Covid jab?

I’m 76. I’ve been offered both the RSV and the COVID/flu vaccines. None of my over-80 friends have been offered RSV.

I take everything offered. Most of the time, I feel unwell for a day or two and have a sore-ish arm for a few days more

Well if is only over 75s only my other half will qualify again, I am 67 nearly 68 but suppose that if I get it I will pass it on to my other half anyway and he has various health probs, as have I, but none that mean I get the jab apparently.
Last time I was in bed for nearly 3 weeks and felt wiped out for several months, thought I had long covid but the GP just thought I has post viral fatigue. So am not looking forward to the next covid surge this winter. At least I qualify for a flu jab.

Not me. I had the first one and then the booster, no side effects. But I haven't had any since. Never had a flu one (the docs do phone to offer it) or anything else. I once had flu many years ago, but rarely get so much as a cold now.

My OH on the other hand takes every jab going, he's been to have the RSV one this morning. Usually starts getting colds as soon as he has the flu one, so another couple weeks before that happens.

greenlady102

1summer

I have never had a reaction to the Covid vaccination, but wasn’t entitled to the spring booster.
About 6 weeks ago my son in law, then my daughter and 4 month old grandson all caught Covid. My SIL tested as his office has a cupboard full of tests. They were really ill and I had to spend time looking after them and my 4 year old granddaughter who didn’t get it. Of course 3 weeks ago I caught it, I was so ill, vomiting for days, high temperature, terrible headaches. I am still not over it, awful cold, cough and blocked sinuses.
I have my flu jab in 3 weeks they haven’t mentioned the Covid one but hoping I can have it. Definitely don’t want this again.

its for over 65s or the vulnerable on the NHS but I believe that you will also be able to buy it.

Oh that’s good, I am over 65. I was told the spring booster was for only over 75s.

Calendargirl

Can I ask, those of you who are booked in, are you over 75?

I’m not there yet (age) and don’t think I can book in yet.

I was offered a booking for early october by my GP surgery yesterday, am 71. Unfortunately its a weekend when i won't be able to go so will be waiting for the national appointment scheme to roll out from 23 sept.

1summer

I have never had a reaction to the Covid vaccination, but wasn’t entitled to the spring booster.
About 6 weeks ago my son in law, then my daughter and 4 month old grandson all caught Covid. My SIL tested as his office has a cupboard full of tests. They were really ill and I had to spend time looking after them and my 4 year old granddaughter who didn’t get it. Of course 3 weeks ago I caught it, I was so ill, vomiting for days, high temperature, terrible headaches. I am still not over it, awful cold, cough and blocked sinuses.
I have my flu jab in 3 weeks they haven’t mentioned the Covid one but hoping I can have it. Definitely don’t want this again.

its for over 65s or the vulnerable on the NHS but I believe that you will also be able to buy it.

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!

This. The second time I had it, I was a fit healthy adult. DH had to go into work and left me tucked up with everything I needed for a couple of hours....except I needed the loo. I had to crawl to the loo and crawl back because I was too dizzy and unwell stand and walk. Luckily I managed to pull myself up to sit on the loo. The first time I was a teen and had hallucinations.

I have never had a reaction to the Covid vaccination, but wasn’t entitled to the spring booster.
About 6 weeks ago my son in law, then my daughter and 4 month old grandson all caught Covid. My SIL tested as his office has a cupboard full of tests. They were really ill and I had to spend time looking after them and my 4 year old granddaughter who didn’t get it. Of course 3 weeks ago I caught it, I was so ill, vomiting for days, high temperature, terrible headaches. I am still not over it, awful cold, cough and blocked sinuses.
I have my flu jab in 3 weeks they haven’t mentioned the Covid one but hoping I can have it. Definitely don’t want this again.

I get a reaction every time, nothing dangerous just the flu symptoms but enough to put me to bed for 24 to 48 hours. Still going to have them though because I have had flu twice and it was awful. Never has covid, touching wood, and don't want it....there is also the thing of protecting the other people who for one reason or another cannot have one or the other vaccines.

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!

Well ladies, some very interesting views. I chose not to have the covid jab, whilst dear hubby did. We both caught covid a week apart but strangely the horrid virus followed the exact same trajectory for both of us! Same exact symptoms & same exact longevity. I would however always encourage those with health to be on the safe side.🤔

Can I ask, those of you who are booked in, are you over 75?

I’m not there yet (age) and don’t think I can book in yet.

It's a no brainer. I've never had an adverse reaction from either flu or COVID jabs. I'm booked in and so is my OH.

Yes - booked in for my next Covid jab. I did have both flu and Covid at the same time last time, but I suffer with painful arms after vaccinations and sleeping was difficult so I'll have separate jabs this time.

I did have a very flu-ey reaction to the first COVID jab, but it lasted for less than a day. At the time, when fear of COVID was so rife, I really didn’t object - at least it proved that it was doing something!
I have had no reaction to any jab since.

I will have whatever is on offer if it helps to keep me going a bit longer without debilitating illness or premature death. Vaccines have been saving lives since Jenner’s smallpox discovery.

If we lived in a world where vaccines were no longer available
the death rate would be huge. Trouble is we now take them for granted.

Our bodies are bombarded with bacteria and viruses every day, and some are permanent residents. Two vaccines together won’t add to the risk. My only concern this time with covid vaccine that they may use unused earlier vaccine (to save wastage) which may not protect against the current circulating virus.

I had an adverse reaction to the last covid jab I had so will not be having any more.

Not for me. For the past two years I have been suffering with hives and angiodoema. This morning both eyes are puffed up and unpleasant to look at. The gift that keeps on giving !
Started the day after the COVID booster.

Calendargirl. The first time my friend had covid she was very poorly, but the next four times were just like a normal cold. I can see why she thinks she might be okay, but then the virus is changing all the time and for that reason I think I’m going to have it.

nanaK54

Waiting for our 'invitation' for flu and Covid jabs we will be first in line, and very grateful for the opportunity to get them!

See you near the front of the queue, nanaK54! We’ll be there too and also grateful for the chance.

One friend has had Covid five times now so can’t see the point

She might have had it much worse if not for the jabs, has she thought of that?

I’m the same Chisks. I hate the vaccinations, no problem getting them it’s the side effects. I feel rough from both of them so have them separately.
Two of my friends are not having the covid one. One friend has had covid five times now so can’t see the point.

I’ve had Covid twice. Each time it was approximately 2-3 weeks after the vaccination. I am now really nervous about having another vaccination. Probably coincidence but I am not 100% sure.

Waiting for our 'invitation' for flu and Covid jabs we will be first in line, and very grateful for the opportunity to get them!

I'll have both but not at the same time. I've only just recovered from a horrible 5-day reaction to the 2nd Shingles Vax (Shingirix) so don't want another vax straight away.