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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 ?

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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?

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plainsie in reply toSchuey1

Thank you.

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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.

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plainsie in reply toBuddythezhu

Thank you.

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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

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plainsie in reply toCascade35

Thank you.

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GarryS

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

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plainsie in reply toGarryS

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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.

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plainsie in reply toPie-eater

Thank you.

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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

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plainsie in reply toMilser

Thank you.

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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.

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plainsie in reply to0range5520

Thank you.

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Halcyondaze

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

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plainsie in reply toHalcyondaze

Thank you.

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