IS ANYONE GOING TO GET THE SHOT FOR COVID VIRUS ....THANKS

[111xxx888]

IS ANYONE GOING TO GET THE SHOT FOR COVID VIRUS ..... THANKS

[Wyebird]

I e been offered one on 20th February. Definitely taking it

[Swede]

Yes,of course.Why not?I had my first 2,5 weeks ago

[Dazakella2010]

I had mine 2 weeks ago!

[Hayley2011]

I had mine Saturday 😀

[amhann]

Just got mine + am home with a cuppa - was the Pfizer + soooo happy to have finally had the 1st dose. Roll on when I can meet up with kids + grandkids!

[mhos61]

Absolutely! Why wouldn’t you?

[Timjonze]

Had mine three weeks ago!

[charl17]

2nd dose Moderna scheduled for Feb 23.

[harleydavidson]

Had my first dose nearly 3 weeks ago. No problem x

[Otterfield]

Yes, had my first one two weeks ago.

[Paul_1971]

had mine though looking forward to going on holiday to get some tequila shots

[mhos61 in reply to Paul_1971]

Naughty🤣🤣

[Katyak]

Yes, absolutely. I'm waiting for a date from my GP surgery. Unless you have a medical reason, there is no reason to not have it.

[mark382]

Having mine tomorrow.

[S031251]

Defo- getting mine this afternoon and can’t wait

[Tico]

Had mine Wednesday.

[Ratton726]

Yes had it 3 weeks ago (Astra-Zenica)!why are u asking ?

[Tartanlady]

Had my first dose Astra Zenica on Wed ☺😚

[ET500]

Yes had mine the other day .. (Astra-Zeneca) Had the reaction they said .. felt rough for 24hrs but absolutely fine now .. (63yr old)

[Tico in reply to ET500]

Ditto

[krotsida]

As soon as I can get an appointment.

[Maisie10]

Having mine tomorrow.

[swimswam]

Had mine a week ago, absolutely fine.

[111xxx888 in reply to swimswam]

THANK U ... STAY SAFE

[Snagglepus]

Had mine 2 weeks ago. All good👍🏽

[111xxx888 in reply to Snagglepus]

THANK U STAY SAFE

[jointpain]

My wife has MF and no spleen, her consultant was astonished that she hasn't been offered the vaccine yet and told us to contact the GP surgery. Did that on the way home. Was told they never had any. But what does anyone expect in Wales, they only make the vaccine eight miles up the road!

[AndyT]

Had mine 2 weeks ago with no side effects

[SusieG60]

Yes i. Had my first one

[111xxx888 in reply to SusieG60]

GOOD MORNING ..... I UNDERSTAND THIS SHOT INCREASES YOUR PLATELETS ..... THAT WHY I AM AFRAID TO TAKE IT

[Uzza]

Yes...

[Aldebaran25]

Already had the first dose . All well

[jillydabrat]

Had it last Saturday. I was nervous about being in contact with people but it was well organised and supervised. Was a bit sleepy and hot that night and through the next day but that was good, it showed my immune system was working. Now all I have is a bit of tenderness at the injection site. Can’t wait to have my second one.

[Tico in reply to jillydabrat]

Same here Jill, slept on and off yesterday, fine today,just a bit of a sore arm though have got a slight headache today but can't wait for follow up jab. Tina.x

[jillydabrat in reply to Tico]

We’re you given your second appt? Some have but some, like me, have been told they will get a call.

[Tico in reply to jillydabrat]

Yes, i'd booked both appointments together, neyt due 29th April.

[Hydrox]

Had mine a week ago, thank goodness.

[MaggieSylvie]

Had my first Pfizer nearly three weeks ago. No problems at all.

[111xxx888 in reply to MaggieSylvie]

THATS GOOD TO KNOW ....STAY SAFE

[Tico in reply to 111xxx888]

Do you mind me asking why your asking? Are you hesitant?

