Covid booster

[Dawfor]

Afternoon everyone.

Just wondering if anyone else who has AF is being contacted about having a Spring (i.e second) Covid booster? I have received several messages/e-mails saying records indicate I need one but the only health condition I have is AF. I contacted my GP who has said they can’t see why I am being invited and the only reason I can think of is that I am on the National AF register.

Many thanks.

Dawn.

[BobD Volunteer]

Had mine yesterday AM but then I am an old git. If you are 75+ or at risk then you will be invited. AF is a risk in some quarters.

[Dawfor in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob. I’m 55 and don’t want to jump the queue. Especially as my ablation appears to have been successful.🤞

[Hylda2]

I have been called by my doctor and I have AF and an under active thyroid. I’m 78 but a friend who is 83 hasn’t been called, same doctor. We had to wheedle one for my husband

[Dawfor in reply to Hylda2]

Thanks Hylda2. Sounds a little inconsistent!

[Hylda2 in reply to Dawfor]

Nothing surprises me with our surgery. Just grateful

[benmaise]

I have an appointment to have my second booster on Saturday. I have AF . Coeliac, and RA

[Dawfor]

Thanks.

[reinaway]

Both my husband and I are in the over 75 age group and have been called for booster jabs and are going next week. Perhaps it is due to your AF that you have been called but you could check with your GP.

[Dawfor]

Thanks reinaway. I have checked with my GP but they said they did not know why I have been contacted. Obviously AF on its isn’t considered a risk factor.

[Hidden]

Yep, I've already had notification of my entitlement and have a booking with my local GP surgery for 30 April at 08.50 !

Sorted !

[Silvasava]

Hubby was notified, over 75 but I wasn't! I am 76 this year with AF and HF but I booked appointments for both of us last Sunday on the NHS website.

[Flossie72]

I’m 76 and had mine on Wednesday. No problems at all. Sue

[theohappy]

Though it may be a complete coincidence I had a massive stroke 2 days after my last booster. I’m done with boosters for now. I’ll gladly wear a mask during the next Covid surge. In all fairness I was also not on a blood thinner at the time.

[Dawfor]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you have recovered well.