Spring Covid Booster (& brief update)

[beech]

Another lovely sunny day in paradise to keep our spirits up - mostly!

Just a quick poll - has anyone else had the latest Covid booster jab, and how have you got on?

I’m going away for a few days after mine, and I’m hoping I don’t feel unwell as a result. I felt fine after the autumn/winter one, so 🤞 crossed for this one 🤷‍♀️🍀

💐 UPDATE: Thanks everyone for all your replies.

I’ve had the jab, and today have just a bit of a sore arm where the injection site is. It was Interesting to see how many of you aren’t signing up for this latest jab - our surgery was noticeably quieter than in previous vaccination sessions, and the invitation demographic much smaller. Hey ho, at least we are still given choices in this! Stay healthy everyone 💐

[peege]

I had mine yesterday, she was very gentle in doing the injection & wouldn't do it until my arm was completely relaxed. As a result I hardly felt it and no soreness in my arm. I might have been slightly more tired today but thats all. I'm expecting to be right as rain tomorrow.

[beech in reply to peege]

Thanks Peege. I suddenly became a little concerned that I might be pushing my luck with post-jab aches or worse, and going away plans. I shall trust all will be ok as before 👍🤞

[Ern007]

Both me and lady wife had that, no problems at all.

[beech in reply to Ern007]

Thanks Ern, that’s good news 👏

[Alberta56]

i had mine this morning. My arm stiffened up while I was zonked out on the sofa this evening. Will probably stiffen up again tonight, but that's par for the course with me. After that should be fine. Enjoy your holiday.

[beech in reply to Alberta56]

That sounds pretty par for the course, I’ll plan to take it a bit easier ( no change there then!) 👍

[AngieB72]

Had it on Tuesday, achy and tired and didn’t sleep well that night but now woken up Thursday morning and feel ok apart from a slight sore patch around injection area but nothing of any significance.

[beech in reply to AngieB72]

Hopefully that’s as bad as it’ll get - pretty much what seems to have happened with previous Covid jabs in the past - thanks🤞🎉

[Greenthorn]

I had mine on Tuesday. Just a little discomfort if I tried sleeping on the wrong side. All ok now.

[Nimrod2]

I had mine yesterday. No side effects thank goodness. Good luck.

[PaulineHM]

Hello, had mine a couple of days ago, just a bit of a stiff arm for a few hours…no other issues at all.

Go well,

Pauline

[Ergendl]

I've been booked for mine next week, with my husband. He fits the criteria and I don't, according to the NHS website. However, the pharmacy is quite happy to give me the booster too.

[Stratos20]

I had mine yesterday. Just a bit sore but nothing to worry about. Get it done and enjoy your holiday 😎😊

[Wessytessy13]

Yes had my spring covid booster on Monday. And all is fine. Just sore arm were the injection went it x

[Smilesalot]

I'm getting my Covid jab on Friday this week eep 😯 tmoro! I'm not looking forward to it but fingers crossed for you and me it'll be ok..

Good luck hun Dawn 🤗

[gingermusic]

Do not intend having the Covid booster

[Coughingalltheway in reply to gingermusic]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one.

[gingermusic in reply to Coughingalltheway]

I have not had any adverse affects from previous covid jabs but my youngest son had a blood clot caused by this jab and my sister has been left with a really bad mental state so I am just not taking the risk. Due to my COPD I hardly ever leave my home anyway.

[Coughingalltheway in reply to gingermusic]

I do hope that someone has reported these on the yellow card scheme. Thank you for sharing.

[gingermusic in reply to Coughingalltheway]

I am sure they have

[lovejoyliz in reply to gingermusic]

Nope have not had mine either and l am sure that it has not done much for my existing COPD/Emphysema health issues, and since l have not been accepted for the Lung Valve opp, the letter l received about it was jsut a 2 line respose !! no reason given why etc.

[Sozo in reply to gingermusic]

Here in the U.S there are many many similar stories and worse ...

[Izb1 in reply to gingermusic]

Nor me x

[gingermusic in reply to Izb1]

We have to do what we feel is right for us

[Patk1 in reply to Izb1]

Nor me x

[Izb1 in reply to Patk1]

Perhaps alot of people feeling like this now x

[Patk1 in reply to Izb1]

Yes, lot more information available now.i only choose to have autumn 1 but am unsure if I will ths year. I do use antiviral sprays if with people x

[Izb1 in reply to Patk1]

Yes it's wise to take precautions. I use the nasal guard gel in my nose everytime I go out x

[Patk1 in reply to Izb1]

I use coldzyme throat spray and vicks first defence nasal spray x

[Shirazmataz in reply to gingermusic]

Nor do i.

[Barneybeat]

hiya yes had mine and I usually am poorly but this time I was fine x

[Emerald52]

Im not having boosters either.

[SimonJJJ]

I'm not having it.

[Titchykath]

yeah had mine yesterday , ache in injection arm but otherwise ok 🙂

[Numptybrain]

Unfortunately I was ill during the early hours after mine headache body aches shivering yet hot only lasted till i went to sleep last night, fine this morning. I had similar reaction last time too.

Take care

Wendy xx

[Turnipgirl in reply to Numptybrain]

I remember having the second jab back in 2021 and the day after I thought I was coming down with flu!

[SuziElley]

Got mine tomorrow. I go to our local pharmacy where they are very good

[PurpleEllie]

I had mine on Tuesday morning. My arm feels a bit bruised and tender if I touch it, and I have been feeling a little more tired than usual. Other than that all is fine. It was spikevax again for me. Hope yours goes well. Take care.

[BrigidsFire]

Had mine yesterday and feel fine. (Tired and groggy, but I’m in a lupus flare at the moment so that’s normal). Have a slightly sore arm but that’s all. Going away on Saturday for a week so was hoping all would be well and it seems that way so far.