[111xxx888 in reply to Tico]

GOOD MORNING .... NO PROBLEM .... I HAVE ET AND MY PLATELETS ARE ABOUT 550 .... BUT I AM GUESSING SO IF THIS SHOT INCREASES MY PLATELETS SHOULD I GET IT ..... THANK YOU

[Tico in reply to 111xxx888]

I don't know if the Covid jab increases platelets but I know its a good idea to have one in these uncertain times and the virus mutating at the rate that it is. Tina.🤗

[lizzziep]

Had mine, all ok, looking forward to the second!

[Cja1956]

Had my first one on Monday.

[bjay22]

Yes if I can get it. In NJ (USA) it’s like winning the lottery. Been trying for weeks all hours day & night and can’t get any. It seems only healthy young politicians can get it to make a show of how safe it is on tv. Regular immune compromised folks & seniors are having a very hard time. It’s so very stressful.

[jillydabrat in reply to bjay22]

Things haven’t improved then for you guys in the USA

[bjay22 in reply to jillydabrat]

Not in my state. We are very close to NY, heavily populated and hit really hard with cases. So whenever the news stations posts of a drug store chain having the vaccine, it’s like a starter gun goes off and only the computer savvy are quick enough to get them. I’ve seen reports where some people use up to 4 electronic devices at once . By the time I find my glasses, the race is already over. lol.

[Cookiebaker in reply to bjay22]

It is so stressful. When I finally saw on line there was an appointment, I was shaking trying to enter my name etc. the process shouldn’t be so stressful. I hope with more vaccine available, it will be an easier process. It is a lottery. I have ET... my husband is paralyzed from a spinal cord injury so both of us really needed to get the vaccine. We are so relieved to have had our first shot yesterday.

[bjay22 in reply to Cookiebaker]

No it should not. Yesterday I actually got through and booked 2 vaccines at a CVS drug store but when entering my prescription info, the app would not accept what I typed. I kept trying for 30 minutes but it would not work. Then the page refreshed & a notice came up saying I got timed out & I lost both appts. I actually started crying over the stress of it. The most infuriating thing is CVS is where we’ve filled all our prescriptions for at least a decade but they would not recognize my info. I am glad to hear you & your husband got your first shot! Nothing else to do but keep trying.

[Cookiebaker in reply to bjay22]

One day last week, I got my husband signed up at Walgreens but by the time just a short time later, all time slots were filled!!! Makes you crazy 😜

[SRH55]

I had mine 11 days ago, had a bit of a sore arm for a couple of days, but otherwise absolutely fine.

[hunter5582]

YES!! ASAP.

[tina6]

Had mine on Monday!

[Scrollernut]

Scheduled for the 15th.

[Gaithersburg]

Had mine 2 weeks ago - all good.

[Davesutts]

Having mine on Wednesday.

[jointpain]

According to the First minister of Wales everyone in the top four groups in Wales have had the vaccine. Now they must be doing it when you're asleep, and how they get into the house through a locked door is puzzling. I know my lady loves milk tray, but I also know she'd rather very dark chocolate. They never left a card either.

[Cookiebaker]

I got my first dose of Pfizer yesterday, sore arm but that is all and not all that sore . I live in Iowa. Had to be on line about 24 hours a day to find an appointment. Such a relief to have it.

[Mustang50]

Yes had mine yesterday so grateful & thankful to be able to get it done!

[111xxx888 in reply to Mustang50]

GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR GETTING BACK TO ME .... I HAVE ET AND MY PLATELETS ARE ABOUT 550 SO I DO NOT KNOW IF I SHOULD GET THE SHOTS ..... WHAT DO U THINK ... I AM AFRAID IF I GET THE SHOT IF WILL INCREASE MY PLATELETS AND I AM TRYING TO KEEP THEM DOWN ..... SO WHAT WOULD U DO

[Otterfield in reply to 111xxx888]

Hi 111xx888, what makes you think it will increase your platelets? Remember that there is a lot of misinformation out there on the internet, so your best bet is to talk to your haematologist about your concerns. Many people on this forum have ET and are having the vaccine.

