COVID jab April 2026

I regard them as a civic duty as it could keep me from occupying a bed in hospital that someone else more vulnerable might need. However, I have suffered with side effects this time. I am sorry for the lady whose DH got blood clots. But he could have got them if he caught covid and they could have been much worse.

Can I ask do you have to be a certain age to be invited for it? I’ve just had my shingles jab ar 66 but hubby won’t get his till 70 I’m confused? I do have bad asthma.

Cadenza123

Not had any for several years. Those asking why should do their own research and decide.

I have!

Franbern

Can we assume that those who do not trust the medics enough to have regular vaccinations, will also not trust them enough to receive any treatment should they get covid???

Exactly, Franbern. We had ours yesterday, and so far just an achey arm and feeling a little weary.

Can we assume that those who do not trust the medics enough to have regular vaccinations, will also not trust them enough to receive any treatment should they get covid???

I had my covid jab last week and as usual had no adverse reactions, luckily. I believe in having all the jabs offered as I trust the science.

We have a flu jab yearly because as the year progresses the flu virus morphs and is different to the previous one, and so we need suitable protection. Flu jabs do not 100% protect us from flu, but it does a pretty good job, especially from dying.

Now swap the word “flu” to “covid” and that is why we have the Covid jab.

Makes no sense in continuing with the flu jab and not the Covid jab.

But each to their own - as they say ☺️

Not had any for several years. Those asking why should do their own research and decide.

It is a Pfizer BioNTech one.

I had mine 2 weeks ago . A different one this time called Comirnaty at Boots Chemist.
I had a stiff arm about 6 hrs later but it went in a day. Luckily no other side effects.

Dickens Oh I see. We must be lucky then. We have had them all with no side effects, apart from a bit of a sore arm.

We’re booked to have them next week.

The only reaction I’ve ever had was with the very first - shivering and shaking a few hours afterwards, but at the time (height of COVID scariness) I was just pleased that it was evidently doing something!

Having mine next Monday. So, will allow Tuesday to feel extra tired, etc.
Couple of years ago, I said to one of my daughters that I would not bother with continuing with these, and she looked at me and asked, simply 'Give me a good reason for that decision'.
She then went on to give me facts and figures on people of my age ( and with breathing problems), who were seriously ill with covid or similar, lying in hospitals, - or worse.

I have continued having these jabs twice yearly every since. One 24 hours twice a year feeling not too well, is so much better than the alternative.

We know that Covid has changed, so the vax we had in the past may not be effective against current strain(s). which is why we have to have our 'flu jabs every year.

On the same not - I watch with horror the rise in things like measles amongst children (an illness which can maim for life and even be fatal), as parents do not have their loved little ones vaccinated against it.

I just thank goodness for the brilliance of the scientists who have produced these and for the NHS which gives it to me without charge.
I will go on protecting myself as long as the medics say I should.

Retread

I'm in the 'err on the side of caution' group in that I've had all the Covid vaccinations without any problems, I've never had Covid (fingers crossed), and at 77 I'll take whatever I'm offered to support that going forward!

Same here! I will soon be 80 and am immunosuppressed. My appointment is for Saturday.

My DH had Covid pretty badly despite having had the jab. That was just a few weeks ago so he will have to miss the booster. I had Covid and didn’t know I had it until I took the test when my DH came down with it. Apart from a headache and feeling a bit tired I’d been fine.

No vaccines for me.

My SIL a fit and healthy (ex team GB) had his Covid jab and ended up with two blood clots, one on each lung.

He was seriously ill, he couldn’t access his private health as the jab (experimental medicine) rendered it null and void.

He is now on medication for life.

The more research I have done the more the vaccine concerns me.

I had mine two days ago. I have been so fortunate with no side effects ever. I think that was the 9th.

I had an email yesterday saying that I could book my vaccination online. I was able to book a slot at a pharmacy a short walk from where I live, I will attend at lunchtime tomorrow. In the early days of covid vaccination we were sent all over the town.
To be honest I find the local pharmacist more informative and gentle than the practice nurse at GP surgery.

My OH has his booked for Saturday, so sounds as if he may possibly be under the weather on Sunday. He usually feels iffy the day after them. He has had covid twice. Although no worse than a heavy cold, he did the whole isolation thing.
He has every jab they offer him.

I only ever had the first two, mainly because they threatened we wouldn't be able to do things without them. I have never had covid.
I don't have any jabs.

pably15

won't have any more , didn't have the last one, can't understand why we have to have 2 every year, we only have 1 flu jag.

Totally different viruses, requiring different vaccines. 'Flu and Covid 19 are not similar, therefore how many vaccinations you receive, will be relevant to that particular illness.

I have my appointment for June, DH has his next week.
I am immunocompromised and will take every vaccination offered.
The very first Covid vaccine I had made me very ill and it had to be reported to the Yellow Card site.
It did not stop me having any more.
I would rather have side effects, than end up in ICU or die, as I have been advised.
It is a no brained for me.

Before accepting the vaccine, I read up on it, and listen to my clinicians. I don't rush in recklessly.

I'm in the 'err on the side of caution' group in that I've had all the Covid vaccinations without any problems, I've never had Covid (fingers crossed), and at 77 I'll take whatever I'm offered to support that going forward!

We will have to have ours later as the Dr has only offered three dates and we are away

I’m having mine later in the month. I too now qualify for RSV vaccine.

I’m having mine next week. I now qualify for the RSV vaccine as well.

I will continue to have it when my GP asks me to make an appointment. My family ask why I bother but I have a friend with long Covid and I wouldn't wish her continuing health struggles on my worst enemy.