Spring covid booster

[MrGrey1234]

I have Lupus, im just on hydroxychloroquine, also just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, does anyone know if we will get called up for spring covid vaccine, xx

[Dressgirl52]

I have just booked mine ..I wasn’t called but have lupus .. if you go on nhs web you can now book .don’t wait ! . mine is 17 th April 😀

[Suvi8901 in reply to Dressgirl52]

From the NHS website:

“…Who can get a booster dose?

NHS should contact you if you're eligible for a seasonal booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring.

You may be offered a seasonal booster if you:

are aged 75 or over (you need to have turned 75 on or before 30 June 2023)

live in a care home for older adults

are aged 5 or over and

have a weakened immune system.

People who have a weakened immune system

People who have a weakened immune system can include those who had or have:a blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, an organ, bone marrow or stem cell, HIV infection at all stages, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system, a treatment such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, certain medicines that increase your risk of infection, such as azathioprine, dexamethasone, prednisolone, ciclosporin or mycophenolate (depending on your dosage), a long-term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis.

This list is a summary and does not cover everything. There are other health conditions and treatments that may mean you have a weakened immune system. If you’re unsure, speak to a pharmacist, GP or your specialist for advice.Information:

 If you're at increased risk from COVID-19 due to a medical condition but you do not have a weakened immune system, you're not able to get a further COVID-19 vaccination this spring.

You should still have some protection against severe COVID-19 from previous doses...”

Xx

[Betty909090 in reply to Suvi8901]

Thanks for making the time and effort to post the current rules about booster jabs.👆👏❤️

[Suvi8901]

From the NHS website:

“…Who can get a booster dose?

NHS should contact you if you're eligible for a seasonal booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring.

You may be offered a seasonal booster if you:

are aged 75 or over (you need to have turned 75 on or before 30 June 2023)

live in a care home for older adults

are aged 5 or over and

have a weakened immune system.

People who have a weakened immune system

People who have a weakened immune system can include those who had or have:a blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, an organ, bone marrow or stem cell, HIV infection at all stages, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system, a treatment such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, certain medicines that increase your risk of infection, such as azathioprine, dexamethasone, prednisolone, ciclosporin or mycophenolate (depending on your dosage), a long-term immunosuppressive treatment for conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, scleroderma and psoriasis.

This list is a summary and does not cover everything. There are other health conditions and treatments that may mean you have a weakened immune system. If you’re unsure, speak to a pharmacist, GP or your specialist for advice.Information:

 If you're at increased risk from COVID-19 due to a medical condition but you do not have a weakened immune system, you're not able to get a further COVID-19 vaccination this spring.

You should still have some protection against severe COVID-19 from previous doses...”

Xx

[MrGrey1234 in reply to Suvi8901]

Ihi I'm a bit confused, I thought it said on government website, that people with lupus, that are just on hydroxychloroquine are no going to get the spring covid booster, I have just received a text on my NHS app, to say I am in the vulnerable group, to book in

[Sara_A]

As far as I'm aware it's only if u are on a certain dose of daily steroid or immunosuppressant not just purely having lupus?? But it may have changed 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Spanielmadlady]

I've booked mine and my mums via the NHS app for later this month.you can only proceed to booking a jab if you have a weakened immune system or are over 75 . X

[gair805]

As others have said, Lupus itself does not qualify you for a vaccination unless you are on prednisone or immunosuppressants.

[marypw]

Many of us lupus patients who are only taking hydroxychloroquine recently received communications from NHS saying that we are eligible for Covid treatments. We also received a batch of Covid tests. So although not eligible for a booster we should get antiviral treatments.

[TheMoors in reply to marypw]

Hi marypw. I received the same communication and tests kit and am just recovering from COVID. I reported my positive test result and received a phone call from Rheumy who said I was not eligible for the antiviral treatment just from being on hydroxychloroquine, unfortunately. I had been given a prescription for prednisolone about 5months ago, but didn't end up taking them. If I had, I would have been given the antivirals, apparently. If anyone hears differently, I'd be interested to know. 💐

[BonnyB in reply to TheMoors]

Hope you are feeling better. Thanks for informing us on this situation x

[TheMoors in reply to BonnyB]

Getting there slowly, BonnyB, thank you. Still feel really tired though, which has surprised me, to be honest. Xx

[BonnyB in reply to TheMoors]

Take it steady xx