get to the loo.
It is indescribable.

I've got my flu jab booked but haven't been offered a Covid Booster even though the government Web site says I'm eligible.

Marydoll

Wheniwasyourage

Go on then, Netty63, tell us about the science you mention. Surely you would rather share it than keep it to yourself, and then we can all see what the problem is.

I too would love to know what this Science is.

My three consultants must be irresponsible, for they have all stressed how essential it is for me to continue getting the vaccines, perhaps they should check with Netty63' first.
That is strange that they know nothing about her (at the moment) unsubstantiated claims.
Now I am worried.

LOL!

I've noticed frequently that those who make such claims as Netty63 allude to some research or science that no one has ever heard of, nor which is ever revealed.

... you just get the warning .

Marydoll

I had it once in my thirties, I thought I was dying! I was crawling on my hands and knees to get to the loo.
It is indescribable.

... yes, that about sums it up!

Marydoll

I agree, it is a personal decision, but those of us, who are having them, do not deserve to be mocked for doing so, as we have been previously.

I have a long memory.

No one deserves to be mocked, that was unnecessary. I do agree marydoll it really is personel choice.

I will have the flu jab, but not covid. I would recommend having them separately, as when I last had them together I caught shingles and was very I’ll for a week - with a trip to the hospital

Our GP surgery is not doing covid jabs this time around- no idea why.
We have booked for the flu jab but will have to wait until the NHS invite us to book covid after Oct1st.
Just hope we don’t have to travel miles to find somewhere but we will both have it as I’m vulnerable.

Spencer2009

I will have the flu jab, but not covid. I would recommend having them separately, as when I last had them together I caught shingles and was very I’ll for a week - with a trip to the hospital

I am puzzled.

How can you catch shingles from a 'flu or Covid vaccination?

Was it perhaps, a coincidence?

I've been invited for both but will only have one at a time. Haven't yet decided in which order. Might do a bit of research to help me with that.

I had one on each arm on the last two occasions. I did feel a bit rough, but no worse than usual. I just wanted them out of the way.

You have to do what's best for you.

Had a missed phone call today to book in for both, need to phone back next week. Not sure what will happen this year as I have to have mine in a hospital environment due to allergies. Last year they told me I had an allergy to one of the known ingredients in it, so they refused to give me it. I did get my normal flu though.

Flu jab hasn’t had the same bad social media publicity that Covid jab has had.

I’ve just been offered both and will have them. Just had pneumonia and shingles vaccinations. Felt bad for couple of days. But guessing not as bad as the actual illnesses!

I started with stiff arms, hands & feet & chronic burping that same night after the first jab (AZ). Had three Pfizer got Covid just slept for a couple of days- no cough or sore throat. Decided I am not having any more shit pumped in my body- I’ll take my chances

SaxonGrace

I’m with you there, my daughter is a Dr of Microbiology, she and the majority of her colleagues haven’t had any Covid vaccines.

That’s very interesting SaxonGrace. I know several people in the field of medicine and they have never had a covid jab.

After having an anaphylactic shock to the Astra zeneca jab I have decided not to have any further vaccines. Think I will risk the diseases rather than the vaccines. If I hadn't had such a bad reaction,ended up in resus, I would have them all.

No Covid jabs round here yet, but my husband has already had his flu jab. He was sceptical when the nurse told him that it would make his arm sore as this has never happened to him before, but he's admitted that it was very uncomfortable in the night.
I'm going to have my Covid vaccination immediately it is offered this year, I wasn't free to do this last year and actually caught Covid the week after the appointment was offered..

Lisaangel10

SaxonGrace

I’m with you there, my daughter is a Dr of Microbiology, she and the majority of her colleagues haven’t had any Covid vaccines.

That’s very interesting SaxonGrace. I know several people in the field of medicine and they have never had a covid jab.

What was their reason?

Already booked in for a flu jab in October and will definately have the Covid jab when offered.
I'm very susceptible to cold, coughs etc.so have been having the flu jab since my forties. A real dose of influenza, not just coughs and colds, can be very nasty. Some people don't realise how easily they can pass germs on so please protect yourself and others.
I have had noticifation that I will be offered the new RSV jab when it is available and will take that up as well.
Iy is a respitary infection and being offered to those between 75 and 79 in my area.

I will have the flu vaccine but definitely not for Covid. I had a terrible reaction to my 3rd one which was the Moderna one. I had such terrible chest pain on the 4th day after, my husband nearly called an ambulance but as it was winter 2021 I didn’t want to go anywhere near a hospital. It was very frightening, I’ve had Covid twice, first time just a sniffle but somewhat worse last January but felt nowhere near as bad as I did after that vaccine. No reaction at all to the pneumonia vaccine and only sore arm with flu one.

I'm booked in for both at the same time - first time I've done that, so I'll see what happens.

I volunteer with year Ones and they don't tend to keep their germs to themselves! I often get "Oh sorry Miss" as they sneeze over me!!!!