Covid Booster for the over 75's.

[Zamalek]

Does anyone know if there are any vaccines to ne avoided for APS patients, i.e. previously Astra Zenica, or are they all supposedly ok for us according to JCVI

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Refer to your specialist & GP! You need information that is specifically for you!

With good wishes,

Ros

[Dot69]

Phizer is the only one I can have

[Zamalek in reply to Dot69]

Hi there

Do you just have APS, or is your medical history more complicated than that.

[Pooky7]

since I stopped taking any shots for over 10 years, I don’t get sick. Not even a cold. What does your gut say?

[Jianna35]

Do your research, it's all I can say and don't forget it is your body, but consult with a GPthat knows you and that you trust. I've not had any vaccines since I was a child now I'm 71, and glad I've always researched before taking any medicine.

[MaryF Administrator]

I think the conversation has to be between you consultant/GP and yourself as they will know, personally I can't have any more due to reactions, but I wish you luck with this as they seem to be ok for most. MaryF

[Sara_A]

As far as I'm aware there are no restrictions for APS I have had pretty much every vaccine brand now I think as I've just had my 7th booster dose.There was no conversation about it and unless u are on blood thinners (this doesn't include clopidogrel as that's an anti platelet) I don't think theres any issues 🤷🏼‍♀️ well I'm still here anyway!

But if ubare unsure ring the covid line is probably the best place as they will know more about the vaccines

[Bloodredroses]

I spoke to Vax nurse, she said only those on specific steroid or chemo ( or with the vulnerable condition status) need a vax, with or without G P letter . As those suppress and shorten the 12 month immunity with covid vax . Otherwise normal APS depending on meds ,( blood thinners don’t validate ) we are OK until 12 month booster . You take a list of meds to the nurse in charge of vax clinic if not sure . However it ended on 30 th July .