On going RSV vaccine comments

[Kiwiflyer8]

Hello

I’ve been really interested in reading all the comments to my original post and am glad that it enabled some to actually get the RSV vaccine.

I wish I had been as lucky - it might have prevented me getting yet another dose of Bronchiectasis, (which started out as a cold)

More strong antibiotics for two weeks, more steroids and feeling really poorly.

I wonder how the cost of these drugs compare with the cost of the jab……

Don’t wait until you’re over 80 before making enquiries about getting it, it isn’t well publicised (to my knowledge ) and 79 is the cut off age.

Good luck!

[Patk1]

Hope u soon feel better.perhaps tell Yr practise u want to b incl in the program for rsv vaccine

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Patk.

I’m afraid that the 75 - 79 age group is the deciding factor and my practice won’t change from that….

[sassy59]

Feel better soon Kiwiflyer and just to let you know we DIDN’T get the RSV vaccination yesterday. The surgery rang to say we didn’t qualify so it was cancelled. It seems 75-79 is being strictly adhered to. Xxx

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to sassy59]

OH NO Sassy!! I’m sorry to hear that.

Yes, that 75 -79 rule IS the limit as I’ve found out from my surgery.

Thank you for your get well wishes x

[janedivney in reply to sassy59]

Really sorry to hear that, Carole. It seems completely ridiculous, especially if you set the cost of the jab against that of a chest ward or, god forbid, ITU admission. My husband (78), no chest problems, is eligible, but I (72, 4 serious lung conditions & an immune deficiency) am not. Madness 🤷‍♀️

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to janedivney]

Yes it IS madness! Hopefully one day….

[janedivney in reply to Kiwiflyer8]

I’m on the case, I check the relevant websites regularly. The minute there’s any news I’ll post about it 😉

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to janedivney]

👍🏻 That will be great!

[sassy59 in reply to janedivney]

It beggars belief Jane! Utter madness! Xxx

[Burghy]

in Australia I paid $300 but it’s worth it for peace of mind . It did make me feel bad for a week though

[mike57]

Yes I got an email offering the RSV and arranged with my gp on the same day....unheard of! The nurse said that the age group may increase later. She also said it is for 2 years but possibly for 5 years or even life! I am so grateful to have read about it here

[katieoxo60]

Hi there sorry to hear you were not so good , every chest infection young or old can make your lungs less efficient . I had my RSV and she said that would cover me no need to have another. But guess that's because I am well on my way to 80. Hopefully the age factor will change by next year and more people can be protected that are sickness compromised, however if you had antibiotics your illness must have been bacterial not viral. Anyway hope you soon feel much better and your lung flare up caused by the infection gets better quick.

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you Katieoxo

I’m glad you were able to have your RSV jab . It’s good that you won’t need another one.

I never really know whether my flare ups are bacterial or viral, I’m just told to start my ‘rescue ’ pack which consists of Clarithromycin (and steroids).

[katieoxo60 in reply to Kiwiflyer8]

Sounds about average, unfortunately we can't miss some of these bugs unless we isolate like during the lock down. Hope you are beginning to feel a little better. Take care ,keep warm and pamper yourself.

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you. 🤗

[Patk1]

Get well soon.whn yr well ,I'd request it,listing pros and cons x

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to Patk1]

👍🏻

[peege]

Oh no, get well soon ×××

[Kiwiflyer8]

thank you. 🤗xx

[Beth1949]

Having Bronchiectasis with asthma, I get whatever vaccine I can get. Flu, shingles, RSV and Covid shots. Anything to keep my lungs as healthy as I can.

Beth

[Kiwiflyer8 in reply to Beth1949]

Me too - but no RSV……

[janedivney]

I’ve just come across this article, which answers a few questions. I’d say the reason for denying it is (a) cost - as suggested by Coughingalltheway above - and (b) lack of evidence of benefit in over 80s. Well - as the article states - yes there’s a lack of evidence, because over 80s are often excluded from clinical trials! I often check these out to see if there are any of interest to me, and they invariably have an 18-80 age eligibility range

saga.co.uk/magazine/health-...

[deni-123red_]

I spoke to one of the doctors at my practice about getting the RSV VACCINE. She told me that despite my medical history of COPD and lung cancer, at 74 I’m a year too young so don’t fit the criteria. She did say if there was any vaccine left after fulfilling the eligible people I might be able to have it. I think it’s crazy as it should go by need as well as age. What do others think? By the way I won’t hold my breath (no pun intended) that I’ll end up getting it for quite some time.