COVID Jab

[plainsie]

Hi

Yesterday I had a NHS health check and the Nurse asked me if I get the Flu jab. I said that I usually go to Superdrug cos it's only £10. She said I was entitled to the free one because I have NAFLD. I asked her if I was entitled to the Covid jab but she didn't know and couldn't find anyone to ask. Does anyone know please ?

[Schuey1]

NHS England or GP's will contact you for covid vaccination if you have auto immune liver disorder and/or immuno compromised. Hope this helps?

[plainsie in reply to Schuey1]

Thank you.

[Buddythezhu]

if you qualify for the Covid vaccine you would get a text, people on immunosuppressants qualify. I’m under 65 and had shingles and pneumonia jabs due to being on immunosuppressants for life as I have AIH.

[plainsie in reply to Buddythezhu]

Thank you.

[Cascade35]

Yes to both vaccinations. I had them both last week on the same day but different arms. Having PBC that qualifies you as high risk having an autoimmune disease. I booked mine online with NHS England and it had a choice of nearby chemists offering it and you just tick you are high risk

[plainsie in reply to Cascade35]

Thank you.

[GarryS]

I get both flu and COVID free but I have lung issues as well as fatty liver.

[plainsie in reply to GarryS]

Thank you.

[Pie-eater]

Go to a walk in center and ask, my wife sometimes gets one and sometimes doesn’t. I’ve been refused myself and I’m definitely entitled to it.

[plainsie in reply to Pie-eater]

Thank you.

[Milser]

I would speak to your GP, I get covid and flu now as I’m recently diagnosed with GSD1A but I didn’t get it before when I had NAFLD and FNH. But things change

[plainsie in reply to Milser]

Thank you.

[0range5520]

I got a text from my GP saying I was eligible for Covid and flu. Going next week. I have cirrhosis. Having said that I wasn’t eligible for the spring Covid jab, where the criteria is stricter.

[plainsie in reply to 0range5520]

Thank you.

[Halcyondaze]

I have fatty liver and high BP and was invited for free COVID and Flu vaccines but I am not having either x

[plainsie in reply to Halcyondaze]

Thank you.

[plainsie]

Update:- I went onto the NHS Covid booking website, entered my details and booked at a pharmacy. I thought they might say I wasn't eligible when I got there but they didn't so I'm now vaccinated 👍 I actually didn't receive any texts for flu or covid from Drs 🤔

Thanks for all the replies 🙂