[111xxx888 in reply to Otterfield]

THANK YOU

[Jellybean129 in reply to 111xxx888]

Hi there - MPN voice and Blood Cancer UK posted a letter saying those with MPNs should be considered high risk from COVID and should have the vaccine as a matter of urgency. By the looks of the comments on here most people are relieved to have had it (as I am!) and I haven't seen any concerns about platelet troubles - misinformation? Check with your consultant if you are worried xx

[jointpain]

After bringing my wife's MPN to the attention of her GP in various ways on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday she had a first class hand written invitation for her vaccine today Saturday, be given on Thursday 18th February.These doctors really need to be kicked up the jacksy to get the care we are all supposed to receive.

It's difficult enough to see one as they are all so busy doing what, I don't know, I can only imagine it's arranging their next holiday abroad.

[111xxx888 in reply to jointpain]

GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR REPLYING ... THE REASON I ASK IS I HAVE ET AND MY PLATLETS ARE ALREADY A LITTLE HIGH SO SHOULD I GET THE SHOT WHICH I BELIEVE INCREASES THE PLATLETS

[Mustang50 in reply to 111xxx888]

I have ET platelets bit high as well, only just started Peg injections and had Covid jab the next day, I questioned would it be wise to have Covid jab and was promptly put on the list had it and feel fine on both 🤞

[111xxx888 in reply to Mustang50]

THANK YOU .... HAVE A GOOD DAY

[Windy51 in reply to 111xxx888]

I feel the same I haven’t had it yet I am I. Australia I am also nervous about it I know though if we don’t have it we won’t be able to go travelling it go to doctors be so they won’t see us if we don’t have it so it’s like we are forced to anyway hopefully there are no side affects and all is good the first shipment arrived in Australia today but that won’t be for me yet I don’t think I have ET too good luck with all

[Adlon57]

Had mine A/Z last Tuesday, go for it!👍👍

[111xxx888]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THE SHOP RAISES YOUR PLATELETS

[jmctrek]

Hi 111xxx888. I had my second Moderna vaccine this past Friday. About 10h after the receiving the vaccine, I started having chills, fever, mild body aches, and fatigue. These symptoms continued for 24h into Saturday. Today is Sunday and other than the sore injection site on my arm, my body feels like it did on the day before my vaccination. What surprised me was that I didn’t feel any sort of tingling in my toes and shins that I sometimes feel with my ET. Even though my body was uncomfortable, I slept better than I did the few nights leading up to my vaccination appointment.

Similar to you, I have ET with platelets around 600s, and was concerned that the vaccine would increase my platelets, not b/c of the pharmaceuticals, but b/c the side effects would stress my body. From my past lab results, I’ve made the inference that stress is a component in increasing my platelets (my platelets counts were always lower on my blood draws after my return from a vacation 🙂).

For me, the benefits of receiving the COVID vaccine outweigh the risks. I would encourage you to talk to your MPN specialist about your concerns about the vaccine to help you guide you in your decision making process.

[CooperS1]

Getting my first jab on Tuesday! I’m in UK by the way and they also booked my second vaccination for 11th May. I’m looking forward to getting it done!

[CalrType1]

Yes, just did 6 days ago. ET Calr Type 1. It was Monday and Tuesday/Wednesday was not fun with all my regular aches and pains exacerbated. I’ll do the second does in 22 days.

[Albt4z]

I have PV and got first jab 2 weeks ago. Felt fine. Like another respondent, I’m more scared of Covid than raised platelets. Life is about balancing risks. Also I’ve not heard jab increases platelets. I’m sure our MPN specialists would have told us.

[Jellybean129]

I had mine last week - no side effects apart from a slightly sore arm for 24 hours (Pfizer)

[111xxx888]

THANK YOU ..... NOW I FEEL BETTER ..... STAY SAFE

[Grumpyfairy]

Just had my second today, all good. Relief as well. Just need the sheilding to be lifted end of March, then hopefully get some normality back.