I'm trying to find out if I fall into the group of people, that are advised to be "shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks"....
I've been told by work that I have to work from home for 14 days, because of my health condition however, I'd prefer not to have to go back after 14 days and stay safe.
Also, as newly diagnosed with PA, will I need a yearly flu jab?
I dont think PA is in that category.
As usual its underestimated how ill some people are .
If work asked you to stay at home for 14 days sounds like they making sure tih ard well. So they may agree to you working from home . Anyone that can should
No. Having PA does not qualify you for a free flu jab.
The full list is here - nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinati...
I get a free one. PA is an autoimmune disorder.
Over on the Thyroid UK forum, most have an autoimmune disease, yet many are categorically not offered flu vaccine.
There is no blanket autoimmune => free flu jab.
Having an autoimmune disorder does not mean you are more likely to be vulnerable to a covid-19 infection. Not does it make you more likely to get infected (assuming your low B12 is treated).
Here is what the PAS say...
There is no evidence to suggest that patients who have been diagnosed and treated for Pernicious Anaemia will be more susceptible than others to contact the disease. Nor does their treated Pernicious Anaemia mean that they will stand any greater chance of them experiencing a rapid deterioration in their health than any other infected person.
It is not possible to say either way as it depends on the individual: how well or not you are and if you have multiple problems. If you read the NHS link from fbirder above the relevant wording (towards the end) is:
"This list of conditions is not definitive. It's always an issue of clinical judgement.
A GP can assess you to take into account the risk of flu making any underlying illness you may have worse, as well as your risk of serious illness from flu itself.
The vaccine should always be offered in such cases, even if you're not technically in 1 of the risk groups.
If you live with someone who has a weakened immune system, you may also be advised to have a flu vaccine.
Speak to a GP or pharmacist about this."
Can I add my opinions:
It is better to be safe than sorry - while you don't want to end up desperately ill or dead, this current situation is more about the NHS which doesn't want people ending up in their hospitals with it - using up resources and potentially killing the staff.
Basically you should only take risks if you think you are likely to survive it at home.
If you make sure you do a fab job of working from home then work should be OK with you carrying on doing so.
People can shed the virus before they show symptoms and you have no idea who or what anyone else has come into contact with.
If in doubt, keep safe: you only die once!
Things are moving quickly with this virus you may well have to stay at home after this period; try not to worry.
Thanks everyone, I guess what I'm trying to get at is, I dont want work to say I have to go back after 14 days.... work in the probation service and part of my role is working face to face contact, on a busy reception, that has no protective screens and we get a Lot of people who sleep rough in, they cough and splutter all over!!
There are younger and fitter people, who at the moment ate not having to work from home.
I have only recently gone back to work after been off 6 weeks with upper respiratory tract infection and sinusitis, I've been referred to the ENT Specialist as my left thyroid in my neck is still swollen since January.... so yes I'm worried that they will make me go back to work but i want to keep myself and family safe.
Its not the fact I want a free flu jab and certainly dont want to bother the NHS bit i would've liked to have been able to say I fall into the group that can work from home for 12 weeks.
Well, it turns out that work dont expect me back for the next 12 weeks and I'm to work from home.
I’m in Scotland and the ONLY reason I qualify for the flu jab is because I have P.A. in terms of your work I believe they are being very sensible. Where I work anyone with an underlying health condition is mandated to work from home. That includes PA. Again it’s another sensible precaution since most people dying of COVID 19 in the UK have underlying health conditions.
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