Covid jab yes or no?

[sabine]

I am still awaiting an appointment for the co vivid jab. I am in the 55 years age bracket and have had lupus for over16 years. On the fence 50/50 actually having the jab as my rhumy, and gp have not actively recommended it. What do people think? Yes or no

[Treetop33]

No-one can make up your mind for you, but there are many threads here that talk about people's experience of having the jab and their reasons. I had the AZ and have been fine.

[PMRpro]

The general opinion expressed by every expert I have heard is "yes, yes, yes - and the right vaccine for you is the one that you are offered and gets into your arm ..." That includes hearing rheumies say it. I don't think any doctor has time to make personal recommendations to each of their patients.

[Spanielmadlady]

Most of us are eagerly waiting for our second dose.....mine is in late april after I had the oxford vaccine in early feb.which would have the better outcome....catching covid or having a vaccine? The advice to me was get vaccinated and I didnt hesitate.

[sabine in reply to Spanielmadlady]

Thank you for your kind reply. Just a bit anxious that I haven't been called for the jab yet. I think the consensus is to go ahead and have the jab so that is probably what I will do. Many thanks once again.

[Spanielmadlady in reply to sabine]

Lupus puts you in group 6 so you should be able to book . I had mine in feb as im cev due to immunosuppressants and steroids. for me covid would most probably be fatal so I couldn't get it quick enough in the hope of improving my chances .as prunes suggests try the booking service or I think the phone number is 119 but I'm not 100% sure so apologies if its incorrect xxx

[sabine in reply to Spanielmadlady]

Brilliant thank you

[Prunes]

Hi SabineHave you tried using the NHS online booking service? Not sure how soon you can book one as there's the reduction of first jabs through April.

[sabine in reply to Prunes]

Thanks didn't know I could do this just a bit concerned I have slipped through the net, will get on to this. Thanks again

[Prunes in reply to sabine]

Let us know how you get on 🤞

[Roarah]

I am in the states and have my second jab next week. We have not approved AstraZeneca yet so I had moderna. I am in the 45 and above group( we did it only by age not comorbidity). I felt nothing other than arm soreness after the first jab. My hematologist put it well, if the vaccine causes you issues than covid will likely cause issues tenfold.

[PMRpro]

The certainty is that having the vaccine is safer than risking catching Covid.

[PMRpro]

They are all considered equally safe - but they can't work any of this sort of thing out until enough people with lupus or any other particular a/i disorder have had the vaccine. Either you read the other threads on the forum where loads of people talk about having their shot and trust them or you don't.

[WinterSwimmer]

Have the jab. Why wouldn't you?

[Pmeh in reply to WinterSwimmer]

Because thats a choice they have to make like you've made the choice too have it

[panther50]

Yes. Definitely have it- My rheumatologist advised. I’ve had AZ little feverish that night but fine a couple of days later. I was put in wrong group. By age or condition you will be able to book through 119 now. Good luck!

[sabine in reply to panther50]

Have booked a jab now have decided to go ahead with it thanks for the advice all of the replays have been valuable in me making my descision. Many thanks

[panther50 in reply to sabine]

Great glad it helped, that you were able to book & that you will soon be more protected x

[sabine]

Well have received the jab today, all went well. So glad I made the decision to go ahead. Thanks for all replies, really helpful!!